The top-level management wants to implement a supply chain information system (SCIMS) to increase productivity and reduce costs. Specifically, they want more efficient delivery of goods to customers to lower inventory and transportation expenses. The document then discusses the information requirements at different organizational levels and flows of information between customers, suppliers, and manufacturers to facilitate an effective SCIMS.
This document summarizes a study on compliance with electronic fiscal devices (EFDs) in Tanzania based on surveys of businesses and customers. The study found that customer knowledge of EFD requirements is crucial to compliance, with compliance rates 75% when customers don't know the law and 93% when they do. It also found that businesses are more compliant when detection of non-compliance is likely and penalties are enforced. The document concludes with recommendations to improve taxpayer education campaigns and strengthen enforcement to increase compliance.
Storing Archive Data to meet Compliance ChallengesTony Pearson
This document discusses solutions for storing archive data to meet compliance challenges. It describes IBM software and hardware that can be used, including features like immutability, WORM technology, and NENR enforcement. The discussion covers concepts like retention policies and litigation holds. It also provides an overview of IBM products that can be deployed for archiving, such as tape libraries, disk storage, and software.
This document provides an overview of executive information systems (EIS). It defines an EIS as an automated tracking system that continuously monitors important business areas to keep executives informed without requiring their direct effort. The summary describes how EIS help executives access timely operational and competitive data through easy-to-use visual formats. It also outlines some challenges to developing effective EIS, such as high costs, technical limitations, and organizational barriers.
1) The document discusses knowledge management systems and knowledge-based expert systems. It describes key capabilities like leveraging existing knowledge and creating new knowledge to position companies favorably in markets.
2) Important reasons for actively managing knowledge are to facilitate decision-making, build learning organizations, and stimulate cultural change and innovation.
3) Expert systems provide high quality performance solving difficult problems like human experts through vast domain knowledge and explanation capabilities.
This case study examines the challenges faced by Tribal Areas Electric Supply Company (TESCO) in collecting bills from consumers in the tribal areas of Pakistan. TESCO provides electricity to homes, factories, and other establishments across 1200 km of tribal territories, but faces issues in ensuring regular bill payments due to cultural and security factors in the region. The document discusses how TESCO can better integrate its strategy with the local tribal culture and norms to improve bill collection rates. Some recommendations include ensuring law and order, providing economic incentives, resolving land disputes, improving communication with tribal elders, and offering equal employment opportunities to gain local acceptance and support.
This document discusses information systems and their components. It defines an information system as a study of complementary networks of hardware and software that people and organizations use to collect, process, filter, create, and distribute data. An information system takes data as raw material, processes it, and produces useful information as output. The basic components of an information system include hardware, software, databases, networks, and procedures.
A SAN (Storage Area Network) is a network designed to transfer data from servers to storage targets as an alternative to directly attached storage. The document defines SAN architecture, which accesses storage at the block level and provides high performance, shared storage with good management tools. It discusses various SAN technologies like Fiber Channel and IP-based solutions. SANs connect storage subsystems, while NAS uses a general network to connect file-based storage. The document also covers SAN topologies, virtualization, protocols, advantages and disadvantages.
The top-level management wants to implement a supply chain information system (SCIMS) to increase productivity and reduce costs. Specifically, they want more efficient delivery of goods to customers to lower inventory and transportation expenses. The document then discusses the information requirements at different organizational levels and flows of information between customers, suppliers, and manufacturers to facilitate an effective SCIMS.
This document summarizes a study on compliance with electronic fiscal devices (EFDs) in Tanzania based on surveys of businesses and customers. The study found that customer knowledge of EFD requirements is crucial to compliance, with compliance rates 75% when customers don't know the law and 93% when they do. It also found that businesses are more compliant when detection of non-compliance is likely and penalties are enforced. The document concludes with recommendations to improve taxpayer education campaigns and strengthen enforcement to increase compliance.
