This report examines the strategic IT alignment for General Electric, focusing on how IT contributes to business value. The report begins with an introduction to business-IT alignment and then provides a brief description of GE, highlighting its diverse segments. It identifies key IT strategic issues faced by GE, including information security, risk management and governance, and technology integration and upgrades. The core of the report discusses how GE can deliver business value through strategic IT alignment, emphasizing the importance of considering shareholder and customer value. The author, acting as an IT consultant, provides recommendations for improving IT strategy and ensuring proper integration to achieve business goals. The report concludes by summarizing the significance of strategic IT alignment for maximizing the value of IT investments and improving overall business performance. Relevant references are included to support the arguments.