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Business information technology
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London : Pitman Pub, 1998
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9780273634102

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30000005011337 HF5548.2 C53 1998 Open Access Book Book
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Summary

Takes the reader on a natural progression in learning and understanding about information technology for business. The text provides a foundation in computing technology, and includes coverage of LANs, WANs and multimedia technology. This is logically followed by drivers of such technology, including development software and applications, databases and the important security related issues. The latter part of the book is focused on information systems but primarily from a systems analysis, design and implementation perspective. The text should be suitable for business studies and management students taking an IS option.


Table of Contents

1 Business computing technology
2 Large-scale computer systems
3 Personal computer technology
4 Operating systems
5 Computer networks
6 Wide area networks and communications
7 Multimedia
8 Computer security
9 Software: development and applications
10 Databases
11 Information systems: an overview
12 Information systems: analysis and design
13 Emerging technologies
14 Advancing trends in business technology
15 Consultation scenarios
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