Q. Why do businesses need systems analysts?

A computerized system allows an organization to provide accurate information and respond faster to queries, events etc. If a business needs computerized information system, a Systems Analyst is needed for analysis and design of that system. Information systems evolved from the requirement to improve the use of computer resources for information processing requirements of business application. Customer describes the business problems to be solved by the computer. Project managers, Programmers, Analysts and Customers apply information technology to build information systems which solve those problems. Information technology provides the opportunity to collect and store huge volume of data, process business transactions with great speed and accuracy and offer relevant and timely information for taking correct decision by management. This potential couldn't be realized without help of a systems analyst because business users can't fully understand the limitations and capabilities of modern information technology. In the same way computer programmers and information technologists don't fully understand business applications they are trying to computerize or support. A communication gap has constantly existed between those who require computer based business solutions and those who understand information technology. Systems analyst bridges this gap.