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Unit 5 Management Information Systems

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I have researched five significant Management Information Systems that could potentially create positive changes within the organization. Collectively or individually, these systems will assist in the administration of the data that flows throughout the organization and potentially smooth the process at which it is deciphered.
Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is provided by an outside organization; it takes the place of an existing system, usually an internal network, and moves it to a web based service where all information in the company will be processed and stored. Internal IT infrastructures can be costly due to maintenance and personnel. Cloud computing reduces costs by removing the need for an internal system and the people to run it.
Cloud computing allows organizations to utilize virtual recourses; like virtual machines, storage, and applications. Rather than building and maintaining …show more content…

It will, however, affect every department of the organization; due to the new IT infrastructure. Human Resources (HR) will be affected the most as their piece of operations is mostly IT related. Additionally, HR should be the first department to begin the transition; this will enable them to integrate new employees into the system as they arrive.
Cloud computing will cut costs on the front end; but, in the long-term, we will see other expenses. Access control is more difficult due to the external location of the system. Compliance with data storage policies can be a tremendous concern in a cloud computing system; meaning administrators will need to conduct scheduled cleanups of the network.
Despite the disadvantages of cloud computing, our organization can see an improvement in productivity due to the decreased processing time for data, and reduce costs by eliminating the need for maintenance.
Customer Relationship Management

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