Principles of Information Systems

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Develop an understanding of the core principles of information systems (IS) and how these principles make a difference in today's business environment with Stair/Reynolds' PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 14E. Completely reorganized for clarity and focus, this fresh new edition provides engaging new chapter opening cases and a new chapter on AI and automation. You explore the challenges and risks of cybercrime, hacking, internet of things, and artificial intelligence as you examine the latest IS research and learn from memorable examples. You can even maximize your employability as you learn how to use IS to increase profits and reduce costs in organizations. You study the latest in big data, business intelligence, cloud computing, e-commerce, enterprise systems, mobile computing, strategic planning, and systems development. Powerful tools, such as new ConceptClip videos and You Make the Decision interactive cases in this edition's MindTap digital resources help you further your success. Cover Brief Contents Contents Preface Part 1 - Information Systems in Business and Society 1 - Information Systems: People, Technology, Processes and Structure What is an Information System Strategic Planning Information Systems Careers 2 - Secure Information Systems The Threat Landscape The CIA Security Triad 3 - Corporate and Individual Accountability: Ethical, Legal and Social Issues What Is Ethics? Information Systems and Privacy Information Systems and Government Surveillance Information Systems and Freedom of Expression Ethical Issues in Developing Quality Software Part 2 - Technology Infrastructure 4 - Hardware and Software Anatomy of a Computer Computer System Classes Server Farm, Data Centers and Green Computing System Software Application Software 5 - Database Systems and Data Management Database Fundamentals Relational Databases Data Management 6 - Business Intelligence: Big Data and Analytics Big Data Technologies Used to Manage and Process Big Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Business Intelligence and Analytics Tools 7 - Networks: An Interconnected World Network Fundamentals The Internet and World Wide Web 8 - Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things Cloud Computing The Internet of Things (IoT) Part 3 - Business Information Systems 9 - E-Commerce An Introduction to E-Commerce Introduction to M-Commerce Advantages of E-Commerce Multistage Model for E-Commerce E-Commerce Challenges E-Commerce and M-Commerce Applications Strategies for Successful E-Commerce and M-Commerce Technology Infrastructure Required to Support E-Commerce and M-Commerce 10 - Enterprise Systems Transaction Processing Systems Enterprise Systems 11 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation 402 Overview of Artificial Intelligence Machine and Natural Language Robotics Part 4 - Planning, Implementing and Managing Information Systems 12 - Strategic Planning and Project Management Strategic Planning Innovation & Change in the Organization Project Management 13 - System Acquisition and Development Subscribe vs. Buy vs. Build Software as a Service (SaaS) Buying Off-The-Shelf-Software Waterfall System Development Process Agile Development Glossary Subject Index