The fourth principle is IT & Business Partnerships. It is important that first and foremost, the different parts of IT from business analysis to development and QA through to support and all other aspects of the IT department communicate effectively and efficiently. It is equally important then that IT develop a partnering relationship with the business. If the three prior principles are done well, then IT should earn a place at the strategy setting table, driving different parts of the business strategy.

The following are the sub-principles associated with principle four presented in order: