Asset databases

Asset databases

1. Alternative words for 'Asset' and 'Database'

   • Inventory
   • Audit
   • Applications
   • Systems

2. Features

   • Can it do anything else other than recall data?
     • Produce reports?
     • Work with other systems?
   • HCI elements
     • aesthetics
     • Accessibility
     • Usability
       • Icons vs text
         • Visual metaphors

3. Other asset databases within IM department

4. Languages/environments

   • Security
     • Insecurity of Java
     • In what ways can I write my code so that it's secure?
     • Security of web environments/applications
   • Productivity of languages
     • In VB won't have to hard code the front-end
       • Saving time
     • Don't have to learn a new language
       • Or re-learn a language I struggle with

5. How are asset databases used in business?

   • Pros
     • Convenient way to re-call data
     • All data stored in one place - could this be a con?
       • 'Con' can be resolved as back-ups will be taken
   • Cons
     • Cost
     • Security
   • Inventory - retail
   • Auditing - reports