P  Collaboration Collaboration is an essential part of a well-functioning organization, allowing groups of individuals to accomplish tasks that individually would be impossible or inefficient. Information systems that allow for members of an organization to share data amongst the members of a team enable businesses, non-profits, and governments to collaborate more effectively, removing barriers that previously existed. Collaborative information systems allow groups to collaborate without being in the same place at the same time (Mehedintu, Privu & Vasilescu, 2008). Enterprise databases allow multiple members of a group to access the same information regardless of location (Bourgeois, 2014). Workers at distant locations can contribute to team efforts alongside co-workers operating in different time zones. The types of data that can be shared are myriad: images, documents voice, text, and video can all be shared (Mehedintu, Privu & Vasilescu, 2008). Instead of relying on physical presence in the same location at the same time, or utilization of more stringent communication such as telephone or the mail system, organizations are now able to share information at a low cost and with more flexibility (Mehedintu, Privu & Vasilescu, 2008). As an example, the United States Navy uses multiple information systems that allow groups to collaborate. Video teleconferencing (VTC) is used to connect individuals at different locations, allowing higher-tier commanders to have meetings with their subordinate commanders across the world. VTC provides more data than a simple telephone call; by allowing for video transmission, individuals have the benefit of seeing the facial expressions and body language of a speaker. Also, the Navy uses SharePoint to enhance collaboration; users from any location can access and publish files to be viewed or edited by other members in a group. Microsoft Outlook allows teams to create shared schedules, allowing units to coordinate and communicate mission requirements across multiple warfare areas without confliction. In the organization that operates globally, the ability to share information across space and time is paramount to mission accomplishment. These are only a few examples of how an organization can leverage information systems to enhance collaboration by providing data to different members of a team unrestricted by separation of distance or time. References: Bourgeois, D. T. (2014). Information systems for business and beyond . Retrieved from https://content.umuc.edu/file/08e5c58e-a4b6-48cd-93c3-6fefaa43d7ce/1/Ch4_DataandDatabases.pdf Mehedintu, A., Pirvu, C. & Vasilescu, L. G. (2008). Applications used in workgroup information systems. Retrieved from https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/11227/1/Group_collaboration_in_business.pdf ost (1) Post (2) Communication Apple has remained one of the top leaders of innovation in how we communicate with one another. Moreover, the company has an advantage in the market b ...

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Collaboration
Collaboration is an essential part of a well-functioning
organization, allowing groups of individuals to accomplish
tasks that individually would be impossible or inefficient.
Information systems that allow for members of an organization
to share data amongst the members of a team enable businesses,
non-profits, and governments to collaborate more effectively,
removing barriers that previously existed. Collaborative
information systems allow groups to collaborate without being
in the same place at the same time (Mehedintu, Privu &
Vasilescu, 2008). Enterprise databases allow multiple members
of a group to access the same information regardless of location
(Bourgeois, 2014). Workers at distant locations can contribute
to team efforts alongside co-workers operating in different
time zones. The types of data that can be shared are myriad:
images, documents voice, text, and video can all be
shared (Mehedintu, Privu & Vasilescu, 2008). Instead of relying
on physical presence in the same location at the same time, or
utilization of more stringent communication such as telephone
or the mail system, organizations are now able to share
information at a low cost and with more flexibility (Mehedintu,
Privu & Vasilescu, 2008).
As an example, the United States Navy uses multiple
information systems that allow groups to collaborate. Video
teleconferencing (VTC) is used to connect individuals at
different locations, allowing higher-tier commanders to have
meetings with their subordinate commanders across the world.
VTC provides more data than a simple telephone call; by
allowing for video transmission, individuals have the benefit of
seeing the facial expressions and body language of a speaker.

2. Also, the Navy uses SharePoint to enhance collaboration; users
from any location can access and publish files to be viewed or
edited by other members in a group. Microsoft Outlook allows
teams to create shared schedules, allowing units to coordinate
and communicate mission requirements across multiple warfare
areas without confliction. In the organization that operates
globally, the ability to share information across space and time
is paramount to mission accomplishment. These are only a few
examples of how an organization can leverage information
systems to enhance collaboration by providing data to different
members of a team unrestricted by separation of distance or
time.
References:
Bourgeois, D. T. (2014).
Information systems for business and beyond
. Retrieved from
https://content.umuc.edu/file/08e5c58e-a4b6-48cd-93c3-
6fefaa43d7ce/1/Ch4_DataandDatabases.pdf
Mehedintu, A., Pirvu, C. & Vasilescu, L. G. (2008).
Applications used in workgroup information systems. Retrieved
from
https://mpra.ub.uni-
muenchen.de/11227/1/Group_collaboration_in_business.pdf
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3. Apple has remained one of the top leaders of innovation in how
we communicate with one another. Moreover, the company has
an advantage in the market by completing processes virtually.
Apple intranet allows employees to receive information from
their desktop as well as an extranet which connect them to
suppliers and developers.
With the virtual feature, retailers can route information to
customer service, offer services or receive feedback from
customers. Apple communication system enable the ability for
all employees at various levels to work together and achieve the
company goals. Open channels of communication can lead to
innovative ideas or methods of improvement.
Scribd. (2018). Managing information systems. Retrieved from
https://www.scribd.com/doc/45851282/Managing-Information-
Systems-by-Apple
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Collaboration/Communication
I think the VTC is one of the most significant changes in the
military. I feel that the military's technology will develop
slower than the usual world. It might because of the security
protection. This is the tough part of the military's development.
We need the new technology to keep the operation run, but the
risk is unacceptable. It took us three years to upgrade to
Windows 10 system with no main security issues. The
headquarter( senior manager) must make this decision with a lot
of database research.