Week 3: managing IS infrastructure and services

During the lecture, Mr Haidar has taught us about the Components of an IS structure

The IS infrastructure allows processing, storage and scnding data:

·         Hardware and software

·         Network

Systems software v application software

System software controls the basic operations of hardware

Computer networking

Computer networking, sharing information and services. Communications include senders and receivers. A transmission medium is used to send data through either a cable or wireless.

Issues with managing IS structure

An increase in technology caused; storage needs and energy consumption as well as demand fluctuations.

Software obsolescence

Big companies like Microsoft keeps on creating and developing better software every 90 days. New operating systems mostly require hardware for its full function. Older software are often not compatible with new advanced software.

Many products are designed to last for specific amount of time before they are replaced which means that companies are always seeking the best time to upgrade.

In the seminar, Susie had made us do an excel activity using different formulas and different numbers. For example: if the monthly cost of a moisturiser increased by 4%, how much would the new figure be.

We have also worked in groups we grouped up with classmates and presented some information about IS