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ACost savings from removing information intermediaries
BSavings on the electricity used by office computers
CSavings on the rent paid for warehouse space
DSavings on the interest paid on company borrowing
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Cost savings from removing information intermediaries
1. Companies use portal technology to provide a consistent, simple user interface across the company.
2. Portals integrate disparate systems and give a single source for accurate and timely information.
3. They shorten the time needed to perform tasks and processes.
4. They also deliver cost savings through the elimination of information intermediaries.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 13 "Using Technology to Manage Information", section 13.2 Enterprise Portals Open the Door to Productivity_
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