Organizing Information System 

 

Hardware Centralization Advantages

Ø  Easier to share

v  Data

v  Expensive hardware (printers)

Ø  Easier to control

v  Purchases

v  Usage

Ø  Less duplication

Ø  Efficiency — less unused resources

Software Centralization
Advantages

Ø  Compatibility

Ø  Bulk buying discounts

Ø  Easier training

Ø  Ease of maintenance & upgrades

Data Centralization
Advantages

Ø  Easy backup

Ø  Easier to Share

Ø  Less duplication

Ø  Security control\monitoring