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Principles of Reviews
Systems concept
Computer-based IS and software intensive
systems
Analysis and design in the development of
above systems
What is a System?
Input
Capturing
Processing
Transformation
output
Output
Transferring
Cybernetic System
system
Control involves monitoring and evaluating
feedback to determine whether a system is
moving toward the achievement of its goal
A Cybernetic System
A Business as a System
Components of an IS
People Resources
Specialists
End
users
Hardware Resources
Machines
Media
Software Resources
Programs
Procedures
Data Resources
Network Resources
Information Resources
IS Activities
Our Focus
Software
What is it?
Software
Software
Software products
Generic products
Stand-alone systems that are marketed and sold to
any customer who wishes to buy them.
Examples PC software such as graphics
programs, project management tools; CAD
software; software for specific markets such as
appointments systems for dentists.
Customized products
Software that is commissioned by a specific
customer to meet their own needs.
Examples embedded control systems, air traffic
control software, traffic monitoring systems.
Product specification
Generic products
The
Customized products
The
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Questions?
Incremental development