Uses and Benefits of Technical Information Systems

1977 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 37-41
Author(s):  
Francis W. Wolek
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Technical Information

scholarly journals Informatics and the Challenge of Determinism

Sci ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Philip Moore ◽  
Hai Van Pham
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Time Lag ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Technological Determinism ◽  
Information Systems Design ◽  
Novel Technologies

Motivation: There is a paradox at the heart of informatics where practical implementation generally fails to understand the socio-technical impact of novel technologies and disruptive innovation when adopted in ‘real-world’ systems. This phenomenon, termed technological determinism, is manifested in a time-lag between the adoption of novel technologies and an understanding of the underlying theory which develops following research into their adoption. Methods: We consider informatics theory as it relates to: social informatics and how humans’ function in society, the relationship between society and technology, information systems, information systems design, and human–computer interactions. The challenges posed by novel technologies and disruptive innovation are considered as they relate to information systems and information systems design. Open research questions with directions for future research are discussed with an introduction to and our proposed approach to socio-technical information system design. Significance: We conclude that the adoption of disruptive innovation presents both opportunities and threats for all stakeholders in computerised systems. However, determinism is a topic requiring research to generate a suitable level of understanding and technological determinism remains a significant challenge.

Diagramming complex systems

1979 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-174
Author(s):  
Susan Marcus
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Computer Graphics ◽  
Complex Systems ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Visual Design ◽  
Scientific And Technical Information ◽  
The People ◽  
Critical Problems ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Graphics Software

Computer graphics systems existing today allow for the manipulation of increasingly complex visual displays. The visualisation of information in a computer-based medium suggests solutions to two critical problems: first, the overabundance of alphanumeric information routinely generated by information systems and second, the expression complexity in situations that face the business and research communities. Graphic designers accustomed to handling complex scientific and technical information in a systematic and structural way offer a resource for the development of more effective presentations of computer-generated material. Certain graphic designers who specialise in informational graphics are interested in beginning a conversation with the people developing computer graphics software and firmware. The outcome of these dialogues would be the articulation and utilisation of the principles and elements of effective visual design.

International E-Customs Standardization from the Perspective of a Global Company

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-58
Author(s):  
Stefan Henningsson
Keyword(s):  
International Trade ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Regional Economic ◽  
Administrative Burden ◽  
Economic Organizations ◽  
Global Company ◽  
And Control

This paper addresses international e-Customs standardization from the perspective of a global dairy company who faces the result of the standardization efforts. International trade stands in front of a paradox of increasing security and control in order to meet threats from terrorist, diseases and other risks while at the same time lower the administrative burden for traders in order to stay competitive. To solve this seemingly impossible equation national customs and regional economic organizations are seeking to establish a standardized solution for digital reporting of customs data. However, standardization has proven hard to achieve in the socio-technical e-Customs solution. The author identifies and describes what has to be harmonized in order for a global company should perceive e-Customs as standardized. In doing so the author contributes towards an improved understanding of the challenges associated with using a standardization mechanism for harmonizing socio-technical information systems.

A Method for the Study of Information Use Profiles for Design Engineers

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alistair Lowe ◽  
Chris McMahon ◽  
Tulan Shah ◽  
Steve Culley
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Local Group ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Information Requirements ◽  
Design Information ◽  
Design Engineers ◽  
The Social ◽  
Group Information ◽  
Computer Based

Abstract This paper reports on an investigation into the way in which designers from two aerospace companies organise and use information in their work. There remains relatively poor understanding of what the technical information requirements for engineers are. However, such an understanding is essential for the successful development of computer based design information systems. The concept of Design Information Profiles (DIPs) is proposed as a means of identifying these information requirements for a range of engineers working in different design contexts. These different contexts are characterised by the stage of the design life-cycle and also the social environment in which the engineers work. Profiles have been collected through structured interviews and observations of the participants at work. The results of the information profiles indicate important differences in the extent to which personal, local group and company-wide information is used by designers from different design contexts. An ‘audit’ of the participants’ personal and local group information stores is also reported. These results are likely to have implications for the future development of computer based design information systems.

Der Digitale Schatten*/The Digital Shadow

2018 ◽  
Vol 108 (03) ◽  
pp. 132-136
Author(s):  
T. Bauernhansl ◽  
S. Hartleif ◽  
T. Felix
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
A Value ◽  
System P ◽  
Digital Shadow ◽  
Organizational Requirements

Eine effiziente Informationsversorgung ist aufgrund der in Technik und Organisation komplexer werdenden Anforderungen an soziotechnische Informationssysteme eine Herausforderung. Das hier vorgestellte Konzept des Digitalen Schattens basiert auf Anforderungen an eine effiziente Informationsversorgung und den sich daraus ergebenden Anforderungen an Subsysteme. Der Digitale Schatten soll eine durchgängige, bedarfsgerechte Informationsversorgung aller, in einem Wertschöpfungssystem agierenden Akteure gewährleisten.   An efficient supply of information is a challenge due to the increasing complexity of technical and organizational requirements for socio-technical information systems. The presented concept of the Digital Shadow is based on requirements for an efficient supply of information and the resulting requirements for subsystems. The Digital Shadow is intended to ensure a consistent and needs-based supply of information to all actors in a value adding system.

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