2. Mobile Applications Applied to Information System
Group 1

3. Definition of Mobile App
Runs on smartphones and other mobile devices
Act like a computer software

5. 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

6. 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

8. 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!!

9. Advantages of Mobile Apps
Portable
Simple, easy and convenient
Real-time updates
GPS

10. Disadvantages of Mobile Apps
Greatly influenced by environmental factors
Good network condition
Quality of mobile device
Incompatibility
iOS, Android, …

11. 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