...Case Study: #1 - The Big Data Challenges Arnechia Washington Professor Durgin CIS500 Info Syst Decision-Making January 26, 2014 Volvo Car Corporation has incorporated the cloud infrastructure into its networks to globalize the company. “With hundreds of sensors and CPUs embedded throughout the car — from the brakes to the central locking system — data is now being captured for use within the vehicle itself, and also, increasingly, for transmission via the cloud back to the manufacturer” (Strader, 2011). Volvo’s data Warehouse has multi-terabytes of data from the hundreds of sensors and CPU’s that are embedded throughout the car as well as data from customer relationship systems. The Cloud platform allows implementing and evaluating real-time information systems to transform data into knowledge. This will give Volvo a competitive advantage over other car companies and allow their offices no matter the location to immediately take advantage of the data that is stored. There are two different cloud infrastructures within their infrastructure: service cloud and vendor hosting. Service cloud is used to support the customers and while their customers are operating the vehicles. This will enhance the car from the information that is gained based on the design and performance level of the car. Vendor hosting is used for the data that is located in separate warehouses. This platform allows the data to be consolidated into one place and reduces the cost to maintain, operate...
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...The Big Data Case Study By John Jones CIS 500 Dr. Sharon K. Rose October 24, 2014 How Volvo Integrated the Cloud Infrastructure Volvo collects terabytes and terabytes of data from embedded sensors strategically placed in their automobiles. These sensors also monitor information from their customer relationship management (CRM) systems, dealerships, and from their own factory floors. With all of this data coming in, Volvo had to figure out a way to manage and make use of it. They needed to be able to collect and analyze from all from all of these sources and act quickly on the results. Utilizing the cloud enabled them to integrate product configuration, warranty and vehicle diagnostic data in a manageable timeframe. The use of this data has transformed decision-making processes within the organization, leading to benefits in quality, warranty costs, customer satisfaction, and bottom line profitability. How does Volvo Transform Data into Knowledge Every new Volvo car is equipped with sensors and onboard computers that perform a wide range of control, monitoring and diagnostic functions in everything from the engine, braking, climate control, and more. Each of these systems generates a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) when it detects some type of fault. The faults are typically stored in the engine control unit (ECU) until the vehicle goes to a dealership for maintenance. During the vehicle maintenance a service technician connects an analyzer to the vehicle and...
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...Big Data Challenge CIS 500 April 27, 2013 Many companies today face challenges when it comes to properly searching, storing, and even capturing as well as trying to analyze Big Data. But Volvo IT creates “Cloud Computing “ e-Learning solution for Arab and African countries in partnership with Allied Soft. Volvo IT has signed an exclusive agreement with Allied Soft for localizations implementation countries. The IT portal solution is based on knowledge of IT security and control of IT costs at AB Volvo. The IT portal was original launched in Sweden at the start of 2003. Then Technical solution was built on thin clients. Only the required software will be used at the schools computers for students, teachers, and parents so they can log into virtual IT environment. Which other software and data are available on Volvo IT central servers, which are responsible for administration and technical support (Allied Soft. In its second stage this Education Service Provider model will cover other areas of vocational and technical education sector. Data communication, hardware and access to teaching tools are also part of the solution. Clients pay fixed monthly fee (Allied Soft (2011). Para. 1-4 p. 1). Judge how Volvo Car Corporation integrated the cloud infrastructure into its network: Volvo Car Corporation has done exceptional well at how they have integrated cloud infrastructure into their network. At Volvo, there are huge volumes are streamed into centralized analysis hub, the...
