Information Systems

Objectives Identify IS Components of IS History of IS Uses of IS Companies built around IS Starting an IS Benefits Nicholas Carr

Defining Information Systems Collects, stores and processes data Provides information, knowledge and digital products Decision making, coordination, control, analysis, and visualization

3 Components of Information Systems Data Software Hardware Technology

Data 3rd component Collection of facts Intangible Useless when alone Effective when in a group

Software User Applications Operating System Hardware Tells hardware what to do Intangible Several categories Two main categories Operating Application Applications Operating System Hardware

Hardware Tangible Uses input/output devices Speed of a computer is related

Technology Hardware, software and data Application of scientific knowledge Support/Management

Advancements in Information Systems 1950-1960 -Mainframes -Manufacturing Resource Planning Systems 1970-1980 -First microcomputer -Windows operating system Mid 1980’s- early 1990’s -Client Server -Networking -ERP Mid 1990’s- early 2000’s -World Wide Web -E-commerce Post early 2000’s -Recent Web -Laptops -ICloud

Uses of information systems Improve business operations Strategic decisions Competitive edge Measure data

Starting an Information System Identify and list stakeholders: people who participate in the system or will use it Identify and list actors: set of expectations Identify and list use cases: one complete cycle between the actor and the system Identify and list scenarios: each way a use case can play out Identify and list steps: description of the steps used to complete a scenario Identify and list classes/objects: description and/or models of the design and implementation of the methods and properties needed to complete a step Manage work products: a planned concrete result of the development process

Companies built around Information systems eBay: large auction marketplace Amazon: growing electronic mall Google: search engine that gets most information from keyword advertising Cloud Computing: storing related data through central computer systems that are accessed through the internet E-books: file containing text and images suitable for distributing electronically and displaying on-screen; like a book Social Networking: allows individuals to exchange messages, share informationand view profiles, resulting of “contacts” or “friends”

Benefits Boost productivity and performance Research new ways to generate revenue Engage customers Streamline time-consuming tasks Up to date information Better communication Reduced risk of errors One secure location

Nicholas Carr Wrote “IT Doesn’t Matter” Wrote “Does It Matter?” “Infrastructural technologies as I call them, open opportunities for forward-looking companies to gain strong competitive advantages.” “The opportunities for gaining IT-based advantages are already dwindling. Best practices are now quickly built into software or otherwise replicated.” “A safe prediction, I think, is that human innovation and creativity will continue; it is part of our very nature.” –Ben Bernanke

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