...4. Do you think that information appliances like PDAs will replace personal computer (PCs) in business applications? Explain. Handheld microcomputer devices known as personal digital assistants (PDAs) are some of the most popular device in the information appliance category. Web-enabled PDAs use touch screens, pen-based handwriting recognition, or keypads so that mobile workers can send and received e-mail, access the Web, and exchange information such as appointments, to do lists, and sales contacts with their desktop PCs or Web server. PDAs have some advantages like smaller size, lighter weight and wireless network functions. They are widely used because of their mobility. For example, iPhone is a great product, and a lot of people are crazy about it. Everyday a vast number of people exchange e-mails and access all kinds of information on their iPhones very conveniently and quickly. However, I do not think that the information appliances like PDAs will replace personal computer (PCs) in the normal business applications. In this contemporary society, personal computers are regarded as formal office appliances because of their powerfulness and versatility. So, PDAs can hardly replace them in a couple of years because of their shortcomings. For example, they still cannot deal with big documents or save huge size information in their data storage. And because of their mobility, PDAs are always equipped with the touch screen without keyboard and mouse. It is kind...
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...Lauren Nichols June 10, 2013 Apple Computer, Inc The Problem: The problem with Apple is that there is not a defined and consistent corporate strategy in place. Situation Analysis: Apple does not have a defined corporate strategy. There have been frequent strategy changes in recent years. Apple’s mission statement focuses on providing high quality, high priced personal computer and personal computing products to technologically savvy customers. However, Apple has occasionally deviated from this and introduced lower priced machines into the market. Apple has a very defined scope. They are a technology firm that offers microprocessor based personal computer and related computing products to their customers. Apple does not currently have a competitive advantage. They are no longer considered an industry leader. They are no longer successful in continuously offering new products and technologies before their competition. Their decreased market share is due to inaction and inability to follow through with strategies over the recent years. Apple is strongly affected by the technological environment. Apple is a technology firm. Apple must continue to offer new products and technologies in order to remain relevant in their market. They have not done so in recent years. There is a lack of synergy between the management and technology divisions of the company. Apple currently has conflicting goals and objectives in these two divisions of the company. These conflicting...
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...in the development and coming up with new ideas. He left the company under the current CEO Tim Cook. Jobs took the opportunity of changing the world as an inspiration and worked towards changing technology in his business career. He was willing to take risks on coming up with new ideas and did not gain satisfactorily in small innovations. He was empowered by improving the standards and went further to improve the features of basic computers where he got away with old technologies like floppy drives and removable batteries. His products have been considered of high quality due to his brilliance. In his first action at Apple, he came up with the idea of a personal computer, the Apple II. Alongside his friend and co-worker, Steve Wozniak they came up with the computer which was released in 1977 but was not the only personal computer in the market by then. He came up with the idea of Macintosh in 1984 which was the first computer to be used commercially supporting a mouse and a graphical user interface. This was the core idea of the modern computer. He bought a company called...
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...weaknesses. 426.1.4: Establishing Physical Security - The graduate identifies and evaluates the appropriate security practices that are necessary to support physical security site operations. 426.1.5: Preventing Network Attacks - The graduate defines and evaluates different types of network security threats and selects appropriate countermeasures or controls to protect against them. 426.1.6: Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) - The graduate analyzes network auditing tools related to intrusion detection. Introduction: Myrtle & Associates and Bellview Law Group are two medium-sized law firms specializing in personal injury cases. The law firms have had a cooperative working relationship for the past 20 years. Recently, the firms have decided to consolidate and merge into one larger firm with a new name: MAB Law Firm. The challenge will be to integrate the computer systems from both firms into one large network. The two law firms are located across town from each other. The integration effort should be designed to combine the firms into a single logical site. Myrtle & Associates has three servers that were recently upgraded to Windows Server 2008. One of them functions as a domain controller, the other as a file server, and the last as an application server for their web-based case management system. Additionally, this firm utilizes a wireless network so that paralegals and attorneys can access the network using their company laptops. Lastly, the firm also issues smartphones...
