Big Data Analysis: IT Solutions, Globalisation & Infrastructure

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of information systems and big data. It begins by describing theories, methods, and techniques related to the design and development of IT solutions like McAfee, Moodle, Canvas, and MS Office, focusing on authentication providers, student information systems, document repositories, e-portfolios, and reporting/analytics tools. The report then explains different types of support systems, including DSS, ESS, TPS, MIS, and KSM, with relevant examples of their practical applications. Furthermore, it discusses the concept of globalisation and the effects of IT on globalisation, highlighting the role of computers, software, mobile devices, global communication capabilities, manufacturing technology, and transportation/shipping. The report also defines digital infrastructure, using broadband as an example, and lists its advantages and disadvantages. Finally, it addresses the risks associated with information systems outsourcing and emphasizes the critical importance of IT infrastructure to digital transformation.

Information systems and
Big Data Analysis

Table of Contents
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Task 1: Describe theories, methods and techniques which relate to the design and
development for TWO of the IT solutions listed here: 1.McAfee 2. Moodle 3.Canvas 4.MS
office...........................................................................................................................................1
Task2: Explain the systems below with relevant examples:......................................................5
Task 3: What is Globalisation? What are the effects of IT on globalisation?.............................6
TASK 4: Give one example of digital infrastructure; define it,list advantages and
disadvantage of it........................................................................................................................8
TASK5: What are the risks associated with information systems outsourcing? Why is IT
infrastructure so critical to digital transformation?.....................................................................9
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Information system refers to the process of collection, processing and
storage of data (Khalid and Zebaree, 2021). There are different types of information
system software use in day to day life such as operations support systems,
Management information systems and many more. Whereas Big data is used for
managing large and complex which is unable to use by traditional processing
application software (Sik, Csorba, and Ekler 2018). This technology is also used for
understanding the trends in industry and help an organisation to attain competitive
advantage. Big data are generally classify under three types- structured data,
unstructured data and semi structured data. In this report, various theories, methods
and techniques would be discussed used for development of IT solutions.
Moreover different support systems would also be discussed along with their
example. Next to it, meaning of globalisation and effects of IT would also be
discussed. Moreover one of the digital infrastructure would discuss along with
their advantages and disadvantages. Eventually risk which are associated with
information technology.
MAIN BODY
Task 1: Describe theories, methods and techniques which relate to the design and development
for TWO of the IT solutions listed here: 1.McAfee 2. Moodle 3.Canvas 4.MS office.
 Moodle- This is considered as a free and learning management software which provide a
platform for e-learning and facilitate educators to access various online courses, cost
structure while interaction with students via online. This software was developed by
Martin Dougiamas. There are various techniques used behind development of given
software such as.
1. Authentication provider- This technique which is used behind development of Moodle
help to control accounts of user across whole system.
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2. Student information system- Given technique helps to manage all the data base of
students like which course they have completed and which course they are still not
completed or currently doing and many more (Lin, and Yang, , 2019).
3. Document repository- This technique of Moodle helps user to store their files and helps
to make collaboration with users regarding creation of file.
4. Eportfolio- This technique in Moodle helps students to assemble their assets in proper
manner like building a CV.
5. Reporting and analytics tools- This helps to generate high level of information
regarding what is going to be use by user or student school or college.
Source:aosabook
This application is an open source software. It is written in PHP and run on various web servers.
 Canvas- It is considered as a web based learning management software which is used by
various institutions and students to gain access to the various online course learning
materials and communicate about skills and learning achievement. There are various
techniques uses behind development of canvas software such as:
1. Canvanizer- This is a kind of technique which allows students to do several brain
storming techniques together along with their classmates. There are various templates are
available through which students can show their creativity (Liang, and Liu, 2018).
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Techniques used in Moodle

Source:Canvanizer
2.Strategyzer- It is a inbuilt technique in Canvas application which help user to evaluate
their revenue stream and other vital information which they have added in their layout in
order to know that their business idea is stable in terms of finance or nor. Testing dashboard
for lean start-up, portfolio management and many more are the important perks used in this
tool.
Source: Strategyzer AG
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Canvanizer
Strategyzer

3.CNVS- It is a technique which provide various number of design options which user can use
for building general product description. There are various types available such as Business
model, feature canvas and lean canvas (Kolomytseva and et.al 2020).
4. Miro- This technique or tool provide all the features in one application regarding remote
collaboration project documentation and many more. With the help of Miro student or user can
combine all their documents by using popular tools such as slack, jira, google drive and many
more.
Source: Miro
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Miro

