2. Topics Covered
• What is SOFTWARE?
• History
• Types of Software
• Need of Software in Banking
• FINACLE-Axis Banking Software
• Uses of Software in Banking
• Conclusion
3. Software in technical term is any set of
machine-readable instructions that directs a
computer's processor to perform specific
operations.
What is SOFTWARE?
4. History
• First software was developed by Mr. Alan Turing
in 1935.
• Hardware was becoming smaller and cheaper as
predicted by Moore’s Law.
• Software was replacement of hardware
complexity.
Software Predecessors
• Punch Cards .
• Manual Electrical Relays.
6. System Software & Activities
System Software (OS)
Set of programs that controls the computer hardware
and acts as an interface with application programs
Activities: -
• Perform common computer hardware functions.
• Provide a user interface and input/output
management.
• Manage system memory.
• Manage processing tasks and so on.
7. Applications Software
Application software includes program that do
real work for User.
• Helps users to solve particular task.
• Application software is installed and stored in PC’s
hard disk or external storage devices like CD’s, DVD’s
and USB devices.
• Help to perform maintenance or correct problems
with a computer
Examples: Microsoft Offices tools, Antivirus and
Utilities programs etc.
8. Types of Application
Software
General Purpose
Programs
• Web Browser
• Word processing
• Electronic Mail
• Spreadsheet
• Database Manager
• Presentation Graphics
Application Specific
Programs
• Banking Software
• Antivirus
• Gaming
• SAP
9. NEED OF SOFTWARE IN
BANKING
Ease of access
Eco-Friendly
Time Saving
Reduces Complexity
Extra Services
Foreign Trade
Security
10. SOFTWARE USED IN AXIS BANK
• Developers: Infosys
• Initial Release: 1999
• Stable Release:
10.2.2009
• Written In: JAVA, C/C++
• Type: Banking &
Financial Suite