1. Information Technology
Unit 2
Information Technology

2. 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

3. 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

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

6. Components of Information Systems

9. 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

10. Real World Example

11. Part 3: Technology Benefits and Drawbacks

13. 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

15. Define short and long term goals

16. Evaluate technology used

17. Weight the risks and rewards of upgrading