Chapter 7 Types of System Flashcards
closed system
one which has little or no interaction with its environment
open system
has a high level of interaction with its environment
expert system
simulates the problem solving techniques of human experts
Cloud based system
applications, service or resources made available to users on demand via the internet from a cloud computing providers server - often overlaps with saas (software as a service)
System architecture
how the components of an information system are arranged and linked together
Network topology
How a computer network is physically arranged i a company
Internet
Electronic communications network that connects computer networks, individual users and organisational computer facilities around the world
Intranet
An internal mini internet using the company’s own networked computers ad internet technology
Extranet
A secure extension of a company’s private intranet - can be accessed by authorised outsiders such a suppliers and/or consumers
Web 2.0
applications that are 2nd generation internet based services.
- collaboration and two-way communicate
- blogs, twitter, facebook, youtube a
- communication programmes and CRM system
Digital good
A product that can be transferred or consumed electronically
Digital market
Any market available online
Virtual teams
Geographically dispersed and utilise new technologies to communicate and collaborate
Virtual companies
Members are also dispersed and utilities new tools to operate as a coherent group in a network of alliances and subcontracting arrangements
Virtual supply chains
E.g. e-business enabled, e-commerce