Storing Archive Data to meet Compliance ChallengesTony Pearson
This document discusses solutions for storing archive data to meet compliance challenges. It describes IBM software and hardware that can be used, including features like immutability, WORM technology, and NENR enforcement. The discussion covers concepts like retention policies and litigation holds. It also provides an overview of IBM products that can be deployed for archiving, such as tape libraries, disk storage, and software.
This document provides an overview of executive information systems (EIS). It defines an EIS as an automated tracking system that continuously monitors important business areas to keep executives informed without requiring their direct effort. The summary describes how EIS help executives access timely operational and competitive data through easy-to-use visual formats. It also outlines some challenges to developing effective EIS, such as high costs, technical limitations, and organizational barriers.
1) The document discusses knowledge management systems and knowledge-based expert systems. It describes key capabilities like leveraging existing knowledge and creating new knowledge to position companies favorably in markets.
2) Important reasons for actively managing knowledge are to facilitate decision-making, build learning organizations, and stimulate cultural change and innovation.
3) Expert systems provide high quality performance solving difficult problems like human experts through vast domain knowledge and explanation capabilities.
This case study examines the challenges faced by Tribal Areas Electric Supply Company (TESCO) in collecting bills from consumers in the tribal areas of Pakistan. TESCO provides electricity to homes, factories, and other establishments across 1200 km of tribal territories, but faces issues in ensuring regular bill payments due to cultural and security factors in the region. The document discusses how TESCO can better integrate its strategy with the local tribal culture and norms to improve bill collection rates. Some recommendations include ensuring law and order, providing economic incentives, resolving land disputes, improving communication with tribal elders, and offering equal employment opportunities to gain local acceptance and support.
This document discusses information systems and their components. It defines an information system as a study of complementary networks of hardware and software that people and organizations use to collect, process, filter, create, and distribute data. An information system takes data as raw material, processes it, and produces useful information as output. The basic components of an information system include hardware, software, databases, networks, and procedures.
A SAN (Storage Area Network) is a network designed to transfer data from servers to storage targets as an alternative to directly attached storage. The document defines SAN architecture, which accesses storage at the block level and provides high performance, shared storage with good management tools. It discusses various SAN technologies like Fiber Channel and IP-based solutions. SANs connect storage subsystems, while NAS uses a general network to connect file-based storage. The document also covers SAN topologies, virtualization, protocols, advantages and disadvantages.
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Information Rights Management is the set of techniques and methods which protect the highly sensitive information of the organization irrespective of the file location whether it resides "in" or "outside" the corporate boundaries. This happens as the permissions embedded inside the file don't allow unauthorized access, modification, copying or printing. This is typically done for protection of financial documents, intellectual property such as patents, design blueprints and executive communications.
This document provides an overview of several IT audit methodologies: CobiT, BS 7799, BSI, ITSEC, and Common Criteria. CobiT is a framework for IT governance and control developed by ISACA that defines 34 processes across 4 domains (planning, acquisition, delivery, and monitoring). BS 7799 is a British standard focused on IT security baseline controls across 10 categories. BSI is a German manual that describes 34 security modules, 420 security measures, and 209 threats. ITSEC and Common Criteria are methodologies for evaluating the security of IT systems and products at defined assurance levels. Each methodology has different strengths in areas like scope, structure, user-friendliness, and frequency of updates
This document discusses technology infrastructure and its key drivers. It defines infrastructure as the underlying foundation or base for an organization or system. The five key drivers of technology infrastructure are outlined as: 1) Moore's Law and increasing microprocessing power, 2) the exponential growth of mass digital storage, 3) Metcalfe's Law describing increasing network value, 4) declining communication costs and the growth of the Internet, and 5) the role of standards in ensuring compatibility and communication. Examples are provided for each driver to illustrate the concepts and their technological impacts.
Starbucks was facing rising supply chain costs despite decreasing sales. To address this, Starbucks took several steps:
1) It reorganized its supply chain into four functions: plan, source, make, deliver.
2) It simplified its complex structure by grouping all planning activities together and all sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery activities.
3) It worked to reduce costs by identifying cost drivers, negotiating better prices, and building cost models.
4) It created a single, global logistics system to bring coffee and other products worldwide to distribution centers, which then supply Starbucks stores.
