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The impact of information technology
IT developments
3.1 Introduction
The organisation’s information system needs to be developed
continually in order to maintain or improve the system’s
performance. Drivers for change may include:
new technology
business growth or diversification
increased competition
new accounting developments.
There has been a wealth of IT developments – some of these are explored below.
3.2 Networks
Networks facilitate the transfer of information across different parts of the
organisation.
Intranets, extranets and the internet all rely on network technology.
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