Information Systems Today, 10th edition

Published by Pearson (May 19, 2026) © 2027
  • Joseph S Valacich
  • Christoph Schneider
  • Matthew Hashim

Title overview

For introductory courses in Management Information Systems.

A modern, case study-based exploration of MIS

Information Systems Today: Managing the Digital World helps students understand how and why information systems are essential in today's evolving business landscape. Emphasizing ethical considerations, the text explores technology’s impact on society and the modern challenges that drive innovation. A conversational approach engages students quickly, and chapter-opening case studies provide real-world examples.

The 10th Edition has been thoroughly revised, including extensive new coverage of data and AI throughout every chapter to reflect the increasing importance of these topics.

Hallmark features of this title

  • Chapter-opening case studies of real-world companies engage students and highlight the importance of information systems in business today. In-depth end-of-chapter cases, accompanied by discussion questions, prompt students to review and synthesize chapter material.
  • Sustainability cases discuss the environmental impacts of information systems as well as how IS can be used to reduce negative environmental impacts.
  • Security Matters features present current issues and threats, as well as the means for combatting them.
  • When Things Go Wrong features explore responses to real-world IS breakdowns.
  • Ethical Dilemma features examine contemporary issues in business ethics.
  • Industry Analysis features highlight the new rules for operating in the digital world.

New and updated features of this title

A revised TOC with up-to-date content

  • UPDATED: The authors have integrated coverage of data and AI in every chapter to reflect the increasing importance of these subjects. A new Chapter 6 focuses on data and data flows, as well as the management of structured and unstructured (big) data. And an updated Chapter 7 business intelligence, advanced analytics and (generative) artificial intelligence.
  • UPDATED: Chapter 8 provides updated content on enterprise-wide information systems. And Chapter 10 offers up-to-date discussions of threats, vulnerabilities and their potential impacts.
  • UPDATED: The case studies throughout the 10th Edition, many of which are new or updated, reflect the contemporary business world.

Fresh features that emphasize relevance

  • NEW: What’s in IT for You features highlight students’ daily interactions with information systems. Examples include “Cloud computing as a business and life skill” and “How databases are fueling daily lives.”
  • NEW: Technology Today and Tomorrow features explore key new technologies and companies that impact students’ lives. Topics include augmented shopping, neural implants and leaders in the AI field.
  • NEW: Using AI Projects provide ready-to-assign activities that teach students generative AI skills needed for school and employability.

Key features

Features of Pearson+ eTextbook for the 10th Edition

  • MIS Headlines for every chapter are updated monthly to help you and your students stay current with the technology industry. Each chapter news article is accompanied by 2 discussion questions you can use in class or assign through your LMS.
  • Check Your Understanding questions at the end of each learning objective enable students to check their understanding of the material and provide feedback on answer choices. These questions help students make sure they comprehend the content.
  • NEW: AI-powered study tool gives students access to an expert chatbot for personalized support, simplified explanations and guided practice.

Features of MyLab MIS for the 10th Edition

  • NEW: AI Literacy Modules teach fundamental AI skills from Using AI and prompt writing to evaluating AI results and using it ethically and responsibly. Students receive an industry recognized Credly® badge for each module they complete. And Using AI Projects provide ready-to-assign activities that teach students generative AI skills needed for school and employability.
  • NEW: Interactive Reading Assignments blend author content and media into a seamless learning path. These let you create assignments easily with a simple added step in your MyLab course setup.
  • NEW: Chapter Video Case Assignments, accompanied by 3 auto-graded questions, illustrate how real-world businesses use information technology and systems. And Concept Video Assignments provide chapter overviews for student review and exam preparation.
  • UPDATED: MIS Simulations place students in real-world business scenarios to teach critical thinking and career readiness skills.
  • Other key features include new Case Study assignments that allow instructors to assign case studies from the text with assessment; new Forage Job Simulations that present task-based scenarios designed to simulate work at one of the world’s top employers; and Dynamic Study Modules that pose questions and then respond to students’ progress in real time.

Looking for Microsoft® 365 Applications content in MyLab? Check out the combined course for Information Systems Today: Managing in the Digital World, 10th Edition and Exploring Microsoft® 365, 2025 Edition. You get the full offering of the Exploring series including eText features such as Grader projects, Simulations, Quizzes and more for all 4 applications (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint).

