ITM 102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5-7: Interactive Media, Mysql, Data Management

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Information Technology Management
• Course: ITM 102
• Professor: Catherine Middleton

Document Summary

The shared technology resources that provide the platform for the firm"s specific information system application. Includes investments in hardware, software, and services, such as consulting, education and training: includes the following it services. It management, standards, education, research and development services. Evolution of it infrastructure: general-purpose mainframe (ibm) and minicomputer (dec) era: Highly centralized computing under the control of professional programmers and system operators (corporate data center) Most elements of the infrastructure is provided by a single vendor, manufacturer of the hardware & software. Changed w/ the intro of minicomputers; powerful machines at lower prices; produced by dec (digital equipment corporation) Minicomputers made possible for decentralization of computers; customization for individual department needs. The minicomputers now evolved into what is called mid- range computers: personal computer era: 1981 to present. Although the first personal computer systems appeared in. 1970s the true personal computer era started in 1981, mainly used by american businesses.