Information system components

Software

People

Data

Hardware

Processes

Programs and application that enable users to perform specific tasks.

Application software

Designed to perform specific tasks or functions for end-users.

Enterprise application

horizontal system

vertical system

System software

legacy system

Foundational software that manages and controls the basic operations of a computer system.

Network operating system

Specialized operating system designed to support and manage network resources and services.

Designed to support the needs of large organizations or enterprises.

Novell NetWare

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems

Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Systems

Enterprises Resources Planning (ERP) Systems

Designed to meet the unique
requirements of a specific business or industry.

Web-based retailer

Video chain

A system application, that can be adapted for use in many different types of companies.

Refers to an outdated system or software that is used within an organization.

End users

Stakeholders

Physical layer of information system

Servers

Networks

Mobile devices

Raw material that an information system transforms into useful information.

Describe the tasks and business functions that users and managers perform to achieve specific results.