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INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION

& COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Week 6.
BSCS-1D / BSCS-1G / BSROB-1A /
BSCS-1F
Information Systems and System
Development
Instructor

Muhammad Mahtab
Lecturer
Department of Computer Science, The
Superior University Lahore.
Email: [email protected]
What is an Information System?

 • An information system (IS) is a


combination of technology, people,
and processes to manage and
process data.
 • It supports decision-making,
coordination, control, analysis, and
visualization in an organization.
Cont.…

 • Components of an Information
System:
 - Hardware
 - Software
 - Data
 - People
 - Processes
The Need for System
Development

 • System development is essential for


businesses to stay competitive,
efficient, and meet organizational
goals.
Cont.…

 • Reasons for system development:


 - Adaptation to new technologies
 - Improved data management and
analysis
 - Enhanced decision-making
capabilities
 - Cost reduction through process
automation
Business Intelligence (BI)

 • BI is a technology-driven process for


analyzing data to help make informed
business decisions.
 • It includes data mining, analytical
processing, querying, and reporting.
Cont.…

 • BI tools help organizations:


 - Analyze trends and patterns
 - Forecast and make informed
business strategies
 - Optimize operations and improve
performance.
Types of Information Systems

 1. Transaction Processing Systems


(TPS): Handle day-to-day operations
and transactions.
 2. Management Information Systems
(MIS): Provide regular reports on
organizational operations.
 3. Decision Support Systems (DSS):
Aid in complex decision-making
processes.
Cont.…

 4. Executive Information Systems


(EIS): Provide top executives with
quick access to performance
indicators.
 5. Knowledge Management Systems
(KMS): Facilitate knowledge sharing
and collaboration.
Geographical Information
System (GIS)

 • GIS is a type of information system


that enables the collection,
management, and analysis of
geographical data.
 • It helps organizations visualize and
analyze spatial information for better
decision-making.
Cont.…

• Applications of GIS:
 - Urban planning
 - Environmental management
 - Disaster response and
management
 - Transportation and logistics
Transaction Processing Systems
(TPS)

 • TPS handle the day-to-day


transactions within an organization.
 • Characteristics:
 - High-volume data processing
 - Reliable and efficient
Cont.…

 • Examples of TPS:
 - Order processing systems
 - Payroll systems
 - Inventory management systems
Decision Support Systems
(DSS)

 • DSS provide information and


analytical tools to support complex
decision-making.
 • Used for semi-structured and
unstructured problems where
solutions are not straightforward.
Cont.….

 • Examples:
 - Financial planning systems
 - Production planning systems
 - Marketing analysis systems
 End of the Lecture

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