...business information systems Near field communication TEAM MEMBERS: Sidharth.S Bello Magaji Ibrahim Sachindra Manoj Devanarayana Sancheeban Vickneswaran TABLE OF CONTENTS Project Description…………………………………………………………..3 Nfc Technology………………………………………………………………3 Near Field Communication Requirements………………………………..3 Project Goals and Objectives………………………………………………3 Project Risks…………………………………………………………………4 NFC Limitations……………………………………………………………...4 Project Description: Near field communication (NFC) is a wireless magnetic field induction. NFC works on a communication channel with a range approximately one decimeter. Operates on a ISM band of 1356 MHZ with data rates nearly up to 424 Kbps. NFC is mostly used on mobile devices, smart cards and electronic identification chips these NFC equipped devices are used on a security sensitive applications. For example; Electronic Ticketing, Payments, Access Control, identification. NFC enabled mobile phones can be a consumers electronic wallet with numerous advantages. NFC Technology: A standard NFC operates on a two modes of operations, active and passive. During the passive mode the user generates a radio frequency field (RF) to energize the target, in return the target responds by a load modulation scheme on the field...
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...SWOT Analysis: METRO Cash & Carry Vietnam Hung Tran Quoc Columbia Southern University About the Company METRO Cash & Carry Vietnam (MCCVN) is the leading self-service wholesaler in Vietnam market place. Entering Vietnam in 2002, currently, MCCVN operates 19 wholesale stores nationwide to offer a wide range of food and nonfood products. MCCVN’s products and services are, “customized to the specific demands of professional customers, such as hotel and restaurant operators, catering firms, independent small retailers, institutions and offices.” (METRO AG, 2014, para. 2) MCCVN is committed to being a reliable partner, has proven competence in assortment and services for professionals distinctively as well as is a distinguished partner of local communities with strong corporate social responsibility. In August 2014, METRO Group decided to sell the entire business operations of MCCVN to BJC (Berli Jucker Corporation, a large group from Thailand that has been very successful in doing retail business in Southeast Asia). The article, “Metro Vietnam sold for $879 million to Thai Business Giant” (Son, 2014) mentioned, “BJC will take over the entire business operations of Metro Cash & Carry Vietnam (MCC Vietnam), including 19 distribution centers and related real estate portfolio, at the total value of $655 million euros (approximately $879 million)” and a Metro representative (as cited in Son, 2014) said the deal is expected to be finished in the first half...
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...Military Technology Land Force Air And Missile Defence Dealing With The Complexities Of Future Warfighting Lieutenant Colonel Inger Lawes Abstract In the future, land force commanders will need to manage the use of airspace to enable multidimensional manoeuvre—coordinating joint and coalition assets and denying adversaries. Battlespace management, in an era of uninhabited and automated systems, is becoming increasingly complex. The author argues for the development of a ‘land force air and missile defence’ (LFAMD) to enhance friendly capability and defeat conventional and asymmetrical enemy manoeuvre. Introduction T he Australian Defence Force (ADF) Future Warfighting concept asserts that ‘the challenges of complex environments reinforce our view that warfare is multi-dimensional.’ 1 In future warfare, because of the presence of both conventional and asymmetric air threats, air and missile defence will become an essential capability in enabling the land force to conduct multi-dimensional manoeuvre. Australian Army Journal • Volume III, Number 2 • page 109 Military Technology • Lieutenant Colonel Inger Lawes The Future Land Operating Concept Complex Warfighting describes the contemporary operational environment in terms of defining characteristics such as complex physical, human and informational terrain and urban environments, increased threat diversity, diffusion and lethality. These characteristics necessarily impose a broader spectrum...
