Information System and Information Technology

Information System and TechnologyAn information system is defined as components that work together to provide desired information in the people format at an appropriate time. A single business organization may have many types of informatio systems and subsystems. Since the main focus of this text is on information technology and its use in business, our definition of information system assumes the use of computers as a part of the system. Of course, businesses may have many manual systems as well as information systems. An information system, then, involves the use of information technology for some business purpose. Information technology refers to the computer equipment itself and whatever is stored in it-programs and data. An information system is developed to use this technology effectively to meet a business need.Information technology today is helping companies to reduce their operating costs while improving their ability to meet the needs of their customers.Business strategists often recommend that organizations avoid putting too much emphasis on the technology itself. Instead, companies should focus on satisfying their customers' needs. Then when they use the technology appropriately to develop information systems to meet their goals, they are more likely to be successful.