...A direct changeover is when the company literally switches off the old system and switches on the new one. This is probably the most straightforward method but is also the riskiest. A phased changeover is where the old system is still active but parts of the new system or modules are brought online, for example, perhaps just the data entry screens and the printing modules are made available but the 'back end' of the system remains the same. Once any problems are ironed out with the new modules then extra modules will be introduced. Effectively the installation happens in small chunks. In this scenario i would recommend that the organisation use the phased method of changeover when it comes to implementing the new operating system. This would allow them to test the functionality of the system in certain areas which may be vital to the running of the business before rolling out the new operating system across the whole company. When the new operating system is implemented they also need to test the communication and compatibility between mobile devices and PCs. The reason for this is that there could be some compatibility issues with the new system which in place causing problems with the system between PCs and Mobile devices. In using a phased method of change over it is justified by the fact that not all devices will be using the system allowing the company to identify any problems which are caused on a much smaller scale. Also with a directv changeover it could not be fully compatible...
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...There are many implications of possible future developments and future uses of ICT but the ones that I will be explaining further are instant communication, videoconferencing and teleworking, security, the use of CCTV and GPS, digital divide, deskilling and also online information and services. The first implication is instant communication. We have numerous communication technologies which we can use such as:- WiFi, Bluetooth and mobile broadband to communicate with people daily. This has affected the world of work in today’s society as people who work in companies like Sun Life, Aviva and BT don’t have to get up specifically to go and sit in an office all day. It has become very easy for people to contact their peers in one of the ways noted up above. There has been a huge development in videoconferencing and teleworking which has allowed people to not travel as much as they used to which is having a positive impact on the environment. People who work in one organisation but are situated around the world, don’t have to travel to physically speak to each other as things like videoconferencing has allowed people around the world to collaborate on tasks that need to be completed. There has also been problems with the future developments and future uses of ICT and one of them is security. When people complete financial transactions on their mobile phones from companies like Barclays, NatWest or any other online banking websites; or even online shopping websites; they...
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...A REPORT ON ICT ARCHITECTURE AND SECURITY Prepared for: Justin Debuse Submitted: 31. October 2008 Prepared by: André Nordal Sylte University of the Sunshine Coast Word count: 1665 Executive summary This report, authorised by Justin Debuse in Introduction to ICT, BUS108, looks at ICT architecture and security in an organisation. This report found that the major security threats within an organisation’s ICT are; Cracking into an organisation’s wireless intranet in search for vital corporate information; Former employees accessing wireless intranets and extranets without authorization; Information sent via an extranet could be intercepted in its transit; Viruses and Trojans accidentally downloaded by employees and been spread around the LAN. Solutions to these threats are; WiFi protected access (WPA) password and hide the network; ICTs should be protected with a login screen for the users; To secure an extranet, organisations should use a virtual private network (VPN); Any organisation should provide basic training in how to detect viruses and Trojans. This is a proactive way to prevent an infection in a whole organisation’s LAN. This report also found that the major legal and ethical issues within an organisation’s ICT are; Employee monitored by computer technology and in the building; Privacy on e-mail stored on an organisation’s computer; Illegal and offensive use of an organisation’s...
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...This section starts by looking at the influence of information and communications technology (ICT) on how it affects the ways in which people work. It then considers the different ways in which organisations may use ICT. In particular we focus on the various stages through which a company may pass, from simply using it to collect information, to a strategy where linked ICT systems control the whole process from initial customer enquiry through to manufacture and delivery. We then go on to look at the question of security. Use of the internet and Web has significantly increased the risks of theft or loss of information that may be of benefit to criminals or the organisation’s competitors. How can individual managers act to reduce those threats? The next topic is the rights of people whose personal information is collected and stored by organisations. You’ll see how governments around the world have introduced data protection legislation to protect people’s rights. Finally, we’ll look at the ways in which governments and other regulators require organisations to report financial and other information. This may be, for example, to ensure that the organisation pays an appropriate level of tax, or to ensure that potential investors have accurate information about the company. Influences of ICT on Work Mullins identifies four major influences of information and communications technology on people at work: * It influences the specific design of each person’s work.Think of a...