Task2: Explain the systems below with relevant examples:
 DSS( Decision support system)- This is considered as a computer based program
application which is used to improve decision making capabilities of an organisation. By
using this system management of an organisation can get to various things such as-
comparative sales figure data of one year and another year, estimate revenue of projects
and many more. There are different ways in which decision support system use in
practical life such (Orozova and Atanassov, 2019).
1. Farmers can use this system which enable them to do crop planning and identify what is
the best time for fertilization and harvesting of crops.
2. Real estate companies also use DSS to get knowledge about various properties regarding
their current price and future planning.
 ESS( Executive support system)- This software contains all the information about
business or company. Therefore it helps top level management of an organisation to take
better decision for the welfare and growth of company. ESS is mainly used in department
such as billing department, accounting department and many more. With the help of
given system companies can increase their efficiency, organisational culture and many
more. There are several ways which shows that how ESS use in practical life.
1. It facilitate top level management of an organisation to take decision for welfare of
company by keeping in consideration various fiscal planning and budgetary control.
2. By using this system, management of company can summarize their long data report.
Through which management of an organisation can easily access those reports for further
decision making of an organisation (Hsseinoiun and et.al 2018).
 TPS(Transaction processing system)- This system helps to capture each and every
transaction which happen in company. The transactions of company which collect or
retrive by TPS are generally related to collection, modification and many more. This is
considered as highly reliable system which is used by companies nowadays. It is also
considered as real time processing systems. Different examples of Transaction processing
system are.
1. This system is highly use in reservation system especially when customer book their train
tickets.
2. It is also use by various retail store who sells goods and service to customer.
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 MIS(Management Information System)- This system facilitate organisation to gather
data from several resources, combine it and present it in readable form. With the help of
this system reports can be created in comprehensive form which enable top level
management of an organisation to take day to day decision. There are different examples
of MIS software are as follows:
1. This is majorly used in organisation for keeping records of employees, inventory
management and business analysis.
2. Various institutions also use MIS for storing their students academic records and other
type of data (Coyne, Coyne and Walker, 2018).
 KSM(Knowledge Management system)- This system is mainly used for applying and
using knowledge management principles. It mainly consist of data driven objectives
which increase productivity of business, competitive business model and many more.
This system facilitate management of an organisation to do training and orientation of
their new staff, business managers to make relevant decision for business and many
more. There are different examples of using KSM in real life such as:
1. It provides various videos, learning series so that employees can access them on their
demand. This facilitates organisation to train their employees in faster way and grow
them professionally.
2. With the help of this software new joiners in an organisation can ask questions by
using this system in its question and answer section. This facilitate organisation in
both internal and external manner (Fu, Z.O. And et.al 2020).
Task 3: What is Globalisation? What are the effects of IT on globalisation?
Globalisation is considered as process by which an organisation can start operating their
business not only in the domestic territory of business but also across borders. It is also refers as
to increase the flow of goods, capital and human resource across the international boundaries of
an organisation. There are three ways by which an organisation can adopt globalisation in their
business.
 If business produce their goods in domestic areas and sell them in both domestic and
international market.
 If an organisation produce their goods and service in different country and sell them in
domestic country.
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 If a company produce goods in different countries and sell them both domestically and
internationally.
There are several ways which shows the effect of information technology on globalisation such
as follows:
1. Computer and software- Enabling the use of various computers and software provide
ease to doing business operations globally. With the help of various newly trend software
in market it is easy for management of business to do maintaining of records, inventory
and tracking shipment of goods. These softwares also increases speed and led to
timely completion of task in effective and efficient manner.
2. Mobile devices- Innovation of newly technologies in mobile devices which has a access
of e-mail and internet facility provide ease to management of companies while doing
business globally. Without internet it is not possible to connect with another parties those
are sitting in another part of world. This technology has a great impact on business at the
time of global travel it ensures the both parties connected with each other properly.
3. Global communication capabilities- By this term it means that all those technologies
which facilitate communication worldwide. E-mail is considered as a more prominent
technology which provide easiness to parties while making communication globally. It is
very cost effective and anyone can use it to communicate with their colleagues, vendors
and clients around the world. After e-mail video conferencing is also considered as a
more efficient communication technology which allow parties to communicate with each
other face to face for sharing of important business information easily.
4. Manufacturing technology- With the help of manufacturing technology it is easy for
business to produce or manufacture their products. The higher advanced the technology
