A small nonprofit organization has asked for your help in selecting a relational database management system (RDBMS) for general-purpose management tasks. Because of budget limitations, it is very keen to adopt an open source RDBMS. Search the Web to find at least two open source RDBMSs, compare the two systems, and make a recommendation to the organization.
1. Global Electronics has nine factories in the U.S. and Asia producing components for the computer industry and each has its own information systems. Although there is some specialization, production of any item can be moved to another factory, if required. What level of data integration should the company seek and what systems should be targeted for integration?
2. European Radio, the owner of 15 FM radio stations throughout Europe, has just purchased an electronics retailing chain of 50 stores in Brazil. What level of data integration should the company seek and what systems should be targeted for integration?
Low. Little scope for integration across the two divisions. Could integrate some HR functions, but even this might be problematic because of all differences in employment laws. Accounting standards might also vary, which would limit the integration of accounting systems.
|
This page is part of the promotional and support material for Data Management (fifth edition) by Richard T. Watson |