Information_Systems_&_Software_Applications

Information Systems & Software Applications Renata Bojic Business Information Systems/BUS-219 February 16, 2010 Professor Jeff Messinger : Information Systems & Software Applications Organizations today use many different types of information systems and majority of organizations depend on computer technology and software applications to help them run their businesses. “A computer-based information system is an information system that uses computer technology to perform some or all of its intended tasks. Software consists of computer programs that control the functions of computer hardware (Rainer & Turban, 2008).” One of the most popular software applications for Human Resources is PeopleSoft, for Accounting is Peachtree, and financial organizations mainly use QuickBooks software. PeopleSoft PeopleSoft is software application with numerous features that help increase productivity, accelerate business performance while offering organizations low cost of ownership. The third and the latest version of this software is 9.1, which offers 21 new PeopleSoft solutions, 300 new web services, over 1300 new features, and 200 industry specific enhancements (oracle.com). PeopleSoft gives ability to Human Resource Personnel to find any document, locate training tools and any other information that helps implementation and day to day productivity. Peachtree Peachtree software is mainly used for small businesses, it includes applications for accounts payable and receivable, payroll, inventory, banking, general ledger, fixed assets, job costs, time billing, and navigation aid. Peachtree has been ranked at number one by toptenrewies.com, whose list included softwares' that are priced well over $1000, where Peachtree is priced at $199. Quicken QuickBooks software is used for small business, while Quicken software is preferred choice of customers for personal use. QuickBooks software allows you to track sales and expenses, easily create and manage invoices, look up customer data at-a-glance, see your companies’ industry trends, work from home or office, go wireless with information available on mobile phone, connect with other managers who work in different locations, and most importantly information is safe and secure. Without a doubt, almost every organization today needs to utilize software applications and information systems in order to be competitive, to succeed, and to set themselves a-part from the others. The most crucial thing for organizations is to choose the most adequate software needed to increase productivity and profits without sacrificing quality of service and products. With so many software available and technology rapidly changing, mangers need to be aware of those changes and upgrade their software and technology accordingly to avoid falling behind and losing their competitive edge. References Rainer, R.K., & Turban, E. (2008). Technology Guide2: Computer Software (2nd ed.). : John Wiley & Sons. Oracle. (2010). oracle.com. Retrieved February 16, 2010 from http://www.oracle.com/us/products/applications/peoplesoft-enterprise/index.html Intuit. (2010). quickbooksonline.intuit.com. Retrieved from http://quickbooksonline.intuit.com/managerial-accounting-standards-features/'sc=Z0N-0QB-06A-QBC-V51-HMEPGE-FEATURES-100208