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• Distributed system


  A group of computers that work together to achieve a common goal
• Distributed systems


  • They can be used to process large amounts of data or to provide services such as email and file storage
  • They enable business information systems to be spread across multiple computers, offering benefits like scalability and reliability
• Distributed system example


  • A retail chain may use a distributed system to manage its inventory across different stores, with each store having its own server but syncing data with a central database
• Organizational levels where distributed systems can be used


  • Operational level
  • Managerial level
  • Strategic level
• Operational level


  Distributed systems can help manage inventory, order fulfillment, and logistics
• Managerial level


  Distributed systems can facilitate decision-making and resource allocation
• Strategic level


  Distributed systems can help with long-term planning and forecasting
• The internet has revolutionized business information systems by enabling global connectivity and fostering new business models
• Impact of the internet on business information systems

  Businesses can now connect with customers, suppliers, and partners worldwide, fostering collaboration and expanding reach
• 1. commerce platforms


  • Utilize the internet to sell products directly to customers
  • Cloud computing allows businesses to access software and infrastructure on-demand
• 1. commerce


  • Online retail
  • Electronic payments
  • Digital marketing
• Communication


  • Email
  • VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
• Collaboration


  • Document sharing
  • Virtual teams
• Disintermediation


  Direct interaction between producers and consumers, bypassing middlemen
• Disintermediation example


  • Amazon and eBay connect buyers directly with sellers
• Platform Economy


  Digital platforms enable peer-to-peer transactions
• Platform Economy example


  • Uber connects riders with drivers without the need for traditional taxi companies
• Subscription-based Models


  Paying a recurring fee for continuous access to products or services
• Subscription-based Models examples


  • Office 365 by Microsoft
  • Netflix for streaming movies
• Benefits of Distributed Systems in BIS


  • Scalability
  • Reliability
  • Performance
• Disadvantages of Distributed Systems in BIS


  • Complexity
  • Security
  • Cost
• Managing and maintaining distributed systems can be more complex compared to centralized systems due to the additional hardware, software, and communication protocols involved
• Distributed systems can create new security challenges due to the increased number of potential entry points for cyberattacks
• Implementing and maintaining distributed systems can involve higher costs due to the need for additional hardware, software, and skilled personnel