Trends in Information Technology
Completion requirements
This chapter discusses trends in information technology such as; digital forensics, the shift to a distributed workforce (very relevant during the 2020 COVID-19 global pandemic), and the increasing use of grid computing while acknowledging the rapid pace of change. Consider some benefits to the high-level accessibility of information for the average employee. Conversely, how can this level of access be detrimental to businesses?
Creative Thinking Case
Critical Thinking Questions
- What factors contributed to Novartis's invoice processing being so complex?
- How did IT help the company solve that problem?
- What other uses and functions does InputAccel serve, and how will this be useful to Novartis over the long term?