Information technology infrastructure includes physical hardware like transmission lines, routers, and software that manages transmission signals between connected computers and users. It is the integrated framework that digital networks operate on and includes components like data centers, computer networks, databases, and regulatory systems. The seven major coordinated components that make up a firm's IT infrastructure are computer hardware, operating systems, enterprise software, data management and storage, networking and telecommunications platforms, internet platforms, and consulting/integration services.
The document discusses decision making and decision support systems. It describes decision making as a multi-stage process involving intelligence, design, choice, and implementation. It then defines decision support systems as computer-based tools that help decision makers in the intelligence stage by identifying problems and generating potential solutions. The document outlines different types of decision support systems and their uses.
This document discusses Management Information Systems (MIS). It defines MIS as systems that produce information for management at different levels to support operations, planning, control, and decision making. While computers are not essential for MIS, they have made it possible to handle large data volumes quickly and accurately. The document also discusses the difference between data and information, with information being relevant knowledge produced from processed data. It provides examples of different types of information systems like Transaction Processing Systems, Management Information Systems, and Decision Support Systems that support different management levels.
The document provides an overview of information security concepts including definitions of security attributes like confidentiality, integrity and availability. It discusses why security is important for compliance, protecting assets and reputation. The document recommends a layered security approach using best practices and standards like ISO 27002. Key security terms are defined such as threats, damages, risks, and authentication. It emphasizes the importance of managing risks and notes that personnel are often the weakest link for attackers who start with information gathering.
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The document discusses different types of decision support systems that can help individuals and groups make better decisions. It describes management information systems, decision support systems, executive support systems, and group decision support systems. These systems provide value by helping managers at different levels access the information they need to make both structured and unstructured decisions more efficiently.
Walmart announced a $16 billion investment in Flipkart Group, acquiring approximately 77% ownership. This positions Walmart for significant growth in India's fast growing eCommerce market. The transaction is expected to close later in the fiscal year, pending regulatory approval. While it will negatively impact Walmart's earnings per share in fiscal years 2019 and 2020, the company expects it to generate long-term value by strengthening its portfolio and executing on its international growth strategy in a critical high-growth market.
Acronis is a software company focused on backup and recovery, business continuity, mass deployment, migration, and virtualization. They have over 180,000 corporate clients and 3.5 million installations worldwide. Their core products include Acronis Backup & Recovery 11 for backup, bare metal recovery, and support for virtual and different hardware, and Snap Deploy 3.0 for large or frequent image deployments across different hardware and virtual environments. Acronis cites independent research that found only 10% of SMBs have proper recovery plans in place, and it can take organizations over a day on average to recover from outages.
The document discusses auditing IT infrastructure including hardware, networks, and telecommunications devices. It provides details on objectives of IT audits such as assessing continuity, management/maintenance, and security of systems. It also discusses standards and guidelines for auditing such as CobiT, ISO 27001, and reviewing hardware assets, network design, security, backups, and telecommunication agreements and invoices.
The document discusses Apple's supply chain practices, including its global sourcing and manufacturing operations centered in China, as well as its distribution channels of retail stores, online stores, and third party retailers. It also examines Apple's supply chain management process involving planning, development, production, and return operations. Key aspects of Apple's supply chain that have contributed to its success include strong partnerships with suppliers and an integrated approach to planning and fulfillment.
Provides a brief introduction to Augmented Intelligence, and why it is important for developing and implementing business strategy in the 21st century.
An executive information system (EIS) is a type of management information system that provides easy access to internal and external information relevant to helping senior executives meet strategic goals. EIS target the quick assessment of business status and focus on aiding executive decision making. They integrate data from various sources and emphasize easy-to-use interfaces and reporting/data mining capabilities. Successful EIS implementations involve establishing a cross-functional project team, delivering a simple initial prototype, gaining executive sponsorship, and involving the information systems department.
