Development of information systems
Knowledge is power, and everyone will agree that the accumulation of information on a variety of subjects is a very valuable power that can be used by us at many intersections, in making decisions and learning from past mistakes. Already in the 1960s, a need arose that demanded a response - large organizations and companies that had grown to huge proportions wanted to preserve the information they possessed, communicate efficiently and quickly and make smarter, knowledge-based decisions - and so began the era of information systems.
What is information systems development?
The development of information systems is the customization of a system that stores information and organizes it, so that any business of any kind can quickly and conveniently access the required information at any given moment, analyze them, generate reports from them and draw conclusions relevant to the continuation of the activity. Every business has different needs and different information, so the development focuses on customizing the general idea to the relevant specific niches.
Not just a memory vault: what is the need for developing information systems?
In the 1960s, when they just started using information systems to manage information in companies, they used basic systems whose role was to preserve the existing information and allow efficient retrieval of past files. The ability to retrieve organized information from the past should not be underestimated, as it teaches us a lot about the future and can help us make smarter and more grounded decisions. This is exactly what managers and developers of information systems realized a few years later, and today information systems are not only a tool for preserving information but also a tool for analytical analysis, which is based on existing data and can fundamentally change the decision making of important decisions. These systems are also a tool for the transfer of information in real time between all the company's elements and the various departments, they are convenient and friendly to the user and the end customers and they are the basis of the infrastructure for almost every organization that exists in the world today.
Who really uses information systems?
In short: everyone. Information systems have become so essential to the economy, that the thought of running a business without an information system sounds like an absurd idea. The information systems are a flexible tool, which knows how to adapt itself to the needs of the company or organization and give the exact answer according to characterization. There are information systems whose functions are suitable for almost every retail industry that exists today in the economy - fashion, restaurants, hotels, automobiles, real estate, and the list goes on. In addition, information systems developed by development companies such as Consist are now also used by municipalities, government offices, and military bodies .
What are the existing types of information systems?
There are several types of information systems that are used for different purposes and contain different functions:
Information systems for managing and processing transactions
A transaction processing system (TPS) is a system that records the routine operations and data in the business - data entry, sales, inventory, various financial transactions, and more. This system helps employees to create a chain of tracking, documentation and management of every action. This system enables extensive data processing and in-depth analyses, along with producing reports quickly and easily.
Decision support management information systems
A decision support system (DSS) is designed to help different levels in the organization make decisions in complex cases such as uncertainty, new decisions that the organization has no previous examples to rely on, those that require an immediate response, and more. This system has a variety of analytical tools that will help imitate the behavioral environments needed for a correct and efficient decision, predict data and explain phenomena.
Dashboard system
Dashboard systems, which are also called index portals, offer as a main service the transmission of administrative information in the administrative chain in an efficient, graphic, focused and fast manner. Dashboard systems will typically display visual graphs, with the understanding that information presented visually is easier to understand than information presented in text form. The purpose of the dashboard systems is to give accurate information to the manager, according to which he will be able to conclude in which field he should delve into now, what is the right action and when should it be taken.
What are the benefits of developing information systems?
The development of information systems has several important advantages relevant to every organization, company and institution in Israel and around the world:
The order of the system - order is everything
Apparently mom was right again - you can't think logically in a messy room, and this is exactly the claim of the information systems. When you receive the phone call from the most beautiful girl in the class, you already know that you must wear the blue shirt at the next meeting - this is what the data shows, and from the same data the conclusion will also emerge that just like the beautiful girl, even when the big company calls to do business with you - you already know that right then you will have to Quickly retrieve the data that will close the deal. Correct and important decisions are made from the order of the information and the system in the organization.
Human response
Information systems are a wonderful and necessary tool for the management of any organization, but information systems alone are not worth too much. You can get confused and think that information systems will do the data analysis and segmentation for us, generate the reports and even send the finished product to the client, but of course the reality is different and information systems are just a tool that comes to serve us. It may seem obvious, but if we delve into the subject it seems that there is a kind of wonderful harmony between humans and information systems - the intention is to see the synergy of combining the powers of the human mind and technology and how far it can take us. The idea of the information systems is quite simple - people enter data into the system, the system saves the information, then it analyzes all the information accumulated in its memory and produces reports based on the data entered. Everyone is happy, smarter and much more efficient.
adjusting the system
Imagine a situation where an information system designed for military needs is embedded in a network for importing vegetables - sounds a bit problematic and ineffective. It is very important to adapt the method of operation of the system to the institution where it is embedded in order to ensure successful operation and proper management of the entire organization for many years.
Characterization of Information Systems
Characterization of information systems is probably the most critical step in the development process, because it is very important to arrive prepared with a detailed characterization of the organization's needs and requirements. The professional company that you will use to build the system that best suits you will go through a characterization process with you, where you will talk exactly about the needs of the organization and the requirements and tools required in the system, so that they can understand exactly what solutions they will have to provide you.
A new birth of information systems
Information systems are indeed a general name for many types of systems, but as we mentioned - any organization can turn to a company that will produce an information system for it that will exactly suit the organization's needs. That information system will be unique because only that organization has it, and its dimensions are tailored to the company at the level of a wedding dress. The process for producing such an internal organizational information system consists of several important steps:
- the characterization - The system will be built based on the organization's requirements so that it fits it exactly
- the existing - The situation that currently exists in the organization is important for understanding how things are currently going, and how it is possible to improve processes through the management system and optimize the work
- The surgery - The data received in the organization undergo analysis in order to draw conclusions from them and to understand how and to use them in the future
- the visibility – or in other words, user-friendliness. The information system must be convenient and easy to operate in order to suit all the different employees of the company
- the construction - Establishment and development of the information system itself. This is the technical side of the story, where the system developers will usually run some tests to ensure proper communication and zero failures
- the assimilation - Another important step is familiarizing the employees with the system and implementing it in a correct and healthy way in the organization. The goal is for the system to be accessible and for everyone to know about it, so that it is possible to get the best out of it
What do WeDev offer for the development of information systems?
The WEDEV company has extensive experience in the development of applications, CRM systems and online stores, which has been involved for many years in the development of information systems for various types of businesses and institutions. Whether you want to consult on improving your existing system, build a new one or be exposed to the many options available in the market, we are here for you to provide professional, reliable and accessible information so that you can understand exactly what you have in your hands and what we can provide you.
In conclusion - so much information needs proper management
In a world where information accumulates in virtual heaps covering all parts of the web, humanity has found it appropriate to appoint a global CEO for the problem - her name is information systems. Technology is an extensive component of our reality and it is here to stay, whether we like it or not, and it helps us so much Many areas of life until a period without such a product seems complicated and even illogical to some of us today. The variety of information systems is huge so that any company, organization, government office or business can build a personalized information system that will serve their goals with infinite loyalty.
An information system is too essential a tool to give up, and if you have already decided that you need one, it is recommended to use the services of professionals like the WEDEV company, who will build the exact system for you and enjoy a modern, new and advanced work environment.
