To collect, distribute and create useful data, information systems use information technology. Information technology includes telecommunications networks, software and hardware. In the digital world, information systems are very important. These systems are used by many organizations to manage their activities in the digital world. The most important components of the information systems (IS) are computers.Because of the changes in technology new ways of working and socializing have developed over the last few years. The opportunities for people in the information system (IS) field are increasing as more and more companies need people with the skills to optimize business processes.Information systems can be used to improve customer service, to increase productivity or profitability, to reach more customers or to gain competitive advantage. The systems that companies use are often very large and complicated and are critical for the success of the company. It is a strategic choice for a company to develop an information system.Information systems can have strategic value to a company since much information is needed for an organization to support its business processes. Business processes are defined as the activities an organization performs to reach its business goals. Organizations must define how they can best use their resources to execute their strategy.Companies who operate in the digital world need comprehensive information system infrastructure to support their business strategy. Infrastructure is defined as the technical structures that enable the provision of services. When making decisions and strategy, companies rely on information systems infrastructure. This infrastructure consists of software, hardware, storage, data centers and networking. Organizations depend on three capabilities supported by information systems to enable their business processes. These three...

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question about the development of information systems Roos Heeringa contributed on 28-01-2021 14:00

Hey Floor! Very clear summary! I see that your other posts are also about IS's - the combination of those with this post gives a very clear idea of what information systems are and why they're important!! I do have an interesting question for you though; assuming the demand for information systems will only increase, how do you think this will affect the development of information systems? I would love to hear what you think!! 

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