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...Introduction Dell Computer Corporation was founded in 1984 by Michael Dell in his dorm room at the University of Texas. In 2003, the company name was changed to Dell Inc. to reflect evolution of it from a computer manufacturer to a company that provides a wide range of technology related services. Dell Inc., now an American privately owned multinational company, became successful by providing quality inexpensive computer products than its competitors and grew to be the number one in the world (Exhibit 1) by implementation of its Direct Model. While competitors sold primarily through distributors, resellers and retailers, Dell directly took specified orders from customers through its established website and telephone lines, built and shipped devices to customers. Dell’s success started when its revenue surfaced $80,000 per month in 1984, and its ever growing revenue to billions of dollars, shares price and domination of PC market and standards until its defeat by Wlett-Packard (HP) in 2007. The ever falling of Dell’s shares price eventually made Michael Dell to buy back Dell’s shares in order to be able to restructure its legacy PC business one day. Company’s Current Strategy Dell Inc. pursues a focused differentiation strategy by offering premium quality products and devices and the best possible before and after sales customer service in a very timely manner. Dell believes it has the most efficient business model in the fierce competitive PC making industry. The company’s...
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...Computer GeZnerations Generation in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer is/was being used. Initially, the generation term was used to distinguish between varying hardware technologies. But nowadays, generation includes both hardware and software, which together make up an entire computer system. There are totally five computer generations known till date. Each generation has been discussed in detail along with their time period, characteristics. We've used approximate dates against each generations which are normally accepted. Following are the main five generations of computers: S.N. | Generation & Description | 1 | First Generation The period of first generation: 1946-1959. Vacuum tube based. | 2 | Second Generation The period of second generation: 1959-1965. Transistor based. | 3 | Third Generation The period of third generation: 1965-1971. Integrated Circuit based. | 4 | Fourth Generation The period of fourth generation: 1971-1980. VLSI microprocessor based. | 5 | Fifth Generation The period of fifth generation: 1980-onwards. ULSI microprocessor based | First Generation The period of first generation was 1946-1959. First generation of computers started with using vacuum tubes as the basic components for memory and circuitry for CPU (Central Processing Unit). These tubes like electric bulbs produced a lot of heat and were prone to frequent fusing of the installations, therefore, were very expensive and could be afforded...
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...opportunities for change, 4) select three areas from the SWOT analysis and explain why the areas chosen are essential to the strategic plan, and 5) explain the method to measure the success of the strategic plan. The company that I chose to create a strategic plan for is going to be for Dell. With all this said let’s get started with Dell’s company overview. Dell came about in 1984, which is about 29 years ago. Their goal since they started was to make customized computers and have them delivered directly to the customer’s door. This company designs, manufactures, produces, promotes, sells, customizes, and presents amazing services to all over the world. They also offer its business making software, smart phones, peripherals, servers, mobile workstations, networking server optimizations, and data storage capabilities. Dell’s company employs more than 98,000 employees. Dell started with $1,000 in 1984 and their stock went up 13,5000% in the last 25 years (Dell, (2014). Dell reached their goal in 2011 by merging two brands to promote a better line of products which is where Alienware Systems came in. This system opened up opportunities for the gaming industry and the Perot system that assists with the medical database. Dell receives at least half of its revenue from outside the United States every year (Dell, (2014). The Just In Time method was the first method that Dell used. Dell saved millions of dollars by implementing the Just In Time method into their product flow...
