The document discusses the importance of maximizing the value of information investments, emphasizing that value extends beyond traditional measures like ROI and TCO to include factors such as organizational environment and teamwork. It introduces a methodology for deriving maximum total value (maxtv®) and suggests using an enterprise information maturity model (eim3) to assess and improve information management. Ultimately, it encourages organizations to analyze their current state and articulate a desired future state to enhance information value.