Information systems can be defined as a set of coordinated network components that act together towards producing, distributing and or processing information. Maintenance Technicians are essential within many organizations across the world. At DNP Imaging Corporation (Dai Nippon Printing co) which is the world's largest manufacturer of dye sublimation media for photos and ID card printers and thermal transfer ribbons for barcode printers, this organization uses information systems daily.

Human Resource Management, computer techs, maintenance techs (as I mentioned before), accounting specialist, inventory, etc are required to use information systems. Management information systems are used to carry out the functions of management within an organization. For example, the data that is stored, categorized, searched, and sorted are available within the organization whether it's via email, text, or online services and programs (which are often user interface.

Stored data is essential so that the organization has something to look back on and in most cases work on improving in the future. Respond with at least 75 words (1 paragraph) each to two or more of your colleagues' postings by doing one of the following:

• Make a suggestion for an additional type of management information system that might be required for your colleague's selected organization, including a rationale for why you suggested it.
• Identify one or more additional key hardware and/or software tools that could be added to the technology toolkit for your colleague's selected organization, including a rationale for why you recommend including them.