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...Malaysia. PBTJ has over 10 branches throughout Malaysia and offers flexible studying time with unlimited learning sessions, and also full and part time courses, suitable for those who is already in the working environment. PBTJ also offers a very affordable fee plan with easy schemes payment upon request. PBTJ has a very limited number of international students as opposed to large number of local students. In order for PBTJ to be recognized worldwide, a good marketing plan should be implemented in order to bring in more international students. Some PBTJ locations are not strategic due to the fact that there is an unlimited mode of transportation. Locations of the centres are also not located near the target market. PBTJ studying fees is also considered to be quite high by certain target market. PBTJ has a number of threats. Over the last few years there is quite a number of language centres being built up with different and unique marketing plan that can lure in a large number of international students. Other than that, large and well known Universities has started to offer language courses as well, students will go for this courses as it is easier not having to go to two different schools. Large number of language schools will cause more competition, therefore the quality of the English courses should be improved as well as offering more affordable fees. PBTJ has got potential and opportunities to expand in...
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...expansionary monetary policy in the history of the UK and this has only generated a rise in inflation to 2% above target. I recognise that inflation has been above target now since late 2009. In the Bank of England Inflation Report, it is predicted that inflation will be significantly above target for 2011 but should fall back quite sharply to around the 2% target in 2012. As we can see from the diagram the CPI-Y rate which excludes VAT and other indirect taxes is just over the target at around 2.5%. This is a rate which is more focused on core inflation and one which many believe monetary policy should be based on. As a number of the MPC members have said, it is somewhat tempting to give a temporary rise in interest rates to satisfy the public and the markets that the MPC are still interested in keeping inflation low. However, the main concern is the long term health of the economy and policy should be based on what we expect in the future. CPI is currently above average due to a combination of the low value of the pound, the high price of commodities and the increase in VAT in January 2011. However, the underlying inflation rate, allowing for exchange rate pressures and the increase in VAT is near target and so I think it would be a mistake to try and correct the current inflation problem. In David Miles speech[1] he states that, “Inflation could be brought back to target very fast, perhaps even over a few months.” Whilst some may see this as desirable, the aggressive monetary...
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...The purpose of this report is to conduct a comprehensive business performance analysis using financial historical information/analysis of Costco. While Costco may not seem to have the revenue, assets and market share like similar and larger companies such as Wal-Mart and Target they are without a doubt a very profitable and successful company. What Costco lacks in high margins, they make up for in being a highly efficient company boasting high asset and equity turnover while maintaining optimum liabilities and debt to equity ratios. Costco is a great company that is seeing profitable success due to their business model that prioritizes quality for both its customers and employees. However, emerging with the 21st century are new ways of doing business. Online companies like Amazon.com are quickly taking market share not just from Costco but also their biggest competitors: Wal-Mart and Target. In order to stay relevant, Costco will need to maintain their business growth in the coming years and also find ways to compete against online retail giants like Amazon.com. 1. Company Background Costco is a multi-billion dollar warehouse company that operates on a global scale. Consumers can frequent Costco to find merchandise including but not limited to groceries, electronics, furniture and home goods, pharmaceuticals and gasoline. Costco specializes in purchasing its merchandise wholesale and re-selling to consumers. Consumers who frequent the warehouse club are required to pay...
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...Near Field Communication. A convenient life comes with a price. Jeremy Johnson University of Maryland University College Near Field Communication. A convenient life comes with a price. Technology has been on a tremendous up rise in the past years, with the increasing technology come increasing ethical issues. Nothing in this world is perfect, so down sides to technology is expected. For example, personally I never buy the first edition of any new product, like a gaming system or a phone usually because the kinks aren’t ironed out at the time of release. A popular technology that is being put in new electronic devices to make life easier is Near Field Communication (NFC). NFC is a short range wireless communication technology that enables devices designed to establish radio communications with each other by being touched together or brought within a short distance. The NFC standard regulates a radio technology that allows two devices to communicate when they are in close proximity, usually no more than a few centimeters, allowing for more secure exchange of information. NFC came out Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID), is the technology used by shipping companies and in superstores to keep track of goods, it uses electromagnetic induction in order to transmit information (Egan 2013). NFC is similar technology, but made better equip for consumer smartphones and other devices. NFC can work in three different modes NFC target, NFC initiator, and NFC peer to peer. An NFC...
