IIMv3 is all about infrastructure transformation, and delivers both the vision and maturity necessary for IT to become the business partner the enterprise requires to develop a sustainable competitive advantage, leveraging IT as a weapon. This paper is the first in a series of white papers designed to provide a complete view of IIMv3 and its value proposition to the enterprise. Look for additional white papers on IT transformation, the IIMv3 architecture, and the Next Generation Data Center.