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...Introduction Information and communication technologies (ICT) refer to several forms of information exchange between two or more computers through any of the several methods of interconnection. These technologies provide speedy, inexpensive and convenient means of communication. The adoption of these technologies in many countries by different sectors of the economy have been found to have direct positive impact on the organizations's efficiency and have led to more rapid acceleration of development in these countries. In Nigeria, however, preliminary investigations show that only a few organizations in the economy have adopted the ICTs, but there has not been formal study to determine the level of adoption and impact on the efficiency of the organizations and the consequent effect on the nation's economy. This study, is therefore, designed to determine the level of adoption in the Nigerian organizations, and the impact on the operations of these organizations as well as investigating the factors responsible for the present level of adoption of these technologies in the organizations. Globalization of the social economy will further increase during the 21st century. The mission of international air transportation will become more important, and all airports around the world will have a significant role to play. Furthermore, it is predicted that air transportation demand in the world will double over the next 15 years. In the meantime, since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks...
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...Info3 Ict Revision Guide[pic] Table of Contents Chapter One: Future Developments 5 Emerging Technologies 5 Benefits to Leisure from Technology Advances 6 Potential future uses of ICT 6 Implications of future developments of ICT 7 Issues surrounding the rapid development of ICT 7 Chapter 2: Information and Systems 8 What is an organisation 8 Structure of an organisation 8 Pyramid Structures 9 Horizontal Structures 9 How has the development of ICT affected the organisational structure 10 Activities within an organisation 10 Strategic Level of task 10 Tactical level of task 10 Operational Level of Task 10 Exchanging Information with External Bodies 10 Chapter 3: Types of ICT system 12 Common Ict Systems 12 Legacy Systems 12 Back office systems 12 Day-to-day working systems 13 Management Information Systems 13 Enterprise resource planning systems 13 Customer Relationship Management Systems 13 Decision Support Systems 14 Ecommerce systems 14 Chapter 4: Managing ICT 15 Organisation Size 15 Information Flow 15 ICT management and business strategy 15 Chapter 5 ICT Strategy 16 Factors Influencing a Strategy 16 Managing Information Assets over time 16 The Need for a Corporate Strategy 17 Upgrading Hardware & software 17 Standards 17 Chapter 6: ICT Policies 18 Ict Training Policy 18 ICT security Policy 18 ICT procurement Policy 19 Chapter 7: Legislation 20 Impact of Legislation on ICT policies 20 Developed Legislation 20 Copyright Designs and Patent Act 1988 21 Software theft 21 Health...
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...ICT is an acronym which stands for Information Communications Technology. However, there isn’t a universally accepted definition of it due to the concepts and methods applied to ICT are continuously changing; making it difficult to keep up with such changes. You may want to think about ICT through considering all the uses of digital technology that already exist to help individuals, businesses and organisations utilise information. ICT covers any product which can store, retrieve, manipulate, transmits or receives information electronically in a digital form e.g., personal computers, digital television, email and robots. So ICT is concerned with the storage, retrieval, manipulation, transmission or receipt of digital data. Importantly, it is also concerned with the way these different uses can work with each other. Within business, ICT is often categorised into two broad types of product: 1) The traditional computer-based technologies (things you can typically do on a personal computer or using computers at home or at work) 2) The more recent and fast-growing range of digital communication technologies (which allow people and organisations to communicate and share information digitally) Traditional Computer Based Technologies These types of ICT include: Standard Office applications – main examples Application Use Word processing E.g. Microsoft Word: Write letters, reports etc Spreadsheets E.g. Microsoft Excel; Analyse financial information; calculations;...
