Session 1: Assignment One Question

Name: Lam Shuk Chi, Gi Gi
Student I.D.: 10424987

Octopus
http://www.octopuscards.com/

The appearance of Octopus is to make everyday life easier. The information systems put the theme into practice by offering Octopus products, such as On-Loan Octopus, Sold Octopus, Octopus Watch, Octopus Ornaments…etc. In order to be operational excellence, information of indicating where to get the above items, place to use and how to reload the Octopus are user-friendly. In addition, users can do online shopping and the payment can be settled by credit card on ePayLink's payment platform. In fact, Octopus reaches different aspects of our daily life as it is available at over 2,000 different service providers. Indeed, it brings convenience and makes our daily life easier.

In order to enlarge its territory, information systems play an important role by acting as a security access system for over 100,000 residents and employees of those private housing estates and offices. As each Octopus has a unique ID number, cardholders only need to register their Octopus at the management office, and the ID will be stored in the central security system. Authorized holders simply hold their Octopus over the reader at the door/gate to enter the building. They no longer need to memorize any access code or carry another access card. That saves a lot of time and manpower. Apart from that, Octopus has been introduced into the school environment as well. Students can now use Octopus to buy food at tuck shops and kiosks, for roll call and for miscellaneous school payments.For me, I experience the benefit of using Octopus. Indeed, it makes my daily life easier. Undoubtedly, information systems play an important role behind-the-scenes.