Every business organization, government or non-government organization will definitely benefit from Knowledge Management (KM). Improved performance, competitive advantage, innovation, the sharing of lessons learned, integration and continuous improvement of the organization are the typical focus of KM. Knowledge Management programs can yield impressive benefits to individuals and organizations if they are purposeful, concrete and action-oriented.

Managing and maximizing the intangible assets of every organization is quite difficult especially that it involves people. I guess, that would probably be one of the hurdles in the implementation of KM in organizations. People being one of the core components of KM may be the source of difficulty especially if its not integrated in the whole KM processes. And sometimes it is through people that translate findings to a practice which can be a challenge for every organization.

Knowledge sharing remains a challenging issue for KM, while other barriers or issues may include such as level of trust, lack of effective support technologies and culture. Indeed, knowledge is power but sharing it poses a great sense of empowerment for others. Empowering people and communities through sharing of knowledge is one of the objective of most organzations using KM. Only in empowerment that we could be able to change lives and make it better.

Business intelligence (BI) is a set of theories, methodologies, architectures, and technologies that transform raw data into meaningful and useful information for business purposes. BI can handle enormous amounts of unstructured data to help identify, develop and otherwise create new opportunities (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_intelligence). Business organizations may simply opt to adopt some BI applications with the aim of gaining competitive advantage over its competitors. The ultimate goal for BI applications or systems to be successful is that it must be accepted and utilized by the users in order for it to add value to the organization. To successfully integrate the usage of BI system in a company, some considerations must be made.

In my opinion, a reward or punitive program may be appropriate and in some cases pay raises based on job performance that would require employees to make use of BI applications may be encourage. But the most important issue that every organization must first answer is if the use of BI applications will create an opportunity for the organization to grow and improve its operation and to a great extent define its reason for existence. The need for BI system to be usable is tantamount to its sustainability.

Increasing users’ acceptance of a BI system must be carefully plan even before the integration of BI applications in business processes. An element of competition among employees in using the BI application might be a good way to motivate them.

Finally, support of senior management is necessary and the use of BI must be a part of the organizational culture in order for it to thrive. Equally important is for users to be provided with the necessary tools, trainings, and support in order to harness the use of BI.

Why should I buy online? Well, it saves a lot of time. If I already knew what I’m looking for, I just need to place my order online and spend some more time on other things. Another pro in shopping on the internet is that most search engines nowadays compare prices of competing brands under the same category. So you could easily choose the best option. Online shopping is 24/7. That is all year round. All you need is a reliable gadget for surfing the net and of course a reliable internet connection. And the most obvious reason why it is more convenient shopping online is that no looooooong lines which means no waiting at all.

Shipping cost might a big deal for some shoppers online. Though some retailers online do not charge shipping costs, generally charges is mostly common especially for some large items. Shopping online means you cannot touch and feel the real products before you can actually use it. It certainly means lack of instant gratification. Security of personal data especially that of our credit card information is also less convenient when shopping online. You would really never be assure of having no theft online! Defective items can also be a hassle for shoppers online. After receiving the defective product, you have to ship it back for replacement.

Plane tickets, electronic books and songs, products I would have no hesitation buying over the internet. Why?  Because I’ve been doing it for some time. I might want to think for a while before buying t-shirts, shoes, and watches over the internet because fit and comfort over aesthetics is far more important for me. House, cars and LED TV, I would never consider buying those products online. I need to see the real thing first!

          Every organization which utilizes information technology should have with its IT infrastructure the needed security. IT security is necessary to ensure that relevant information about the organization is keep and maintained. Security is a major issue since information technology entails processing of information from gathering up to utilization of such. The question is should it outsource its IT security or maintain its own? For small companies which can’t afford to keep its own IT security, outsourcing might be a good idea. It will cut pertinent costs in maintaining such IT security. Companies or organizations with strong financial resources will have no difficulty in outsourcing its IT security or maintaining its own.

          One of the issues that organization will have to contend with when turning over IT security to an outside organization is that their information system will become an open book for the IT security provider. Strategic and sensitive information about an organization must be kept confidential. To avoid exploitation of such information, organizations must forge a well-prepared and tactical contract with the IT security outsourcer. A good legal document will ensure that organizations will be protected from abused of unscrupulous IT security providers.

          IT security is a must for most companies or organizations nowadays. The need to secure the information technology and the systems which it operates must be carefully given much attention and priority for top managers and users alike.

I was in my elementary years (Grade 2) when I first saw a computer. I can’t take my eyes off in its box type monitor. It was at the office of my father. Way back then, computers and information technology were already used in the Banking industry.

 Though computers were interactive, there were no games yet, so there’s nothing to do with it except typing and printing my names over and over again. Of course the first time wasn’t easy. I can’t understand using the mouse then. Nor the mouse can’t understand me or my right hand.

 My first IT teacher was my sister Jovy. It was during one of my vacation in Cagayan de Oro that I first appreciated the use of computers. The first password I used for my first electronic mail address was given by my sister and until now I have been using the same password for my various accounts.

 I got my first laptop when I was already in college. With the demands of my business course, my laptop has been my greatest asset back then. It was already a necessity having a computer in college.

 We know for a fact that the use of computers and its role in our society has been changing a lot. Computers are already synonymous with information technology. I couldn’t imagine our life having no less than a computer in our homes. IT changes everything, and so are we!