This document compares and contrasts decision support systems (DSS) and expert systems. It discusses that DSS help with non-structured decision making by focusing on unique, non-routine problems, while expert systems automate decision making by injecting expert knowledge into a system. The document also provides examples of components and uses of each system, including problems in developing expert systems and advantages like availability, low cost, and fast response. Ethical implications of using computerized decision making are also raised.
In the new world of connected healthcare, medical device manufacturers are challenged with cybersecurity issues to comply with the new FDA regulations. We examine the 5 domain areas of cybersecurity which apply to IoT HealthCare Vendors/ Providers.
This standard operating procedure outlines Precision Electronics Limited's information security policies and procedures. It details the appointment of a Chief Information Security Officer to oversee security measures. It also covers required staff training, annual security audits, protection of networks, applications, data and devices, and forms to adhere to security guidelines. Any violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
vCloudXperts provides Instructor Led Online Live vmware vsphere vcp 7 Datacenter Virtualization Training and Advanced Cloud Professional Training.
https://www.vcloudxperts.com
Demo Session registration: https://www.vcloudxperts.com/index.php#download-syllabus
This Intensive Training with Hands On Labs and Certification Exam Prep will help you Master The Most Demanding Technologies
1. VMware Datacenter Virtualization: vSphere 7 VCP - VMware Certified Professional
2. AWS Cloud Solutions Architect Associate
3. AWS Cloud Solutions Architect Professional
4. AWS Cloud Network Specialty
5. Azure Cloud Administration
6. Google Cloud Professional
7. RedHat Linux Administration
8. Python Programing for System Administrators (Windows / Linux Admins)
9. Docker Certified Administrator
9. Kubernetes
Information Rights Management is the set of techniques and methods which protect the highly sensitive information of the organization irrespective of the file location whether it resides "in" or "outside" the corporate boundaries. This happens as the permissions embedded inside the file don't allow unauthorized access, modification, copying or printing. This is typically done for protection of financial documents, intellectual property such as patents, design blueprints and executive communications.
This document provides an overview of several IT audit methodologies: CobiT, BS 7799, BSI, ITSEC, and Common Criteria. CobiT is a framework for IT governance and control developed by ISACA that defines 34 processes across 4 domains (planning, acquisition, delivery, and monitoring). BS 7799 is a British standard focused on IT security baseline controls across 10 categories. BSI is a German manual that describes 34 security modules, 420 security measures, and 209 threats. ITSEC and Common Criteria are methodologies for evaluating the security of IT systems and products at defined assurance levels. Each methodology has different strengths in areas like scope, structure, user-friendliness, and frequency of updates
This document discusses technology infrastructure and its key drivers. It defines infrastructure as the underlying foundation or base for an organization or system. The five key drivers of technology infrastructure are outlined as: 1) Moore's Law and increasing microprocessing power, 2) the exponential growth of mass digital storage, 3) Metcalfe's Law describing increasing network value, 4) declining communication costs and the growth of the Internet, and 5) the role of standards in ensuring compatibility and communication. Examples are provided for each driver to illustrate the concepts and their technological impacts.
Starbucks was facing rising supply chain costs despite decreasing sales. To address this, Starbucks took several steps:
1) It reorganized its supply chain into four functions: plan, source, make, deliver.
2) It simplified its complex structure by grouping all planning activities together and all sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery activities.
3) It worked to reduce costs by identifying cost drivers, negotiating better prices, and building cost models.
4) It created a single, global logistics system to bring coffee and other products worldwide to distribution centers, which then supply Starbucks stores.
Information technology infrastructure includes physical hardware like transmission lines, routers, and software that manages transmission signals between connected computers and users. It is the integrated framework that digital networks operate on and includes components like data centers, computer networks, databases, and regulatory systems. The seven major coordinated components that make up a firm's IT infrastructure are computer hardware, operating systems, enterprise software, data management and storage, networking and telecommunications platforms, internet platforms, and consulting/integration services.
The document discusses decision making and decision support systems. It describes decision making as a multi-stage process involving intelligence, design, choice, and implementation. It then defines decision support systems as computer-based tools that help decision makers in the intelligence stage by identifying problems and generating potential solutions. The document outlines different types of decision support systems and their uses.
