implementation of IT strategy in business

Local SMEs need to increase the use of information technology to enable them to explore and compete on equal terms in the global market. Although the cost of the use of information technology is not cheap, in addition to getting trained in this field is quite difficult, the SME sector needs to realize that this case is an investment that cannot be avoided. To keep survive in the business and be succeed in the industry, an organizations needs to have an implementation of information technology and system strategies in their business processes. This is because the elements of Information technology and systems are became expanded in this ages. Faiza sdn bhd needs to have concerned on the particular element that give them the new strategies in implementing information technology and system.

i) The Cloud

The use of cloud computing as the business information technology and system strategy will change the position of the business company to be better than before. The cloud is a model for delivering information technology services in which resources from the internet through web-based tools and applications, rather than a direct connection to a server. Basically, the cloud will be work remotely and it will continued allow the access as long as the electronic devices are using and connected to the web. From the use of the cloud computing, it is a really cheap way for companies especially Faiza Sdn Bhd to have all the resources they need in once place. It’s a much better way to spread their resources, and it becomes easier to access things from longer distances.

ii) E-Commerce

In applying the IS/IT strategies in this company, I proposed that this company should have e-commerce element in their business which is used the internet as an ...

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...the cost effective development, it no need to be apply or tested in any possible operating system or configuration because this application itself was developed for a single operating system. Besides, the user can access the application everywhere as long as they have the connection to internet and PC. Web based system also is easy to customize because another user will easy to update the interface that can attract people and can customize the presentation of information to another group of user.

vi) Open source

Open source software is a software that can be used by anyone without any charge needed and it will be freely used and available in modification and enhancement. The benefit of open source software in business is the need of a simple version application that can be customize or making an enhancement such as word processing or any easily editable website.