Computer Science 1032A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Information System, Bombardier Innovia Metro, Scotiabank

• School: Western University
• Department: Computer Science
• Course: Computer Science 1032A/B
• Professor: All

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Chapter 1 - information systems and you system: group of components that interact to achieve some purpose information system (is): group of components that interact to produce information. 5 component framework: hardware, software, data, procedures, people; present in every is software: refers to programs or applications people are the most critical part of an is computer based info system: info system that includes a computer. Development and use of info systems that help businesses achieve goals and objectives. Information technology (it): methods, inventions, standards and products. Raw technology - concerns only hardware, software, and data component of info system & how they connect. It must be embedded into is tech within hardware, software and data combined with people and procedure components in order to be useful. Provides products and services that other industries rely on to get work done. Includes: companies involved in software and computer services, cable and other program distributors, telecomm services, ict manufacturing, wholesaling.