-----wanted----

do you know this person??
anyone?
if you do, please call 911 or DSWD..
heheh























the davao's pride!

kim sam soon of davao, if you want to have an autograph from this person...

again..

just call
911 or DSWD!!







sorry sa maigo!! hehe
berks nko ni!

why ?

it's raining outside, isn't it?
stuck in zycor for about an hour now..
just to be honest with you guys... i really don't know what to say or write as of this time.
i'm filled with so much anger, frustrations, why it happened..

hmm.. i just want to cry now, honestly..

i've loved him so much but what happened?

best practices of IS/IT

Hello everyone!

Talking about best practices in IS/IT, it really took me quite sometime on how to organize my ideas or to come up with my essay (but gladly,i was able to sort it out,hehe ). Hmm, it was around 4 am when I woke up (hehe).

For me, here are some best practices of IS/IT

Proper planning. Everything we do, we plan. And so with IS/IT. Proper planning will help in guiding us what will happen next or what are the next steps. The decisions regarding scope definition, staff and resource usage and assessment expectations should be developed, and documented in a project plan. In planning, the team should also consider the security risks of the system. Planning also provides us goals to be achieved. Ask employees what would make their work efficient and effective. The team should know the business procedures/processes; this would ensure that the system follows the business procedures. In addition, the team should research the availability of the resources. The team should have a proper assessment on the cost of the project. The team should make sure that the software that they’ll be using in the project should suit the needs of the company. The team should have a time line on the implementation of the project. This will help the employees know or understand more the new application. Also, the success of any application is greatly dependent on the training provided by the company to the employees or the users of the application. The training given is very essential to ensure that the end-users are tuned in to, capable with Application enhancements (if there are new releases). Continuous learning also deals with the training needs of the staff. The project doesn’t end with the implementation part, but this should involve the monitoring and maintenance of the system.

To sum up everything, the success of an application depends on both parties namely: the project team and the company. Without the proper coordination and communication between the two, the system will be senseless.

Why do you think IS/IT systems fails?

why do you think IS/IT Systems fail?

There are so many factors on why information systems fail. But let me define first what an information system is. For me, information system is a blending of software, hardware, peopleware and communication technology that is used to manage or handle informations related to a company or business.

For me, there are lots of reasons on why Information Systems fail.

1. Unclear requirements ~ this is one of the real reasons on why IS fail, the team should be well informed or they should understand the objectives/ goals of their project. Goals provide direction that will make the project successful.
2. Lack of good preparation (proper time and cost estimate)
3. Lack of administration support.
4. The system doesn’t reach the goals/objectives of the project.
5. The system doesn’t satisfy the needs of the organization.
6. Unskilled staff ~ information systems doesn’t end in just introducing it to the company but it should be well implemented and monitored from time to time, without competitive staff that can handle problems on the system, then it will be a failure.
7. Lack of Unity or teamwork ~ this can be solved through good communication between the team and the administration.
8. Lack of resources/ budget.

An information system plays a vital role in a business. It will administer and will influence a business’ procedures in its entire sector. It can change the way the business operates and it aims to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization that will result to the company’s progress and development.


special thanks to:
http://www.comp.dit.ie/rfitzpatrick/MSc_Publications/2004_Glen_Lally.pdf
for the pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/philastories/45569520/
http://www.bergoiata.org/
http://und-urlaub.de/clients/re2/gastgeber/informationssystem.jpg



zycor internet cafe (hehe)
my mom for the money..

open source softwares

~OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARES~

Open source software (OSS) from the word itself is a kind of software that is free to use, can easily be downloaded from the internet and you can have it without paying a single peso from your pocket. Also the Encarta encyclopedia defined Open Source Software as a form of software in which the original source code is openly available for users to examine and modify, and to use to run or to create computer programs. A central feature of open source software is that users can review the software, add features to it or hire programmers to add features, or fix errors known as bugs, rather than wait for the original software publisher or creator to release a “patch” or bring out a new version. With open source software, programmers—many of them nonprofessionals—contribute to the computing community by making their improvements and bug fixes available to other users.

During my research, there was an article that was published in Manila Standard, one of our lawmakers Cong. Teddy Casiño passed a bill referring to the usage of OSS in government agencies, schools and universities. For me, it’s a good decision and would be a stepping stone for the State Colleges and Universities here in the Philippines because OSS provides advantages and benefits.

These are the following:

~ Since OSS is a FREE software (as defined above), we can download these softwares in the internet. In addition, we don’t have to worry about the licensing process.

~ Our government really doesn’t have the budget to have brand new computers or upgrade the computers. With OSS, we are not required to upgrade. If we are not yet familiar with these softwares, there are so many tutorials and modules available in the internet. It may not be user-friendly, but with enough patience and courage, we’ll be able to understand it.

~ We have the permission to use and distribute the software in any way.

USEP can adopt OSS by informing the current administration the practical benefits as well as the advantages of using OSS. Also conduct seminars, forums or discussions that would enable our teachers and my fellow students know more about open source softwares and that we can use it for education. In addition, we can save money by using OSS. And let the administration spend the money in more important things. Also, as an IT student, I’ll be able to explore my knowledge on animations (one of my goals is to know how to do some animation), there are OS softwares that cater my needs (example: BLENDER )

reference:http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=interactive01_sept04_2006
http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=interactive01_sept11_2006
http://www.netc.org/openoptions/home/quickstart.html
http://www.encarta_msn.com/encyclopedia_701610451/Open_Source_Software.html

pictures:

http://www.macnewsworld.com/story/46123.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25696093@N08/2410588719/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25696093@N08/2411431028/