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P367 –  PROGRAMME ON CURRENT TRENDS IN HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE 

(COMPANY SPECIFIC PROGRAMME FOR L.I.C. OF INDIA)

 

Background:

Today, There is a increasing demands of new hardware and software  for running  business. IT managers are supposed to prepare budgets and specifications of hardware and software requirements every year and take decisions about purchase. It is observed that most of decisions of purchase are taken by considering opinions from vendors. There is a need to equip IT managers for taking purchasing decisions independently and have awareness of latest technologies available.

 

Objectives:

After completing this programme participants will be able to:

·     Decide how to arrive at a requirement specification

·     Manage vendors effectively

·     Test the procured hardware or software against specifications

·     Take decisions for purchasing of hardware / software components

·     List latest trends in Information Technology in various areas and implement it as per organisations need.

 

Contents:

·     Purchasing guidelines

·     Effective market survey

·     Considerations for choosing hardware / software

·     Considerations for choosing vendor.

·     Service level Agreements

·     Annual Maintenance contract

·     Latest Trends in following areas of Information Technology:

  • Hardware and Software
  • Communication Technologies
  • Storage Technologies
  • Backup Devices and methodologies
  • E-procurement

Participants’ Profile:

Selected Officers from Zonal Offices and Central Office currently involved in purchase decisions or may be involved in future.

 

Duration: 1 Week

 

Dates: 02.03.2009 - 07.03.2009