Week 1 Flashcards
(12 cards)
Give 3 examples of information systems projects
Package implementation
System migration
Disaster recovery
What is a benefit of package implementation projects
Quicker and cheaper than building a new system
What are the main difficulties of package implementation projects?
Selecting the right package
Tailoring to meet specific needs
Integrating with other systems
What are the main challenges for package implementation project managers?
Ensuring suppliers live up to expectations
Keeping users realistic about what they will get
Trade-offs between business needs and package capabilities
What is a system enhancement project?
Making updates to an existing system
What are the main challenges for system enhancement project managers?
Keeping current system operational whilst making enhancements
Managing and balancing technical staff between making the enhancements and BAU work
Regression testing - ensuring the enhancements made does not affect older programs in place
What are system migration projects?
Moving existing systems to new platforms
What are infrastructure projects?
Installation of hardware and / or communications networks
Fitting out of computer suits
What issues are to be considered when carrying out an infrastructure project?
When applying changes, BAU activity needs to also still be maintained
Why are systems outsourced and insourced?
Gain access to specialist expertise
Simplify management
Reduce costs and / or head count
Concentrate on ‘core’ business
What does outsourcing and insourcing systems involve?
‘Due diligence’ in handling over systems
Training new people to support systems
Taking inventories of assets transferred / retained
What do smaller information system projects include?
General project management principles
Monitoring and control should be tailored to the scale of the project