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...Good Evening every one, The topic I am about to discuss this evening its regarding to the use of ICT and how impact on Health and Social Care Field. How do we support work in Health and Social Care by accessing and using ICT software package? Information and communications technology (ICT) refers to all the sources that send or receive massages/information such as: -television -cellular phones - computer and network hardware -software - satellite systems and services and applications associated with them, such as videoconferencing and distance learning. ICT’s are often spoke of in a particular context, such as ICTs in -education -health care - or libraries There are a numbers of ICT softwares but only the standards one applies on HSC such as: -Word-Processing -Database -Spread sheets -Information Retrieval (IR) -Internet -Intranet - Email -Image software Standard Office Software Microsoft Office includes: -Microsoft Word : files/reports/documents - Microsoft Excel : Spread sheets /Database – Analyse health and social care data, calculations, create health and social care timetable for scheduling, service users information - OneNote : is a freeware note taking program. It gathers notes (handwritten or typed), drawings, screen clippings and audio commentaries. Notes can be shared with other OneNote users over the Internet or a network. - PowerPoint : create slideshows, composed of text, graphics and other objects, which can...
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...Analysis…………………………………………………....…………………...…. 5 4.1 Research and innovation in the ICT environment ……………....………. 5 4.2 Human capital development in the ICT environment.……..…....……….. 7 4.3 Level of advancement of ICT networks and services.…………………… 8 4.4 Level of advancement of the IT and software industry sectors……….… 11 3.5 The role of CIOs in promoting digital economy evolution……………….. 14 4. Conclusion………………………………………………...…………………...…. 17 5. References……………………………………………....…..………………...…. 19 1. 1. Abstract This report is an analysis of digital economy evolution and the role of the CIO in the South African ICT sector, looking at the following five points: (i) Research and innovation in the ICT environment. (ii) Human capital development in the ICT environment. (iii) The level of advancement of ICT networks and services. (iv) The level of advancement of the IT and software industry sectors. (v) The role of CIOs in promoting digital economy evolution. 2. Introduction This report is an analysis of the digital economy evolution and the CIO’s in the South African ICT sector. The CIO does not have much influence in the areas of ICT such as, the ICT sector itself, research, ICT sector innovation, human capital development, ICT networks, services and software development, as these areas are controlled by the government and global multi-national organisation that have the capital to invest in innovation hubs, universities...
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...submitting the assignment on paper, please staple this sheet to the front of each assignment. If you are submitting the assignment online, please ensure this cover sheet is included at the start of your document. (This is preferable to a separate attachment.) Student ID | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | Email: kamry007@mymail.unisa.edu.au | Course code and title: Strategic Information Systems M (INFS 5058) | School: School of Computer and Information Science | Program Code: LMCB | Course Coordinator: Dr Don Falconer | Tutor: Dr Don Falconer | Assignment number: Two (2) | Due date: 08th Nov 2013, 10:00 PM | Assignment topic as stated in Course Information Booklet: Essay : Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on National Level | Further Information: (e.g. state if extension was granted and attach evidence of approval, Revised Submission Date) N.A. | I declare that the work contained in this assignment is my own, except where acknowledgement of sources is made. I authorise the University to test any work submitted by me, using text comparison software, for instances of plagiarism. I understand this will involve the University or its contractor copying my work and storing it on a database to be used in future to test work submitted by others. I understand that I can obtain further information on this matter at http://www.unisa.edu.au/learningadvice/integrity/default.asp Note: The attachment of...
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...Make reasoned recommendation about how particular organisation can take advantage of IT development. As an ICT manager working for full of beans, I have made it clear that the development of ICT is increasing, therefore giving organisations no choice but to adapt to the changes. It’s my duty to explain to the owners and employees of full of beans how the ICT development can have a positive impact on the organisation. For example, fast processing which is essential for banks and vast storage capacity which reduces the amount of paper work. Hardware and software are both being used by organisation to help them accomplish certain tasks e.g. using (MIS) management information system. Hardware and software increased in power, capacity and sophistication, therefore allowing organisation to expand and work more efficiently. I strongly recommend that full of beans make use of this opportunity to adapt to the ICT developments. One great example of a new development full of beans can take advantage of is the recent wireless technology, many organisations responded to this change by adapting to the change. In order for full of beans to take full advantage of the ICT development, obviously the manager first needs a presentation on the capabilities of these development and how it will benefit their organisation. There are many new developments that organisation took advantage of, I will explain some of these development in more detail below. Wireless technology This is a great development...
