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Product Description
This is a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the principles of the subject of Business Information Technology.
It is ideal for students studying a first module in Business Information Technology or Business Information Systems in computer science, business, accounting and Management Information Systems courses.
Business Information Technology by Timothy Cleary brings together the world of the internet, multimedia, global communication and advanced digital services. It unites the full range of user and business facilities offered by modern computer systems and PCs, software systems, networks, databases and information systems. Cleary covers both established software and hardware products and advanced systems anticipated in the near future.
The book provides substantial theoretical and technological underpinning to create confidence in understanding this vital, multidimensional and rewarding subject.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2096841 in Books
- Published on: 2009-03-02
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 352 pages
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From the Back Cover
This is a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the principles of the subject of Business Information Technology.
It is ideal for students studying a first module in Business Information Technology or Business Information Systems in computer science, business, accounting and Management Information Systems courses.
‘Business Information Technology’
by Timothy Cleary brings together the world of the internet, multimedia, global communication and advanced digital services. It unites the full range of user and business facilities offered by modern computer systems and PCs, software systems, networks, databases and information systems. Cleary covers both established software and hardware products and advanced systems anticipated in the near future
The book provides substantial theoretical and technological underpinning to create confidence in understanding this vital, multidimensional and rewarding subject.Features and Benefits of this book:
- Explains the functional principles and enabling technologies relating to mainframe and PC computer systems, networks, databases, and business information systems.
- Examines the variety and function of operating systems and programming languages, with reference to object oriented languages.
- Describes the products and services surrounding the PC and portable computers and the developments promoting multimedia and the Internet, in relations to video and CD technology, email, Netware, etc.
- Includes analysis of emerging topics such as knowledge management and systems auditing
- It is written in a concise and accessible writing style which breaks the theory into easily digestible chunks.
- Includes a case study at the end of every chapter to contextualise the theory
- Offers detailed web references to guide students around a wealth of information
- Where possible theory is illustarted diagramatically in amore accessible way
- Has screen shots of various applications to give the book a real-world emphasis
- Offers downloadable Power Point slides and a bank of exam questions for the lecturer
The author
Tim Cleary is a Senior Lecturer at London Guildhall University. He is a qualified Microsoft Engineer and is studying for a doctorate in Business Information Systems.
About the Author
Timothy Cleary Formerly Lecturer at the University College Suffolk; currently Lecturer at the Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai UAE.
