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In today's business environment, Information Technology (IT), Information Systems (IS), and Management Information Systems (MIS) play crucial roles beyond mere budgetary concerns. These systems provide essential data processing, optimize processes, and ultimately save costs while boosting sales. This overview covers vital concepts including virtualization, data mining, and security measures, as well as the importance of software licenses, privacy, and data reliability. Understanding these topics is key to leveraging technology for business success.
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Information Technology in Business Mr. John RoudaDIFD 321Winthrop University
IT, IS, MIS • What does IT, IS and MIS do? • To some managers, they just drain the budget • But really, they provide data processing, improve processes, save the business money and produce more sales.
IT Tools, buzz words, etc. • Virtualization • VMs to Virtual Offices • VPN, RDP etc. • IM (Presence) • E-business and E-commerce
Data • Data Mining • Data Processing • Data Warehouse • Data Mart • Reports
More IT Terms • Intranet vs. Extranet • Sharepoint… • Wireless • Wi-fi, WLAN, PAN, Mobile Devices (PIM) • Security • VPN (again) • Firewall • Hackers and Crackers • Portals – not VPNs. • Sharepoint, LifeRay, Jboss, etc.
Software • Productivity Products • Word processing • Spreadsheet • Publishing • Presentation • DatabaseProducts • PIMs • GraphicalProducts • Communication Products • Specializedproducts
Software Licenses • Open Source (MIT, GPL, etc.) • Freeware • Shareware • Limited License • Unlimited Site License • Enterprise Site License • Single License • Volume Purchase Agreement
Privacy • How private is your data? • Encrpytion • Browser data • Email • Cookies • Mobile data (Geo-locating)
Reliability of Data • Stability • Accuracy • Authority • Objectivity • Current • Coverage
What’sNext? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imbFjtX0Gc0&feature=related
Next Time • Mid-term Exam.