This document compares information technology and information systems. It defines information technology as focusing on integrating computers and telecommunications for storing, retrieving, and managing data. Information systems are defined as coordinated networks that produce, distribute, and process information. The document outlines the objectives, layers, and differences between the two. Information technology focuses on technology standards, while information systems focus on identifying data needs and understanding technology's role in organizations. The document also discusses advantages and disadvantages of both information technology and information systems.

1. Comparison between Information Technology and Information
System
Submitted To: Inam Ul-Haq
Lecturer of Computer Science
Submitted By:
Group 12
Daniyal Anwar 3056
M. Waqas 3057
Basit Ayub 3058
Usman Malik 3059
Waseem Bashir 3060
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2. Introduction
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Information technology can be broadly defined as integration
of computer with telecommunication equipment for storing, retrieving, manipulating and
storage of data.
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3. Introduction
Information System
An information system can be defined as set of coordinated network of
components, which act together towards producing, distributing and or processing
information. An important characteristic of computer-based information systems
information is precision, which may not apply to other types.
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4. Objective
• Information Technology:
 Its objective is to define and support
technology standard
 The technology used for the study, understanding
planning, design , construction, testing, distribution, support and
operation software computers and computer related systems that exist
for the purpose of data information and knowledge processing.
 Provide a reliable, efficient, friendly and easily-accessible
organization for information technology and biomedical engineering
support and guidance
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5. Objective
• Information system:
 Identity data requirements
 Understand the IS in automation, organizational learning and strategic
support.
 Understand IS for strategic organizational success
• Understand technological innovation to improve competitive
advantage
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6. The layers in Figure below illustrate why the term
information system must be defined along with the terms
information technology and business process.
Information Systems
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7. • Information technology is the hardware and software that
make information systems possible.
• An information system is a system that uses information
technology to capture, transmit, store, retrieve, manipulate,
or display information used in one or more business
processes.
• Firms consist of groups of business processes and
compete in a business environment.
• A business process is a related group of steps or activities
that use people, information, and other resources to create
value for internal or external customers.
• The business environment includes the firm itself and
everything else that affects its success, such as
competitors, suppliers, customers, regulatory agencies, and
demographic, social, and economic conditions.
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8. Comparison b/w IT & IS
The main difference between information technology and information systems (IS) is that IS
personal is business oriented and focus on the applications and implications of
computing in the business domain. IT does not focus on a single domain in which IT is
practiced, but instead focuses on the selection, integration and deployment of computing
technology.
IS requires the business skills to thrive in the Board Room and learn
enough about the technology to make sound strategic decisions. On the other hand IT
generally consists of planning and deploying networking infrastructure or integrates
databases or builds significant Web sites.
In layman's terms IS a deal with the business side of technology as IT
deals with the technical side.
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9. Examples in construction include:
• Feasibility studies
• Scheme design
• Detail design
• Estimating and tendering
• Project planning
• Construction on site
• Administration
Business processes consist of steps related in time and place, have a beginning and end, and
have inputs and outputs.
Business process
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10. General framework for thinking about business processes and the information systems that support
them.
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11. Advantages of IT:
• Globalization: True globalization has come about only via this automated system. The
creation of one interdependent system helps us to share information and end linguistic
barriers across the continents.
• Cost-effective: Computerized, internet business processes have made many businesses
turn to the Internet for increased productivity, greater profitability, clutter free working
conditions and global clientèle.
• Communication: Quick and effective communication is vital to any business anywhere
in the world. Information technology gives an entrepreneur or business the tools, like
email, video conferencing, SMS, etc., essential to communicate efficiently and
effectively.
• Creation of New Jobs: One of the biggest advantage of IT has been the creation of a
whole new field of opportunity for skilled personnel leading to new and interesting jobs.
Hardware and software developers, computer programmers.
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12. Advantages of using information systems:
• Increased Productivity: When automation takes over some of the burden of the more
mundane and routine tasks, the rapid speed increases productivity.
• Increased Efficiency: Inputting data into information systems where it can be sorted,
filed and processed is highly efficient. Long gone are the days of filing cabinets, missing
papers, misfiled documents and other important details.
• Better Profitability Levels: Initially investing in computer information systems is a large
investment, but when strategically planned through proper system analysis, the
investment in information systems can pay off handsomely over the long term.
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13. Disadvantages of Information System:
• Depending on organization deployment, usage and extraneous factors, some
disadvantages related to Management Information Systems can come to the fore.
Allocation of budgets for MIS upgrades, modifications and other revisions can be quite
tricky at times. Integration issues with legacy systems can affect the quality of output
and vital business intelligence reports.
• System dependent
• Limited functionality, by design
• Information overload for some managers
• Benefits hard to quantify
• High implementation costs
• System may become slow, large, and hard to manage
• Need good internal processes for data management
• May lead to less reliable and less secure data
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14. Some Disadvantages of Information Technology
• Telephone: We cant take it wherever we go so we will not be able to receive phone
calls , it occupies lot space , needs lots of connections
• Internet: A very good tool for hackers, robbers and cyber scam group. Because of this
they are accessed to all hte groups of people and it may lead to bank robbing.
• Unemployment: While information technology may have streamlined the business
process it has also crated job redundancies, downsizing and outsourcing. This means that
a lot of lower and middle level jobs have been done away with causing more people to
become unemployed.
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