information systems

Discussion 1

Research, identify, and briefly describe the evolution of information systems infrastructure.

Discission 2

Research, identify, and briefly describe at least four ways that networks contribute to business success.

Discussion 3

Find and view several online videos on unified communications. Identify the URLs for three that you think do a particularly good job illustrating the characteristics and capabilities of UC systems. Select the one that you think is best and briefly justify your selection.

Discission 4

Do research on service oriented architecture (SOA) and find three different images/diagram that represent its functions and features. In your opinion, what is the most important thing about SOA to a business? Which image you would use to best represent an SOA to non-technical managers and explain why? List URLs or embed referenced images.

Discussion 5

Research emerging enterprise network applications and describe 3 that you think are most interesting and briefly explain why you believe this.

Discussion 6

What effect do you believe artificial intelligence will have on information system infrastructure? Use at least two references to help justify your thinking.

Discussion 7

Find and view several online videos on recent cyberattacks (less than 2 years ago). Identify the URLs for 2 videos that you think do a particularly good job of illustrating (1) the worst case scenario and (2) the best case scenario when it comes to cybersecurity. Briefly describe each situation and what the worst case scenario could learn from the best case scenario?

Discussion 8

What are two future trends in information systems infrastructure and how do you think they will affect the way businesses use IT to gain an advantage over their competitors? Use at least two references to justify your thinking.