The Concept of Unmanned Systems Technologies

Introduction Unmanned systems use special technologies and strategies to determine motion parameters, recognize the surrounding space, and interact with it. Using these data, the system finds out its speed, coordinates, and distance to objects (Kyrkou, Timotheou, Kolios, Theocharides, & Panayiotou, 2019). Moreover, as a rule, a-priori information – a mathematical...

Access Control Methods: Positive and Negative Aspects

Introduction The concept of access control is confusing to many people. Some consider it as the act of preventing external sources from accessing information stored in a system. They are unable to differentiate between access control and identity verification or authentication. Sicuranza, Esposito, and Ciampi (2015) define access control as...

Advancing Robotics: Enhancing Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Introduction Modern technology is now introducing to the broad audience various innovations, which can rather simplify or completely replace human activity. The concepts, currently developing in the scientific sphere, concern almost every aspect of people’s everyday life. One of the most important modern scientific branches is robotics, which deals with...

How Crowdsourcing Powers Wikipedia’s Global Knowledge System

At the beginning of its conception, the Internet was a poorly organized set of websites and pieces of knowledge that was scattered across the network. However, as the Internet became an integral part of millions of people’s lives, the necessity to collect, arrange, store, and share data properly emerged. Thus,...

Graphing Calculator’s History and Usage

History of calculator The electronic calculator is a vivid example of how accelerating the speed of technological change may be. The abacus, which is also called a counting frame, is known to have been used by Babylonians in 3000 BC to calculate arithmetical processes (“Chronological calculator timeline,” n.d., para. 3)....

Uber as the Platform Service

With the emergence of the technological breakthrough that has been occurring over the past few decades, the transfer of most services to the digital environment was not only necessary but also inevitable. The opportunities of the digital market had to be explored, and a vast number of companies managed to...

Is Access to Technology Worth the Potential Loss of Privacy?

The problem of data privacy is one of the most worrying topics for modern people since technology and the Internet is used in almost all areas of people’s lives. For the same reason, it is questionable if a person should use social networks and electronic devices, even though his or...

Adapting to Cybersecurity: Strategies for Complex Digital Threats

Technology is changing at a rate that most institutions cannot keep pace with; hence, introducing a large that makes organizations susceptible to cyber breaches. To counteract this growing complexity, risk management strategies have also become more sophisticated. Moreover, security leaders are inclined to apply best-practices approaches to the diverse risk...

AI & IoT: Enhancing, Not Replacing, Facilities Teams

As technologies advance, the presence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of things (IoT) in a variety of modern business environments are inevitable. However, even though many predict the replacement of teams by AI and IoT, the reality is that the use of these technologies is improperly perceived because...

How Hyperactive Technology Affects Human Connection

One cannot disagree that the sudden boost in the development of communication technology in recent years radically transformed the ways people connect. In the article “In praise of a Snail’s Pace”, which was written by Ellen Goodman and published on 13 August 2005, the author argues on the usage of...

The Internet of Things as the Primary Trend in Telecommunications

Introduction It could hardly be doubted that the rapid development of communication technologies in the recent decade has brought about numerous changes in the sphere of telecommunication. From a broader perspective, the way in which people perceive information nowadays has also drastically changed. It is possible to notice that one...

Hotjar: Web Analytics Software Difference

Introduction There are various web analytics software tools that provide a wide range of services. Some of them use a simplified interface and have a limited number of features, while others offer an in-depth analysis of customer experience and behavior. This paper analyzes Hotjar, a web analytics tool that has...

Unmanned Systems Technology and Missions

The category and class of unmanned systems affect the possible mission role, and the payload capacity of the technology that is encompassed within the general operational setting (Griffin, 2014). Some of the missions in which unmanned systems can be used include. Monitoring of volcanic activity Fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)...

Infrastructure as a Service by Amazon

The demand for infrastructure as a service (IaaS) services is growing worldwide due to its cost-effectiveness and simplicity of use. While the competition in the sector is high, the sphere is dominated by major providers, which may hurt the competition in the future (Osborne, 2019). The present paper aims to...

HRSA Programs & Data Analysis: Healthcare Funding in the U.S.

HRSA-based programs have been developed in order to ensure the provision of healthcare to individuals who are territorially isolated as well as medically or economically vulnerable. The target population ranges from people living with HIV/AIDS to underserved individuals who are unable to access the desired level of healthcare for their...

