informationsystem
An information system (IS) is an integrated set of components that collect, process, store, and disseminate information
Core components of an information system typically include hardware (computers, networks, devices), software (applications and platforms),
Information systems vary by purpose and scope. Common types include transaction processing systems that record day-to-day
Information systems are developed and maintained through a lifecycle that includes planning, requirements analysis, design, implementation,
Data is central to most IS. Effective data management, database design, data quality, metadata, and data governance
Benefits of information systems include improved efficiency, better decision making, enhanced accuracy, faster communication, and improved
Information systems continue to evolve with trends such as cloud computing, mobile access, analytics, automation, and
In some languages, including German, the concept is rendered as Informationssystem.