...Question 1: Beyond Telecommunications should focus on two existing market segments: C due to its needs for a User Friendly Phone Interface and segment D due to its needs for International Access. These two segments comliement Beyond’s key competitive advantages in the market they are currently serving. Customers today are willing to pay a premium, in order to receive the benefits of the reliability of service when using their devices internationally; in addition the user-friendly devices and up to date technology is really well received by their current customers. Beyond positioned to market it’s existing international reputation and strong infrastructure in Europe, to emphasize its international capabilities. Also, from a market penetration perspective, those two segments have a smaller representation from a competition given the size of the market itself. The two segments combined represents less than 25% of the overall market in the US, however have strong CAGR with segment D at the top with 20%, and segment C with 12%. A general qualitative analysis like the one above may be good enough to determine the segments Beyond should pursue, however, we recommend a more detailed analysis of segment attractiveness such as the “3C Framework”, to assesses customer, competitor and company factors. Question 2: Being profitable by servicing a particular segment is possible when a company is able to design a strategy that capitalizes on the current mix of customer (i.e. segment...
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...Managing HR Systems Traditional HR Compared to E-HR --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Khawaja Amjad Saeed * Emails: principal@puhcbf.edu.pk professor@kamjadsaeed.edu.pk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prelude Six activities are needed to achieve efficiency and efficacy in the system of management for an enterprise. These include: Procurement, Production, Personnel, Finance, Marketing and Research & Development (R & D – Now getting replaced through a term entitled: “Innovation”). Synergistic approach on a holistic basis is needed to achieve high performing purpose of an organization. This piece looks at HRM / HRD from futuristic point of view. This piece looks at: Changing Scenarios for countries and organizations, HRM Inretrospect, futuristic trends, HR – traditional and E – HR and conclusion. Five boxes present interesting information with comparative positions. These aspects are now reviewed. Changing Scenarios Change is the need of the day. Fast track changes are taking place and every enterprise needs to read future trends and accordingly develop their plans to meet the future challenges. Outlooks are changing. Mind set is changing. Innovation is bringing heavy pressure...
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...INTERNET ADDICTION: USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AND ITS IMPACT ON INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS Abstract: Widespread use of internet has led to a kind of addiction. The present study examined the use of Internet and getting addicted to the social networking sites and on the whole its impact on intermediate level students. The sample comprised of 285 students out of which the addicts were pulled out. The tools used were questionnaire developed by Dr. Kimberly Young, the IAT which is a 20-item questionnaire that measures mild, moderate, and severe levels of Internet Addiction with its sociological impact. An additional questionnaire drafted at International Development Research Centre (IDRC) was used to gauge the behavioural, psychological and physical impact of internet on Intermediate students. And finally a questionnaire was coined in the assistance of Miss Sunanda Jati, lecturer, Dau Dayal Girls P.G. College to check the indulgence of intermediate students on social networking sites. The researcher used dichotomous questions. It was found that the students have positive tendency towards the useful and easy reflections of internet and a greater tendency towards getting addicted. The advent of computer brought about a major revolution in the history of human culture; a major debate broke through whole world whether this machine could replace human beings and become our master. Eminent scholars, learned people, high profile politicians and almost every literate being were voicing...
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...Earlier studies found that dehumanizing patients can reduce health care workers their bad feelings and let them cope/deal better with the constant pain and illness they see. People need to humanize technology so that it treats the people the way they want to be treated. People think, feel, and act not just because of information, but also because of personally meaningful experience. Things have to matter to people, not just inform them, to effect real change. Personal technology needs to go beyond giving people access to information anywhere people are. It needs to go beyond opening a communication channel between people. It needs to go beyond being easy to use. It needs to go beyond being cool and desirable. All of these attributes are still critical pieces. But they do not yet form the full...
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...This can help give you a sense of satisfaction, boost your confidence and keep you committed to regular activity. Keeping a weekly log of activity is especially helpful if you’re just starting out, or if you’re setting goals and need to know what your current level of activity is. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Your body is the new password… 10 hot consumer trends for 2014 Ericsson ConsumerLab identifies most important consumer trends for 2014 and beyond By * Staff Published Wednesday, January 08, 2014 As we come to grips to writing 2014 in our datelines. Ericsson ConsumerLab has sent us a list of what it claims are the hottest consumer trends for 2014 and beyond. We may not agree with all of them (particularly with the likes of #4, ‘internet expected everywhere’ when a good proportion of the world is still seeking basic necessities such as clean drinking water and power) but they make interesting reading nevertheless. “Our global research program is based on annual interviews with over 100,000 individuals in more than 40 countries and 15 megacities,” says the media statement from Ericsson ConsumerLab, which maintains it has conducted research to explore people’s values, behaviors and ways of using ICT products and services for more than 15 years. Anders Lindblad, President of Ericsson Region Middle East, says: “The common...