The Role of Data Mining in Modern Business Success

Over the past decades, technological development had a significant influence on the business environment. In particular, the latest advances in technology created opportunities for businesses and institutions to collect and analyze large volumes of information, thus giving rise to data mining. According to Joseph (2013), data mining is one of...

Digital Security Risks: Wireless Networks & Data Protection

Despite the development of new technological solutions allowing to work with information, the issue of digital security is among the critical problems in today’s business world. Business owners may consider the use of wireless networks as a convenient option since it allows making working practices more flexible, but these benefits...

Excel Goal Seeking Tool Definition

Introduction It is vital for businesses to use all available strategies to support their decision-making process. One of the tools that can be utilized is Goal Seek that is installed in Microsoft Excel and can be accessed at any time. This paper provides an example of how this tool can...

The Internet’s Evolution: From Idealistic Dreams to Modern Reality

The Internet in the mind of its creators was different from what it emerged to be and what it is today. Even in the 1960s, when the Soviet Union was developing the concept of the digital network, the ideas of solving the economic and social problems of the population persisted...

Radicalization and Online Feedback: Reddit Experiment Insights

Displaying one’s public opinion on the Internet is often accompanied by a response or feedback from other people with different backgrounds. Radicalization is one of the alarming effects displayed in platforms that presuppose opinion exchange (Tufekci). Among comments, one could find anyone from a terrorist recruiter to a 15-year-old boy...

Blockchain Technology and Cybersecurity

In the age of the Internet, many companies, banks, and government organizations migrate their financial and economic assets into the web in order to improve the speed, efficiency, and ease of operations. At the same time, the accessibility of the systems by users and customers also suggests increased security risks...

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMPs) Benefits

The use of applications is an inherent part of one’s everyday smartphone experience. People play games, shop, and complete banking operations using apps, and their quality of speed determines the comfort of users and their desire to open the application again. Thus, it is beneficial for businesses to develop websites...

Cloud Storage for Small Teams: Security and Efficiency

This paper will use a fictitious scenario and portray the author as a software developer who works on various projects as a part of a team. Their company, which is small in size, requires a data storage solution due to increases in the size and complexity of the information processed...

Ramifications of the Internet

The Internet is one the most outstanding invention of humanity, which allowed to erase the borders between countries and continents, to bring people closer to each other, and to drop all the complexities and inconveniences, and to communicate freely. In addition, the Internet has opened up opportunities for profitable businesses,...

Border Security Solutions for the Middle East: Advanced Drone Technology

Description Border security in the Middle East is a major concern, especially for the politically stable countries in the region, especially the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Turkey. The emergence of extremist groups such as the Islamic State for Iraq and the Levant and Al...

Aviation Shortages: In Search for Causes

According to recent reports, the aviation industry worldwide might need an additional two million cadres, namely, airline pilots, maintenance technicians, and cabin crew in the next twenty years. As the shortages are becoming more pronounced than ever, the question arises as to what factors contributed to their emergence. Workforce shortages...

Aviation Shortages: Problem Statement and Methodology

Problem Statement The world’s growing population and availability of plane trips mean more air travel consumption (Abdullah, Chew, & Hamid, 2016). Impending shortages might impede the industry from meeting consumers’ needs. It is well-known that the aviation industry lacks workplace diversity: out of all pilots, technicians, and cabin crew, only...

Technologic Innovation for Business: Pros and Cons

Introduction The world has entered the stage of its rapid evolution under the impact of technological advances and the emergence of new devices. The high speed of digitalization resulted in the formation of a new environment characterized by the dominance of innovative solutions and attempts to increase the effectiveness of...

Security in the Computer Networking World

Ensuring security in computer networks is a significant issue that requires careful analytical work and utilizing relevant mechanisms to counter the threats of hacking and data theft. The transition to a digital standard for storing valuable documentation necessitates the organization of reliable and stably operating systems with authorization functions, protection...

Modern Weather and Energy Service Companies: Digital Transformation

The modern world significantly benefits from the use of digital resources and innovative technologies in different spheres of human activity. They provide specialists with new opportunities to enhance their efficiency and attain the increased accuracy of calculations, forecasts, and analyses. For this reason, it becomes apparent that multiple organizations will...

