Information Systems and Big Data Analysis for BSc Business Management Cohort 2 BMP4005

BSc (Hons) Business Management
Cohort 2
BMP4005
Information Systems and Big Data
Analysis
Information Systems & IT Solution
2019/2020
February 2020/Semester 1
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Contents
Introduction p
Task 1: Theories, methods and techniques which relate to
the design and development for TWO of the IT solutions
listed here: (i) McAfee (ii) MS Office
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Task 2: Explanation of the systems below with relevant
examples p
Task 3: Globalisation and the effects of IT on globalisation
p
Task 4: Definition, example, advantages and
disadvantages of digital infrastructure p
Task 5: Risks associated with information systems
outsourcing and why is IT infrastructure so critical to
digital transformation! P
Conclusion p
References p
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Introduction
Information technology is a wider term which encompasses the use of varied
tools such as computers, networking, processes etc that helps in creating as well as
exchanging electronic data (Clarke 2020). It essentially relates to creation and
administration of databases, safeguarding information and building communication
channels for networking. Information technology helps individuals as well as
businesses in varied ways. It has open up the new ways for in accessing information
and how to make it valuable for organisation. To better understand the use and
importance of information technology in businesses, Boohoo Group plc is taken into
consideration. Boohoo Group plc is an UK based online fashion retailer company
which specializes in manufacturing fashionable clothes under their own brand.
Company is founded in 2006 and has its headquarters in Manchester, United
Kingdom.
This project consists of theories and methods regarding the design as well as
development of IT solutions. This project highlights the discussion about various
systems which are used in performing business operations effectively. This project
also includes he explanation about globalization and digital infrastructure. It also
talks about various risks associated with information technology.
Task 1:
Theories, methods and techniques related to the design
and development of the IT solutions are listed here:
(i) McAfee
McAfee can be termed as reliable antivirus which is installed in computers to
scan viruses and protect it from them in a real time (de Mattos, Kissimoto and Laurindo,
2018). It is efficient in detecting various type of malwares such as spyware, adware
and many more. It provides efficient security system to computers in order to protect
them from online threats. It also helps businesses in securing personal data of their
stakeholders. It also helps Boohoo Group in developing an approach to secure their
data from cyber criminals. Methods and techniques of McAfee in relation to Boohoo
Group is as follows:
• Heuristic based detection- It is a practice which uses varied algorithms and
rules in detecting viruses for malicious intent (Earl, 2018). It is able to detect
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antivirus software and install malicious application in order to scan viruses. It
aids businesses in detecting potential threats to their system.
• Behavioral detection- It is used by businesses in evaluating behavior of an
object before its execution. It essentially detect those viruses which shut down
the antivirus program in computers.
• Cloud Antivirus- This software is a programmatic solution that detects
viruses on a server (Grosch, 2020). It involves evaluation of data from antivirus
scanning and appropriate measures are sent back to user. This software
helps Boohoo Group in detecting those viruses which came from internet and
other third party sources.
(ii) MS Office
Ms Office is concerned with setting varied applications which helps an
individual in improving their productivity and completing desired task on computer
(Hills, 2018). It contains various applications which is used by businesses to perform
different functions such as preparing document, spreadsheets, presentation and
many more. Its major applications include ms word, ms excel, ms outlook etc. This
software is used by managers at Boohoo Group efficiently to create varied
pamphlets, content for social media marketing and many more. Various methods
and techniques in accordance with Boohoo Group is as follows:
• Smart attachments- It comprises of varied PDFs, spreadsheets, images etc
that are attached to word document in Ms Office. They can be simply opened
in Ms Office and can be edited and modified as per requirements. It helps
managers of Boohoo Group in creating proper communication channel
through e-mail attachments.
• Real time co-authoring- It aids businesses in delivering instant engagement
of applications. It further helps in providing amiable workplace surroundings to
employees in order to increase their productivity. Its workings are just felt like
person working sessions. It helps employees in efficient collaboration of their
content in real time.
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