Managing Data in a Systems

Now, let's move to the soft version - SOFTWARE. You have seen this diagram in the lecture notes, only this time.. there is more information in it: 1. System Software and Application Software A writer explains the difference between System Software and Application Software, you may read them via this link: Neeraj Mishra explains the difference between Systems Software and Application Software 2. What is an Operating System and How does it work? Or, What is an Operating Systems? Or, YouTube version: Understanding Operating Systems   You may read more on OS in this website:  What is an Operating Systems? Sources: www.thecrazyprogrammer.com; www.cleverism.com; internet.frontier.com; www.youtube.com; https://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/understanding-operating-systems/1/ 

I love this topic: Supercomputers - may be because of its powerful performance or speed. Let's take a look at the top 10 Supercomputers in the world (2017) at this link: 1) 10 Most Powerful Supercomputer 2) The Motherboard - the mother that holds all the other devices. If you need some explanation, then, please go to this link: The use of the Motherboard Sources:   Internet images; www.quora.com;  www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbdpPX_6rI;

1) In terms of diagrams, where is the applications of SIS (Strategic Information Systems)? It is used or applied by the Strategic Managers (Top Managers) at the top of the hierarchy because these managers determine the strategic direction of an organization.  These managers might be users of Executive Information Systems (EIS) and/or Decision Support Systems (DSS). 2) Porter's Value Chain/ Value Chain Analysis The primary and support activities in the Porter's Value Chain: For an explanation of the Primary and Support Activities, I'd like to bring the students to the following YouTube resource: 2.1   Porter's Value Chain Further readings on Value Chain - Definition, diagrams, applications, etc. 2.2  Value Chain Analysis 1 2.3  Value Chain Analysis 2 Sources:  www.slideshare.net; research-methodology.net;  www.businessnewsdaily.com; www.strategicmanagementinsight;  www.aims.education

Competitive Forces Moving to Lecture 2, I've always had a difficult time explaining competitive forces, in a simple way.  May be these help in the explanation: 1)  Porter's 5 Forces in 2 minutes 2)  AT&T Telecommunication company 3)  Porter's Five Force in Walmart Source: YouTube videos Now, let's do some application of the competitive forces to a few organizations: Please refer to Power Point slides 4) For more information, please click on Competitive Forces . Source:  https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5446-porters-five-forces.html 5) Porter's Value Chain Source: Internet images

Let's go through Tech Trends 2018 or Deloitte Insights to get to know more about your Assignments in the Coursework Brief: 1.  Digital Reality 2.  Blockchain 3.  Bitcoin a. I have a question : If I want to cite  contents in one of these websites, can you show me the citation?  How does the citation look like?  What about the REFERENCES at the end of your essay? Example: In-text citation Digital reality systems are integrating three promising design breakthroughs such as transparent interfaces, ubiquitous access and adaptive levels of engagement (Cook, Jones, Raghavan & Saif, 2017). REFERENCES: A... B.... Cook, A.V., Jones, R., Raghavan, A. & Saif, I.(December 5, 2017). Digital Reality: The Focus shifts from Technology to Opportunity. Retrieved on January 15, 2018 from https://www2.deloitte.com/insights/us/en/focus/tech-trends/2018/immersive-technologies-digital-reality.html (second line onwards have to be hanging, slightly indented)

1) IoT or The Internet of Things: The IoT is something that we can't afford to neglect.. It is the thing to come .. may be in five to 10 years from now, we will be surrounded by IoTs. But, first of all, what is IoT? Let's take a look: Internet of Things 1 Internet of Things 2 Can you give me FIVE (5) keywords to describe IoT?                         For example:                                   1.   Analytics                                   2.  Sensors                                   3.  Smart devices                                   4.  Real-time information, in the clouds                                   5. Smarter decisions Internet of Things 3 What about these:                                     Smart Farming                                        Smart Home 2) Big Data What is Big Data? Big Data Explained Now, give me FIVE (5) keywords to describe BIG DATA. ...... ...... Note: Students are allowed to type their answer

1) A system is ... What do you think a system has in common? Singular/ Plural? Static/ Not moving .. or are they working , moving ? Do they have direction ? Are they moving towards something ? A Goal or Target, perhaps? Take a look, other than the ones in your lecture slides... 2) Input, Processing & Output     3) Information Systems Model 3.1)  People        3.2) Hardware        3.3) Software         3.4) Data resources                                                               3.5) Telecommunications & Network                    4) In general, Information Systems can be categorised into two like this: Then, let me explain about the Operations Support Systems: Now, let's move on to the Management Support Systems: Further readings: 1.    Basic concepts of a system, what is information 2.    Concepts of Information Systems Tired of learning? An eye teaser: or, a motivational quote,