What is Geographic Information System (GIS) ? Geographic Information Systems (GIS) uses special data visualization techniques for analysis and display of data for planning and decision. It is a special category of DSS which represents the data in the form of digitized maps. Information means that the data in GIS is organised and produces useful knowledge … Read more
What is System ? The Greek word ‘systema’ is the origin of the word ‘system’. System is a group of resources which work collectively in order to produce desired output from given inputs. It receives input and produces the output. The components of the systems are interconnected and work together to achieve a common objective. Meaning … Read more
What is Data Warehousing ? Compiled corporate information which has been obtained from operational system and external data sources is referred to as the data warehouse. Meaning of Data Warehouse The data warehouse acts like a storage place of information which can be accessed by various applications and shared by them. Though it is a … Read more
What is Artificial Intelligence System (AIS) ? Intelligence is a term which does not have any perfect definition. For example, what one perceives as intelligent might not seem intelligent to someone else. But there are certain characteristics that are needed for possessing intelligence : Ability to respond on various situations in a flexible manner. Capability … Read more
Applications of Management Information System in Service Sectors Customer satisfaction is the main goal of the service industry while this is not true for the manufacturing industry and varies from industry to industry. To maintain its position in the market and remain ahead of others the industry must provide services that are distinct in nature. The service … Read more
What is Knowledge Based Expert System (KBES) ? One of the principal members of the Al group is Knowledge-Based Expert System (KBES). With the advancement of computing facilities and other resources, the focus has shifted to more demanding tasks (which require intelligence). Meaning of Knowledge Based Expert System As society and industry become more knowledge oriented, … Read more
What is Expert System (ES) ? Meaning of Expert System An expert system is software consisting of a ‘knowledge base’ of facts and relationships and is able to draw conclusions based on such knowledge base. In other words, an expert system is a computer based information system, where knowledge is represented in data. The processing of such … Read more
What is Mobile Computing ? Mobile computing refers to the creation of an information management platform, independent of spatial and temporal constraints. This independence permits accessing and processing of information from any location across the globe. The user’s state (whether static or mobile) has no impact on the information management ability of the mobile platform. … Read more
What is E-Business ? Electronic business is popularly known as ‘e-business‘ or ‘eBusiness‘. When communication and information technologies are used to support the various business activities then it is known as e business. E-commerce is only considered to be a subset of the overall e-business strategy in which greater emphasis is given to the strategic … Read more
What is Network ? A computer network can be defined as the group of interconnected computers which are very useful when users want to share the resources such as printer, database, etc. Every single station is known as node. These nodes may be any peripherals devices, computer terminals and different kinds of communication devices. Network allows … Read more