摘要:

Assessing RISC (reduced instruction set computing) technology can be a challenging task for IS managers. The claims of RISC advocates and the technical language used to describe RISC's advantages as well as the unproven records of many of its suppliers can be confusing. This article explains RISC technology, describes the leading vendors and products in the emerging RISC markets, and provides guidelines for determining whether RISC is appropriate for particular departments.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399019108964978

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools are currently being used by IS professionals rather than by users. No matter how effective these tools may be, however, they will not be able to assist in the reduction of application backlogs without supporting user-driven applications. This article examines characteristics of a CASE environment from the various perspectives of decision support, identifies the advantages and limitations of end-user computing in this environment, and suggests how IS managers can realize the potentials of CASE for user applications.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399019108964979

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Because neural networks specialize in handling ambiguous data, they are especially suited for such applications as speech recognition and optical character recognition (OCR). OCR applications are usually ambiguous because their data is generated by an inconsistent factor—the individual. This article provides an overview of neural networks and describes how this technology can be integrated with OCR technology to create neural OCR networks that can significantly improve the process of optical character recognition.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399019108964980

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Although considerable risks do exist, adopting a new technology can improve the organization's business and lead to an increase in customer satisfaction. This case study describes how one company—Information Handling Services (IHS)—went through the process of evaluating, researching, and eventually adopting electronic beam recorder and optical disk technologies. The resulting system has enabled IHS to offer significant cost savings to its customers and to expand its product line in hopes of further improving its competitive position in the market.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399019108964981

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

To keep pace with rapid changes in corporate business requirements, organizations have begun to integrate distributed data base technology into their information architectures. Distributed data base management systems (DDBMSs) in particular promote the departmental sharing of data as well as easy access to data in a distributed environment, both key aspects of any data management strategy. This article describes the elements of distributed data base technology to help IS managers control the integration of distributed data bases in their organizations.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399019108964982

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

The systems development life cycle (SDLC) concept has become a significant method for planning, executing, and controlling systems development projects. However, this approach is not without its drawbacks, and unsatisfactory systems can still be developed. Although not a perfect solution, prototyping has emerged as an attractive tool to complement and even improve the traditional software development method. This article examines the elements and limitations of each approach and discusses how the two can be used together to improve the overall development process.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399019108964983

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

For many companies, involvement in mergers or acquisitions is quite common, Unfortunately, what is not so common is the IS department's role in preparing for the organizational changes that occur after a merger or acquisition has taken place. This article identifies some of the corporate issues and problems the IS department faces following a merger or acquisition and discusses how IS managers can best prepare for and manage the impact of such transactions on their IS departments.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399019108964984

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Because change is a constant occurrence in the IS environ-ment, important ones can often be overlooked. This column discusses several factors that are currently contributing to a significant change in the way systems will be developed in the 1990s—the use of open systems.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399019108964985

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Like the ancient Greeks who believed in many myths, many organizations believe their data base technologies possess such godlike capabilities as completely eliminating data redundancy and improving the productivity of programmers. This column reveals the truths behind these and other myths and discusses why it is the people, not simply the technology, that contribute to a successful data base environment.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399019108964986

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

As is typical in most of today's IS departments, the IS experts develop the computer standards for the entire organization without consulting the departmental users to determine their needs. This column explains why these experts should com-, municate with the users to get the users' expert ad-j vice about their computer needs.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399019108964987

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor