TY - BOOK AU - Valacich,Joseph S. AU - Hashim,Matthew J. AU - Schneider,Christoph TI - Information systems today: managing the digital world SN - 9781292438115 (paperback) AV - T58.5 .J47 2023 PY - 2023///] CY - Harlow, England PB - Pearson Education Limited KW - Information technology KW - Information storage and retrieval systems KW - Business KW - Management information systems N1 - Includes bibliographical references and indexes N2 - "Information systems have become pervasive. Mobile devices, social media, and cloud computing have transformed organizations and society. Organizations see the possibilities of the Internet of Things, in that not only computers but various sensors, motors, actuators, or even cameras can generate a wealth of potentially useful data. Businesses face unprecedented opportunities, but also challenges, through the ability to utilize Big Data. What does all this mean? What are the catalysts of these concepts and of all this change? More important, how can organizations thrive in this dynamic and highly competitive marketplace? The answer to these and many similar questions is that information systems and related information technologies are driving innovation, new business models, and hypercompetition. It is little wonder that teaching an introductory course on information systems has never been more crucial-or more challenging"-- ER -