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This is for Strategy, Management and Acquisition class (Information Systems)

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"Corporate information strategy and management by Applegate"

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1. What does it mean to say, "IBM and Microsoft are trying to position themselves as IT utilities"? In what way? How is this an advantage? 2. How can using IT Systems create a sustainable advantage? Given a manufacturing company what are some ways IT systems can help? Provide at least 2 examples with justification. 3. Describe the function of Middleware. What is an advantage of using it? 4. Given a medium-sized organization without a security posture. What security measures could you recommend to put them on a path for a more secure position? List at least 3 with explanations.
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IBM and Microsoft are trying to position themselves as IT utilities in that they

provide additional services and products that help in enhancing the capabilities in
Information Technology.
They do this by producing and selling computer hardware, middleware, and software that
facilitate the storage, retrieval, transmission, and manipulation of data.
By producing and selling computer hardware, middleware, and software, it has been
advantageous in that a lot of efficiencies has been enhanced in the
Information Technology thus, Work has been made easier.
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Using of IT systems create a suitable advantage by enhancing communication and

making it be quicker, more efficient and cheaper. It also brings about globalization where
information can not only be shared in a given region but rather worldwide.
IT systems can help in Manufacturing companies in various ways such as collecting
Storage, modification, and retrieval of the data transaction. The systems also help in
decision making by providing analyzed and summarized information of the industry.
Example:
a) Real-time transaction processing systems
At the point of sale terminal in a company, a lot of transactions are done since the
products are supplied to different places. This point minimizes the cost of...


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