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...arrange the data for three different stores which we have selected for our final project of retail. We have to analyze all those factors which are important to understand while we as marketers visits to any store for any purchase purpose and to determine the availability of all those things which works as the eye catching view and leads customer to purchase from that particular store. Saddique departmental store Saddique department store is located in Zahid Colony near dhula chunk. This is one of the oldest shops which started its business in 1999. Then they expand in 2010 into a large retail store have the 2 shops and various warehouse near the store where they store all that martial which consume more space like the bags of flour and rice. Their target consumers for that particular store are all those households near there shop which include the Kashmir road, colony, calimaxabad and its surroundings. They started their business with the purpose to reduce the efforts of the households by providing their products near to them and they are tended to charge the minimum margin on their products while they are serving both types of customers. One who purchase on the bulk and the 2nd category is for those individuals who purchase for in minimum quantity. Selected Product: A We have selected two products in FMCG’s sector which Colgate and Close-up. We have going to do a complete audit of these two products on the mentioned shops on the prescribed variables which are important to determine...
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...the Solow Growth Model to explain the growth miracle in China since 1980: 1. What were the main engines of growth for China for the period 1980–2013? 2. Do you expect China's exceptional growth record to continue in the near future? Why or why not? 3. Can the Chinese experience be replicated in other less developed countries? 1. Introduction China has been the subject of economic and social experimentation since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949 (Assbring 2012, 4). Still, up until the late 1970’s, China was one of the poorest performing economies in the world, impaired by social unrest and economic inefficiencies (Fan, Zhang and Zhang 2000, 8). After a change in leadership in 1978 and while witnessing the success of other East Asian economies in particular, Emperor Deng Xiaoping initiated economic transformation through the implementation of policies embracing the open market. As a result, China has been able to maintain an impressive growth rate averaging 10% over more than three decades; an achievement unsurpassed by any other economy (Ding & Knight 2008, 2). This unprecedented sustained growth begs the question of what is driving this growth and whether this growth can continue to be maintained in the future. Furthermore, is it possible for the Chinese growth “phenomenon” to be replicated by other countries? This paper intends to address these issues by employing the Solow Growth Model (SGM) as a means of investigation. 2. What...
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...Teaching Grammar What is grammar? ’An abstract system of rules whereby a person’s mastery of their native language can be explained’ (dictionary definition) Different dictionaries define ’grammar’ in different ways, but they all effectively talk about the ’rules of the language’. Grammar does not equal only ’tenses’ or verb forms. Grammar is language and how we use it. What is more important than a definition of the word ’grammar’ is knowing what students need to know when they are learning grammar. And we also need to know different ways to teach grammar. There are many different methods to teach grammar, but the three that might be the most effective in retaining student interest are the following: 1. Situational Presentations 2. Text and Recordings 3. Test Teach Test 1. Teaching grammar via Situational Presentation I. What do students need to know? When presenting new language, the teacher must show following things very clearly: MPF: There are several aspects of a new item: that you need to know and learners need to learn. 1. What it means. They need to understand meaning within the given context. 2. What it sounds like. They need to know the natural pronunciation and spelling of the language. 3. What it looks like. They need to know how to form the language (how it is constructed). 4. How and when it is used. They need to know the function of the language. (This is often referred to as, MPF.) As well as knowing the MPF, students need to use the language...
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...the landscape to become more attractive, and a options to increasing the room rate. This case study will try to provides an overview to Sweet Dream motel current status in the market, a summary of products, competition and distribution analysis in challenging market opportunities. It will be a brief summary of internal strengths and weaknesses compare to external threats and opportunities for Sweet Dreams motel. 2. Situational Analysis 2.1 Background This case study is driven by a need understanding of how to make a better of improvements for Sweet Dreams motel in Far North Queensland to achieve a higher occupancy rate and stable growth in the future. In addition of how to increase the performance, this study will also look at internal and external factors that shape in SWOT analysis, market objectives, focussed target market and marketing mix. An explanation of current market analysis and overview of competitor and distribution...
