Within an organization, every Technology System is an asset the organization manages from purchase to disposal.
The following Technology (SoS) System Description provides more information on Technology Systems.
PDF:: System Description: Technology as a System of Systems (SoS),
Technology can be seen in two ways:
- a System Element (part of a system or capability)
- a system in its own right (e.g. Truck, Car, Aircraft, Computer, etc)
In this way, technology may be a 'holon'.
Technology is an essential system element of a capability. This system element either focuses on improving the performance of the people realising the capability or in the development of new technology systems.
Technology Domains
The things necessary to carry out work activities. This might include the following technology system types:
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- Electro-mechanical tools
- Workspace
- Transportation
- Trucks, Cars, Aircraft, Ships
- Food Preparation
- Manufacturing
- New Product / Service Development
- and more...
All items need to be budgeted for in the annual plan.
Tools focus on improving productivity for the team members. Tools may be IT related or Non-IT related.
Tools are identified based upon an analysis of the work activities and decisions that are performed.
Information Systems
See the Information Systems Viewpoint for more information
Workspace
See the Workspace Viewpoint for more information.
The things necessary to carry out work activities. This might include the following items:
- Information Systems
- Electro-mechanical tools
- Facilities
- Desks, fittings etc
- Office Supplies
All items need to be budgeted for in the annual plan.
Tools focus on improving productivity for the team members. Tools may be IT related or Non-IT related.
Tools are identified based upon an analysis of the work activities and decisions that are performed.
Business Continuity Planning and Security
Technology is a key part of business continuity planning and security.
Assets
Assets are generally things that have been made, acquired or modified to support the realisation or implementation of a capability or as part of new product development.
In the technology types section above, assets are the technology capabilities that are available for use in the organization.
All technology objects must be classified according to their use and expected life time within the organization.
An asset register (Generally using an automated IT system) helps classify assets for financial purposes. Any of the assets or technology objects will generally be classified according to the funding models for:
- Operational expense (Op Ex)
- Capital Expense (Cap Ex)
- Depreciation (fixed assets)
- Current Assets (inventory).
More information (to be updated).
Technology Asset Types
Technology is fundamental to the productivity and success of the enterprise. The following technology asset types may be used within the enterprise.
Technology Capabilities are the technology objects that are available for use within the enterprise. These technologies fall into the following categories:
- Current Asset (e.g. inventory)
- Fixed Asset (Value adding for a long term )
- Temporary Technology Capabilities (Rental or contract based access to technology capabilities)
- Consumable Technology (pens, staples, paper, etc).
Work in Progress forms another use of technology:
- New Product Development (prototypes, components, test equipment, etc)
- Consumable / Raw Materials
- Production (the elements that go into products)
All of these types represent different types of technology objects and their states. These types apply to all technology areas '/ domains.
Relationships and interactions to other essential elements of the Organization
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