Computer-supported information requirement analysis tool based on novel methodology for analysing CIM information requirements

Abstract

A computer-supported information requirement analysis tool(COMSIRA) has been developed for an existing novel methodology (integration-based requirement analysis methodology (IBRAM)); in order to capture and represent the approach of experienced analysts studying the enterprise-wide CIM information requirements. This paper introduces the methodology and describes the operational aspects of COMSIRA, which is a user friendly CASE tool that can be used by people with little prior computer experience for the establishment of requirements. Systems analysts can use it for analysing and modelling the CIM environment for both the static and dynamic requirements of a CIM implementation within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.