Information systems engineering

The development and implementation of significant information systems is today no less of a challenge than it was when the software crisis was first recognized -and the crisis is still with us. Information engineering developments have made a significant impact by developing a business orientation that recognizes the realities of the end-user environment. The modeling techniques of information engineering are well recognized in this regard. Systems and software engineering practice is recognized as the answer to the engineering challenge. The process and associated standards are internationally applied. The paper presents information systems engineering as a blend of the two environments, showing how established standards, methods and techniques can harmonize to define a process which significantly addresses many of the causes of the continuing crisis