This document discusses Management Information Systems (MIS). It defines MIS as systems that produce information for management at different levels to support operations, planning, control, and decision making. While computers are not essential for MIS, they have made it possible to handle large data volumes quickly and accurately. The document also discusses the difference between data and information, with information being relevant knowledge produced from processed data. It provides examples of different types of information systems like Transaction Processing Systems, Management Information Systems, and Decision Support Systems that support different management levels.
The document provides an overview of information security concepts including definitions of security attributes like confidentiality, integrity and availability. It discusses why security is important for compliance, protecting assets and reputation. The document recommends a layered security approach using best practices and standards like ISO 27002. Key security terms are defined such as threats, damages, risks, and authentication. It emphasizes the importance of managing risks and notes that personnel are often the weakest link for attackers who start with information gathering.
Decision support systems & knowledge management systemsOnline
The document discusses different types of decision support systems that can help individuals and groups make better decisions. It describes management information systems, decision support systems, executive support systems, and group decision support systems. These systems provide value by helping managers at different levels access the information they need to make both structured and unstructured decisions more efficiently.
Walmart announced a $16 billion investment in Flipkart Group, acquiring approximately 77% ownership. This positions Walmart for significant growth in India's fast growing eCommerce market. The transaction is expected to close later in the fiscal year, pending regulatory approval. While it will negatively impact Walmart's earnings per share in fiscal years 2019 and 2020, the company expects it to generate long-term value by strengthening its portfolio and executing on its international growth strategy in a critical high-growth market.
Acronis is a software company focused on backup and recovery, business continuity, mass deployment, migration, and virtualization. They have over 180,000 corporate clients and 3.5 million installations worldwide. Their core products include Acronis Backup & Recovery 11 for backup, bare metal recovery, and support for virtual and different hardware, and Snap Deploy 3.0 for large or frequent image deployments across different hardware and virtual environments. Acronis cites independent research that found only 10% of SMBs have proper recovery plans in place, and it can take organizations over a day on average to recover from outages.
The document discusses auditing IT infrastructure including hardware, networks, and telecommunications devices. It provides details on objectives of IT audits such as assessing continuity, management/maintenance, and security of systems. It also discusses standards and guidelines for auditing such as CobiT, ISO 27001, and reviewing hardware assets, network design, security, backups, and telecommunication agreements and invoices.
The document discusses Apple's supply chain practices, including its global sourcing and manufacturing operations centered in China, as well as its distribution channels of retail stores, online stores, and third party retailers. It also examines Apple's supply chain management process involving planning, development, production, and return operations. Key aspects of Apple's supply chain that have contributed to its success include strong partnerships with suppliers and an integrated approach to planning and fulfillment.
Provides a brief introduction to Augmented Intelligence, and why it is important for developing and implementing business strategy in the 21st century.
An executive information system (EIS) is a type of management information system that provides easy access to internal and external information relevant to helping senior executives meet strategic goals. EIS target the quick assessment of business status and focus on aiding executive decision making. They integrate data from various sources and emphasize easy-to-use interfaces and reporting/data mining capabilities. Successful EIS implementations involve establishing a cross-functional project team, delivering a simple initial prototype, gaining executive sponsorship, and involving the information systems department.
This document compares and contrasts decision support systems (DSS) and expert systems. It discusses that DSS help with non-structured decision making by focusing on unique, non-routine problems, while expert systems automate decision making by injecting expert knowledge into a system. The document also provides examples of components and uses of each system, including problems in developing expert systems and advantages like availability, low cost, and fast response. Ethical implications of using computerized decision making are also raised.
In the new world of connected healthcare, medical device manufacturers are challenged with cybersecurity issues to comply with the new FDA regulations. We examine the 5 domain areas of cybersecurity which apply to IoT HealthCare Vendors/ Providers.
This standard operating procedure outlines Precision Electronics Limited's information security policies and procedures. It details the appointment of a Chief Information Security Officer to oversee security measures. It also covers required staff training, annual security audits, protection of networks, applications, data and devices, and forms to adhere to security guidelines. Any violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.