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...Acronyms used AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ART Antiretroviral Therapy ARVs Antiretrovirals BBC British Broadcasting Corporation BCC Behaviour Change Communication CFSC Communication for Social Change CSO Civil Society Organisation DFID Department for International Development FAO UN Food and Agricultural Organisation FBOs Faith Based Organisations FHI Family Health International GFATM Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria HDR Human Development Report HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus ICTs Information and communication technologies IEC Information, Education and Communication MAP Multi-country AIDS Programme MDGs Millennium Development Goals NGO Non-governmental Organisation PLWHA People living with HIV and AIDS PMTCT Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission STI Sexually Transmitted Infection TAC Treatment Action Campaign UNAIDS Joint UN Programme on HIV and AIDS UNESCO UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation USAID United States Agency for International Development VCT Voluntary Counselling and Testing WHO World Health Organization WTO World Trade Organization INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background In developing countries, preventable diseases and premature deaths still inflict a high toll. Inequity of access to basic health services affects distinct regions, communities, and social groups. Under-financing of the health sector in most countries has led to...
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...Abstract The paper examines the key factors influencing the adoption of e-business technology by SMEs. To this end, the paper draws on a range of literatures on the diffusion of new information and communication technologies (ICTs), many of which have hitherto been treated as separate. The reasons for this are two-fold. First, e-business technologies are the latest in a line of new ICT technologies. When exploited successfully, ICTs have increased firm competitiveness either by raising the efficiency of internal communication and organisation and/or supply chain relationships, or by facilitating the development of new/improved products and services. Second, it is hypothesised that many of the factors affecting the successful adoption of new technologies are generic in nature. With regards to SMEs specifically, consideration of earlier research may assist us in identifying a set of enablers and barriers to e-business adoption. Hence, by explicitly acknowledging the context and prior history of research in the area, we are able to map out the dimensions of future theoretical and empirical research in e-business adoption by SMEs. In addition to drawing together factors identified by existing research, the paper highlights the implications of network externalities for the timing of technology investments and the returns that accrue to early and late adopters. It also draws attention to a number of problems associated with the analytical concept of ‘the SME’ when it...
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...well in Coca Cola or any other organisation. Physical resources include for example; the buildings, maintenance and the safety of the premises. Technological resources include the machinery, physical equipment, graphs, designs and drawings. Physical; Physical resources are needed in the Coca Cola business setting to assure the organisation has specific places/ buildings to work efficiently. These resources need to be maintained so that Coca Cola can perform well in each of their activities and roles, this also includes assuring safety in the work setting and making sure all the machinery and plant (where manufacturing takes place; labelling, bottling, filling machines etc.) work well and are in good condition. Coca Cola has resources such as different buildings and facilities for eg; They have office buildings to make sure they seem presentable and professional; their office properties have a modern look with a presentable entrance and reception, conference rooms, lecture rooms, also comfortable lounges for the guests and staff at Coca Cola. The Coca Cola head offices have departments like the ICT, human resources, marketing and sales, also finance because these areas will work more efficiently in an office setting which consists of the appropriate equipment, chairs, tables, computers, organised space etc. For example in the ICT departments walking in you may find more hardware than in any other department for eg; marketing and sales. ICT departments are equipped and...
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...Information & Management 41 (2004) 805–825 eAirlines: strategic and tactical use of ICTs in the airline industry Dimitrios Buhalis* Centre for eTourism Research (CeTR), School of Management, University of Surrey, Guildford, England GU2 7XH, UK Received 16 June 2002; received in revised form 26 April 2003; accepted 6 August 2003 Available online 13 November 2003 Abstract Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) have revolutionised the entire business world. The airline industry in particular has fostered a dependency on technology for their operational and strategic management. Airlines were early adopters of ICTs and have a long history of technological innovation, in comparison to many other travel and tourism businesses. This paper discusses comprehensive research, including exploratory research with airline executives, using qualitative methods to examine the use of ICTs in the contemporary airline industry and to discuss recent developments in the industry. The work demonstrated that the airline industry was using the Internet to improve its distribution strategy and reduce costs; it also used Intranets and internal systems to develop tactical and strategic management. In addition, Extranets were being gradually used for communicating with partners and to support business-to-business (B2B) relationships. The effort demonstrated that ICTs will be critical for the strategic and operational management of airlines and will directly affect the future competitiveness...
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