INTEGRATED
IT SYSTEMS
An
integrated system is a system that has combined different functions together in
order to work as one entity.
An
integrated system can be broken down into parts called subsystems, and each
such highest-level subsystem can in turn be broken down into a finite number of
smaller subsystems. The process can be continued until we reach the first-level
subsystems, which are called the elements of the integrated system. The
elements either are objectively incapable of subdivision or are regarded by
agreement as indivisible. Thus, the subsystem is, on the one hand, itself an
integrated system consisting of several elements (lower-level subsystems) and,
on the other hand, an element of a higher-level system.
For instance, Daraz.com has powerful systems that can integrate information from many different functional areas and organizational units and coordinate firm activities with those of suppliers and other business partners.
For instance, Daraz.com has powerful systems that can integrate information from many different functional areas and organizational units and coordinate firm activities with those of suppliers and other business partners.
Advantages
of integrated systems
·
Offers
a more complete view
· Enables better informed
decisions
· Should ultimately lead to a
more efficient operation
· Which would lead to greater
customer satisfaction and hence profitability
Disadvantages
of integrated systems
· Greater risk that if one
module fails the whole system could fail
· More complex and therefore
prone to error
· More expensive than standalone systems
System
integration is the process of connecting different sub-systems (components)
into a single larger system that functions as one. With regards to software
solutions, system integration is typically defined as the process of
linking together various IT systems, services and/or software to enable all of
them to work functionally together.
The main
reason for organizations to use system integration is their need to improve
productivity and quality of their operations. The goal is to get the
organizations various IT systems to “talk to each other” through the
integration, to speed up information flows and reduce operational costs for the
organization.
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