(computer science) The installation of a computer system or an information system. The use of software on a particular computer system.
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Implementation
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The carrying out or physical realization of something. The phrase "there are various implementations of the protocol" means that there are several software products that execute that protocol. A computer system implementation would be the installation of new hardware and system software. An information system implementation would be the installation of new databases and application programs, and the adoption of new manual procedures.
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- The act of putting into play: application, employment, exercise, exertion, operation, play, usage, use, utilization. See used/unused.
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(DOD) Procedures governing the mobilization of the force and the deployment, employment, and sustainment of military operations in response to execution orders issued by the National Command Authorities. Also called IMP.
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IN BRIEF: n. - The act of providing a practical means for accomplishing something; The act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order.
We have decided to push through with the implementation of the committee's recommendations in full.
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Implementation is the realization of an application, or execution of a plan, idea, model, design, specification, standard, algorithm, or policy.
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Computer Science
In computer science, an implementation is a realization of a technical specification or algorithm as a program, software component, or other computer system through programming and deployment. Many implementations may exist for a given specification or standard. For example, web browsers contain implementations of World Wide Web Consortium-recommended specifications, and software development tools contain implementations of programming languages.
IT Industry
In the IT Industry, implementation refers to post-sales process of guiding a client from purchase to use of the software or hardware that was purchased. This includes Requirements Analysis, Scope Analysis, Customizations, Systems Integrations, User Policies, User Training and Delivery. These steps are often overseen by a Project Manager using Project Management Methodologies set forth in the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Software Implementations involve several professionals that are relatively new to the knowledge based economy such as Business Analysts, Technical Analysts, Solutions Architect, and Project Managers.
IT Implementation and the Role of End users
System implementation generally benefits from high levels of user involvement and management support. User participation in the design and operation of information systems has several positive results. First, if users are heavily involved in systems design, they move opportunities to mold the system according to their priorities and business requirements, and more opportunities to control the outcome. Second, they are more likely to react positively to the change process. Incorporating user knowledge and expertise leads to better solutions.
The relationship between users and information systems specialists has traditionally been a problem area for information systems implementation efforts. Users and information systems specialists tend to have different backgrounds, interests, and priorities. This is referred to as the user-designer communications gap. These differences lead to divergent organizational loyalties, approaches to problem solving, and vocabularies.[1] Examples of these differences or concerns are below:
User Concerns
- Will the system deliver the information I need for my work?
- How quickly can I access the data?
- How easily can I retrieve the data?
- How much clerical support will I need to enter data into the system?
- How will the operation of the system fit into my daily business schedule?[1]
Designer Concerns
- How much disk storage space will the master file consume?
- How many lines of program code will it take to perform this function?
- Now can we cut down on CPU time when we run the system?
- What are the most efficient ways of storing this data?
- What database management system should we use?[1]
Political Science
In political science, implementation refers to the carrying out of public policy. Legislatures pass laws that are then carried out by public servants working in bureaucratic agencies. This process consists of rule-making, rule-administration and rule-adjudication. Factors impacting implementation include the legislative intent, the administrative capacity of the implementing bureaucracy, interest group activity and opposition, and presidential or executive support.
Types of implementation
- Direct changeover
- Parallel running or as known as parallel
- Pilot introduction or as known as pilot
- Well-trade
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