Information Needs: Please Respond To The Following From The

Information Needs Please Respond To The Followingfrom The Scenario

Evaluate the importance of a company having a robust information management system strategy. Recommend two actions that a company may take to protect its information assets from potential disruption and loss. Examine the major advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft charging businesses to use Skype, and determine whether or not it would be beneficial for Microsoft to charge businesses for Skype, providing a rationale for your response.

Prepare a one to two (1-2) paragraph journal entry that examines your learning experiences with ORION in Week 8 of this course, discussing how ORION has increased your business knowledge, challenges faced, areas for additional information, and possible applications in your current or future workplace.

Paper For Above instruction

The effective management of information assets is fundamental to a company's strategic success in today's digital economy. A robust information management system strategy ensures that data is accurate, accessible, and secure, thereby enabling informed decision-making and operational efficiency. Failure to implement such strategies exposes organizations to risks including data breaches, service disruptions, and competitive disadvantages. To safeguard information assets, companies can adopt several actions. First, implementing comprehensive cybersecurity measures, such as firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems, can protect against external threats. Second, establishing regular data backups and disaster recovery plans ensures business continuity in case of system failures, cyberattacks, or natural disasters.

Regarding Microsoft’s decision to charge businesses for Skype, the primary advantages of this model include generating additional revenue streams which can fuel further development and support for the platform, thereby enhancing stability and feature sets. Moreover, charging businesses may incentivize more responsible usage and higher quality service provision. Conversely, disadvantages involve potentially alienating small and medium-sized enterprises that rely heavily on cost-effective communication tools, leading to reduced adoption and user dissatisfaction. This could diminish Skype’s market share against free competitors like Zoom or Google Meet. Considering these factors, it may be strategic for Microsoft to implement tiered pricing models that offer basic free use with premium paid features, balancing revenue generation with user retention.

In my Week 8 learning with ORION, I gained significant insights into how integrated systems streamline business processes and improve data accuracy, which are vital for strategic planning. One challenge I encountered was understanding the complex integration of various modules within the system, which requires further exploration. I am particularly interested in how ORION can be customized for different industries to improve operational efficiency. Two potential applications include automating inventory management in retail environments and enhancing financial reporting accuracy in manufacturing firms, demonstrating ORION’s versatility in supporting diverse business operations.

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