Business and Information Technology
Case Study: Selection of an Information Technology Platform
Read Case Study I-1 entitled "IMT Custom Machine Company, Inc.: Selection of an Information Technology Platform" on pages 116-127 in your textbook, Managing Information Technology.
Then write a debriefing report that includes the "pros" and "cons" of the four options presented to the vice president and division manager in the case study. Include a recommendation for the one of the four options you feel would be the most appropriate solution. If none of the four options is the appropriate solution, recommend a new option.
In your response remember to address the following:
• How well staff is able to handle the option
• Key applications and their ability to work with the type of system
• Tools available that work with the type of system
• Stability of vendor[s]
• Cost
• Consistency with business group strategies and vision
• Budget and capacity planning
• Software licensing
Your report should be 6 pages in length and well-written. Use APA style guidelines, citing references as appropriate.
Textbook
Brown, C. V., DeHayes, D. W., Hoffer, J. A., Martin, W. W., & Perkins, W. C. (2012). Managing information technology (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Austin, R. D., Nolan, R. L., & O'Donnell, S. (2009). The adventures of an IT leader. Boston, MA: Harvard Business Press.