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Information system
What is an Information System (IS)?
An information system (IS) is a formal system that collects, processes, stores, and distributes information. It consists of people, technology, data, and processes, working together to support operations, management, and decision-making within an organization.
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Nintendo Integrated Research & Development
Nintendo Integrated Research & Development Division (IRD)
Nintendo IRD was a division responsible for Nintendo's console hardware and peripherals. Established in the 1970s as part of the Manufacturing Division, it evolved into a separate division in 2000.
IRD played a significant role in Nintendo's ha...
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)
Established in 1992 within Thammasat University, SIIT is a research-focused academic institution that specializes in science, technology, and engineering education. It is self-administered and self-financed, with policies guided by representatives from Tham...
MIPS Technologies
Summary:
MIPS Tech LLC, originally MIPS Computer Systems, is a semiconductor design company that specializes in microprocessor architectures and cores for various applications, including digital home entertainment, networking, and embedded systems. MIPS is known for developing the MIPS architecture, a pioneering...
Buffalo Automation
Buffalo Automation: Autonomous Navigation for Watercraft
Buffalo Automation, founded in 2015, provides autonomous navigation systems for ships, boats, ferries, and water taxis, enabling automation and enhancing maritime safety. Their innovative AutoMate system uses artificial intelligence (AI) and sensor fusion ...
New York Institute of Technology
The New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
Overview:
NYIT is a private research university founded in 1955. It has two main campuses in New York City and Old Westbury, New York, as well as international campuses in China, Canada, and the Middle East. NYIT is known for its focus on techno...
Encryption software
Encryption Software: Protecting Digital Information
Encryption software utilizes cryptography to safeguard digital data from unauthorized access. It's categorized based on the type of cipher used: public key (asymmetric) and symmetric key. Public key encryption is suitable for encrypting data in transit, while s...
Digital marketing
Digital Marketing: Overview, Strategies, and Benefits
Definition: Digital marketing is a component of marketing that utilizes the Internet and digital technologies to promote products and services. It encompasses various online channels and techniques to engage consumers.
Backgrou...
Automated decision-making
Automated Decision-Making (ADM)
ADM involves using data and algorithms to make decisions in various contexts, including public administration, healthcare, employment, and entertainment. It leverages extensive data from sources like databases, social media, and sensors, processed using technologies such as machine learning and ...
Science and technology in Israel
Summary
Israel has a highly developed science and technology sector, accounting for 4.3% of its GDP in 2015 - the highest ratio in the world. Israel ranks fifth globally in innovation and thirteenth in scientific output per million citizens. The country has a high ratio of scientists and technicians and invests ...
Open source
Open source is source code that is made freely available for possible modification and redistribution. Products include permission to use and view the source code, design documents, or content of the product.
History The principle of open source software development is peer production. Code is r...
Adverum Biotechnologies
Summary
Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. (formerly Avalanche Biotechnologies) is a gene therapy company specializing in ocular and rare diseases. Founded in 2006, it went public in 2014 and changed its name in 2016. Adverum targets wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) and other serious diseases.