Systems

Development
Reporter:
Pangan, Carolina F.
BSA III 10
 SOFTWARE
PERFORMANCE
On most systems software performance
plays a role equally as important as that
of hardware. When ordering or specifying
computer software, the analyst must be
assured that it will function properly.
Many hours may be spent testing and
debugging software before it is finally
integrated into the system.
 Outright Purchase vs. License Agreement
Program Documentation
Tutorial and Instructional Software
Responsibility for Debugging
Software Revisions and Updates
Site License Arrangements
Copy Protection Schemes
Ability to Meet User Requirements
Ease of Modification or Facilities That Allow Tailoring To
Satisfy User Requirements
Availability of Vendor Support
 COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE
Communications equipment plays
a key role in many information
systems . Business systems may
include a variety of connective
arrangements including
microcomputer to mainframe links,
LANs, WANs, VANs.
 Conformance to ANSI, EIA or other standards
Data transmission speed in BPS
Number and types of communication circuits
Transmission codes and protocols
Modulator/demodulator (modem) speed and
features
Multiplexer capability
Voice, data and video integration
 Mileage between points of the system
Connective arrangements such as LANs
Installation costs
Maintenance costs
Public versus private lines
Traffic volume that can be accommodated
How facilities integrate with existing
communication facilities
PROTOTYPE INSTALLATION
It is a pilot project in which
hardware and software are
acquired and put in place in a
limited environment, primarily for
testing and evaluation.
 BENCHMARK
TESTING
It is used during
implementation phase to
ensure that the new system is
installed and working properly.
LEASE VS. PURCHASE
Organizations tend to purchase
equipment where capital costs are low
and the technology is slow to change.
High capital costs in a rapidly changing
technology argue for equipment
leasing.
 PERSONNEL
Finding personnel who will
operate the new or modified
system is another part of the
system development phase.