Tech’s Impact on Communication: Insights from Sherry Turkle

Technological development in the sphere of the internet and communications is a distinctive feature of modern society. The significant steps of progress in this area presented people with diverse types of devices during the past decades. Communication is now easily available from any place in the world via multiple messengers,...

Cloud Computing Giants: Microsoft, Amazon, Google & New Tech

On the whole, the author of the article states that three giants dominate the world of cloud computing – Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. However, new technologies are developed every day. These technologies can either preserve the oligopoly or destroy it. It is stressed that cloud computing is a popular target...

The Effect of Scalability on Virtualization

Companies that use physical resources in order to store large quantities of data may be at a disadvantage because the scalability of physical resources is limited. Buying more computers and other equipment takes up the company’s property and costs money. Therefore, some organizations may choose to apply a virtualization solution...

Preventive Maintenance on Reliability of Aircraft

Abstract The issue of preventive maintenance in relation to reliability can be interpreted as the practice of maintaining equipments or systems before they indicate any incidences of failure. Preventive maintenance is also akin to avoiding or mitigating repeated failure of machinery and equipment. This practice is aimed at improving the...

Cloud Services: SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and IDaaS

The aim of this paper is to discuss key service models of cloud computing: Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Identity as a Service (IDaaS). The paper will analyze five cloud deployments at East Coast Polytechnic Institute (ECPI) and identify...

E-Learning Pros and Cons: Insights from Various Fields

Since the time of its creation and popularization, online learning has attracted the attention of both users and researchers alike. From aviation to history or from clinical social work to agriculture, online education grants the possibility of perceiving information in an entirely new format, different from traditional learning techniques. Appraising...

Business Intelligence and Analytics: Transforming Data Insights

Cloud computing, the most recent innovation in information technology, has changed the shape of information system management around the globe. The central idea behind cloud computing is transferring and storing data in a big data center securely accessible from any computing device connected to the internet. This innovation in the...

The Way Forward in the “Sustainable Energy – Without the Hot Air” by David Mackay

Tombstone Title: “Sustainable Energy- Without the Hot Air” Author: David J. C. Mackay Publisher: UIT Cambridge, Published 1 December 2009 Book Availability: The book is available in several forms, including a free online PDF version. According to the author, the book was not meant for profit purposes because the urgency...

Biomedical Technology and Innovation Issues

Three technical/scientific/biomedical questions of a potential investor in a joint venture with WPI The first question that hast to be posed is: How the biotech startup is going to overcome regulatory roadblocks in the process of commercialization of the technology? The question is extremely important because all human cells, tissues...

ADHD and Cell Phone Use While Driving

Introduction The invention of cell phones allowed people to have a constant connection to their family, friends, and colleagues. Later, smartphones became the norm, and this connection expanded to include the Internet and all ways of communication enabled by it. It was only a matter of time until using a...

Retail Inventory Control Project Management

Overview of the Project Project name: Implementation of the Retail Inventory Management Project Sponsors: JC Penny Stores Project Leader: Navio Start Date: 10th August 2012 End Date: 25th November 2012 Budget: $ 4,900,000 Project Scope The following are the expected project outcomes. The first one is that the project will...

Robotics in Manufacturing: Social and Ethical Implications

The field of robotics has been growing tremendously over the last three decades, as occasioned by the technological revolution of the late 20th century. The integration of robotics into the manufacturing process has changed the traditional way of production in many aspects. Currently, the cost of doing business is going...

Understanding the Costs Behind the Cape Wind Project

What are the principal costs associated with this Cape Wind project? The principal costs associated with the Cape Wind project include the cost of components and materials, foundations, construction services, maintenance, and electric grid connections (Vietor 3). Also, it should not be overlooked that, since the project met serious opposition,...

Use of Digital Technology

The digital technology has greatly acquired popularity in the recent decades. The use of digital techniques for accomplishing major social activities has equally been on the rise in public utility sites such as the social network websites in the internet. A plethora of internet users has often posted information of...

Artificial Intelligence Creation: Excitement vs. Ethical Issues

Introduction Today, the creation of artificial intelligence is a goal that many researchers pursue. The consequences of success, in this case, have been the subject of many dystopian films and novels. I’ve always thought that the idea of creating artificial intelligence is very exciting. However, this week’s reading motivated me...

