A software otherwise known as computer software refers to the part of a computer system consisting of computerized instructions or data contrary to physical hardware that is used to build the system. A software element refers to a sequence of abstract program statements describing the kind of computations a machine is supposed to perform. Therefore Soft ware generally refers to a program that is designed to perform certain specified operations.
The element of software programming is essential to SewWolrd in that it provides vital and basic instructions with regards to the manner in which computer interacts with its users as well as enlightening the company’s operational team on how different programs and packages efficiently operate to aid in productivity. Computer software constitutes the database management system which is essential when it comes to efficient management of data. By SewWolrd using the software like database management system it will be able to store, manage as well as organize bulky information using single software hence increasing business operation efficiency and reducing the company’s overall costs.
Software plays a vital role in information system management in that the operating systemic of software aids in management of the hardware resources of a computer, helps in providing the user-interface components to its users. Nonetheless, software aids in management of information systems of company by keeping them intact, secured and updated (Castells and Manuel, 2000). Management of information system role include providing reports about operations of the firm by ensuring that the company is effectively and efficiently managed to be able to attain its full potential and gain a better competitive advantage.
Elements of the Information Systems
Hardware- is one of the very obvious components of computer information system. These are generally computer’s tangible parts like servers, monitors, printers as well as information storage devices which are important to a company (Valacich, Joseph and Christophe, Schneider, 2010). SewWolrd is able to store information and operate better using computer hardware systems.
Software- the hardware is not useful without the software. The Software is what commands the hardware with regards to what is to be done. The software collects, organizes as well as manipulates the company’s data and then conducts the instructions.
Telecommunication- this is necessary in firms that use more functioning hardware which are controlled by the computers’ software. Communication is essential as it aid to moving information from one hardware to another.
Internet- it is an essential part of a company’s information system since it helps in operational activities like data and information storage, back up activities, communication, marketing extra.
Information Technology- it helps SewWolrd in its information systems operations by greatly enhancing its performance, it also provides the edge in solving the company’s social issues and makes information system less costly and more user friendly.
Database management system- it is essential element of the company’s information system as it aids in efficient data management and it also allows its users to be able to carry out several tasks with much ease. Nonetheless, it helps SewWolrd to be able to store, organize as well as manage bulk information in a single software application.
Various components of the information systems can be assigned to different departments of SewWolrd. For instance, data management systems can be assigned to the company’s Information Technology department as well as software and hardware management.