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... Dell computer was founded by Michael Dell at age of twenty one in his dorm at the University of Texas, Austin. Dell’s strategy is to build computer so that it can be order by the consumers. It’s build to order strategy has made Dell the most successful company in the information technology field. Dell sells its machines and other equipments directly to customers so it has eliminated the middleman. Dell has high margin because of direct sale strategy and customers get excellent state of the art machines at low cost compare to Dell’s competitors. Michael Dell’s visionary leadership has made Dell the second most successful PC maker in the industry. (IBM is the leader). Dell’s ability to adapt to changing circumstances is its great strength. One week after the September 11th 2001 attack, Dell reported selling 24,000 servers and desktops. Dell established mobile technology park in Washington D.C. and New York by converting three eighteen wheel trucks and operated its factories round the clock to fulfill the unexpected customers demand. The trustworthy relationship between Dell’s management and work force made it possible to change the disastrous moment in the I.T industry to a great opportunity for the organization. Dell has very user friendly web site and half of Dell’s sale, half of tech support and three quarter of order status takes place online. The supply chain and data integration with suppliers has made Dell one of the most efficient computer manufacturers...
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...Statements IV. External Assessment a. Porter’s Five Forces Model b. External Factor Evaluation c. Competitive Profile Matrix V. Internal Assessment a. Value Chain b. Internal Factor Evaluation VI. Porter’s Five Generic Strategy VII. SWOT Analysis a. SPACE Matrix b. Boston Consulting Group Matrix c. Internal-External Matrix VIII. Strategy and Objective Recommendations IX. Recommended Implementation Plan X. Strategy Review and Evaluation References Appendixes I. Introduction Dell was founded in 1985 under the name, PCs Limited by Michael Dell who at the time was a college student of the University of Texas. In 1988 the company’s name was changed to Dell Computer Corporation. The company is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas and is the world's #3 supplier of Personal Computers (PC) behind HP who ranks as #2 and Lenovo who ranks as #1 (According to IDC worldwide quarterly PC tracker). Dell provides a broad range of technology products for the consumer, education, enterprise, and government sectors. In addition to its line of desktop and notebook PCs, Dell offers network servers, data storage systems, printers, ethernet switches, and peripherals, such as displays and projectors. It also markets third-party software and hardware. The company's services unit provides asset recovery, financing, infrastructure consulting, support, systems integration, and training, as well as hosted IT services. On September 12, 2013, Dell announced that it would be going private...
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...HEWLETT-PACKARD GRIFFIN CONSULTING GROUP Jason Blauvelt Paul Ciasullo Owen Hawkins Sunday, April 15, 2012 CONTENTS Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................... 4 History ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard .............................................................................................. 5 Expansion .................................................................................................................................. 6 The Age of Computers ............................................................................................................ 7 Acquisitions, Innovation, and New Markets ....................................................................... 7 Struggles in Recent Years ........................................................................................................ 8 Financial Analysis ........................................................................................................................ 9 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 9 Chart 1: Stock Performance Over 5 Years............................................................................. 9 Chart 2: Basic Financial Information...
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...and television, the birth and unprecedented growth of the computer industry, the launching of communication satellites, and, of course, the Internet. As a result of rapid technological progress, these areas are rapidly converging in the 21st century and the differences between collecting, transporting, storing, and processing information are quickly disappearing. Organizations with hundreds of offices spread over a wide geographical area routinely expect to be able to examine the current status of even their most remote outpost at the push of a button. As our ability to gather, process, and distribute information grows, the demand for ever more sophisticated information processing grows even faster. Although the computer industry is still young compared to other industries (e.g., automobiles and air transportation), computers have made spectacular progress in a short time. During the first two decades of their existence, computer systems were highly centralized, usually within a single large room. Not infrequently, this room had glass walls, through which visitors could gawk at the great electronic wonder inside. A medium-sized company or university might have had 1 2 one or two computers, while very large institutions had at most a few dozen. The idea that within forty years vastly more powerful computers smaller than postage stamps would be mass produced by the billions was pure science fiction. The merging of...
