...Business Research Report Cloud Computing Technology Investment Recommendation Assessment Code: RWT1 Student Name: Amanda Mertes Student ID: 239082 Date: October 6, 2014 Mentor Name: Danielle Northern Table of Contents Executive Summary………………………………………………………………………………………3 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Research Findings………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Cloud Computing Services...…………………………………………………………………………….5 Security in the Cloud……………………………………………………………………………………..6 Service Level Agreements……………………………………………………………………………….7 Recommendations………………………………………………………………………………………..8 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………………9 References……………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Executive Summary Technology is moving fast and to keep up with our competitors we must embrace the latest technology and begin implementing cloud computing. Cloud computing is using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage and process data, rather than a local server. This will allow us not only to continue to build our business but to put us on top as leading our competitors in this word of technology. I have done some extensive research on the new technologies available and cloud computing is where I recommend we place our IT dollars in the coming year. I know our budget is limited and I have taken that into consideration. It can be very costly to take on this type of project, however, I have found many...
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...COLLABORATIVE SUMMARY ON SLA GROUP 4 2013-10 1) What is the comic about? This is the story of a man who travels to a foreign country, probably in the Middle East. He does not know neither its language nor its culture. When he gets off the train he finds an elderly man who removes his hat and says an expression in his native language. At first, the traveler does not correspond to the gesture and assumes it is a greeting. As he is heading to his hotel he runs into people along the way who repeat the same expression and he always answers back with a friendly smile and a very gentle gesture with his hat. Eventually, he arrives at the hotel and sees the receptionist is very upset because he has just hurt his finger. To his surprise, the man in pain is expressing his discomfort by using the same words the traveler had assumed to be polite. 2) What is the connection between the story, negotiation of meanings and communicative competence? The main connection between these aspects is the fact that the story depicts the perfect example of what happens when there is no communicative competence, misinterpretation of intercultural context meanings and lack of negotiation. The connection among these three issues is pivotal on the one hand to consider as stated by Safriyani, R. (2009) “communicative competence is the ability to interact well with others. Communication takes place in an infinite variety of situations, and success in a particular role depends on one’s...
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...Dublin Institute of Technology ARROW@DIT Dissertations School of Computing 2010-09-01 Cloud Computing:Strategies for Cloud Computing Adoption Faith Shimba Dublin Institute of Technology, faith.shimba@gmail.com Recommended Citation Shimba, F.:Cloud Computing:Strategies for Cloud Computing Adoption. Masters Dissertation. Dublin, Dublin Institute of Technology, 2010. This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the School of Computing at ARROW@DIT. It has been accepted for inclusion in Dissertations by an authorized administrator of ARROW@DIT. For more information, please contact yvonne.desmond@dit.ie, arrow.admin@dit.ie. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons AttributionNoncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License School of Computing Dissertations Dublin Institute of Technology Year Cloud Computing:Strategies for Cloud Computing Adoption Faith Shimba Mr. Dublin Institute of Technology, faith.shimba@student.dit.ie This paper is posted at ARROW@DIT. http://arrow.dit.ie/scschcomdis/1 — Use Licence — Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 1.0 You are free: • to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work • to make derivative works Under the following conditions: • Attribution. You must give the original author credit. • Non-Commercial. You may not use this work for commercial purposes. • Share Alike. If you alter, transform, or build upon this work, you may distribute the resulting work only under a license identical...
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...Essay Single parenthood 1. Summary. The article "survey dispels myth of failing single parents" from 2006 is written by Denis Campbell. the article is about three single mothers who are raising their children alone which they believe are better for both the parent and for the child. The women in the text tell us about a few benefits from being a sole parent in charge, like they become stronger as a person because they are forced to take a decision themselves, based solely on their experience. They also mention that they can provide their children a with harmonious and safe upbringing and they don't have to divide their attention between their children and their partners. The article also says that single parent families have been associated with a lot of negative things and thoughts, and people always have been prejudiced against single parents, but this article shows some of the positive aspects of being a single parent. 2. Outline. In the three texts; "Mothers without men", "survey dispels myth of failing single parents" and "single moms by choice or circumstance - required reading", we can find similarities like positive/negative sides of single parenthood. One of the positive views we are introduced to is that if you are a woman, you do not have to wait for the perfect man to get pregnant, you just go to a sperm bank and look for a man that has got the traits you are after, and in that way your child would not witness a parent leaving, unless the mother dies of course. Another...
