Business Drivers for Information Systems

For this reason, we will integrate ______-oriented analysis and design tools and techniques throughout this look to give you a competitive advantage in tomorrow's job market.

At the same time, ______ tools and techniques are still important.

Another significantly ______ trend is the use of collaborative technologies.

Collaborative technologies are those that enhance ______ communications and teamwork.

Four important classes of collaborative technologies are email, instant messaging, ______, and work flow.

But email's importance in information systems ______ is changing.

There is no need to switch to a dedicated email program such as ______.

Related to email technology is ______ messaging (e.g., AOL's instant Messenger and Microsoft's MSN Messenger service).

Laptop computers are increasingly equipped with ______ and mobile capabilities.

These technical trends will significantly impact the ______ and design of new information systems.

Increasingly, ______ access must be assumed.

Most contemporary information systems are built using ______ technologies.

Today's pervasive programming languages are ______ - oriented.

Object-oriented software offers two fundamental advantages over non-______ software.

Objects are ______.

Businesses face challenges such as globalization, competition, and rising customer expectations for fast and reliable _____

Technological innovations like cloud computing and _____ allow for more efficient systems.

The process of developing information systems begins with understanding the _____ and identifying requirements.

After the system is built, it is then _____ for functionality and security.

Regular _____ of the system ensures it stays up-to-date and effective.

Current _____ drivers influence information systems development significantly.

Trends like IoT and _____ introduce new possibilities and challenges for information systems.

A clear structure is essential in the process of developing information systems, which includes creating a system _____ focused on data flow.

All system designs must conform to the standard IT ______.

The construction, installation, testing, and delivery of a system is known as system ______.

New hardware and system software are installed during system ______.

Any purchased application software must be installed and ______.

Users must be ______ to properly use the new system.

Implemented information systems may have ______ and design flaws.

Business and user requirements ______ constantly change.

A change made for system support is often called a maintenance or ______ project.

Most new information systems applications are being designed for an ______ architecture.

Today, we increasingly see applications designed to run within an Internet ______ such as Internet Explorer or Netscape.

Security issues tend to revolve around business ______; that is, 'how will the business continue in the event of a breach or disaster?'

Businesses must protect their digital ______ from outside threats.

Consumers are increasingly demanding ______ in the digital economy.

Governments are regulating privacy issues, and the regulations will likely become more ______ as the digital economy continues to evolve.

Almost every business now has a privacy ______.

The concerns regarding security and privacy have become fundamental business ______.

The need for knowledge asset management impacts information systems on a variety of ______.

Continuous process improvement (CPI) examines a business process to implement a series of small changes for ______.

Businesses have learned that quality has become a critical success factor in ______.

TQM commitments require that every business function, including information services, identify quality ______.

As new information systems are built, there will be an increasing focus on integration of the data and information that can create and preserve ______.

Many businesses are learning that those business processes have not changed substantially in ______.

Quality management does not begin and end with the products and services sold by the ______.

Many business processes are overly bureaucratic, and all their steps do not truly contribute ______ to the business.