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Shadow IT Reports - Why you should not have a "Quick Sales Tool" in production
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- Jan 7, 2026
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Summary
We dive into the familiar chaos of Shadow IT created by the sales department — well-intentioned, fast-moving, and completely invisible until something breaks. A "quick tool" turns into a critical system overnight, contracts appear after go-live, and IT is asked to secure, integrate, and support something it never approved or even knew existed. It's a story about speed versus control, good intentions with bad outcomes, and why Shadow IT doesn't start with malice — it starts with urgency. Want even more info ? Read our show notes and related blog post related to this episode : https://blog.ithorrorstories.eu/episode-9-shadow-it-reports/ All other links and socials : https://links.ithorrorstories.eu/ 00:00 Podcast Kickoff 01:11 What is Shadow IT 02:44 Sales Server Disaster 12:57 Data Migration Drama 23:45 Luck and Lessons 25:15 Common Shadow IT 26:58 Management Irony 28:02 Final Thoughts