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...A Study on Factor Affecting of English Achievement Among The Under Graduate College Student A DISSERTATION PAPER SUBMITTED TO THE DEPT. OF HOME SCIENCE(CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY) IN PERTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTERS IN HOME SCIENCE BY Baisakhi Ghosh Roll No. 104/HMD/121020 Registration No. 024-1221-0030-09 Under the Guidance of Dr. Susmita Neogi Assistant Professor Department of Home Science Calcutta University 2014 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I express my sincere gratitude to my respected guide Dr. Susmita Neogi,(Assistant Professor) Department of Home Science, University of Calcutta without whose guidance and concerned encouragement I could never complete my dissertation. I am thankful to the Head of the Department of Home Science, University of Calcutta Dr. Paromita Ghosh, for her inspiration and moral support. I am also thankful to all my samples without whose active participation my dissertation cannot be completed. Date:……………………. ……………………. Baisakhi Ghosh CONTENT S.L No. Title Page No. ABSTRACT The purpose of the present study was to find out the factors influencing second language learning among the undergraduate college students. A comparison was made between students who have studied in Bengali medium and those who have...
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...to learn a second language makes a significant difference in language learning. However, results indicate that this is not entirely true in all cases since there are further factors that affect successful second language acquisition achievement such as language exposure and motivation. Consequently, if there is not enough language exposure, this might prevent the learners from succeeding in learning the language. Clearly, those factors, motivation and exposure, seem to play a more important role in the learning process than the age factor and therefore it is extremely important to implement motivation and provide sufficient language exposure to the learner right from the start of the learning journey regardless of how old the learner is. SLA, MOTIVATION AND THE AGE FACTOR 1 Table of Contents 1.0...
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...GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN PAKISTAN TELECOMMUNICATION AUTHORITY HEADQUARTERS F-5/1, ISLAMABAD http://www.pta.gov.pk Executive Summary 1. Background In the post deregulation era it was felt that the simplification of Class Value Added Services has become essential. Internationally, several regimes exist – from extremely liberal to the other extreme. In Pakistan, in the past we had been following the pattern of issuing a license for every value added service. On the other hand there existed some services that had gone un-noticed. 2. Analysis Internationally, the world is now moving towards convergence. It means convergence of Technologies, Convergence of Services and Convergence of Regulations. It was felt that the simplification and bundling of VALUE ADDED SERVICES will make the life easier for the consumers, the Service Providers and for the Regulator. Simplification of Value Added Services will assist in lowering of the bundled services’ cost. This in turn can have a rippling effect on the proliferation of Broadband in Pakistan. It was felt that the spread of Broadband would not happen until the regulator paves the way for more services under a single umbrella. This will in turn enable more bandwidth requirements by the consumers, more bandwidth provisioning by the Service providers and more opportunities for the incumbent and new Infrastructure providers. All class value added licensed and registered services can only be provided through mutual interconnects and marketing...
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...White Paper Cloud Computing. Alternative sourcing strategy for business ICT. Contents. 3 1. Abstract. 4 4 5 2. Introduction to Cloud Computing. 2.1 A historical background. 2.2 Definitions. 7 7 11 12 3. Flexible ICT services - more than just a dream. 3.1 Business needs as a driver of Cloud Computing. 3.2 Status Quo. 3.3 A summary - added value with Cloud Computing. 14 14 14 15 4. Areas and examples of application. 4.1 Cloud Computing in business startups. 4.2 Cloud Computing in companies with existing infrastructure. 4.3 Cloud Computing with business-critical applications. 17 19 20 22 23 5. Dynamic Services – a top-quality Cloud Computing service. 6. Summary. 7. Glossary. 8. List of figures. 9. List of sources. 1. Abstract. The term "Cloud Computing" has been mentioned for just under two years in relation to services or infrastructural resources, which can be contracted over a network. Thus, the idea of renting instead of buying IT is nothing new. And so, Cloud Computing has many antecedents and equally as many attempts to define it. The players in the large world of clouds are Software as a Service providers, outsourcing and hosting providers, network and IT infrastructure providers and, above all, the companies whose names are closely linked with the Internet's commercial boom. But, all these services in combination outline the complete package known as Cloud Computing – depending on the source with the appropriate focus. That which...
