Digital Infrastructure T-Level

 

  Data Normalisation     Data normalisation is the process of structuring a relational database in accordance with a series of forms. Data normalisation can also be looked at as ‘cleaning’ the data. The main goal of data normalisation is to achieve a standardised data format across your entire system.   1 st form =  

  Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)   A relational database management system is used for managing relational databases. It can also be used to create and update relational databases. The RDBMS is the most popular database system among the organisations of the world. The RDBMS communicates , basically means talks, with the database to create, delete or update things.     Examples of RDBMS consist of:   MySQL – This is used by Pinterest , Netflix and Amazon     PostgreSQL – Instagram, Reddit and Shopify     Oracle DB – LinkedIn, Zoom and Airbnb  

Measurable value of Digitalisation in Business     Sales and Marketing   Marketing plays a key role when it comes to promoting and selling products or services. Marketing can also complete more enhanced market research online. This will positively impact a business as the company will benefit from more sales. With more sales comes more success, whi ch means it grows their business.       Operations   Digitalisation allows for operations inside a business to improve. It enables automation, an increase in data quality, as well as the collection and structure of data. Communication channels are also enhanced. With communication comes accessibility. This means  messag es can be sent and answered within 24 hours.     Key Performance Indicators   (KPI)   These are measurable values that indicate how effectively a business is achieving it’s key business objectives . There are two forms of key performance indicators: High level ...

  Digital Waste     Digital waste, sometimes referred to as e-waste, is any type of digital/electronic equipment that is no longer used and is discarded. The rate at which te ch nology is updated with new devices such as computers, servers, monitors, laptops and smartphones has rapidly increased over the years. Unlike other recyclable products and waste, digital waste needs careful disposal and compliance with legal requirements. Most of the digital waste contains rare earth materials and strong chemicals. Some of the components can be very expensive while others are extremely toxic.     Businesses must consider local, national and international regulations or they can face heavy fines and damage the businesses’ reputation. The correct recycling of digital waste can aid the reclaiming and repurposing of available material within the components as well as properly disposing of hazardous components that can harm the environment and people’s health.  

Impacts on the business environment     Political        Government Policy   Foreign Trade Policy      Tax Policy   Economic   Interest Rat es   Exchange Rates   Consumer Trends     Social   Horizontal Mobility   Vertical Mobility   Upward Mobility   Downward Mobility   Inter-generational Mobility   Intra-Generational Mobility   Economic Growth     Technological   Companies use emerging Technologies to try and reduce operational costs   Save time and money   Avoid mistakes, ‘human errors’     Legal   Organisational Law   Employment Law   Consumer Laws   Health and Safety legalisation       Environmental Carbon footprint   Can be internal and external to a business   Reduce emissions