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G-12-ICT-Lesson 1: Introduction
Introduction
Information systems are combinations of hardware, software, and telecommunications networks that people build and use to collect, create, and distribute useful data, typically in organizational settings.
The Internet has changed the way of conducting the business in many companies. As its influence grows and more companies use the Internet, the possibilities for conducting business-to-business commerce on the Internet has expanded greatly and became more of a routine part of commerce.
These days large business enterprises and service sectors use information system to conduct their business-to-business transactions and to render their service.
- Schools and universities have started using Learning Management Systems to create and deliver courses online.
- Government bodies are moving towards information technology to deliver better services for their citizens.
- E-banking system which includes mobile banking and internet banking is helping banks to reach their customers seamlessly.
- Many companies have started using e-commerce to conduct their businesses online.
In this unit you are going to study about: