1) Knowledge-based system as a computer system that is programmed to imitate human problem-solving by means of artificial intelligence and reference to a database of knowledge on a particular subject.
Knowledge-based systems are systems based on the methods and techniques ofArtificial Intelligence. Their core components are the knowledge base and the inference mechanisms.
While for someexpert systems, case-based reasoning systems and neural networks are all particular types of knowledge-based systems, there are others who consider that neural networks are different, and exclude it from this category.
2) Management Information Systems are distinct from regular information systems in that they systems are used to analyze other information systems applied in operational activities in the organization while knowledge-based system are interactive computer program that helps a user solve a problem.
3) KBS Rubber, recently developed by Rapra, is a knowledge-based system for rubber on CD-ROM, a resource of reference material, technical abstracts and software tools for the development and optimization of rubber materials, manufacturing and products
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Question # 3 in FINAL
1) Virtual office is a term for shared office services, which normally includes business address, mail & courier services, phone services,fax services, answering services, web-hosting services, and meeting & conference facilities. Certain providers of virtual office services will provide other in-house or outsourced services such as corporate secretarial services, accounting services, or legal services. Professional firms such as law firms and accounting firms often provide registered address services as part of their service offerings.
Most of the virtual office providers are located in major cities (e.g. New York, London, Hong Kong), due to high popularity of its prestigious-looking business address. However, there are growing numbers of providers inindustrial parks &science parks around the world, which are attracting technology or manufacturing-based companies.
2) Virtual Office is facilities that the MIS used to fucntion easily or easy to communicate with the others whether in the office or in the outside of the company.
3) If the company used the Virtual Office they can improve their sales interms of competitiveness. They can widen their companies strategy to look for the right information throughout the ideas of others. And it enables a network of co-workers to run a business efficiently by using nothing other than online communication technologies,this will help the employees to do the operation easily.
Most of the virtual office providers are located in major cities (e.g. New York, London, Hong Kong), due to high popularity of its prestigious-looking business address. However, there are growing numbers of providers inindustrial parks &science parks around the world, which are attracting technology or manufacturing-based companies.
2) Virtual Office is facilities that the MIS used to fucntion easily or easy to communicate with the others whether in the office or in the outside of the company.
3) If the company used the Virtual Office they can improve their sales interms of competitiveness. They can widen their companies strategy to look for the right information throughout the ideas of others. And it enables a network of co-workers to run a business efficiently by using nothing other than online communication technologies,this will help the employees to do the operation easily.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Question #2 in FINAL
1) Decision Support Systems (DSS) are a specific class of computerized information system that supports business and organizational decision-making activities. A properly-designed DSS is an interactive software-based system intended to help decision makers compile useful information from raw data, documents, personal knowledge, and/or business models to identify and solve problems and make decisions.
2) Management Information System (MIS) is a subset of the overall internal controls of a business covering the application of people, documents, technologies, and procedures by management accountants to solving business problems such as costing a product, service or a business-wide strategy. Management Information Systems are distinct from regular information systems in that they are used to analyze other information systems applied in operational activities in the organization. While the Decision Support Systems (DSS) are the one of the example of MIS commonly used to refer to the group of information management methods tied to the automation or support of human decision making. One of the most common vendor claims for DSS built using business intelligence tools, business performance management software, data mining tools, quantitative models and data warehouses is that any organization that implements the system will gain a competitive advantage. This claim is rarely tempered with words like may, can or even should. Such technology optimism creates unrealistic expectations and in some cases it contributes to technology cynicism.
3) Decision Support Systems of all types create a competitive advantage when three criteria are met. First, once a DSS is implemented it must become a major or significant strength or capability of the organization. Second, the DSS must be unique and proprietary to the organization. Third, the advantage provided by the DSS must be sustainable for at least a few years to insure an adequate return on the investment. Even with rapid technology change a 3 year payback is a realistic goal. Managers who are searching for strategic investments in information technology for decision support need to keep these three criteria in mind.
DSS can potentially help a firm create a cost advantage. DSS can provide many benefits including improving personal efficiency and reducing staff needs, expediting problem solving and increasing organizational control. Managers who want to create a cost advantage should search for situations where decision processes seem slow or tedious and where problems reoccur or solutions are delayed or unsatisfactory.
Finally, DSS can be used to help a company better focus on a specific customer segment and hence gain an advantage in meeting that segment’s needs. MIS and DSS can help track customers and DSS can make it easier to serve a specialized customer group with special services. Some customers won’t pay a premium for targeted service or larger competitors also target specialized niches using their own DSS.
2) Management Information System (MIS) is a subset of the overall internal controls of a business covering the application of people, documents, technologies, and procedures by management accountants to solving business problems such as costing a product, service or a business-wide strategy. Management Information Systems are distinct from regular information systems in that they are used to analyze other information systems applied in operational activities in the organization. While the Decision Support Systems (DSS) are the one of the example of MIS commonly used to refer to the group of information management methods tied to the automation or support of human decision making. One of the most common vendor claims for DSS built using business intelligence tools, business performance management software, data mining tools, quantitative models and data warehouses is that any organization that implements the system will gain a competitive advantage. This claim is rarely tempered with words like may, can or even should. Such technology optimism creates unrealistic expectations and in some cases it contributes to technology cynicism.
