The document discusses key concepts related to information systems including: 1. It defines an information system as a collection of hardware, software, data, people, and processes that work together to transform raw data into useful information to support business objectives. 2. It explains that the computing industry is made up of businesses involved in developing computer software/hardware and providing IT services, while computing professions include jobs like software developers, security analysts, and network architects. 3. Computing impacts society through fields like science, education, communication, engineering, manufacturing, banking, healthcare, and business industries.

1. INFORMATION
SYSTEM
CONCEPTS
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State
College

2. CONCEPTS
• Computing Industry
• Computing Professions
• Computing in the Society
• The Information System

3. Computing Industry
Information and Communications
Technology

4. Computing Industry
• The computer industry is made up of businesses involved in
developing computer software, designing computer
hardware and computer networking infrastructures,
manufacturing computer components and providing
information technology services, including system
administration and maintenance.

5. Computing Professions
Software
Developer
Information
Security Analysts
Computer
Support
Specialists
Computer
Network
Architects
Computer and
Information
Research
Scientists
Computer
Scientist
Network and
Computer
Systems
Administrators
Web Developer

6. Computing on society
Science and
Field
Educational
Field
Communication
Engineering
and
Manufacturing
Banking Health Care
Business and
Industries

7. Information System
Information and Communications Technology

8. Information System
An information system (IS) is an interconnected set of components
used to collect, store, process and transmit data and digital
information.
At its core, it is a collection of hardware, software, data, people
and processes that work together to transform raw data into useful
information.
An IS supports a variety of business objectives such as improved
customer service or increased efficiency.

9. Information System

10. How does an
information
system work?
An IS is a powerful tool that can
bring many different functions
together.

11. How does an
information system
work?
• By connecting system
components, it
enables IT
departments to collect,
store and process
information in an
efficient way and
distribute it for a variety
of purposes.

12. How does an
information system
work?
• The system can also
produce reporting in
different formats and
to a variety of
devices.
• Reports can include
text files,
spreadsheets,
graphics and complex
data visualizations.

13. How does an
information system
work?
• This
comprehensive
platform
streamlines
internal operations
and allows
businesses to
access data
quickly and
accurately.

14. Activity