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Information System Components
:star: Hardware
Everything in the physical layer of the information system
Moore’s Law accurately predicted that computer processing power would double every 18 to 24 months
:star: People
Users, or end users, are the people who interact with an information system, both inside and outside the company
:star: Data
The raw material that an information system transfer into useful information
:star: Processes
Describe the tasks and business functions that users, managers, and IT staff members perform to achieve specific results
:star: Software
System Software
Manages the hardware components
Example
Operating System
Security Software
Utility Programs
Device Drivers
Network Software
Enterprise Applications
Business software system that orchestrates a specific operation
Example
Business Intelligence (BI)
Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Point-of-Sale Software (POS)
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Human Resource Management (HRM)
Network Operating System
Software that connects multiple devices and computers on the network and allows them to share resources on the network
Example
Microsoft Windows Server
Cisco Internetwork OS (IOS)
Unix OS
Junos OS
Application Software
Programs that support day-to-day business functions and provide users with the information they require.
Example
Enterprise Applications
Payroll systems
Order processing system
Individual Users
Spreadsheets
Word processors
Database management system
Legacy Systems
When planning an information System, a company must consider how a new system will interface with older systems.
Example
A new human resources system might need to exchange data with an older payroll application.
Vertical System
Application software that is designed to meet the unique requirements of a specific business or industry
Example
Academic System
Retailer System
Horizontal System
Application software that can be adapted for use in many different types of companies
Example
Inventory Application
Payroll Application
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