Session - Organisational and Intra-Organisational Structures

Story - Systems Integration

Task

Question 1. Using an illustration produce your definition of systems integration. Identify the main problem areas with systems integration. Identify and explain, with examples, approaches to consistency management involving common data representation (e.g. the NHS data model), compatible interface structures, and consistency across systems and reusability.

Question 2. Discuss the process of IT systems integration. What are the steps that need to be undertaken? IT systems integration will be a key activity when two companies merge, what will be the problems and issues associated with such integration?