Mobile Applications Applied to Information System Group 1
Definition of Mobile App Runs on smartphones and other mobile devices Act like a computer software
How Are Mobile Apps & IS Related? Information Communication Technology (ICT) Focus on obtaining ‘proper’ information ‘quickly’ Popularity of Smart Phones Work at any time and any place
Applied in Business Cannot discuss Information System without smart phones, or mobile applications There are many actual cases that companies make use of mobile applications in information system
Real Example: 서울도시철도 All employees with smart phones and the mobile app for subway train app Share information about current condition of all facilities Any time Time efficient!!
Advantages of Mobile Apps Portable Simple, easy and convenient Real-time updates GPS
Disadvantages of Mobile Apps Greatly influenced by environmental factors Good network condition Quality of mobile device Incompatibility iOS, Android, …
Future Value 4 Years ago… What about now? Mobile apps will allow humans to become more efficient However, too much reliance on mobile Might end up having nothing to do