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...Problems/Opportunity The Moffats hope to see Want become a profitable and reputable business in the near future alongside Spellbound. A lack of financial resources has severely limited the growth potential of the company. Securing financing arrangements is imperative for Want to increase brand preference and see profitability in the near future. Their current marketing plan must be altered in order for the company to look attractive to potential investors or lenders. 3 Stakeholder The most important stakeholders are Bill and Angela Moffat. They have invested a significant amount of time and personal savings into Want beverages. They want to build a business that is strong and profitable on a long-term basis. Thus, if Want is successful, they can benefit from the profits earned and success of the business. In contrast, the Moffats could lose considerable amounts of money and time if the company fails to become profitable. Bill and Angela also face the risk of having two unprofitable businesses by ineffectively managing both Want and Spellbound. It is possible that they may prioritize a substantial amount of effort and resources to stabilize Want, while disregarding their focus and responsibilities in operating Spellbound. This could prove to be an underlying downfall because if Want ultimately fails after concentrating their effort for growth, the Moffats could suffer with two unstable businesses. Decision Criteria 1. Increasing sales to a level that ensures...
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...here Input text here Input is taken from the user in form of touch, sound etc. From the first target. Input is taken from the user in form of touch, sound etc. From the first target. Processing is done through electro-optical sensing and tactile feedback detecting the first target and data related to it is collected. Execution of the program in response to the data is done. Processing is done through electro-optical sensing and tactile feedback detecting the first target and data related to it is collected. Execution of the program in response to the data is done. Processing Processing The data sensed and processed of the first target will be the output of the system and will act as the input to the computer. Results are displayed to the user in form of 5D. The data sensed and processed of the first target will be the output of the system and will act as the input to the computer. Results are displayed to the user in form of 5D. ------------------------------------------------- For every new user input, the process repeats. ------------------------------------------------- For every new user input, the process repeats. Output Output In the figure above, the system consists of user or target 1 the hardware and software used to sense the data and process it and result it in an output. The input is taken from the user or target 1 and sensors...
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...Business Message Approach In week one, we were asked to create we might communicate in a workplace, or a future work place that would benefit from the use of visuals. I chose to create a message for a future workplace which will be my very own business. In this paper you will see a description of my business message and the changes that will be made. I stated in my message from week one that it would focus on (Productivity, Profitability, Staff Retention and Customer Loyalty. Delivering extraordinary customer service would definitely be a major focal point. I want to create a welcoming environment that is spotless with a diverse team that could bring in revenue universally. I would convey visual literacy with all these things through a commercials shoot, flyer ads, billboard boards, and social media through any effective marketing. My message would show and tell my customers all they need to know. I probably say that here at Heaven on Earth we are dedicated to offer our special v.i.p services and help to cater to whatever needs you may have. We offer affordable prices, salon and spa service Located in beautiful downtown Orlando come retrieved with as nice facial or massage, Pedi or manicure, onsite luxurious hair bar. And never leave your kids at home with our onsite childcare /spa for the kids. There is an Onsite photoshoot all here for you at Heaven on Earth. In the near future my dreams are too open up an all-purpose beauty salon/spa. I want to be able to cater to every need...
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...Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Defined Benefit Pension Plan Investing: Time for a Solution that Works June 2011 Approved CAG-CIT PUB015-R (10/11) Introduction The beginning of the 21st century has been perhaps the most trying environment ever for defined benefit pension plan sponsors. This is perhaps best evidenced by the decline in the number of single-employer defined benefit plans covered by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“PBGC”), which has gone from 53,589 in 1995 to 1 27,647 in 2009 . Clearly, two of the worst bear markets in U.S. history and a generally low interest rate environment have greatly contributed to today’s pension crisis. However, the investment strategies employed by many pension plans over this period have failed to recognize the intertwined relationship between plan assets and plan liabilities. Likewise, many investment strategies have lacked the flexibility needed to meet plan goals across a wide range of market environments. Understanding the Investment Needs of Defined Benefit Pension Plans An important first step in developing an investment strategy for any pension plan should be to understand the nature of the plan’s liabilities, which also means recognizing that the asset/liability relationship exists. Too often, the investment industry talks about pension plans as if they are one homogeneous type of investor, when, in fact, each plan has its own unique characteristics and needs. Clearly, a well-funded, young plan...
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