London School of Commerce: Schroder Plc IT Report - CFPBUS003

This report examines the role of information technology within Schroder Plc, a British multinational asset management company. It explores the positive impacts of IT, such as increased client base, improved efficiency, cost reduction, and enhanced decision-making. The report also addresses ethical and social issues arising from technology adoption, including access rights, copyright concerns, personal privacy, and harmful actions. Furthermore, it details the networking technologies used by the bank, including LAN, WAN, and VPN, and analyzes the role of social media in customer engagement, relationship banking, communication, and segmentation. Finally, the report covers the stages of the software development life cycle, providing a comprehensive overview of IT's influence on the banking sector.