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Engineering Systems Integration
follow similar logic that has been applied to products and services. By this
commensurability of logic, examples, and structures, the intent is to lay out
a general view of integration—one that transcends the particulars of any one
discipline, trade, or practice. Systems integration applies Principle 3:
The Principle of Induction to develop recursive thinking that presupposes
the patterns that must be followed in integrating a product or service given
circumstances.
Purpose of Systems Integration
As the primary objective of integration is to provide for a stable system, the
purpose of systems integration is to make provisions for achieving system
performances that meet the requirements of the system. By all intentions,
integration realizes the functions that offer performance and quality increases
over that of human-centric operations.
Automation
As is often the case, automation replaces people. The corollary is that automation can save money sans people-intensive operations. Historically, labor
costs increase at a faster rate than lifecycle costs associated with highly reliable machines employing mature, proven technology. Institutionalized
technology produces fewer wasted resources than directly attributable to
humans through human activities. Evidence of automation “improvements”
creep into our daily lives. Automated teller machines have eliminated bank
walk-in deposits and nominal money withdrawals. Check-out from stores
(e.g., grocery, hardware, and apparel) are piloting and implementing selfcheck equipment and procedures. Systems integration applies technology
to bring together systems that offer advantages over individual actions
using NotaSystem objects.
Technology
Technology* is the scientific, mechanical, electronic, or chemical means of
improving people’s performances or by providing or enhancing their indigenous functions. These improvements provide for (1) making better decisions,
(2) doing more work faster, and (3) doing work that could not be accomplished
* Institutionalized technology is defined as technology that is congruously integrated into an
enterprise, organization, or operational setting.
Engineering Systems Integration
follow similar logic that has been applied to products and services. By this
commensurability of logic, examples, and structures, the intent is to lay out
a general view of integration—one that transcends the particulars of any one
discipline, trade, or practice. Systems integration applies Principle 3:
The Principle of Induction to develop recursive thinking that presupposes
the patterns that must be followed in integrating a product or service given
circumstances.
Purpose of Systems Integration
As the primary objective of integration is to provide for a stable system, the
purpose of systems integration is to make provisions for achieving system
performances that meet the requirements of the system. By all intentions,
integration realizes the functions that offer performance and quality increases
over that of human-centric operations.
Automation
As is often the case, automation replaces people. The corollary is that automation can save money sans people-intensive operations. Historically, labor
costs increase at a faster rate than lifecycle costs associated with highly reliable machines employing mature, proven technology. Institutionalized
technology produces fewer wasted resources than directly attributable to
humans through human activities. Evidence of automation “improvements”
creep into our daily lives. Automated teller machines have eliminated bank
walk-in deposits and nominal money withdrawals. Check-out from stores
(e.g., grocery, hardware, and apparel) are piloting and implementing selfcheck equipment and procedures. Systems integration applies technology
to bring together systems that offer advantages over individual actions
using NotaSystem objects.
Technology
Technology* is the scientific, mechanical, electronic, or chemical means of
improving people’s performances or by providing or enhancing their indigenous functions. These improvements provide for (1) making better decisions,
(2) doing more work faster, and (3) doing work that could not be accomplished
* Institutionalized technology is defined as technology that is congruously integrated into an
enterprise, organization, or operational setting.