The IT department is requested to select and implement technology and support which will deliver...

To deliverknowledgesupportingcross-functional business units, bothinformation management(A) anddata management(B) are required (C).Data managementensures raw data is collected, stored, and organized (e.g., databases, data quality), whileinformation managementtransforms data into meaningful knowledge (e.g., through analytics, reporting, or knowledge bases) accessible to business units. According toCOBITorIT strategy frameworks, integrating data and information management enables cross-functional collaboration by providing actionable insights and knowledge sharing.

Information management alone (A):Focuses on knowledge delivery but relies on well-managed data.

Data management alone (B):Provides raw data but lacks the processes to turn it into usable knowledge.