Applied Technology Planner

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE: Oversees and coordinates the evaluation and the initial dvelopment of applications for state-of-the-art data processing equipment and various information system technologies. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Knowledge of major USPS business areas and supporting field functions. 2. Knowledge of state-of-the-art ...continues

Business Systems Analyst

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE: Assists with identifying and evaluating customer Information System needs and requirements; works with the customer to design, develop, and maintain business information system processes that most effectively apply technology and utilize resources. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Knowledge of business informatio ...continues

Information Systems Specialist

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE: Evaluates computer hardware and software systems and develops procedures, specifications and policy for the design, selection and acquisition of data processing systems and/or equipment. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Knowledge of advanced automatic data processing technology sufficient to support current and f ...continues

Information System Hardware and Software

Visit a local retail computer store. Spend at least 1 hour observing the latest products in storage, input and output devices and software. Addressing the following 1. Did the store have products that represented each major component of an information system? Name a current product that represents each major system component. ...continues

Technology Challenges

What is the management challenge of rapidly changing technology in terms of competitive advantage, communication and implementation strategies?

Explain the concept of systems thinking.

Explain the concept of systems thinking.

Holistic Approach

Why is it important to look at the information needs of a company from a holistic approach?

Systems Thinking

What is the impact of not using systems thinking as a key driver of information technology?

Information Strategy

How does an overall strategy of information support the following 3 roles of business: business processes and operations business decision making competitive advantage

Discussion of the differences between internet, intranets and extranets.

Discuss the differences between internet, intranets and extranets. When would a business benefit from using each?