The Significance of IS
Summary
Information systems are integrated into all
components of business today, but can they bring competitive advantage?
Over the years, there have been many answers to this question. Early
research could not draw any connections between IT and profitability,
but later studies have shown that the impact can be positive. IT is not a
panacea. Just purchasing and installing the latest technology will not
by itself make a company more successful. Instead, the combination of
the right technologies and good management will give a company the best
chance for a positive result.