Technology underpins everything that we are doing today, says Donny Shimamoto, Managing Director at IntrapriseTechKnowlogies. Most businesses tend to depend on their IT department to distinguish which emerging technologies to invest in. But this siloed way of thinking needs to evolve. The IT function is a solid foundation to start with but, today, business acumen is needed to utilize new applications and software to understand how to use technology effectively, and making the most the best technology investment for the business.