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Performing a gap analysisis the first step in understanding whether existing IT capabilities and resources are sufficient to meet the demands of a new enterprise strategy. A gap analysiscompares current capabilities with the strategic requirements, identifying shortfalls in skills, infrastructure, processes, and other resources.

Only after identifying the gaps can appropriate planning (e.g., capacity management, capability strategy, resource management) be effectively initiated.