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...Website Migration Mark Harris Strayer University Cis 210 Professor Flowe WEBSITE MIGRATION The purpose of this paper is to set the foundation and to explain and illustrate what it will take to build a web architecture to move the existing website for Tony’s Chips, with little to no down time, also to provide a disaster recovery strategy to guarantee the site is always accessible. I will also state the necessary steps to support the company’s migration from external to internal hosting. With the overall goal being to allow the customer the ability to order products in this case being a bag of chips from the website. Data migration will occur over a two week period with charts and diagrams to show the steps and timeline to accomplish the necessary tasks. The company is very concerned with redundant systems to ensure that there is no more than 5 minutes of down time in any given 365 day period. With web hosting fees going down over the past several years, it makes little sense for a business to host their own web site on their own computers. Web hosting companies do a large volume business it only makes sense to allow them to host for and it is cheaper than trying to do it yourself. The Advantages of using a web hosting company include but are not limited to, studies show that self-hosted site are down on the average two weeks a year. While outside web hosting companies boast an amazing 99.9 % uptime, and as a business you know that every minute your site is down you are...
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...Running head: THE E-BUSINESS MODEL TO MOVE THE BROADWAY CAFÉ INTO THE 21ST CENTRY Strayer University CIS 500 Prof. Elmer L. Buard February 14, 2012 Table of Contents Abstract 3 Introduction ………………………………………. 4 Business Competitive Advantages 4 Technology Competitive Advantage 5 Key Challenges 5 Broadway Café Stategies 6 Conclusion.....……………………………………………………………………………………..7 References………………………………………………………………………………................8 Abstract This paper reviews the e-business competitive advantage strategies using the success at Intel. When key value chain partners, such as Dell Computers and Cisco Systems, started their B2B e-procurement systems, they pressured Intel to convert B2B activities online. Organizations today frequently integrate Internet technology to redesign processes in ways that strengthen their competitive advantages. Success breeds imitation and invites more entries (Information & Management 40 (2003) 581-590). This examines the ever changing technology that is available to companies now that wasn’t available years ago. With looking at the e-business model, all of the existing coffee shops, Broadway Café has to standout in order to survive in this competitive industry and obtaining new customers, keeping existing customers. Introduction: THE E-BUSINESS MODE TO MOVE THE BROADWAY CAFÉ E-business has received much attention from entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and industry observers using the internet...
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...Running head: THE E-BUSINESS MODEL TO MOVE THE BROADWAY CAFÉ INTO THE 21ST CENTRY Strayer University CIS 500 Prof. Elmer L. Buard February 14, 2012 Table of Contents Abstract 3 Introduction ………………………………………. 4 Business Competitive Advantages 4 Technology Competitive Advantage 5 Key Challenges 5 Broadway Café Stategies 6 Conclusion.....……………………………………………………………………………………..7 References………………………………………………………………………………................8 Abstract This paper reviews the e-business competitive advantage strategies using the success at Intel. When key value chain partners, such as Dell Computers and Cisco Systems, started their B2B e-procurement systems, they pressured Intel to convert B2B activities online. Organizations today frequently integrate Internet technology to redesign processes in ways that strengthen their competitive advantages. Success breeds imitation and invites more entries (Information & Management 40 (2003) 581-590). This examines the ever changing technology that is available to companies now that wasn’t available years ago. With looking at the e-business model, all of the existing coffee shops, Broadway Café has to standout in order to survive in this competitive industry and obtaining new customers, keeping existing customers. Introduction: THE E-BUSINESS MODE TO MOVE THE BROADWAY CAFÉ E-business has received much attention from entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and industry observers using the internet...
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...Case Study #2 Wireless and Mobile Technologies CIS 500: Information Systems for Decision-Making Wireless and Mobile Technologies Wireless technologies make use of radio waves, to connect with other devices or networks in order, to transmit/receive data. A wireless technology can be as simple as using a garage door opener or as complex running applications on Enterprise Resource Planning software. Wireless technologies make use of various types of hardware, from Bluetooth™ capable devices (printers, keyboards, earpieces, etc.) to offsite data warehouses to satellites, all of which communicate through networks, via radio waves. Wireless technologies are used by fixed/stationary items such as a desktop computer, as well as various mobile devices, tablets, cell/smart phones, laptops, GPS and others. Mobile technologies are, as the name implies, mobile. These devices are portable and can be used in route, from one place to the next, by accessing and using wireless networks. Mobile technologies are not just hardware but include special platforms in which these devices and the users interface. The combination of the wireless and mobile technologies has opened new methods for businesses to improve productivity. Wireless and Mobile technologies allow staff members to have real-time communication with the business and operations, from relatively anywhere in the world. Wireless and Mobile technologies provide a faster connectivity to vendors and customers by...
