In addition the cost makes it expensive to own the hardware required to support these systems as personal computers. The university has also indicated its preference for the PC and the Windows operating system. All training and skill acquisition is also generally offered for the windows system in the college. Standardization and uniformity of the design platform of Microsoft has greatly enhanced the applicability in the workplace. Standard packages have allowed Microsoft to reduce the development speed, reduce development staff requirement, and offer a constant state-of-the-art it capability through upgrades.
The most common software that I use are MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. In addition, I also use the email services provided by the college as well as my own personal email. I use the Internet Explorer for surfing and navigating the web as well as Instant messenger that is also offered with the standard Office package. By 'bundling of complementary components' in the operating software that Microsoft sells it is possible to add many different applications and accessories effectively. The university also has a centralized network system...
There has also been a recent effort to integrate all the software and hardware operations in the college to allow for the maximum flexibility and control. A data management system is also being implemented in the university and scheduled training is being offered to the staff that will be using the system.
There are a few specialized softwares that are also used in the office for tracking and maintaining records of students and faculty. In addition, the university also uses software that allows for online classrooms and library facilities. Students are also being offered the opportunity to enroll and pay their tuition online and grades and status of the courses are also posted on the universities website. The HR department is also integrating the payroll functions and linking it electronically so that supervisors and managers can automatically submit time sheet approvals for their staff.
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