It Assignment
Information Technology
Coursework
Robert Gordon Univeristy
Graduate Certificate in Management Studies
Catherine Chigavazira
0713966
CONTENTS
1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
1. New Functional Requirements 2. Proposed Approach to System Acquisition 3. General Overview of Hardware Needs/Requirements 4. Operating System and Software Advantages 5. Budget
3. Implementation
4. IT System Options and System Design
5. Business Benefits
1. Network Access and Security 2. Legal Issues
6. Management Challenges
7. Conclusion
8. Reference
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Information technology has been growing rapidly over the last decade. In our ever increasingly competitive, technologically advanced and profit motivated global economy, all factions of the business community are searching for opportunities to strategically reduce inherent business and operational costs while systematically increasing their profitability and revenues. As a result, it is essential for today’s business companies to implement Information Systems in their operation. A well established Information System can help a company operate its business efficiently and effectively. Hence, it is strongly recommended that today’s companies implement the suitable Information System for the well-being and growth of their respective businesses.
This proposal has been prepared by Datatech Computer Systems in the context of seeking approval for the commencement of the proposed Data Management System for Dixie Catering Ltd. Two options are considered: purchase of a commercial system; and in-house development of the system. Our analysis indicates that the best option will be to develop the system internally, because this option is the most cost-effective and the steering committee will have the greatest control over development process and quality. The
Coursework
Robert Gordon Univeristy
Graduate Certificate in Management Studies
Catherine Chigavazira
0713966
CONTENTS
1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
1. New Functional Requirements 2. Proposed Approach to System Acquisition 3. General Overview of Hardware Needs/Requirements 4. Operating System and Software Advantages 5. Budget
3. Implementation
4. IT System Options and System Design
5. Business Benefits
1. Network Access and Security 2. Legal Issues
6. Management Challenges
7. Conclusion
8. Reference
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Information technology has been growing rapidly over the last decade. In our ever increasingly competitive, technologically advanced and profit motivated global economy, all factions of the business community are searching for opportunities to strategically reduce inherent business and operational costs while systematically increasing their profitability and revenues. As a result, it is essential for today’s business companies to implement Information Systems in their operation. A well established Information System can help a company operate its business efficiently and effectively. Hence, it is strongly recommended that today’s companies implement the suitable Information System for the well-being and growth of their respective businesses.
This proposal has been prepared by Datatech Computer Systems in the context of seeking approval for the commencement of the proposed Data Management System for Dixie Catering Ltd. Two options are considered: purchase of a commercial system; and in-house development of the system. Our analysis indicates that the best option will be to develop the system internally, because this option is the most cost-effective and the steering committee will have the greatest control over development process and quality. The
References: http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/jsp/express/p/tower.jsp (accessed 20 January 2008) D. Browne, D. Martland, P. Samoul, T. Sims, W. Skok, Information Management, Latour B (1988), The Prince of Machines and well as Mechanisations, in Elliott B (ed), Technology and Social Progress, Edinburgh, Edinburgh University Press.