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Fundamentals of Information Systems in Business

Learn the components, purpose, and management of information systems in business, including hardware, software, data, and network resources. Gain insights into applying IS and technologies for strategic success.

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Fundamentals of Information Systems in Business

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  1. Class 1foundation of information systems in business University of AL-Mustansiriyah College Of Pharmacy

  2. Resources of an Information System

  3. Resources of an Information System

  4. The components of an information system • Purpose — the reason for having the system • People — includes the developers, managers, and users of the system • Information Technology — the hardware, software, and network components • Procedures (documentation and rules) — how people interact with the system • Data — including text, images, sounds, and video

  5. Computer-based information systems • Used following information technology: • Computer hardware technologies, including microcomputers, midsize servers, Input, output, and storage devices. • Computer software technologies, include operation system software, web browsers. • Telecommunication network technology, include, the telecommunications media, processors, and software provide wireless access. • Data resource management technologies, including database management system software for the development, access.

  6. what you need to know? • Learn how to apply IS and technologies in unique business situation? • What do you need to know in order to help manage the hardware, software, data and network resources of business, used for the strategic success of company.

  7. The fundamental roles of IS in business • The three vital roles of the business applications of IS: • Support business processes and operation. • Support business decision making by employee and managers, • Support strategies for competitive advantage

  8. Mainframe Computers Midrange Computers Microcomputers Computer System Categories

  9. First Generation Second Generation Third Generation Fourth Generation Fifth Generation Trend: Toward Smaller, Faster, More Reliable, and Less Costly Vacuum Tubes Solid-State Integrated Circuits LSI, VLSI Micro- processors Greater Power, Smaller Footprint Trend: Toward Easy to Purchase, and Easy to Maintain Trends in Computer System Capabilities

  10. Microcomputer Systems • Handheld Computers • PDA, Information Appliances • Notebook Computers • Desktop Computers • Workstations • Network Server • Powerful microcomputer used in small LANs

  11. Network Computer (Thin Client) NetPC Network Terminal Benefits Lower purchase cost Easier maintenance Easier software distribution and licensing Computer platform standardization Reduced end user support requirements Improved manageability Network Computers and Terminals

  12. Central Processing Unit Control Unit ALU Output Devices Output Devices Input Devices Special Purpose Processors Primary Storage Cache Memory Secondary Storage Devices Computer System Components

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