Information poses a clear challenge for anyone seeking to obtain it and then use it effectively to achieve ميزة تنافسية in business, to the point that the discipline of

Information Systems is taught at universities as a field within Business Administration, which is expected to explain how modern management technology can be used to achieve

Making the most of raw data by encoding and classifying it, so it can inform and support decision-making without guesswork or speculation.

The importance of information has become clear both locally and globally, with economic forums increasingly calling for a knowledge-based economy built fundamentally on information.

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Cloud computing

With the clear and ongoing advances in technology and the information revolution, information now moves through the digital space—or cloud computing—around the world

in the virtual realm, transforming information technology products into services and large-scale, low-cost information storage. This has prompted major companies to establish

data and information centers without limits or constraints.

At the same time, major companies spend vast sums to obtain information amid uncertainty before making a decision, whether in Investment أو التوسع

in business, leading to the emergence of numerous research agencies that sell this information to organizations, tailored to their needs.

Some may wonder about the value of information, how to make use of it, and how to measure its return amid intensifying competition among organizations and the growing difficulty of standing out in

the business sector, whether in goods or services.

For example, if we look at Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector today, we can see the importance of having accurate information about regulations and legislation due to be introduced, or

housing projects under construction. It becomes clear that whoever has the information leads the market and influences it strategically and geographically, thanks to having accurate information,

regardless of supply and demand levels, which may not apply to the real estate market in every case.

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In fact, information is the link between data at the beginning and knowledge at the end. The information hierarchy starts with data, which is processed and transformed into information,

then used as part of an integrated system to become knowledge—and ultimately classified as an asset.

In summary, just as an organization has investment assets and property—such as land, buildings, and engines—information is also an intangible asset for the organization, with a return

on investment. It is a powerful, fast-acting driver of success for organizations seeking distinction and leadership.