Bachelor of Information Technology Information Systems and Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology Information Systems and Technology IT 1105 1. Introduction to Information Systems – Part III Prabhajinie Jayabaalasundaram
Bachelor of Information Technology Information Systems & Technology IT 1105 01. Introduction to Information Systems - Part 3 Prabhajinie Jayabaalasundaram MBCS, MBA in HRM
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Last Session • Identify the role of IS in business • Describe the importance of studying information systems
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Outline • Careers in Information Systems
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Roles, functions, and careers in information systems System operators primarily • run and maintain information system equipment • trained at technical schools or through on-the-job experience. • responsible for efficiently running hardware and Network • scheduling hardware maintenance and • preparing input and output. Data entry operators • convert data into a form that computer system can use • using terminals or other devices to enter business transactions
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Roles, functions, and careers in information systems Local area network and web operators • Run the local network and • websites that company has. Operations • System operators • Data entry operators • Local area network and web operators
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Systems development The systems development component • focuses on specific development projects and • ongoing maintenance and review. System analysts and programmers address these concerns to achieve and maintain information systems effectiveness.
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Systems development System analyst • help users determine what outputs they need from the system and • help construct plans for developing the necessary programs that produce these outputs. • work with one or more programmers to make sure that the appropriate programs are purchased, modified from existing programs or developed.
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Systems development A computer programmer uses the plans created to develop or adopt one or more computer programs that produce the desired outputs. In addition, with the dramatic increase in the use of the Internet, intranets and extranets, many companies have web or Internet developers who create effective and attractive websites.
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Systems development • System analysts • Programmers • Web or Internet developers
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Support The support component of a typical information systems department provides users • hardware and software acquisition and use • data administration • user training and assistance and • web administration.
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Support Often training is done using the Internet. In many cases support is delivered through an information center. A specialized support group • often manages computer hardware and software acquisitions • set guidelines and standards for staff to follow when purchase
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Support Database administrator • focuses on planning, policies and procedures regarding the use of corporate data and information. • monitors and control database use. Web administrators They regulate and monitor Internet use by employees and managers to make sure that it is authorized and appropriate.
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Support User training is a key to get the most from any information system and the support area ensures that appropriate training is available. Training can be provided either by internal staff or from external sources. The support component typically operates the information center. An information center provides users with assistance, training, application development, documentation, equipment selection and set up, standards technical assistance and troubleshooting.
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Support specialized support group Database administrator Web administrators
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology The Three Primary Responsibilities of Information Systems
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Typical IS titles and functions Chief information officer The role of the chief information officer (CIO) is to employ an IS department’s equipment and personnel to help the organization attain its goals. CIO is usually Vice President concerned with the overall needs of the organization and sets corporate wide policies and plans, manages and acquires information systems. The high-level of the CIO position reflects the fact that information is one of an organization’s most important resources. A good CIO is typically a visionary who provides leadership and direction to the IS department to help and organization achieve its goals. CIO needs technical business and personal skills.
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Senior IS managerial level staffs Depending on the size of the IS department several people might work in senior IS managerial levels. Some jobs titles associate with IS management are the CIO, Vice President of information systems, Manager of information systems and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The central role of all these people is to communicate with other areas of the organization to determine changing needs. Often these employees are part of an advisory or steering committee that helps CIO and other IS managers make decisions about the use of information systems.
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology LAN administrators Local area network (LAN) administrators set up and manage the network, hardware, software and security processes. They manage that addition of new users, software and devices to the network. They also isolate and fix operations problems. Solving both technical and non-technical problems. LAN administrators are in high demand.
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Internet careers The use of the Internet to conduct business continues to grow and has stimulated a steady need for skilled personnel to develop and coordinate Internet usage. These careers are in the area of web operations, web development and web administration. These careers opportunities are found in both traditional companies and those that specialize in the Internet.
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Internet careers Internet jobs within a traditional company include • Internet strategists and administrators • Internet systems developers • Internet programmers and • Internet or website operators. Some companies have created a new position chief Internet officer with responsibilities and a salary similar to the CIO’s.
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Other IS careers Today many organizations have IS security positions such as a chief information security officer or a chief privacy officer. Consultancy roles require excellent project management and people skills in addition to IS technical skills. Related carrier opportunities include • computer training • computer and computer equipment sales-persons • computer repair and maintenance and • many others.
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Question Name those mainly involves in System Development A) System Analyst B) Programmers C) Technicians D) Computer Operators and E) Hardware Engineer
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Answer Name those mainly involves in System Development A) System Analyst B) Programmers C) Technicians D) Computer Operators and E) Hardware Engineer
IT 1105 Information Systems and Technology Summary Roles, functions, and careers in information systems Operations Systems development Support Typical IS titles and functions Chief information officer LAN administrators Internet careers Other IS careers
Bachelor of Information Technology Information Systems & Technology IT 1105 01. Introduction to Information Systems - Part 3 Prabhajinie Jayabaalasundaram MBCS, MBA in HRM
Bachelor of Information Technology Information Systems and Technology IT 1105 1. Introduction to Information Systems – Part III Prabhajinie Jayabaalasundaram
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