Principles of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305971776
Author: Ralph Stair, George Reynolds
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2.4, Problem 2RQ
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Shadow IT:

  • Shadow IT refers to the information technology projects that are built and deployed without the knowledge of the IT department.
  • Shadow IT helps to make businesses more competitive and employers more productive.
  • Even though IT is not responsible for the physical structure or managing the application, it is still responsible for ensuring security and compliance for the employees.
  • Popular shadow technologies include tablets, personal smartphones, and USB thumb drives and popular shadow applications include instant messaging services, Google Docs, and Skype.

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