the more good quality of products it will produce for firms. When the quality of products
will be of high quality it will also help to rise in sales of company and ultimately make
company profitable.
5. Transportation and shipping- The technology has also developed in the terms of
transportation and shipping of products from one location to another location. Now the
companies are available with GPS(Global Positioning System) so that they can see the
real status of their consignment. This also facilitate companies to know the timing their
goods will take to reach to buyer's location (Vialetto and Noro, 2020).
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TASK 4: Give one example of digital infrastructure; define it,list advantages and disadvantage of
it.
Definition of Broadband- It is considered as a technology which provide which provide fastest
internet speed to users. There are several types of connections which are included in Broadband
are DSL, fibre, wireless and many more. Different types of broadband connections are as
follows:
1. Fibre optic- This type of broadband connection allows to carry a lot of data by using
pulses of light at the fastest speed, The speed which fibre optic provide is up to 940/880
Mbps.
2. Wireless- This kind of broadband is mostly uses in offices and homes. It is install in the
form of WIFI therefore it is known as wireless broadband. Wireless broadband provides a
speed of around 300 Mbps.
3. DSL- Digital subscriber line is the full form of DSL which helps to transmits or transfer
of data by tradition copper phone lines. By this broadband user will get a speed upto 15
Mbps and it is considered as 99.9% reliable.
Advantages of Broadband internet connection.
1. Broadband internet connectivity provide speed up to 100 times faster that other dial up
connection. User can easily download their favourite movies, images and videos within
few minutes. It also facilitate online gaming to users.
2. This technology does not affect the phone lines. User can use the same phone line for
the use of both voice and fax message.
3. It is highly convenient because internet connection in always turned on.
4. With the helps of this user do not need to dial an access of numbers and this also avoid
the risk of busy signals.
5. Broadband enable their user to get unlimited access and it do not charge on the basis of
connection duration.
6. It not only provide good internet speed, but also provide affordable cheap phones via
VoIP technology.
Disadvantages of using Broadband internet connection.
1. It charges high monthly fees from their customer and compared to dial up internet
connection.
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2. Broadband is considered as highly riskier than dial up connection. User need to active
firewall in their system to avoid such kind of security threats.
3. Every type of phones and TV networks are not suitable for getting broadband service .
Users of Rural and remote areas unable to get service of broadband.
TASK5: What are the risks associated with information systems outsourcing? Why is IT
infrastructure so critical to digital transformation?
There are several types of risks which are associated with outsourcing of information system to
another parties such as:
 Possibility of weak management- Sometimes due to excess of work or companies does
not a knowledge about particular work therefore management of company outsource that
particular work to another part who was knowledge about that work so that task can be
happen in timely manner. But it has seen in several cases that the another company
management is not so much strong so that they can manage lot of work of another
company work. Hence this creates a problem for that company who has outsourced their
work to another company lead to non completion of task.
 Inexperienced staff- Some staff of the company is not highly experiences to manage the
work of another company. The main big reason regarding inexperienced staff is that the
organisation to whom work has been outsourced in newly incorporate in market.
Therefore it is necessary for an organisation to see the experience level of another
organisation to whom work has outsources. If projects are small or easy then an
organisation can outsource their work to another firm who is less experiences otherwise it
is advisable to do project either by own or hire some experienced organisation.
 Outdated technology- In most cases it has been seen that the companies to whom work
has outsourced uses outdated or old technology for handling another companies projects.
Therefore it is must advisable to those companies who outsource their work to another
companies in order to know whether they are technologically aware or not. Management
of company can ask several questions to another party in order to know whether that
company is technologically aware or not.
There are different ways which shows that IT infrastructure so critical in digital transformation.
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 It provide competitive price and highly reliable internet connection to all residents and
business due to which they can access online service and stay relevant about increasing
digital economy (Bhuyan and Pani, 2021).
 Information technology also help business to leverage digital efficiencies and also
improve the quality of education and health department.
 With the help of information technology new business start-up can expand their workfore
opportunities.
CONCLUSION
On the basis of above report it has been concluded that information system and big data
analytics plays very important role in transformation of whole operating functionality of
business. With the help of these technologies business can identify trends in market and can
make changes in their business accordingly. In this report it has been discussed various theories,
methods and technique which are used in design and development of Moodle and Canvas. Along
with it various system have also been discussed such as DSS, ESS, TPS and many more. Next to
it meaning of globalisation and effects of information technology on it has been discussed.
Moving forward meaning of broadband along with its advantages and disadvantages have been
discusses. Lastly different kind of risks regarding information system outsourcing and various
ways by which IT infrastructure in critical in digital transformation have been discussed.
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