Management of Digital Systems

MANAGEMENT OF
DIGITAL SYSTEMS

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
System Development Life Cycle for new Campus Project.........................................................1
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3
Different Types of Information Systems that may be used for new Campus Project.................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
A digital system refers to appropriate storage of data in an appropriate and discrete manner,
which could effectively be used whenever required. Furthermore, the purpose of installing a
digital system within universities is that there is ample number of students, staff members and
other essential individuals and processes that are required to be stored in a manner which is safe
and secure (Laudon and Laudon, 2015). Thus, the report below is based on development of a
new system in a different branch of Chester University. It covers a detailed discussion on System
Development Life Cycle, along with different types of data for strategic, tactical and operational
levels and essential Hardware and software for IT management. Moreover, the report covers
types of information systems, with focus on Expert system and Decision support system.
TASK 1
System Development Life Cycle for new Campus Project
System Development Life Cycle
For a new system, it is highly necessary that an effective approach is appropriately
implemented in order to effectively and essentially ensure development of the required IT
management system (K. C. and Laudon, 2015). A new system is required to be developed in
relation to students’ online records management, virtual learning environment, online library as
well as payment system. Thus, in context of the same, System Development Life Cycle is being
used, which is an essential framework describing each step of system development along with
the necessary requirements. This system is discussed in detail below:
 System Planning:
The very first step of this lifecycle is related to planning of the overall system. This requires
defining certain objectives, and plan resources, such as cost, budget, human resource, database
requirements, etc. Thus, in order to design a system for new campus, planning related to a
proposed solution, its alternatives, feasibility, etc. are required to be planned appropriately
(Zavadsky and Hebert, 2016).
 System Analysis:
This step is inclusive of analysing the end user’s functional and operational requirements.
Thus, in context of the system in relation to the new campus, it would be utilised by
administrative personnel, to keep a track on the school activities, students’ records, etc. Hence,
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