Evaluation of Algorithms and Methods for Developing Business Information Systems Using Virtual Factory

Abstract:

The paper presents a method for assessing information systems designed for the modern business environment. Unlike systems audit or established methods of software testing, the evaluation of systems for business can be made by implementing and using them in a virtual, digital factory. This, in addition to effective verification and validation of the software, can be used to evaluate how computer applications adapt to the complete information processing flows corresponding to the core processes of a real enterprise. In this way full results of good quality can be achieved at a low cost of the evaluation process.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 841)
• Pages: 367-372
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.841.367
• Online since: June 2016
• Authors: Marian Ştefan Neicu*, George Gustav Savii
• Keywords: Information Systems Audit, Information Systems For Business, Information Systems For SMEs, Simulated Company, Virtual Factory

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