Systems Development Life Cycle

List and describe each of the seven phases of the systems development life cycle. Descriptions make connections between the different phases-how one leads to another, the importance of each etc.

Differences between operating systems for personal computers

What are the fundamental differences between Windows, MacOS, UNIX, and Linux operating systems for personal computers? What unique characteristics do mainframe operating systems have?

Software Solutions

(Sales) Mitch (VP of Bead Bar on Board) "I need software I can use on my handheld computer. I think that contact management software would help me keep track of my sales prospects." (MKT) Miriam (VP of Marketing and Sales) "Desktop publishing should really help me develop direct mail pieces and flyers. Special direct mail programs come with a demographic database that should help us better target our ads". Imagine that you are acting as an IT consultant for the above executives. What software solutions would you recommend to your executives based on their needs? Explain your answer.

Technology and management functions

Examples of how management might expect technology to improve business. How would the current technology meet or fail to meet business needs?

ERP Systems vs. Accounting Packages

What do high-end ERP systems do that less expensive accounting packages cannot?