Nishant Haran presented on business information systems to Prof. Butchi Babu. Business information systems represent the controls and processes that businesses use to analyze information and effectively manage operations, including accounting systems. They facilitate better decision-making, allow management to review practices and formulate new strategies, and help control people and processes to achieve goals. Information systems standardize operating procedures, enable uniform work and clear accountability, and aid intelligent decision-making by analyzing options in terms of costs, time, and resources. Electronic and mobile commerce applications include e-tail, cyber mail, and banking, among others. Advantages include reduced costs and improved customer service, while threats include security issues, fraud, and lack of internet access. Def