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...Brian L. Atkinson Dr. Bouaffo Koume CIS-500 Information Systems Decision Making September 1, 2013 Abstract Cloud computing is defined as technology that is rented or leased on a regular, or as needed basis. Because it has been a successful rising trend in the business world, it is now available to consumers and businesses. In this research, we will discover how a major player such as Ericsson has capitalized it profits and jet-streamed its businesses using Amazon Web Services. Let us take a look at the scalability, dependability, manageability, and adaptability of Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, and RightScale along with the security concerns and cost issues of cloud-based services via the eyes of Amazon Web Services. Ericsson the Great The main goal for all companies is to increase profits as much as possible by attracting new customers while maintaining consumer satisfaction on all levels. But before money can be made and collected, companies must first have a game plan to construct, provide, maintain, and secure goods and services consumers really want and need. That is just the idea that Ericsson had when they made the decision to use Amazon Web Services (AWS), to maximize their vision while reducing their cost and overhead. Ericsson has gained numerous benefits from the strategy, reliability, and security of Amazon services. Amazon Web Services can be characterized by a collection of computing services bundled together to make up a cloud computing platform, in which services...
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...informed of official policies and meeting all relevant requirements. When required changes to the Catalog occur, they will be communicated through catalog inserts and other means until a revised edition of the Catalog is published. The policies in this Catalog have been approved under the authority of the ECPI University Board of Trustees and, therefore, constitute official University policy. Students should become familiar with the policies in this Catalog. These policies outline both student rights and student responsibilities. The University reserves the right and authority at any time to alter any or all of the statements contained herein, to modify the requirements for admission and graduation, to change or discontinue programs of study, to amend any regulation or policy affecting the student body, to increase tuition and fees, to deny admission, to revoke an offer of admission and to dismiss from the University any student at any time, if it is deemed by the University to be in the best interest of the University, the University community, or the student to do so. The provisions of this publication are subject to change without notice and nothing in this publication may be considered as setting forth terms of a contract between a student or a prospective student and ECPI University....
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...Realization of Green Cloud Computing ~ Green EDI collaborating with Financial EDI ~ Project Leader Name: Youichiro Kojima Organization/Company: Kojima Press Industry Co.,Ltd., Japan Nominated by: Japan Association for Simplification of International Trade Procedures (JASTPRO) Abstract: This Green Cloud Computing project has achieved the significant reduction of Cost and CO2 through the cloud computing while realizing EDI for SMEs, REACH and Financial settlement. Executive Summary: Our approach toward Green IT started with internal activities under the slogan of “CO2 reduction through Green IT” in 2005. Our group companies achieved significant results by integrating hardware and using common software. To produce further effects, these activities need to be practiced in society as a whole. For that purpose, we have developed “Green Cloud Computing,” a social action program focused on the automotive parts industry and small and medium-sized businesses outside the framework of a single company. With the spread of the Internet, web-based EDI (electronic data interchange) systems have been increasingly used as a means to exchange information between individual companies. In the automotive parts industry in among SMEs, where no industry-standard EDI system has been established, many different terminals and screens must be used, due to the lack of system integration between companies. In addition, not many small and medium-sized businesses have introduced computer systems, due to the...
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...Running head: COURSE PROJECT Deloitte Consulting Gaining Market Leverage through New Technologies in Project Management Managerial Applications of Information Technology MIS 535 Abstract Technology tools are routinely used for collaboration, communication and deployment of project management practices; therefore, technology is important due to today’s challenges in a technology enabled workplace. Technology plays a major role in supporting project managers manage projects effectively and efficiently. The area of opportunity in project managing is still under study to pin point specific roles and responsibilities a project manager is responsible for in respect to the project team in an area that needs further study. Understanding relations between people related factors of project performance and a project manager’s performance. Interpretive structure modeling (ISM) methodology was used to determine the role of a project manager in both managing an improving performance. This project will analyze underlying interactions among these factors and understand the supportive function of technology to the project manager in improving project performance. Deloitte Consulting Gaining Market Leverage through New Technologies in Project Clients count on Deloitte to help them transform uncertainty into possibility and rapid change into lasting progress. Deloitte associates are skilled in knowing how to anticipate, collaborate, innovate and create. Even the most unforeseen...
