An Introduction To Business Information Management

More and more businesses have become critically dependent on their information systems. This implies that such systems should be designed, developed and managed with great care. Strategic vision, a global architecture and proper governance are becoming the basic ingredients for the successful deployment and operation of suitable information systems in businesses. The role of the information expert is thereby gradually shifting from a technological expert to an expert in business processes, a solutions architect and an IT service delivery manager. In this book, the techniques, methodologies and activities concerned with business information management are brought together in an overall framework. This framework not only includes the strategy, the architecture and the design of information systems, but also the management of the operational IT systems and the IT governance at the corporate level. By using this framework, business information management becomes a competence instead of an art: IT managers do not have to improvise to manage their IT but should use the framework to organize their IT management in a structured and sound way. This book gives an overview of the phases in the life cycle of an IT system and of the techniques and methodologies used during each phase. It describes IT strategy development and the architecture and development of business information systems. In addition, several aspects of IT management are discussed, including governance with CobiT and operational management with ITIL. Finally, a number of economic aspects of IT are discussed, such as the evaluation of the costs and the benefits of IT and the charge-out of the operational IT systems cost.

After describing the functions of the PC and the role of computers in local and global networks, the authors explain the fundamentals of data management, as well as the support of firms' functions and processes through information processing. The concepts utilized are deployed in a multitude of modern and integrated application systems in manufacturing and service industries. These application examples make up the core of the book. Many application examples illustrate the methodologies addressed.

This book provides a clear and concise overview of Information Management covering the key aspects of infrastructure, design, information assets and managing information. * Part 1 explores the diversity and changing nature of managing the information management function. * Part 2 investigates the role of information as an organizational resource. * Part 3 focuses on managing organizational data and information. * Part 4 examines the role of information management in organizational strategy and change.

Most students, regardless of their major, need to understandinformation systems and technologies and their importance to thesuccess of business organizations. While many of today's studentshave lived with technology their whole lives, they do not see theconnection between what they use every day and what they need tounderstand to be successful in the businessworld. Introduction toBusiness Information Systems, Third CanadianEdition by James Norrie, Michelle Nanjad and MarkHuber focuses on IT as a source of business value and outlines theinnovative technologies, as well as the innovative ways to usetechnology, that help businesses excel. The goal of this book is toteach students that the effective integration of IS with knowledgecan drive the creation of significant business value. Introduction to Business InformationSystems, Third Canadian Edition is written for boththe IT and non-IT major. It is written in a friendly, accessiblestyle that will draw students in and engage them with the content.Expanded coverage of highly technical concepts is included in theTechnology Core box found in each chapter as well as the TechGuides.

"Information Systems for Business and Beyond introduces the concept of information systems, their use in business, and the larger impact they are having on our world."--BC Campus website.

Making Enterprise Information Management (EIM) Work for Business: A Guide to Understanding Information as an Asset provides a comprehensive discussion of EIM. It endeavors to explain information asset management and place it into a pragmatic, focused, and relevant light. The book is organized into two parts. Part 1 provides the material required to sell, understand, and validate the EIM program. It explains concepts such as treating Information, Data, and Content as true assets; information management maturity; and how EIM affects organizations. It also reviews the basic process that builds and maintains an EIM program, including two case studies that provide a birds-eye view of the products of the EIM program. Part 2 deals with the methods and artifacts necessary to maintain EIM and have the business manage information. Along with overviews of Information Asset concepts and the EIM process, it discusses how to initiate an EIM program and the necessary building blocks to manage the changes to managed data and content. Organizes information modularly, so you can delve directly into the topics that you need to understand Based in reality with practical case studies and a focus on getting the job done, even when confronted with tight budgets, resistant stakeholders, and security and compliance issues Includes applicatory templates, examples, and advice for executing every step of an EIM program

Most students, regardless of their major, need to understand information systems and technologies and their importance to the success of business organizations. While many of today's students have lived with technology their whole lives, they do not see the connection between what they use every day and what they need to understand to be successful in the business world. Introduction to Business Information Systems, Third Canadian Edition by James Norrie, Michelle Nanjad and Mark Huber focuses on IT as a source of business value and outlines the innovative technologies, as well as the innovative ways to use technology, that help businesses excel. The goal of this book is to teach students that the effective integration of IS with knowledge can drive the creation of significant business value. Introduction to Business Information Systems, Third Canadian Edition is written for both the IT and non-IT major. It is written in a friendly, accessible style that will draw students in and engage them with the content. Expanded coverage of highly technical concepts is included in the Technology Core box found in each chapter as well as the Tech Guides.