Hardware/Software

There is a selection of hardware and software items that a small company can use to extend the use of information systems into the mobile regime of work. Hardware items are the physical devices that will make this possible. They include a laptop, wireless modem and a smart phone.

The laptop is a light weight computer that is convenient to carry, has high processing power and high capacity batteries to store charge and allow use of the machine without constantly plugging into a mains power source. The features make it possible and convenient to move it around and carry out tasks from different locations. The plug in modem is portable and is enabled by an internet service provider to connect to the internet. The device facilitates internet connection from different locations to facilitate the exchange of data using the laptop. The smart phone can further extend information systems into mobile regime by facilitating voice communication and to some extent, data exchange.

The small company also needs a number of software to extend the use of information systems into the mobile regime of work. Software will help the user, and the computer/mobile phone to work together to perform a task. The operating system is the first software this small company needs. The operating system makes it possible for the user to perform operations using the computer or the phone. It is also required if the user intends to add other program to the computers. In the case of this company, other soft wares or program are required, and for them to be installed, the operating system must be installed first.

This company requires browsing software to access the internet. In this case of a mobile regime of work, the company needs the plug in modem that will work as the source of network for the internet as it is a portable hardware. These two items (browsing software and the modem, which is a hard ware) will enable the small company access to the internet. The company can reach more clients through the internet, and also get a chance to commercialize its products by creating a website where the world can read about the company and its products.

The company will also require a word processor. This software enables the user to enter text, manipulate or enhance the appearance of that text and finally come up with the final product. In this company, a word processor is required in the preparation of most of its office documents like letters and application forms.

This small company requires a spreadsheet software to help in organizing an analyzing its work. This software will also help in performing calculations involving the operations of the company. Other software this company requires are the database software for storage of data in a more organized manner, and also presentation software to enable them combine text and graphics in order to show them to a person or a group of people.