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...on such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science. E-learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. It is broadly inclusive of all forms of educational technology in learning and teaching. It is inclusive of, and is broadly synonymous with multimedia learning, technology-enhanced learning (TEL), computer-based instruction (CBI), computer-based training (CBT), computer-assisted instruction or computer-aided instruction (CAI), internet-based training (IBT), web-based training (WBT), online education, virtual education, virtual learning environments (VLE) (which are also called learning platforms), m-learning, and digital educational collaboration. These alternative names emphasize a particular aspect, component or delivery method. Nowadays, technology has become an essential element in human lives. With the use of technology, various inventions were made such as machineries and internet. These improve the means of communication, make information seeking easier, make businessmen be more productive, and help educators be more efficient. Somehow, technology became the air that we breathe in every requirement that we need to accomplish. It became the new source of information for the field of business and education. Desktop computers, laptops, iPad, and other gadgets made life easier by doing great things in just one click. E-class is also called as an online machine class. It is used as an alternative...
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...possible we should use existing services on the internet including software as a service to limit financial spending. For web conferencing we could use a Skype or similar existing software. Areas that need updated information systems. Available for public Internet access- Merchandise sale/Advertisement/customer reservation/customer tracking/customer rewards and employee database access /Banquet information and reservation /wine marketing and ordering Supplier database and services software. supplier centered information system to help track products and build a supplier relationship Order and track shipments between suppliers Manage restaurant inventory and replacement Order tracking should be access able from the internet. Human Resources database Employee training and certification/ employee benefits Personal information (address, billing information, etc) Employee access and interface options (accessible from the internet) Employee scheduling Restaurant Hardware Ipad+ Accessories Wifi Moniters (cisco routers and switches.) Wifi Desktops Central database for customer/employee/sales/accounting/information (Linux OS on desktop and server) Security software Relational database management system Accounting Acounting database and pay system Possibly a simulation engine to simulate buying patterns and change menu entrees? Some software I found online BlueWolf @ BlueWolf.com “Bluewolf Beyond for Remote DBA is 24x7 remote database administration...
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...Advancements to Information Technology & the Children's Internet Protection Act of 2000 Chris Weimer BIS/220 March 11, 2013 Andrew Caples Advancements to Information Technology & the Children's Internet Protection Act of 2000 The advent of the Internet, and subsequent technological developments, enabled people to more easily share and access all types of information. Information technology is defined as, “anything related to computing technology, such as networking, hardware, software, the Internet, or the people that work with these technologies.” (TechTerms.com, 2013) Unfortunately that also meant our children could be exposed to material that was considered harmful or obscene. Despite the benefits the internet offered, people felt the need to ensure the safety and well being of our children. These ethical concerns lead to the creation of the Children’s Internet Protection Act, or CIPA, by Congress in the year 2000. CIPA was created with the sole purpose to ensure that, “schools and libraries that received discounts for internet access, or internal connections through the E Rate program, limited children’s access to obscene or harmful content.” (Federal Communications Commission, May ) CIPA required several criteria to be met in order for schools and libraries to receive their funding. This included “access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet, the safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms and other forms of...
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...forty stores they are able to buy at the best prices and compete effectively with their competitors; (americasbestfranchises.com; 2012). 2) Marketing opportunities: low-hanging fruit, home runs, or singles a) Pet grooming > low hanging fruit > a lot of consumers take their pet for grooming services b) Internet marketing > low hanging fruit > people today are turning to the internet to save time in the fast paced world c) Products > low hanging fruit > what consumers have always purchased; but what can be done better? This would be categorized as a low-hanging fruit opportunity; one of the most obvious opportunities that I think a lot of companies do not focus enough on is their internet marketing. Some of the marketing strategies that should be incorporated are web promotions; to attract a lot of new customers; start a successful web blueprint and progressive strategy. If the firm is able to get classified to the top in key search engines and to exercise effective “search” optimization techniques. Learning the email-marketing successfully; control the marketing “niche” with an associate and programs affiliated. Get an analysis from an internet consultant or coach and see where we need to improve from there. Have a responsive opt-in email list and have published articles. Running contests and give-a-ways on...
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...space on a web hosting service's computer. The client hereby authorizes The Foundation4U to access this account, and authorizes the web hosting service to provide The Foundation4U with "write permission" for the client's webpage directory, cgi-bin directory, and any other directories or programs which need to be accessed for this project. The client also authorizes The Foundation4U to publicize their completed website to Web search engines, as well as other Web directories and indexes. 2. Standard Website Package Elements. (For Standard Website Packages Only. Cross out for online stores.) The Foundation4U includes the following elements in their Standard Website Packages: • E-mail/phone consultation(Up to 2 hours total general Internet orientation education, marketing strategy, Web design consultation, and helping clients learn to use their own webpage editor. Telephone long distance charges are in addition to package rates quoted. Additional education and...
