Why Shadow IT Happens (and Why It’s Not Always Bad) | Kinetic Data
Summary
Shadow IT often appears because official BPM platforms and central IT processes are too rigid, slow, or disconnected from how teams actually work. Business units respond with ad hoc SaaS subscriptions, automation scripts, spreadsheets, and other workarounds to meet immediate needs. Smart IT teams treat shadow IT as a signal—identify unmet needs, formalize or integrate useful edge solutions, and build orchestration layers that wrap existing tools rather than force wholesale replacement. Organizations reduce risk by partnering with business units, choosing flexible platforms, and shifting IT from gatekeeping to enablement.
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