2.1. What is an information system?Set of hardware, software, data, people, and procedures that work together to produce information ß Procedures are instructions users follow to accomplish activities
2.2. What is a functional unit? p. 720 Next ÿ Individual operating entity, which can include departments, centers, and divisions
2.3. Information Systems in the Enterprise What is a content management system (CMS)? p. 732 Fig. 14-19 Next Combination of databases, software, and procedures Organizes and allows access to documents and other files
3. Enterprise-Wide Technologies
3.1. What is a portal Collection of links, content, and services presented on Web page Designed to guide users to information they are likely to find interesting for a particular job function
3.2. What is a data warehouseHuge database that stores data required to analyze historical and current transaction
4. Other E-Commerce Market Sectors on the Web
4.1. ÿ Online banking allows users to pay bills and view their bank accounts and statements from their computers ÿ Online trading allows users to invest without using broker, often with a lower transaction feel
5. Chapter 14 Objective
5.1. Discuss the special information requirements of an enterprise- -sized corporation Identify information systems used in the functional units of an enterprise List general purpose and integrated information systems used throughout an enterprise List types of technologies used throughout an enterprise Explain how e-retailing worksIdentify e-commerce market sectors - Discuss the computer hardware needs and solutions for an enterprise Determine why computer backup is important and how it is accomplished Discuss the steps in a disaster recovery plan Discuss the importance of computer security in an enterprise
6. What is Enterprise Computing?
6.1. Large organization such as multinational corporation, university, hospital, research laboratory, or government organization
6.2. Requires special computing solutions because of its size
6.3. Enterprise computing— use of computers in networks that encompass variety of operating systems, protocols, and network architectures
6.4. New node
7. What is enterprise information?
7.1. Information gathered in ongoing operations of enterprise Allows managers to make better decisions Collected, combined, and analyzed over time
8. Online banking allows users to pay bills and view their bank accounts and statements from their computers Online trading allows users to invest without using broker, often with a lower transaction
