Information systems have become integral, online, interactive tools deeply involved in the minute-to-minute operations and decision making of large organizations. The formal organizational unit or function responsible for technology service is called the information system department. The information system department is responsible for maintaining the hardware, software, data storage, and networks that comprises the firms IT infrastructure. The information system department consists of specialists, such as
- system analysts
- project leaders
- information system managers
- programmers
In many companies, the information system department is headed by a chief information officer. The CIO is a senior management position that oversees the use of information technology in the firm.
- system analysts
- project leaders
- information system managers
- programmers
In many companies, the information system department is headed by a chief information officer. The CIO is a senior management position that oversees the use of information technology in the firm.