ITM 102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Computer Hardware, Application Software, Information Technology Management
2 May 2012
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Chapter 5 it infrastructure and emerging technologies. Open case bell canada uses virtual desktop it infrastructure to connect 1700. It infrastructure information technology infrastructure the shared technology resources that provide the platform for the firm"s specific information system applications. Defining it infrastructure consists of a set of physical devices and software applications that are required to operate the entire enterprise also a set of firm-wide services budgeted by management and comprising both human and technical capabilities; services include: Service platform makes it easier to understand the business value provided by infrastructure investments. 5 stages" general purpose mainframe and minicomputer computing, personal computers, client/server networks, enterprise/internet computing and cloud computing. General purpose mainframe and minicomputer era (1959 present) Mainframe largest category of computer,, used for major business processing. Minicomputers middle range computer used in systems for universities, factories, or research laboratories; decentralized computing, customized to the specific needs of individual departments or business units.