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...White Paper Cloud Computing. Alternative sourcing strategy for business ICT. Contents. 3 1. Abstract. 4 4 5 2. Introduction to Cloud Computing. 2.1 A historical background. 2.2 Definitions. 7 7 11 12 3. Flexible ICT services - more than just a dream. 3.1 Business needs as a driver of Cloud Computing. 3.2 Status Quo. 3.3 A summary - added value with Cloud Computing. 14 14 14 15 4. Areas and examples of application. 4.1 Cloud Computing in business startups. 4.2 Cloud Computing in companies with existing infrastructure. 4.3 Cloud Computing with business-critical applications. 17 19 20 22 23 5. Dynamic Services – a top-quality Cloud Computing service. 6. Summary. 7. Glossary. 8. List of figures. 9. List of sources. 1. Abstract. The term "Cloud Computing" has been mentioned for just under two years in relation to services or infrastructural resources, which can be contracted over a network. Thus, the idea of renting instead of buying IT is nothing new. And so, Cloud Computing has many antecedents and equally as many attempts to define it. The players in the large world of clouds are Software as a Service providers, outsourcing and hosting providers, network and IT infrastructure providers and, above all, the companies whose names are closely linked with the Internet's commercial boom. But, all these services in combination outline the complete package known as Cloud Computing – depending on the source with the appropriate focus. That which...
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...attentional condition have a differential effect on adult second language reading comprehension? The quantitative analysis revealed no significant difference in comprehension among all five groups. To explicate the findings, the quantitative and qualitative data and analyses are discussed with regard to the issues of modality, depth or level of processing, and research methodology. Keywords simultaneous attention; levels of processing; form vs. meaning; hybrid design; input processing; The Primacy of Meaning Principle; think-aloud protocols There are several theoretical models in second language acquisition (SLA) that have posited an important role for attention in adult second/foreign language (L2) development (e.g., Robinson, 1995; Schmidt, 1990, 2001; Tomlin & Villa 1994; VanPatten, 1994, 2004). Empirical support for the beneficial role of attention has been provided by several SLA studies in strands of research directly or indirectly premised on the role...
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...Alfred State College Technology Forecast & Assessment of 3D Printing Anthony Prete TMGT 7003: Technology Innovation 27 September 2015 Table of Contents Executive Summary 2 Introduction 3 Application Areas of 3D Printing 4 Innovation Type 4 Product or Process or Organizational 5 Radical or Incremental 5 Component or Architectural 5 Competency Enhancing or Competency Destroying 6 Technology Life Cycle Stage 6 Pre- Commercial or Commercial Period 6 Field Trials 6 Technology Divergence & Convergence 6 Technological Divergence 6 Technological Convergence 7 Technology Forecast 7 Future-Aligning 8 Self-Fulfilling 9 Forecast Intent 9 Factors Impacting Adoption 9 Technological Factors 9 Social Factors 9 Economic Factors 9 Political Factors 10 Ecological Factors 10 3D Printing is Coming 10 Works Cited 11 Executive Summary You might have heard of 3D printing from newscasters and journalists, astonished at what they’ve witnessed. It can print in plastic, metal, nylon, and over a hundred of other materials. 3D printing can be used to print little objects of candy to producing a whole apartment complex. 3D printing has been used over recent years to print small scale objects. However, some architects and other construction professionals are looking to introduce 3D printing technology in the construction industry. The research below will cover: application areas of the technology, type of innovation, technology life...
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...MAJoR ITSDI ASSIGNMENT MARRIOTT HOTEL | Group 11 Section –‘X’ | MAJoR ITSDI ASSIGNMENT MARRIOTT HOTEL | Group 11 Section –‘X’ | XAVIER INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT,BHUBANESWAR XAVIER INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT,BHUBANESWAR MAJOR ITSDI ASSIGNMENT MARRIOTT HOTEL Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 Industry Analysis 7 OLC (Organization life cycle): 9 FUNCTIONS 12 APPLICATION INTEGRATION 18 Technological Integration 19 DEPARTMENT SCORECARD 29 CHANGE MANAGEMENT FOR CLOUD STRATEGY 35 Managerial Implication for cloud Strategy (what does the cloud strategy mean for stakeholders) 43 RISK MANAGEMENT 44 CONCLUSION: 45 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Hotel industry is an essential part of tourism. Expansion of hotel industry inevitably depends on the development of tourism which in turn is responsible for around 40-45% forex earning. Recently initiatives have been taken to boost travel and tourism by the Government. Marriott Hotels: Complete brand portfolio is the most important strategy for Marriott. The company operates in five business segments with each segment having several brands targeting different customer bases (luxury, upper moderate, moderate and lower moderate). This gives it high brand recognition and diversified revenue resources. IT in Marriott (Real Scenario): IT solutions are a large way to...
