IT Project - Over the last month we have researched and planned how Bear Bar can make the jump into the information age

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Over the last month we have researched and planned how Bear Bar can make the jump into the information age. We will now begin implementing our plan to get Bead Bar started on their journey into the information age. We have already gone through the planning phase in which we met with all the managers and key players to determine what the need of the system would be. Once we talked to each manager, we went through the system analysis phase to determine what hardware, software, databases and training would work best for our system. We will now begin the next steps of the process in which we will design our system, develop, test, and then roll it out to the entire company. Remember, we have decided to make this jump into the information age so that Bead Bar can grow its existing business and be more competitive in a growing market.

        In the systems analysis phase, we decided on purchasing 14 personal computer systems that would run and operate using Microsoft XP Windows Operating System. Each of these computers will be equipped with a standard keyboard, mouse and a LCD monitor. Each computer will need to have a processor at 2.8 MHz, 512 MB of memory, a CD Drive, and an 80 gigabyte hard drive. We will install one computer system at each of the company owned studios, one for each senior manager and will have one extra as a backup. We also decided to purchase a higher end computer for Mariam that would support digital media and graphics, as well as a color printer for her. We will need to begin purchasing these system and getting them installed in each location as this is a precursor to all the other steps we will need to take. We also decided to purchase Microsoft Office Suite for use on each of the computer systems. We will pre-install this program onto each of the systems prior to delivering and installing them in each location. We should arrange for each user to attend a computer course that will include instructions on how to operate a personal computer as well as a beginner’s course on how to use the Microsoft Office programs. This initial investment in training will go a long way in ensuring everyone is one the same page, making this transition easier for everyone.

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        The next step will be to purchase the database program. We have decided on the Oracle 9i database. We will hire a database administrator to set up our database system for us. The database system will be connected to each location via a network system. The database application will be designed to ease the ordering of products, track customer’s orders, and help with the financial tracking of the business. In addition, there will be an e-commerce website that will be linked to the database that will allow for customers to order online.

        Implementing a database requires extensive testing and troubleshooting ...

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