How could a business leverage its investment in information technology to build strategic IT capabilities that serve as a barrier to entry by entrants into its markets?

Write a paper in which you consider the opportunities and challenges of information systems in business strategy. Include in your paper response to the following questions: How could a business leverage its investment in information technology to build strategic IT capabilities that serve as a barrier to entry by entrants into its markets? What are the major trends in software development and what mistakes are currently being made by developers and why? What ethical considerations and challenges exist for firms today in regard to information systems planning and utilization? Give examples to illustrate your answer. Support your paper with a minimum of three (3) external resources In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included. Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages. Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.