These are interesting times. Some of us are endeavouring to adopt a business-as-usual mindset despite the economic chaos around us. Not unlike turning up for your leisurely pony trekking session only to discover the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse have just joined the riding school.

There comes a point when denial is no longer an option. While most of us are in the process of bringing our costs into line with our revenues, many have yet to address the Four Horsemen that linger within the IT function.