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Balancing security risks and innovation potential of shadow IT teams
2023-03-28 03:00

58% of SMBs have experienced high-impact shadow IT efforts outside the purview of their official IT department, according to Capterra.

Half of SMBs say shadow IT teams are most commonly formed because there's a lack of understanding among employees about the process for acquiring new technology.

Shadow IT initiatives lead to risks and consequences for businesses.

Despite potential short-term negative impacts, SMBs have reported benefits in the long run as a result of shadow IT teams.

To strike this balance, SMBs should consider developing a structured plan for integrating shadow IT efforts safely into their business while educating workers on the risks involved in these initiatives.

The most popular approach for integrating these efforts, cited by 37% of SMBs, is to create an IT project that incorporates resources from both the official IT and shadow IT teams.


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