What is meant by IS function and IT function

Kirti Sadavarte's picture

In CSQ CBOK, they have mentioned terms such as IS functions and IT functions. What is exactly meant by them. Can someone explaing by giving example? 

csqa's picture
IS = Information Systems or

IS = Information Systems or Information Services, IT=Information Technology

Many organizations refer to IS as department responsible for computers, networking and data management.

While other organizations refer to the department as IT (Information Technology) and MIS (Management Information Services).

Submitted by csqa on August 29, 2006 - 12:29pm.