World Bank It Hbs Case

World Bank's Information Systems

1) Knowledge Sharing Networks

Global Knowledge Sharing

* Consolidated corporate data store

* Control Risks Reduced

* Global enterprise network with 109 sites

* Electronic library sources widely available

* Knowledge Sharing network (GDLN)

2) SAP Implementation Networks

Integrated Enterprise System

* Provide immediate access to enterprise information

* Optimize IT spending

* Support changing industry requirements

* Reduce risk

* Improve productivity and insight

3) Hybrid Global Communication Network

High Speed Global Connectivity

* Integrated voice , data and video conferencing

* HQ LAN speed increased by factor of 100

* Global Link capacity increased by factor of 15

* 84 videoconference equipped room

* Average 50 VC's /day

4) Standardized Computer Infrastructure

Enterprise Computing Services

* Consolidated corporate data store

* High Reliability and User Satisfaction

* Enterprise virus control

* Control Risk Reduced

* Executive financial management tool

5) 24x7 Global Support Center

Global Customer Support

* Remote Install And Management of Service

* User satisfaction

With the deployment of the global communication network, the bank was able to standardize and centralize the World Bank's information systems. Some of the examples of the information systems as given in the case are as follows:

i) SAP System: It consolidated 65 dissimilar business systems into one and standardizes the processes for project-cycle work, reducing cycle time with electronic approval of project steps.

ii) Budget management and forecasting system: This included information on project and country budgets no matter where the expenses were incurred and booked. This also included real time project status reports aiding in the analysis of project