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...@ STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION MDP 111M GROUP ASSIGNMENT 01 Due Date: Aug-2011 ANALYSING THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT OF “DELL” Inc By Group DRIVE (Delegate, Research, Interview, Verify, Execute) |Group members |Student numbers | |1 |HYLTON LUDWIG |73014699 | |2 |GERT LABUSCHAGNE |73030074 | |3 |SAM BALOYI |73019909 | |4 |AVINAASH SINGH |73030090 | |5 |VICTOR MTHOMBENI |71914161 | |6 |SHAWN GORMAN |73026700 | |7 |JACO BIERMAN |73051764 | Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 1 2. ANALYSIS OF THE EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT USING PESTLE 2 2.1 Political 2 2.2 Economical 2 2.3 Social 3 2.4 Technological 4 2.5 Legal 5 2.6 Environmental 5 3. ANALYSIS OF THE EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT USING PORTERS 5 FORCES 6 3.1 Threat of New Entrants 6 3.2 Bargaining Power of Customers. 7 3.3 The Threat of Substitute Products 8 3.4 The Bargaining Power of Suppliers...
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...Structure and Functions of a Computer "Hardware: the parts of a computer that can be kicked." ~ Jeff Pesis After completing this chapter, you will be able to: 1. Explain the importance of computer literacy. 2. Define the term computer. 3. Identify the components of a computer. 4. Compare the uses of various types of: input devices, output devices, and storage devices. 5. Describe categories of computers and their uses. Structure and Functions of a Computer 1 1.0 Introduction A computer is an electronic machine designed for the storage and processing of data. The machinery is called hardware, and this highly sophisticated equipment needs equally sophisticated programs (called software) to become a working computer system. Modern society has come to depend very heavily on the use of computer systems. Banks, businesses, government departments, industries, shops, people at home and school all rely on computer to play a vital role in their daily activities. These activities are centered on information. In business, the computer system has been used a lot and replaced filing cabinets as means of storing information, and clerical workers as a means of processing it. By storing and processing information on a computer system, these businesses can function more quickly and efficiently, because information can be found and collated much faster. Discovery Learning: A computer was also called a data processor. Why? 1.1 Major Parts and Functions A Computer is an electronic device...
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...Information Computer Technology Author Musisi Boney 2013 EDITION Authored by Musisi Boney; +256788489095 2 Table of contents Topics Page Introduction To Computer …………………………………………………….. 5 History & Evolution Of Computers ………………………………………….... 7 Computer Generation …………………………………………………………. 11 Computers Today ……………………………………………………………... 15 Computer Classification ………………………………………………………. 19 Computer System ……………………………………………………………... 25 Computer Hardware ………………………………………………………….. 27 - Input devices/hardware .………………………………………………..27 - Output devices/ hardware..…………………………………….…….....39 - Storage hardware /devices ……………………………………………..49 - Processing devices/hardware …………………………………………..63 - Communication devices/hardware…………………………………….. Computer Software …………………………………………….……………...69 - Utility program …………………………………………………………70 - Operating system ……………………………………………….………72 - Programming languages ………………………………………………78 - Terminologies Used in Software ………………..……………….…....80 Powering A Computer ……………………………………………….………..83 Uninterrupted Power Supply……………………………………………….....85 Computer Configuration…………...…………………………….……………87 Computer Viruses ……………………………………………….……………89 Communication ………………………………………………………………95 Internet ………………………………………………………………………113 Web Design …………………………………………………………………121 Computer Ethics …………………………………………………….………125 Computer Crimes …………………………………………………….……..129 Authored by Musisi Boney; +256788489095 3 Authored by Musisi Boney; +256788489095 4 A COMPUTER A computer is a...
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...INTERNATIONAL (P) LIMITED, PUBLISHERS 4835/24, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi - 110002 Visit us at www.newagepublishers.com This page intentionally left blank Table Of Contents PART I (Computer Application Theory) 1 Introduction To Computer .........................................................1 History Of Computer .................................................................................................. 1 Generations Of Computer ........................................................................................... 7 First Generation Computers........................................................................... 7 Second Generation Computers ...................................................................... 7 Third Generation Computers ......................................................................... 8 Fourth Generation Computers ....................................................................... 8 Fifth Generation Computers ......................................................................... 9 Classification Of Computers....................................................................................... 9 Analog Computers ....................................................................................... 10 Digital Computers...
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