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...COUNTERINTELLIGENCE O F F I C E O F T H E N A T I O N A L C O U N T E R I N T E L L I G E N C E E X E C U T I V E October 2011 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................ i Scope Note ........................................................................................................................................... iii US Technologies and Trade Secrets at Risk in Cyberspace.....................................................................1 The Appeal of Collecting in Cyberspace................................................................................. .....1 Security and attribution ....................................................................................................... 1 Faster and cheaper .............................................................................................................. 2 Extra-territoriality ................................................................................................................ 2 Large but Uncertain Costs........................................................................................................... 3 Pervasive Threat from Intelligence Adversaries and Partners ...............................................................4 China: Persistent Collector..............................................................................................
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...Dynamic Resource Provisioning in Cloud Computing: A Randomized Auction Approach ∗ Department Linquan Zhang∗ , Zongpeng Li∗ , Chuan Wu† of Computer Science, University of Calgary, {linqzhan,zongpeng}@ucalgary.ca of Computer Science, The University of Hong Kong, cwu@cs.hku.hk † Department Abstract—This work studies resource allocation in a cloud market through the auction of Virtual Machine (VM) instances. It generalizes the existing literature by introducing combinatorial auctions of heterogeneous VMs, and models dynamic VM provisioning. Social welfare maximization under dynamic resource provisioning is proven NP-hard, and modeled with a linear integer program. An efficient α-approximation algorithm is designed, with α ∼ 2.72 in typical scenarios. We then employ this algorithm as a building block for designing a randomized combinatorial auction that is computationally efficient, truthful in expectation, and guarantees the same social welfare approximation factor α. A key technique in the design is to utilize a pair of tailored primal and dual LPs for exploiting the underlying packing structure of the social welfare maximization problem, to decompose its fractional solution into a convex combination of integral solutions. Empirical studies driven by Google Cluster traces verify the efficacy of the randomized auction. I. INTRODUCTION The cloud computing paradigm offers users rapid ondemand access to computing resources such as CPU, RAM and storage...
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...CIS 534 - Advanced Network Security Design 1 CIS 534 Advanced Network Security Design CIS 534 - Advanced Network Security Design 2 Table of Contents Toolwire Lab 1:Analyzing IP Protocols with Wireshark ........................................................................ 6 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Learning Objectives ................................................................................................................................ 6 Tools and Software ................................................................................................................................. 7 Deliverables ............................................................................................................................................. 7 Evaluation Criteria and Rubrics ........................................................................................................... 7 Hands-On Steps ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Part 1: Exploring Wireshark ............................................................................................................... 8 Part 2: Analyzing Wireshark Capture Information .......................................................................... 12 Lab #1 - Assessment Worksheet...
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...keeping informed of official policies and meeting all relevant requirements. When required changes to the Catalog occur, they will be communicated through catalog inserts and other means until a revised edition of the Catalog is published. The policies in this Catalog have been approved under the authority of the ECPI University Board of Trustees and, therefore, constitute official University policy. Students should become familiar with the policies in this Catalog. These policies outline both student rights and student responsibilities. The University reserves the right and authority at any time to alter any or all of the statements contained herein, to modify the requirements for admission and graduation, to change or discontinue programs of study, to amend any regulation or policy affecting the student body, to increase tuition and fees, to deny admission, to revoke an offer of admission and to dismiss from the University any student at any time, if it is deemed by the University to be in the best interest of the University, the University community, or the student to do so. The provisions of this publication are subject to change without notice and nothing in this publication may be considered as setting forth terms of a contract between a student or a prospective...
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