Information Architecture

What is information architecture?Information architecture is the term used to describe the structure of a system, i.e the way information is grouped, the navigation methods and terminology used within the system.Effective information architecture enables people to step logically through a system confident they are getting closer to the information they require.Most people only notice information architecture when it is poor and stops them from finding ...

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Comparison of different kinds of Information Systems

Using the four level pyramid model, we can compare how the information systems in our model differ from each other.Transaction Processing SystemsWhat is a Transaction Processing System?Transaction Processing System are operational-level systems at the bottom of the pyramid. They are usually operated directly by shop floor workers or front line staff, which provide the key data required to support the management of operations. This data is usually ...

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Types of Information System

Why are there different types of information system?In the early days of computing, each time an information system was needed it was 'tailor made' - built as a one-off solution for a particular problem. However, it soon became apparent that many of the problems information systems set out to solve shared certain characteristics.  Consequently, people attempted to try to build a single system that would solve a whole range of similar problems. ...

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