Spring 16 HB 337 Hospitality Information Systems Instructor Lu Zhang Ph D Wed 0120 2016 For today Hardware and software Next Monday Database Wednesday Social media Hardware Input Output Units External Storage Device Central processing Unit Control Flow Information Flow Hardware Input Output Units Examples Central Processing Unit The box that sits on your desk or the floor May be integrated into the monitor Hardware Computer memory Just like yours Read Only Memory ROM Random Access Memory RAM Computer operation 1 Register 2 Arithmetic Logic Unit ALU 3 Control Unit 4 Data Storage Ports Physical device connection Parallel 8 bit transmission Serial single bit transmission USB universal serial bus ECP extended capabilities port IrDA infrared device accessibility Wireless no physical connectivity PnP Tower ports and connectors Notebook ports and connectors Software DEF Software System Software DEF System Boot Diagnostics Maintenance Operating Systems Application software Add taxes to base pay 110001100 110000110 0011 Compiler or interpreter Human Readable Applicati on Software Machine Readable Generic software Industry software Non integrated Integrated Generic vs integrated Multiprocessor Interfacing The Five Cs Confidence Contracts Communications Comparisons Contingencies Software Questions 1 Should business procure hardware or software first 2 What ongoing IT expenditures are reasonable 3 Should enhancements be included in pricing planning Program development concepts System What is a system What is information system Data System Information How does this apply to someone in hospitality management Q A