Information Technology Unit 2 Information Technology

Technology in the Workplace All businesses, from small to large, depend on technology Computers, printers, internet routers, etc. Businesses face the same situations when: Software won’t load Printers won’t work Internet is down They need solutions to all the problems to maintain their technology

Part 2: Information Systems & Communication Technology A system is an assembly of things, people and processes that work together Transportation system Education system Banking system Judicial system Language system Systems give us structure

Information Communication Technology Tech tools that organizations put in place to make business operations possible. Email Video devices Online meeting software Online collaboration tools Webcams Computers networks Software applications Printer Scanners

Components of Information Systems

The Role of Information Systems and Communication Technology What is your number one goal as a team? Companies and organizations are no different They strive to be leaders in their fields Information isn’t worth much if it doesn’t serve a purpose That’s what information systems and communication tech do for organizations: they make the info useful, accessible and easy to communicate

Real World Example

Part 3: Technology Benefits and Drawbacks

Part 4: integrating information systems into business The Organization's Plans and Goals Identifying long and short term goals Figuring out how much money, time and labor will be needed for projects The Current Information System in Place Does the organization have the necessary hardware to support new goals? Does the company have the technology to keep up? The Rewards and Risks of an Information System’s Technology Impulse purchases of ‘new gadgets’ can be dangerous and expensive Sometimes it is necessary to upgrade to compete

Define short and long term goals

Evaluate technology used

Weight the risks and rewards of upgrading