What is Shadow IT?

It may sound like a risky model, but shadow IT is a term that is quite often used to describe information-technology systems that are built and used within an organization without prior organizational approval.

It sounds like a quick fix, but it is a risky proposition. So, how can this risk be eliminated?

According to a report by Enterprise Strategy Group, “70% of organizations suspect their employees are using personal online file sharing accounts without formal IT approval.