3) Decision Support Systems of all types create a competitive advantage when three criteria are met. First, once a DSS is implemented it must become a major or significant strength or capability of the organization. Second, the DSS must be unique and proprietary to the organization. Third, the advantage provided by the DSS must be sustainable for at least a few years to insure an adequate return on the investment. Even with rapid technology change a 3 year payback is a realistic goal. Managers who are searching for strategic investments in information technology for decision support need to keep these three criteria in mind.
DSS can potentially help a firm create a cost advantage. DSS can provide many benefits including improving personal efficiency and reducing staff needs, expediting problem solving and increasing organizational control. Managers who want to create a cost advantage should search for situations where decision processes seem slow or tedious and where problems reoccur or solutions are delayed or unsatisfactory.
Finally, DSS can be used to help a company better focus on a specific customer segment and hence gain an advantage in meeting that segment’s needs. MIS and DSS can help track customers and DSS can make it easier to serve a specialized customer group with special services. Some customers won’t pay a premium for targeted service or larger competitors also target specialized niches using their own DSS.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Question # 1 in FINAL
HONDA company (LANSA)
Web enablement is a technique for making existing computer systems available via the Internet. This technique is a popular form of application modernization as it can reduce costs by promoting self-service, allowing both internal users and outside customers to access information more conveniently than ever before.
Web-enablement can be very cost efficient because it is simple to both implement and deploy. For those organizations whose objectives are to merely extend the reach of their applications, this approach can provide the desired results. However, such a solution can have its limitations in that the application itself is not modernized and would still function in the same way with the rudimentary navigation and workflow.
LANSA provides a number of tools and solutions for Web-enabling and Web extension which range from screen refacing (screen scraping of System i, iSeries and AS/400 applications) through to the development of highly graphical browser interfaces with improved navigation, functionality and desktop integration which goes way beyond that of refacing. As with all solutions built with the LANSA application development platform, a solution that begins with basic Web enabling can be extended and built upon to deliver the benefits of a fully modernized application.
LANSA Commerce Edition
is an eCommerce framework that is designed to help you grow your business relationships with customers and trading partners online. Comprised of a suite of (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) components that are built on LANSA's powerful application development platform and tools. These components allow you to rapidly generate eBusiness applications that integrate existing Windows or System i (iSeries and AS/400) RPG and COBOL applications with the Web and Wireless world. There is simply no faster way to effectively extend your applications to the Web.
Customers who have successfully Web-enabled their systems using LANSA
BBVA Previsión AFP, Bolivia's leading pension fund administrator, is a member of BBVA, a multinational financial services group based in Spain that has over 35 million customers in 32 countries.
Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment (Honda Australia MPE) distributes motorcycles, marine, power equipment and personal watercraft in Australia and is part of the global Honda company.
The Weidmüller Group is a leading provider of solutions for the transmission of power, signals and data in industrial environments with production facilities, sales companies and agencies in over 70 countries.
Reference: HONDA COMPANY
Web enablement is a technique for making existing computer systems available via the Internet. This technique is a popular form of application modernization as it can reduce costs by promoting self-service, allowing both internal users and outside customers to access information more conveniently than ever before.
Web-enablement can be very cost efficient because it is simple to both implement and deploy. For those organizations whose objectives are to merely extend the reach of their applications, this approach can provide the desired results. However, such a solution can have its limitations in that the application itself is not modernized and would still function in the same way with the rudimentary navigation and workflow.
LANSA provides a number of tools and solutions for Web-enabling and Web extension which range from screen refacing (screen scraping of System i, iSeries and AS/400 applications) through to the development of highly graphical browser interfaces with improved navigation, functionality and desktop integration which goes way beyond that of refacing. As with all solutions built with the LANSA application development platform, a solution that begins with basic Web enabling can be extended and built upon to deliver the benefits of a fully modernized application.
LANSA Commerce Edition
is an eCommerce framework that is designed to help you grow your business relationships with customers and trading partners online. Comprised of a suite of (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) components that are built on LANSA's powerful application development platform and tools. These components allow you to rapidly generate eBusiness applications that integrate existing Windows or System i (iSeries and AS/400) RPG and COBOL applications with the Web and Wireless world. There is simply no faster way to effectively extend your applications to the Web.
Customers who have successfully Web-enabled their systems using LANSA
BBVA Previsión AFP, Bolivia's leading pension fund administrator, is a member of BBVA, a multinational financial services group based in Spain that has over 35 million customers in 32 countries.
Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment (Honda Australia MPE) distributes motorcycles, marine, power equipment and personal watercraft in Australia and is part of the global Honda company.
The Weidmüller Group is a leading provider of solutions for the transmission of power, signals and data in industrial environments with production facilities, sales companies and agencies in over 70 countries.
Reference: HONDA COMPANY
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