Identify five different IT systems that have affected business in the past few years. For each system, briefly note the following:

The system's name
The area of business it affects
What changes the system brought to the business world
What business processes changed because of the system
The system's likely future effect

Bar Code Scanners
Bar code scanners have had a large effect on business everywhere from grocery stores, whole sellers and even the sports industry. These scanners have allowed quicker customer service, processing of orders and providing the correct item with fewer errors. Processes have significantly change the way companies process orders and inventory with the use of scanners reducing the manpower requirements and thereby reducing costs to customers. The future of scanners may become even more in use within society as a way to speed industry of all types and increase efficiency for larger organizations including government services.

Electronic Medical Records
Electronic medical records are kept within the medical system but have had a significant effect on the treatment of patients and tracking of specific issues associated with patients. This has made the treatment of patients more efficient in ability to track medication and treatments that are currently being used to ensure that there will be no negative impacts from the introduction of new medications. This system has enabled doctors to better care for patients by being able to refer to previous exams and information that may not have otherwise been available and instantaneously reach others for advice on treatments that would have previously required referrals. The expansion of electronic medical records will likely expand into a much larger role where records of any individual can be retrieved by any hospital, doctor or medically designated person to help reduce chances