A business consists of several core components that are essential for its operation and survival. These components are Operations, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Legal Compliance. These are all components of a business that make it flow and make sure it stays above ground, and each of these components have their own task and priorities it must complete to make sure the business does not go downhill or fall over; that’s why each of them is just as important as the other.  Information Technology has evolved from being a peripheral support function to becoming the nervous system of the organization. Traditionally, IT was often placed under the CFO (Finance) as it was viewed as a cost center to be minimized. In some organizations, it is positioned under the COO (Operations) to prioritize efficiency. However, in tech-mature companies, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) reports directly to the CEO, indicating that technology is now seen as a strategic partner that can provide a competitive advantage. There are three common placements for IT within a business: under Finance, Operations, or as an independent unit. IT typically comprises a team of specialists, including system administrators who maintain servers and operating systems, network engineers who manage routers, switches, and firewalls, and database administrators who ensure data integrity and availability. Additionally, help desk staff focus on troubleshooting for end users, while developers work on creating internal software. It is important to organize IT as a strategic service rather than merely a repair shop. This requires a federated structure that separates Operations from Security, ensuring accountability within the organization.