Project 4

Section 1: Project Introduction

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Section 1: Project Introduction

Background information

The company background explores the significance of data regarding the firm taken into account in the scenario. In this exploration, fictional e-commerce cooperation, "XYZ Inc., an advanced e-commerce startup." The company comprises of a semi-automated system whose major function is analyzing its statistics. The firms do not have an information system that is responsible for executing its operations. Recently, XYZ Inc. decided to lend a "Chief Technology Officer" to convey an "Information Technology Project Plan" with hopes that he/she will stir the company into obtaining a new office block (Ambler, 2018).

The primary purpose of the project plan report is to help the cooperation get rid of all possible complications during the changeover to the new office block and to avoid bringing company operations to a halt during all this time. "We must come up with a new automated information system which will be designed in line with the existing infrastructure and technology. I was requested by the cooperation to deliver my plan within 60 days in line with company growth. The company lacks a building and technology infrastructure because it is a starting company. the primary requirement is implementation of hardware and software in on-site solution or hosted solution. CEO expects that various technologies will be integrated together for the company growth in the industry. The facility expects to increase the number of employees and annual revenue from 5 10 to 30 and $5 to $30 respectively in the coming years.”

Types of Business the company is involved

The little information available narrates that the firm will be involved in the e-commerce business. For example, XYZ firm will be entangled with reservation of traveling bookings using a built online platform or application. The firm can also venture into the mobile system application as an extension of the online reservations. XYZ can even venture into an e-commerce site that will be facilitating activities in the transport industry. The need for CTO is to accelerate the rate of innovations in the company.

Information system of the company to support business

CTO's role in formulating a plan will be used to design how the organization will look after the adoption and implementation of an information system. The firm might also consider adopting social media platforms to uphold the business. Clients' satisfaction through the reviews they give needs to be respected at all times.

Databases

The database system in place will be used as an alternative solution while the business is small. This is because it is not capable of providing solutions when dealing with big data. Thus, accepting the adoption of Big Data Analytics will imply that databases are used to supplement complex operations

System analysis

CTO suggests that "Rapid Application" needs to be put in place through the "waterfall" technique. The waterfall technique should be used because it is among the most conservative approach for new and emerging schemes. To overcome its main challenge of integrating variations, a Rapid method will be put in place. This technique allows the expansion of user data since the business might grow any soon. With scrum system development implemented, consumer feedback will be used positively in ensuring that the consumers reflect the smoothness with which the activities are undertaken.

Security

In any organization, security remains an imperative aspect in the contemporary world where cybersecurity issues are common among the organization, particularly when activities involve the utilization of data. The information available needs to be scrambled well so that if unauthorized people access it, it remains pointless. Anti-malware products need to be installed. Vulnerabilities and threats remain regulated.

Networking

Networking relies on CISCO procedures. IT will support the adoption of high-speed networks that will facilitate task execution in the organization. Linksys based routers, together with CISCO, best define the kind of system to be implemented (Cisco, 2018).

Computer Infrastructure

Accessibility and office layout will remain essential when it comes to PC arrangements. The firm will be supposed to have a 24X seven scope of the entire site. This will allow clients to issue reservations anytime they wish.

Human-Computer Interaction

The application will be typed using Java language and will be based on portable adaptation. All the applications will be accessible using IoS, Android, and windows as well. The requests will be granted descent controls and appealing layout.

Web design

The best design to apply in this case will be JavaScript and HTML since they give very good site scheming appearance (Satzinger, Jackson & Burd, 2017). The anticipated website will be comprehensive and will be capable of providing real-time updates to the clients and new users.

References

Ambler, S. (2018). The Agile System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Ambysoft.