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This case explains how an organization engaged in developing software products uses information strategy to manage its resources, customer requirements and support its marketing strategy. The case also illustrates how the information system ensures smooth flow of information among project team members and other stakeholders such as management and customers, which makes the entire development process a transparent one. This case can be taught in the information strategy, system analysis and design course, healthcare certification programmes, postgraduate diploma courses, executive MBA programmes, MCA and MSc (Computer Science) courses. The case can be used to illustrate the following themes:
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www.hospitaliteurope.com
www.ukaachen.de
Mark Holland (2006) Coming of age: a report on a performance benchmark test of iSoft’s Lorenzo clinical information system. Health Industry Insights
www.isoftplc.com
http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/analysis/2196243/lorenzo-software-vital-isoft
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Appendix 1: UK Central Government Spending
The following illustrates the overall view of the total public spending by UK government.
This gives the breakup of the spending in Healthcare system.
Appendix 2: Timeline of iSOFT
Appendix 3: Applications of LORENZO
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Mohapatra, S., Singh, R.P. (2012). IT Strategy for iSOFT Plc. In: Information Strategy Design and Practices. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-2428-4_7
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