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Solutions
A “solution” is a means of solving problems utilizing information technology. When looking to improve operations, computerization will not be
successful if the problems and solution requirements are not properly identified. To prevent unsatisfactory results, it is necessary to talk with the customer, establish a relationship of trust, and get a proper grasp of the problems and issues that need to be addressed. Solutions should be proposed to
meet the customer’s requests, and assistance should be provided to solve
the problems.
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Types of solutions
(2)ASP
An “ASP” provides an online software distribution service. Service fees
are based on things like the length of time the software is used and paid to
the ASP. Software installation and version control does not need to be handled internally, which makes it possible to reduce operational costs and
manage the software efficiently. ASPs employ a “single-tenant scheme”
in which exclusive servers are provided for each company.
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Software package installation
Management efficiency can be increased and operations improved by installing business system software packages that include a bundle of generic
business functions such as accounting
and sales management software.
System strategy
(1)SOA
“SOA (Service Oriented Architecture)” is a framework that involves
separating software functions and parts into distinct services, and constructing a system that puts them all together. A service refers to a bundle
of application software packages made accessible to other computers. The
services must be standardized so that they can be used on any system. The
services can be used individually or in combination to produce a flexible
system.
Chapter 3
System development is one aspect of a solution business designed to solve
problems.
System development is generally engaged on a company-wide scale. When
approaching development, it is necessary get a comprehensive perspective
that includes the contents and scale of the desired system, the internal
structure and environment of the company, and the costs related to development to determine whether to develop the system in-house or outsource
the task to a third party.
If the system is not developed in-house, the Information Systems Department or relevant organization puts together a summary of the information
and outsources the task to a system vendor or other company, or installs a
software package.
The solutions for computerization are summarized below.
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SOA
Abbreviation for “Service Oriented Architecture.”
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ASP
Abbreviation for “Application Service
Provider.”
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