 To learn why a business will upgrade its systems  To learn about the benefits of upgrading systems

 Explain the reasons for upgrading IT systems in an organisation  Explain the benefits for an organisation to upgrade their systems

 In pairs make a list of any technology that you own at the moment: ◦ PC/Laptop ◦ Games Console ◦ Mobile Phone ◦ Cable/ Satellite TV Now make a list of previous versions of technology that you have used List some reasons that you upgraded technology

 Cyber Crime  Legislative  Regulatory  P2P File sharing  PAT Testing  RSI  Globalisation  Outsourcing  Geosourcing  Re-engineer system

 You are working as an IT manager. In a PowerPoint you must explain the reasons to updating a computer system ◦ In pairs investigate 1 topic and then present this to the class  External Pressures e.g. legislation  Keeping up with competitors  Enhanced business opportunities  Potential for outsourcing/ geosourcing  Improving Customer service ◦ Use PEE to structure this  POINT – Briefly state what it is  Explanation – Then explain in detail  Examples – Back up this explanation with examples

 Examine why an organisation needs to keep pace with IT developments ◦ In small groups think of some benefits of businesses upgrading their systems

 Productivity  Business Competitor  Business Opportunity  Customer Service  Synergy (H)  Integrated Computer Software (H)  Management Information  Reducing Business Costs  Lead Time (H)  Re-Engineer System (H)

 The individually investigate one topic from below an ◦ Productivity Gains ◦ Cost Reduction ◦ Increased Profitability ◦ Improved Efficiency ◦ Improved Management Information ◦ Improved customer service ◦ Synergy and Integration of Services ◦ Use PEE to structure this  POINT – Briefly state what it is  Explanation – Then explain in detail  Examples – Back up this explanation with examples