Session 1 of assignment one

Two examples of how that business is supported by information systems:

For example, do they use it for operational excellence? Or do they use it to create new products & services

Example 1:


SmarTone-Vodafone is a leading provider of total communications services in Hong Kong, offering premium mobile, fixed-line and broadband services.

They enrich customers' lives by bringing us closer to what matters to you - a world of greater possibilities and achievements.

Regarding technological innovations, we are first in Hong Kong to provide 2Mbps upload speed for mobile broadband

Here is a newspaper cutting of some business applications that can be enabled through mobile broadband.

Nowadays. in the age of information technology business exist everywhere without contrainst.

Some industries do not a fixed office(location) to run their operation

e.g Figure producer design toys , coopoerated with other worldwide designers.

They exchange information to each other in order to run a business.

Example 2:

Bank of China (BOC) provide the newly-launched "BOC Octopus Merchant Services",


which is a One-stop Cash Management Solution. Therefore, cash handling procedure easier while shortening customers' transaction time. It is a flexible and reliable payment method.


Alot of advantages will be brought. For example, save time as cash deposit in bank will no longer be required. Moreover, the risk of loss from burglaries by keeping cash in stores overnight.


Merchant image will be uplifted while meeting the diverse needs of customers.