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The purpose and management of the technology and information
                                                                                               function



               2.3   Databases


                               A database combines data from multiple and varied sources
                               (internal and external) into one comprehensive, secure and easily
                               manipulated data store.









                               Advantages                                  Disadvantages

                       Avoids duplication of data                   Potential for unauthorised
                        (data redundancy).                            access.

                       Improved data integrity.                     System failure more

                                                                      catastrophic.
                       Flexible to individual’s needs.

                                                                     Initial development and

                       Align across entire                           ongoing maintenance cost.

                        organisation.
                                                                     Data is only held in one place

                       Access controls should make                   and so accuracy is very
                        system secure.                                important.





                               A unified corporate database allows users to access the same
                               information, to see an overall picture of performance and helps
                               inform business decisions.























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