Explain the relationship between the organizational structure and business information systems. Outline the supporting reasons for aligning information systems and business processes. Evaluate their applicability at Pinnacle West.

In this Performance Task Assessment, you will analyze three case studies to demonstrate your ability to partner with information technology (IT) to assess organizational, cultural, and technical contexts and effectively implement and use business information systems. You are strongly encouraged to use the Academic Writing Expectations Checklist when completing this Assessment. Professional Skill: Written Communication, Technology, and Critical […]

Identify three things the CIO and his team should look for as they consider which SaaS vendor to select. Explain what they are and why they are important to MTC’s business.

Description Referring to the MTC Case Study, Raj Patel, the Chief Information Officer (CIO), has indicated that the current IT strategy is to adopt Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. This week’s discussion focuses on the benefits, considerations, and risks of adopting a SaaS solution. Review the Week 7 reading Implementing a SaaS Solution and […]

Describe the manner in which your solution will protect the privacy of data transmitted across the WAN.

Imagine you are an Information Systems Security Officer for a medium-sized financial services firm that has operations in four (4) states (Virginia, Florida, Arizona, and California). Due to the highly sensitive data created, stored, and transported by your organization, the CIO is concerned with implementing proper security controls for the LAN-to-WAN domain. Specifically, the CIO […]

Describe the manner in which your solution will protect the privacy of data transmitted across the WAN.

Imagine you are an Information Systems Security Officer for a medium-sized financial services firm that has operations in four (4) states (Virginia, Florida, Arizona, and California). Due to the highly sensitive data created, stored, and transported by your organization, the CIO is concerned with implementing proper security controls for the LAN-to-WAN domain. Specifically, the CIO […]

Discuss:Will computer-based transactions and expanded e-commerce eventually replace person-to-person contact? From a customer’s point of view, is this better? Why or why not?

The head of the IT group in a company often is called the Chief Information Officer (CIO) or Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Should the CIO or CTO report to the company president, to the finance department (where many of the information systems are used), or to someone or somewhere else? Why would it matter? Computers […]