scholarly journals Strategic Business-IT alignment of application software packages: Bridging the Information Technology gap

2012 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wandi Kruger
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Software Package ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Application Software ◽  
Digital Form ◽  
Proper Understanding ◽  
Technology Gap ◽  
It Alignment ◽  
Significant Contributor ◽  
Software Packages

An application software package implementation is a complex endeavour, and as such it requires the proper understanding, evaluation and redefining of the current business processes to ensure that the implementation delivers on the objectives set at the start of the project. Numerous factors exist that may contribute to the unsuccessful implementation of application software packages. However, the most significant contributor to the failure of an application software package implementation lies in the misalignment of the organisation’s business processes with the functionality of the application software package. Misalignment is attributed to a gap that exists between the business processes of an organisation and what functionality the application software package has to offer to translate the business processes of an organisation into digital form when implementing and configuring an application software package. This gap is commonly referred to as the information technology (IT) gap. This study proposes to define and discuss the IT gap. Furthermore this study will make recommendations for aligning the business processes with the functionality of the application software package (addressing the IT gap). The end result of adopting these recommendations will be more successful application software package implementations.

scholarly journals Strategic Alignment Of Application Software Packages And Business Processes Using PRINCE2

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 1239
Author(s):  
Wandi Kruger ◽  
Riaan Rudman
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Software Package ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Strategic Alignment ◽  
Controlled Environment ◽  
Application Software ◽  
Project Failure ◽  
Significant Contributor ◽  
Software Packages

Numerous factors exist that may contribute to the unsuccessful completion of application software package implementation projects. The most significant contributor to application software package project failure lies in the misalignment of the organisations business processes with the functionality of the application software package. While various IT control frameworks that may assist in the implementation of application software packages are available, the question arises why industry still reports that the success rate of application software package implementation projects remains low. The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which the Projects in Controlled Environment (PRINCE2) framework assists in the alignment of the organisations business processes with the functionality provided by the application software package implemented. This study investigated whether PRINCE2 addresses all the reasons for project failure. It identifies the shortcomings and weaknesses in PRINCE2 which may contribute to the misalignment between the business processes of the organisation and the functionality of the application software package implemented. The study recommends how these weaknesses identified in PRINCE2 can be addressed. By taking these recommendations into account when using PRINCE2 to implement application software packages, proper alignment between the organisations business processes and the functionality of the application software package may be achieved. This results in a more successful application software package implementation.

Evaluating an ISD Methodology for Software Packages

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Kees van Slooten ◽  
Marcel Bruins
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Software Package ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Method Engineering ◽  
Development Methodology ◽  
Software Packages

The Software Package Development Methodology (SPDM) is a methodology for developing complex and customizable software packages supporting business processes, especially Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Two approaches are applied by this chapter. First SPDM will be compared to a method engineering framework. Method engineering is a discipline to construct new methods from parts of existing methods taking into account situational factors. The second approach is the analysis of the results of a questionnaire, asking users of SPDM their opinion on several issues concerning problems and quality of SPDM. The conclusions, after applying both approaches, are quite similar and some recommendations are made for future research.

Assessing The COBIT Maturity Model in Manufacturing Company

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-115
Author(s):  
Johanes Fernandes Andry ◽  
Gunawan Wang ◽  
Gusti Ngurah Suryantara ◽  
Devi Yurisca Bernanda
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Standard Procedure ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
It Alignment ◽  
Business Goals ◽  
Manufacturing Company ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency

PT Hema Indonesia is manufacturing company established in 2001 and has continued to grow. Nowadays the company has supported business processes in various companies, such as the use of information systems. The purpose of this research is to get an overview of the performance of information systems in order to determine the extent of maturity level which is currently running, with a few aspects to consider such as effectiveness and, efficiency. Implementing IT governance, however, is a challenge to organizations. To ensure IT alignment with business goals use standard COBIT. The analytical tool used is the standard procedure COBIT issued by ISACA. In this paper the method to be used is COBIT 4.1. Coverage of Audit IT Domain are Plan Organize (PO), such as PO4, PO5, PO7 and PO8. The conclusion that can be drawn from the research that has been done is IT governance at the company has been done, although still run optimally within each IT process contained in the sub domain average on level repeatable and defined proses.

scholarly journals WASP: a software package for correctly characterizing the topological development of ribbon structures

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zachary Sierzega ◽  
Jeff Wereszczynski ◽  
Chris Prior
Keyword(s):  
Software Package ◽  
Helical Structure ◽  
Optical Tweezer ◽  
Application Software ◽  
Not Given ◽  
Magnetic Flux Ropes ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Non Local ◽  
Alternative Approaches ◽  
Ribbon Structures

AbstractWe introduce the Writhe Application Software Package (WASP) which can be used to characterisze the topology of ribbon structures, the underlying mathematical model of DNA, Biopolymers, superfluid vorticies, elastic ropes and magnetic flux ropes. This characterization is achieved by the general twist–writhe decomposition of both open and closed ribbons, in particular through a quantity termed the polar writhe. We demonstrate how this decomposition is far more natural and straightforward than artificial closure methods commonly utilized in DNA modelling. In particular, we demonstrate how the decomposition of the polar writhe into local and non-local components distinctly characterizes the local helical structure and knotting/linking of the ribbon. This decomposition provides additional information not given by alternative approaches. As example applications, the WASP routines are used to characterise the evolving topology (writhe) of DNA minicircle and open ended plectoneme formation magnetic/optical tweezer simulations, and it is shown that the decomponsition into local and non-local components is particularly important for the detection of plectonemes. Finally it is demonstrated that a number of well known alternative writhe expressions are actually simplifications of the polar writhe measure.

