The International Journal of Strategic Information Technology and Applications (IJSITA) provides state-of-the-art research on the optimization of performance in corporations, groups, associations, communities of practice, community organizations, governments, non-profits, nations, and societies that implement information systems. This journal covers analysis and avoidance of risk, detection and prevention of problems, acquisition and management of knowledge, preparation and response to emergencies, enhancement of decision making, facilitation of collaborative efforts, and incremental organizational wisdom.