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...Daniel Lombana NETWORK 320 Professor: Noel Broman Week 3 – Sip Trunking Write a 500-word paper that explains what a SIP trunk is, why you would use a SIP trunk, the equipment required for its use, and any RFCs that discuss SIP trunking. SIP Trunking or also known as SIP trunks is a communication service offered by different carriers and normally they are combined with Internet telephony service providers that allows businesses u organizations to use voice over the Internet protocol (VoIP) while you are connected to the Internet. The main purpose of using Sip Trunking is to extend VoIP or IP telephony use beyond the enterprise network and reduced cost. Also, we can create and control the communications sessions that are the basis of VoIP telephony. In few words your organization would be able to use instant messaging, multimedia, conferencing, and other real-time services that can traverse a SIP trunk. Vantages: * Enables you to extend VoIP telephony beyond your organization’s firewall * SIP trunks can carry instant messages * With Sip Trunks you can do multimedia conferences * User presence information. * Real-time communications services. * Easier to configure and less expensive to design, operate, maintain, and upgrade. * Save money on long distance service. Long distance service typically costs significantly less with a SIP trunk connection. Substantial cost savings from reduced complexity, maintenance, and administration. * Eliminate...
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...Automation Automation is the use of machines, control systems and information technologies to optimize productivity in the production of goods and delivery of services. The correct incentive for applying automation is to increase productivity, and/or quality beyond that possible with current human labor levels so as to realize economies of scale, and/or realize predictable quality levels. In the scope of industrialisation, automation is a step beyond mechanization. Whereas mechanization provides human operators with machinery to assist them with the muscular requirements of work, automation greatly decreases the need for human sensory and mental requirements while increasing load capacity, speed, and repeatability. Automation plays an increasingly important role in the world economy and in daily experience. Automation has had a notable impact in a wide range of industries beyond manufacturing (where it began). Once-ubiquitous telephone operators have been replaced largely by automated telephone switchboards and answering machines. Medical processes such as primary screening in electrocardiography or radiography and laboratory analysis of human genes, sera, cells, and tissues are carried out at much greater speed and accuracy by automated systems. Automated teller machines have reduced the need for bank visits to obtain cash and carry out transactions. In general, automation has been responsible for the shift in the world economy from industrial jobs to service jobs in the 20th...
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...Abstract The main purpose of this assignment is to identify if Amazon has lost its identity by expanding into markets well beyond books. Amazon.com was founded in 1994 as an online book retailer. Now, the largest retailer of books has also become the largest online retailer. Amazon competes in a vast array of markets including: books, movies, digital readers, computers, consumer electronics, pet needs, groceries, health and beauty aids, toys, clothing, jewelry, shoes, sporting goods, tools, automotive, hardware, building supply, and more. Despite their large product offering, Amazon has maintained its strong brand. There are some recommendations given in this assignment for Barnes & Noble and Borders to recapture their online market share. Author sees Amazon expanding into new channels of distribution as they evolve – especially the social mediums like Mobile applications, Facebook and Twitter. There is also a comparison done between websites: www.Amazon.com, www.BarnesAndNoble.com, and www.Borders.com, using the following criteria: functionality, design, content, originality, professionalism and effectiveness. Amazon’s Expansion Beyond Books Amazon.com did excellent execution of strategy on online book sales and actually has capitalized on the positive customer experience provided into other similar categories. Not all ideas tried by Amazon are successful but venturing out in general in other categories with core focus on “selling” customer experience has done wonders...
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...University of Phoenix Material End of the 20th Century Matrix Choose ten items from the following list and identify their significance during the 1990s and beyond: |Earned Income Tax Credit |Economic prosperity under Clinton | |E-mail |Creating a budget surplus | |NAFTA |The Internet and the World Wide Web | |Telecommunications |The Brady Bill | |Somalia and Rwanda |Apple | |Internet marketing |Digital divide | |Kosovo |Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell | |Cell phones |Microsoft | |Event |Significance ...
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...save lives. Technology is significant in everyone's life because it rapidly changes what is in the market, society or in a community. But, some new innovations of technology are ridiculous because they serve no purpose in helping mankind. By the turn of the century, technology, information, including access to the Internet, will be the basis for personal, economic, and political advancement. The use of Local Area Networks, Wide Area networks, satellite links, and the Internet, the user can now send electronic mail or data across an ocean. This takes less time than it takes to address an envelope. Internet telephone service allows subscribers to talk long distance without incurring charges associated with conventional long distance service. Whether you want to find the latest financial news, browse through library catalogs, exchange information with colleagues, or join in a lively political debate, the Internet is the tool that will take you beyond telephones, faxes, and isolated computers to a burgeoning networked information frontier. Internet opens up new worlds accessible to anyone with a computer and an Internet server. The Internet can provide the user with a new means of communication, entertainment, shopping and possibly even the answers to the most rhetorical questions on the planet. Search engines such as Yahoo and Excite are today’s card catalogs. Search engines perform millions of queries each day. Whatever the...
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