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...Value Chain Management, VIA University College Horsens Authors: Thomas Gottlob Ployart Wetche 2036932 Kristina Hemmingsen 2029398 Pawel Rosiak 2008258 Ioan Stavarache 2020733 Filip Petru 2020724 Supervisor: Erik Aaen Project: SPV 4 Project Date: 10 June 2010 Contents Table of figures: 6 0.0 Problem formulation 8 0.1 Background description: 8 0.2 Purpose: 8 0.4 Problem statement: 8 0.5 Delimitation: 8 0.6 Choice of methods and models: 9 0.7 Time schedule 10 1.0 Introduction 11 1.1 Value chain analysis 11 Optimization of the value chain at Siemens Wind Power 11 1.2 Primary Activities: 13 1.2.1 Inbound Logistics: 13 1.2.2 Operations: 13 1.2.3 Outbound Logistics 13 1.2.4 Marketing and Sales: 14 1.2.5 Service 15 1.3 Support Activities 15 1.3.1 Procurement 15 1.3.2 Technology Development 16 1.3.3 Human Resource Management 16 1.3.4 Firm Infrastructure 16 1.4 Choosing the right supply chain strategy 17 1.5 Supply Chain Strategies 17 1.5.1 Innovative Products with Evolving Supply Processes 18 1.6 The Right Supply Chain Strategy 18 The concept of agility : 18 1.7 Summarize 19 2.0 How can Siemens optimize the cross functional communication? 19 2.1 Resources and capability model 20 2.2 Obstacles when using the strategic resources and capability model 21 2.3 Issues within the organization 22 2.4 Root causes for the internal challenges: 23 ...
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...ubiquitous and inexhaustible on-demand IT resources accessible through the Internet. Practically every new Internet-based service from Gmail [1] to Amazon Web Services [2] to Microsoft Online Services [3] to even Facebook [4] have been labeled “cloud” offerings, either officially or externally. Although cloud computing has garnered significant interest, factors such as unclear terminology, non-existent product “paper launches”, and opportunistic marketing have led to a significant lack of clarity surrounding discussions of cloud computing technology and products. The need for clarity is well-recognized within the industry [5] and by industry observers [6]. Perhaps more importantly, due to the relative infancy of the industry, currently-available product offerings are not standardized. Neither providers nor potential consumers really know what a “good” cloud computing product offering should look like and what classes of products are appropriate. Consequently, products are not easily comparable. The scope of various product offerings differ and overlap in complicated ways – for example, Amazon’s EC2 service [7] and Google’s App Engine [8] partially overlap in scope and applicability. EC2 is more flexible but also lower-level, while App Engine subsumes some functionality in Amazon Web Services suite of offerings [2] external to EC2. On balance, App Engine incorporates that functionality at the expense of being less general-purpose and more...
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...University, Indonesia yuningsihlegiman@gmail.com ABSTRACT Studies on captions and subtitles in EFL learning gave positive effects on comprehension and vocabulary acquisition (Chung, 1996, Neurnan & Koskinen, 1992; Price, 1983; Vanderplank, 1988, 1993). Using song in ELT was highly impressive and motivating (Murphey, 1992; Lied, 2000). This study was designed to investigate the use of English-subtitled K-Pop MV in exploring students’ extensive reading ability. In this case study, five students, four girls and one boy, were selected. To collect the data, document analysis and an in-depth interview were conducted. The findings showed in comprehending the song, the students’ interpretations were still shallow and relying heavily on summary of narrative with very low-level inference. Meanwhile in vocabulary acquisition, it helped their better understanding wider range vocabulary, either in English or Korean. In addition, using K-Pop for learning English was more interesting and enjoyable, it is also motivating. Overall, using English-subtitle on K-Pop can be used as an alternative way to enliven extensive reading. Keywords: Subtitle, comprehension, extensive reading, interpretation, inference. INTRODUCTION The Korean wave—”hallyu” in Korean—refers to a surge in the international visibility of Korean culture, beginning in East Asia in the 1990s and continuing more recently in the United States, Latin America, the Middle East, and parts of Europe (Ravina, 2008, p. 1). One...
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