Information Systems Review
Information System Reviews are usually conducted for one of two purposes:
- to establish how well your current infrastructure is meeting your business needs.
- to assist in the development of future IT strategies.
Regardless of the purpose, DSS adopts a similar methodology that consists of at least some of these important elements:
- Interviews with senior management and other key stakeholders within your company;
- Interviews with end users throughout your business;
- Interviews (where appropriate) with external business customers;
- Establishment of industry “Best Practices” benchmarks and/or a GAP analysis against these standards
- Analysis of industry trends
- Analysis of existing infrastructure – LAN, WAN, OS, Database platforms, etc.
- Development of an IS strategic plan
- Hardware and software audits
A DSS systems review helps identify any real or potential issues, recommends practical and cost-effective solutions, and presents a strategic plan for the implementation of appropriate technologies