Question # 3:

1. Describe or define VO.
2. Distinguish VO from MIS.
3. Illustrate (give examples) how VO can improve company's competitive advantage and organizational performance.

Virtual office is a term for shared office services, which normally includes business address, mail & courier services, phone services, fax services, answering services, web-hosting services, and meeting & conference facilities.^[1]

Certain providers of virtual office services will provide other in-house or outsourced services such as corporate secretarial services, accounting services, or legal services. Professional firms such as law firmsaccounting firms often provide registered address services as part of their service offerings. and

A virtual office is a set of interconnected tools that centralize organizational, communication and collaboration data, accessible through different channels at any time. These tools include a calendar, an address book, email, documents storage and exchange, discussion forums, to-do list, etc. WhileManagement Information Systems (MIS) is the term given to the discipline focused on the integration of computer systems with the aims and objectives on an organization.

Virtual office solutions from Cisco provide a comprehensive set of products, technologies, and services. Cisco Virtual Office gives employees greater flexibility while enhancing productivity and reducing costs.



reference:

Wikepedia.com
http://www.bestpricecomputers.co.uk/glossary/management-information-system.htm
http://www.contactoffice.com/virtual-office/en/solutions/virtual-office.jsp
http://www.cisco.com