Readings and Web Sites for IS 467 - #1

Dictionary Definition: Strategic Information Systems (SIS)

http://www.bnet.com/topics/strategic+information+systems

an information system established with the goal of creating competitive advantage and improving the competitive position of an organization. A strategic information system supports and shapes the corporate strategy of an organization, often leading to innovation in the way the organization conducts its business, the creation of new business opportunities, or the development of products and services based on information technology. Strategic information systems represent a development in organizational use of information systems, following in the wake of MISs, EISs, and decision support systems.

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Definition:  Competitive Advantage

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Competitive_advantage

Competitive advantage occurs when an organization acquires or develops an attribute or combination of attributes that allows it to outperform its competitors.

http://articles.bplans.com/business-term-glossary/business-terms-c#ixzz1BKKXJ45v

The strategic development where customers will choose a firm’s product or service over its competitors based on significantly more favorable perceptions or offerings

Objectives of Strategic Information Systems (SIS)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_information_system

http://www.scribd.com/doc/7047213/MIS-Chapter-03-Strategic-Information-Systems-for-Competitive-Advantage

note:  above website is very slow………..

http://viu.eng.rpi.edu/publications/strpaper.pdf

(above) see p. 14:  If the objective of the SISP exercise is….” and “add confusion….”

Competitive Advantage?

dress code for swiss bank UBS AG:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110117/ap_on_bi_ge/eu_switzerland_ubs_dress_code

Readings Websites

CIO Index – www.cioindex.com

http://www.cioindex.com/it_strategy/articleid/707/enterprise-information-systems-strategy-and-planning.aspx