Sistem Informasi Penjualan Online di Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas (Tokounika) Berbasis Web Menggunakan Metode Feature Driven Development

2021 ◽  
pp. 63-71
Author(s):  
Andy Paul Harianja ◽  
Iwada Grawilser Talunohi
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Communication Networks ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Business Students ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Sales ◽  
Catholic University ◽  
Business Entities

The development of the field of information technology is very rapid, therefore many companies, industries, shops and other business entities are using information systems to increase their business. Online sales information systems are used to carry out business processes such as distribution, sales, purchasing, marketing of goods or services by using communication networks and the internet. Online sales information systems can help people who do not have a place or shop to carry out their business. Students in this case, especially at the Catholic University of Santo Thomas, are an opportunity to take advantage of this facility in carrying out their business, especially if they do not have a place or shop to carry out their business. For this reason, an online sales information system was built that can be accessed through the website.

ON IMPROVING THE MATHEMATICAL TRAINING OF PEDAGOGICAL STUDENTS BASED ON TEACHING COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY

2020 ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
A.B. Duisebaeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Graphics ◽  
Computer Animation ◽  
Information Transfer ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Multimedia Technology ◽  
Application Software ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Software Packages ◽  
Imaginative Thinking ◽  
Level Of Understanding

In this paper, an attempt is made to study the features of teaching future mathematics teachers in computer graphics and multimedia in the context of informatization of education and to identify some important points that affect the effectiveness of improving their mathematical training. Today, despite the abundance of various application software packages, the problem of learning computer animation remains relevant. The use of computer graphics in educational systems not only allows you to increase the speed of information transfer and increase its level of understanding, but also contributes to the development of imaginative thinking. Of great educational and psychological importance is the fact that the color of graphic images affects thoughts and feelings, stimulating the imagination. The competent use of computer graphics technology allows us to provide not only the best development of educational material, but also create all the conditions for a more effective learning process as a whole.

scholarly journals Methodology of synchronization among strategy and operation. A standards-based modeling approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-119
Author(s):  
VICTOR EDWIN COLLAZOS ◽  
HELGA DUARTE AMAYA
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information System ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Modeling Approach ◽  
Operational Level ◽  
Alignment Process ◽  
Level Design ◽  
High Level ◽  
Help Model

Enterprise Architecture (EA) has gained importance in recent years, mainly for its concept of “alignment” between the strategic and operational levels of organizations. Such alignment occurs when Information Technology (IT) is applied correctly and timely, working in synergy and harmony with strategy and the operation to achieve mutually their own goals and satisfy the organizational needs.Both the strategic and operational levels have standards that help model elements necessary to obtain desired results. In this sense, BMM and BPMN were selected because both have the support of OMG and they are fairly well known for modelling the strategic level and operational level, respectively. In addition, i* modeling goal can be used for reducing the gap between these two standards. This proposal may help both the high-level design of the information system and to the appropriate identification of the business processes that will support it.This paper presents a methodology for aligning strategy and the operation based on standards and heuristics. We have made a classification for elements of the models and, for some specific cases, an extension of the heuristics associated between them. This allows us to propose methodology, which uses above-mentioned standards and combines mappings, transformations and actions to be considered in the alignment process.

Factors Influencing Performance of ITES Firms in India

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 46-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soni Agrawal ◽  
Kishor Goswami ◽  
Bani Chatterjee
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Offshore Outsourcing ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Factors Influencing

Firms from developed countries are increasingly offshore outsourcing services to developing countries to have cost as well competitive advantages. Although this is a growing practice, there has been limited empirical attention in understanding the outsourcing phenomenon, particularly from the perspective of service provider firms that execute important business processes for their overseas clients. Despite growing trends to outsource, only a few service provider firms report success. This puts the service provider firms under increasing pressure to add value and improve quality of relationship. They have to depend not only on tangible factors but some intangible factors also play an important role in their performance. In this paper, the authors try to find out factors that influence performance of service provider firms. Multiple regressions using four indicators of firm performance are carried out to see the influence of certain factors on information technology enabled service (ITES) firms’ performance.

scholarly journals Enterprise Architecture Repository to Support the Company IT-Strategic

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 8736-8742
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
The Future ◽  
Implementation Method ◽  
New Applications ◽  
Role Of Information

The objective of this study is to identify the role of information technology in companies. The use of IT should create a synergy between business strategies, business processes and technologies to achieve the vision, mission and objectives of the company, and to offer excellence in the future. For this reason, the study uses the EA framework, where there are artifacts that are stored digitally in the repository. This study uses the EA implementation method when the main points of the EA development steps are implemented. The results achieved are the integration of new applications that are expected to be properly implemented so that companies can read their strategies to deal with competitors. The conclusion is that the proposed application can help the company achieve its vision, mission and objectives. And all business processes can be managed effectively and efficiently so that the company can compete with its competitors today and in the future.

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