Sunday, May 10, 2009

Finals Question#1


1.For those who are working, interview your IT in-charge and ask him/her to describe the computer database systems used in the company. Write your answer in 1-2 paragraphs.



The Jonah Group

The Jonah Group is a team of software experts skilled in the design, construction, and management of web-based enterprise systems and business intelligence solutions.


Jonah has successfully developed and deployed a wide range of enterprise systems including online banking applications, equity and mutual fund trading systems, credit adjudication and provisioning portals, health care benefits and claims management systems, and fleet management solutions. Jonah clientele includes many leading names in the financial services and health care industries.



2.Further, ask also the benefits and/or disadvantages derived from these database systems.For those who are not working, research one company in the net who is using computerized database systems. Describe the use and/or nature of these systems and describe too the benefits/disadvantages from these systems. Include your reference.

• Record for on-time, on-budget delivery is unparalleled in industry
  


• Well-documented software development methodology
  


• The core value of Jonah methodology is to be “as agile as you can be”
  


• Jonah assembles development teams as a whole, not as a list of capabilities
  


• The Jonah Group has a distinct “culture of delivery”, which puts it a unique position for success
  


• Extensive distributed and large-scale software systems experience.
  Clients: • Algorithmics • Blue Care Network • Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce • Large Health Insurance Client • Route One • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan • Toronto Regional Conservation Authority • Ontario Ministry of Government Services