Transcript P5 Describe Recent IT Developments

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To learn why a business will upgrade its
systems
To learn about the benefits of upgrading
systems
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Explain the reasons for upgrading IT systems
in an organisation
Explain the benefits for an organisation to
upgrade their systems
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In pairs make a list of any technology that
you own at the moment:
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PC/Laptop
Games Console
Mobile Phone
Cable/ Satellite TV
Now make a list of previous versions of technology
that you have used
List some reasons that you upgraded technology
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Cyber Crime
Legislative
Regulatory
P2P File sharing
PAT Testing
RSI
Globalisation
Outsourcing
Geosourcing
Re-engineer system
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You are working as an IT manager. In a
PowerPoint you must explain the reasons to
updating a computer system
◦ In pairs investigate 1 topic and then present this to the
class
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External Pressures e.g. legislation
Keeping up with competitors
Enhanced business opportunities
Potential for outsourcing/ geosourcing
Improving Customer service
◦ Use PEE to structure this
 POINT – Briefly state what it is
 Explanation – Then explain in detail
 Examples – Back up this explanation with examples
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Examine why an organisation needs to keep
pace with IT developments
◦ In small groups think of some benefits of
businesses upgrading their systems
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Productivity
Business Competitor
Business Opportunity
Customer Service
Synergy (H)
Integrated Computer Software (H)
Management Information
Reducing Business Costs
Lead Time (H)
Re-Engineer System (H)
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The individually investigate one topic from below an
◦ Productivity Gains
◦ Cost Reduction
◦ Increased Profitability
◦ Improved Efficiency
◦ Improved Management Information
◦ Improved customer service
◦ Synergy and Integration of Services
◦ Use PEE to structure this
 POINT – Briefly state what it is
 Explanation – Then explain in detail
 Examples – Back up this explanation with examples