Название: Business Driven Information Systems, 7th Edition
Автор: Paige Baltzan
Издательство: McGraw-Hill Education
Год: 2021
Страниц: 560
Язык: английский
Формат: epub
Размер: 45.79 MB

The seventh edition of Business Driven Information Systems discusses various business initiatives first and how technology supports those initiatives second. The premise for this unique approach is that business initiatives should drive technology choices. Every discussion first addresses the business needs and then addresses the technology that supports those needs. Business Driven Information Systems is designed to give students the ability to understand how information technology can be a point of strength for an organization.

The new edition of Business Driven Information Systems is state of the art in its discussions, presents concepts in an easy-to-understand format, and allows students to be active participants in learning. The dynamic nature of information technology requires all students―more specifically, business students―to be aware of both current and emerging technologies. Students are facing complex subjects and need a clear, concise explanation to be able to understand and use the concepts throughout their careers. By engaging students with numerous case studies, exercises, projects, and questions that enforce concepts, Business Driven Information Systems creates a unique learning experience for both faculty and students.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) simulates human thinking and behavior, such as the ability to reason and learn. AI’s ultimate goal is to build a system that can mimic human intelligence. AI is a hot buzzword, and if you are using Alexa or Siri, you are already using it. Entrepreneurs believe AI will soon be integrated with every product and service. To begin to understand AI, let’s use a systems thinking approach so you can see how how inputs are processed to new outputs.

• Input: Email
• Input: Audio clip
• Input: English sentence
Output: Determines if the email is spam
Output: Text transcript
Output: Chinese sentence

Machine Learning (ML) is a type of Artificial Intelligence that enables computers to both understand concepts in the environment and also to learn. Machine Learning is based on the principle that systems can learn from data, identify patterns, and make decisions with minimal human interaction. With Machine Learning, machines are able to act without human programs detailing how to perform tasks. You might have heard the words AI and Machine Learning used interchangeably; however, it is important to note that Machine Learning is a type of AI. AI has far more capabilities than just Machine Learning.

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