Composite Information Systems: A New Concept in Information Systems

Chat-Yu Lam, Stuart E. Madnick

ISBN 10: 1332255868 / ISBN 13: 9781332255863

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book focuses on the issues with integrating software systems. The author notes that, in many cases, powerful software systems are incompatible with one another, and implementing effective interfaces between them can be costly and time-consuming. As a result, the author presents a new concept in information systems architecture: Composite Information Systems (CIS). The author describes a structural model of CIS that can be used to study existing information systems. They identify eight generic types of CIS, based on the types of data and system incompatibilities among the CIS components. The author then discusses several areas of CIS that require further investigation, including mechanisms for resolving component incompatibilities, performance implications of these mechanisms, and development of a functional model of CIS. The author concludes by noting that CIS is a relatively new concept in Information Systems architecture and that the study of CIS can help system designers to develop more effective ways to integrate software systems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Composite Information Systems: A New Concept in Information Systems
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332255868
• ISBN 13: 9781332255863
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

Integrating incompatible software for better decision making.

This exploration introduces the Composite Information System (CIS) concept, a facility designed to host diverse software and databases so they can be used together with minimal changes. The goal is to help policymakers and analysts solve complex problems more quickly by bringing together tools from different environments.

Through concepts and examples, the book explains how a CIS helps users focus on solving problems rather than managing computer details. It outlines types of incompatibilities—across data formats, data systems, execution environments, operating systems, and machines—and describes strategies to bridge these gaps. Real-world case studies illustrate how existing systems can be joined to support ad-hoc and extended analyses.

• Learn the idea of a CIS and why it matters for complex decision tasks.
• See how different tools and models can be hosted together for joint use.
• Understand the kinds of boundaries that can hinder integration and the approaches to overcome them.
• Explore actual system examples and the roles of interfaces, translators, and shared resources.

Ideal for readers seeking a practical view of how to connect separate software modules into a cohesive information system that supports rapid, informed decisions.

Note: This edition presents foundational concepts and representative system types without requiring prior technical expertise.