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The document discusses the evolution and trends in information systems, highlighting their importance as a critical asset for companies that encompass various business-related data. It outlines the significant impact of the internet on business operations, noting that countries like the USA, EU, and Japan have advanced information systems, while other nations, including India, are still developing their technological infrastructure. The text emphasizes how information technology has transformed from a mere support tool to a vital strategic component that redefines business processes and organizational structures.
Information systems infrastructure - http://sriramgurujala.com/
- 1. “InformationSystems Infrastructure: Evolution andTrends” The whole worldrunsoninformation.Informationislikeabigassetthe company.I call it assetis because itcontainsveryimportantdataabout the business. StartingfromBusinessPlans, Strategic plans,Blue prints, Customerdata,Product&Service data, Vision&Mission statements are all partof informationthatone company maintains confidentially. Withthe emergence of Internet,wayof livinghascompletelychanged.Internethasbroughtina 360* change in the waybusinessesare carried.Like everyotherthinginternetalsocomeswithprosandcons. You are well equippedtounderstandwhatare the prosand cons. Rightnow,subjecttodiscussis Informationsystems.Here inIndiathis informationsystemsare still inprocessbecause youdon’tsee manycompanies,schools,collegesadoptingtechnology.We are still backwardintechnologybutare rapidlygrowinginthatfield.Sadpartis that Indiansare greatsoftware engineersbutIndia isstill fightingouttoprovide informationtechnologytoeverycornerof the country.Like thismanyother countriesare still inthe pipeline toinculcate IT&IT Systems. Talkingaboutcountrieslike USA,EuroUnionand Japaninformationsystemsare highlyupdatedand advanced. The evolutionof informationtechnology systemshascreatedanew businessprocesses and broughtcomplete change inorganizationalstructure.Since the arrival of internetworldhas indeed dramatically takenabigjumpin newerspace.Information Technology isnolongersimple tool to supportback-office transactionsratherithasbecome a strategicbusinesscomponent.Ithelpsin enablingthe reengineeringof businessprocesses,redesigningof the organizational structure,and redefinitionof marketsandindustries. Machinesare mindlessbutare a greatassetto companywhich will notjustclearthe problemsbutalsoanalyze futuristicproblemsandprovidesolutionsforthem. From normal systemswhichwere onlyinvolvedinelectronicdataprocessingtotransactionprocessing systems.Thisjourneylookedsotiringformanybutyes, thisleapgave scope fornextbigthingand that isMIS (managementinformationsystem). Thencame Decisionsupportsystemsin1970’s whichhelped managementinmakingdecisions.Thencame Executive,Expert&Knowledge managementsystems. Everythinglookedperfectbutthe biggestfactorisE-Commerce. Youknow whatE-Commerce hasdone to businessesall overthe world!