Table of contents

  1. Managing in the Digital World
  2. Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems
  3. Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services
  4. Enabling Business-to-Consumer Electronic Commerce
  5. Enhancing Organizational Communication and Collaboration Using Social Media
  6. Enhancing Organizational Performance by Building a Data-Driven Organization
  7. Driving Decision Making with Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and GenAI
  8. Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems
  9. Developing and Acquiring Information Systems
  10. Securing Information Systems
Technology Briefing: Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

Author bios

About our authors

Joseph Valacich is a distinguished scholar, tech entrepreneur, and educational innovator, renowned for his work in human-computer interaction (HCI). He has published over 100 academic journal articles, including 37 in Financial Times top 50 (FT-50) journals, with a Google Scholar citation count exceeding 35,000 and an h-index of 82. His research includes multiple patents focused on analyzing HCI data to infer user intent, confidence, bias, and emotional state.

In 2014, Valacich co-founded Neuro-ID, a company providing real-time behavioral analytics to combat online fraud, enhance conversion rates, and improve customer experiences. Neuro-ID secured $50M in investments before its acquisition by Experian in 2024.

An award-winning educator, Valacich has co-authored leading computing textbooks and served on AIS/ACM curriculum and accreditation boards. He played pivotal roles in developing online education programs at Washington State University and the University of Arizona. He co-chaired the 2003 ICIS and 2012 AMCIS conferences and was Honorary Chair for ICIS 2021.

Valacich’s accolades include being named a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (2020), a Fellow of the Association for Information Systems (2009), and receiving the AIS Impact Award (2021) and AIS Leo Award (2022) for lifetime achievement. Tech Launch Arizona recognized Neuro-ID as the I-Squared Startup of the Year (2020) and Valacich as the I-Squared Inventor of the Year for Information Technology (2016). In 2024, he received the University of Arizona’s Distinguished Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award.

Christoph Schneider is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management, Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship at Washington State University. He previously held faculty appointments at Boise State University, City University of Hong Kong, and IESE Business School. He earned a Swiss Higher Diploma in Hotel Management at the University Centre César Ritz in Brig, Switzerland, a BA in Hotel and Restaurant Administration at Washington State University, and a PhD in Business Administration (Management Information Systems) at Washington State University. His teaching interests include organizational transformation, the management of information systems, systems analysis, and web design.

Dr. Schneider is an active researcher. His primary research interests include human–computer interaction, electronic commerce, and computer-mediated collaboration. His research has appeared in peer-reviewed journals, such as Information Systems Research, Management Information Systems Quarterly, Management Science, and IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication; further, he has presented his research at various international conferences, such as the International Conference on Information Systems, the European Conference on Information Systems, and the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. He serves as a member of the International Steering Committee of the International Conference on Information Systems Development (ISD) and as senior editor at Information Systems Journal. He is a coauthor of the leading textbook Information Systems Project Management: A Process Approach (2nd Edition).

Matthew Hashim is an Associate Professor and Interim Head of the Department of Management Information Systems within the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. He received his PhD in Management (MIS) from Purdue University, MBA (MIS) from California State University, Fresno, and BS in MIS and Accounting from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Prior to pursuing his academic career, Dr. Hashim worked in both large and start-up organizations in the Silicon Valley and Central California. Students and college administrators have recognized his efforts in the classroom with several teaching awards. His teaching interests include information security, the management of information systems, and systems analysis and design.

Dr. Hashim is primarily interested in research contexts that shed light on the intersection of information security problems and human behavior. Topic areas include information privacy, digital piracy, password security, and social engineering problems. He uses methods such as experimental and behavioral economics to understand and manipulate security behaviors in these contexts. He also uses econometric techniques to explore the economic effects of information technologies. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Information Systems Research, MIS Quarterly, Journal of Management Information Systems, and Decision Support Systems. His work has been presented at major conferences and workshops such as the Workshop on Experimental and Behavioral Economics in Information Systems, Workshop on Information Systems and Economics, Workshop on Information Technologies and Systems, Workshop on the Economics of Information Security, INFORMS Conference on Information Systems and Technology, International Conference on Information Systems, Americas Conference on Information Systems, and the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. He co-founded the Workshop on Experimental and Behavioral Economics in Information Systems and has served in various leadership roles with the INFORMS eBusiness Section.

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