Server-Side Development Technologies Evaluation

In this paper, several of the server-side development technologies/frameworks will be evaluated. Moreover, the performance, platform compatibility, acceptance, and budget of each framework will be assessed. Personal criticism and evaluation will be provided at the end of the paper. “ASP.NET is an open-source server-side web application framework aimed to assist...

Project Analysis: Research and Development

Learning As the Senior Manager for R&D at AG Barr, I had to recognize new realities in the market based on product developments. For instance, Barr had to create a wide range of product portfolio to meet specific health and wellness needs – functional and adult products; acquire brands when...

Cell Manufacturing Setup: Project Management Strategies

Introduction ABC Company is a large American company engaged in the production and manufacture of truck transmissions in the wider American truck market. The company is currently undertaking a reorganization process that will see it outsource some of its manufacturing process to Europe. This will happen as part of a...

Texting While Driving: Dangers and Policies

Abstract Texting while driving is more dangerous than driving under the influence of substance abuse or alcohol. Drivers who drive while texting has increased likelihoods of colliding with other motor vehicles, running over foot travelers, and injuring travelers. Even though people acknowledge that texting while driving is a major cause...

E-Learning and Social Networking: Articles Comparison

Introduction In an article titled “The Impact of E-learning on end-users Satisfaction”, the author sets out to investigate the levels of satisfaction that come with e-learning experiences. In the second article, the main subject is Facebook and how it is used by students for learning purposes. The two articles follow...

SQL Statements and Queries

SQL Statements Statements for Proposed Database Below are the statements for the database (DB) designed for substance management on hospital grounds. — Student Name — Course Number — Date — This is my own work. .open HospitalDB .header on .mode column CREATE TABLE groups ( gr_id INT NOT NULL, gr_name...

Mass Transit Railway’s West Island Line Project

Introduction For my assignment, I have chosen the Mass Transit Railway (MTR), a Hong Kong-based company. Out of the various ongoing projects, I plan to do the Project Management Report on the West Island Line (WIL) project. The length of the route will be about 3 km and the capacity...

Wireless Networking and Popular Standards

Abstract This paper presents an overview of wireless networking, emphasising the most popular standards: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, and Cellular Networks. A review of what is needed to build a generic wireless network is provided. The literature attempts to discuss the most popular wireless technologies and their protocols. An overview of...

Virtual Offices: Boosting Productivity with Advanced Technology

Virtual offices have become a common term in the world of business, thanks to the ever-advancing technology. It is not unusual to see people work in the comfort of their homes or even in some social places where the environment can allow it. This freedom leads to increased productivity and,...

Personnel Expertise in Designing Explosion Suppression Systems

Taking Personnel into Account when an Explosion Suppression System is under Consideration The issue of staff is critical whenever an organization is planning to acquire an Explosion Suppression System (ESS). These Explosion Suppression Systems “are common in vessels whereby over-pressurization is a major concern” (Gagnon, 2008, p. 228). These systems...

Engineering Ethics and Professionalism

An engineer leaves a company and goes to work for a competitor. Is it ethical for the engineer to try to lure customers away from the previous employer? Is it alright for the engineer to use proprietary knowledge gained while working for the previous employer at the new job? How...

Storage and Collaboration in the Cloud

Some users are still not comfortable storing data in the cloud. How would you convince them that it is safe? Cloud data storage is a relatively recent trend that has become popular all over the world. However, many people are still uncomfortable with using cloud storage tools, as they believe...

IT Project Management: Essential Skills for Project Managers

​Database development Position title׃ Database developer Title of industry׃ Software industry with an emphasis on direct marketing solutions. This industry is not similar to my organization because I work in a firm where IT is a non-core function. Position description׃ To design and work with or change stored procedures within...

Information Technology and System Types: Definitions and Applications

Definition In order to discuss different types of information systems, it is first necessary to define the discipline. Depending on the area of implementation, information systems can be defined differently. The most typical approach is to identify a range of hardware and software components used to collect, store, process, and...

Are Autonomous Weapons an Ethical Technology?

Introduction At the end of the twentieth century, it was understood that a drive for technological advancement would inevitably lead to striking societal transformations. Out of a panoply of applications of ethics for the improvement of social outcomes, the assessment of emerging technological solutions is, arguably, the most important one....

Nanorobotics for Hospital Applications: A Project Proposal

Introduction Nanorobotics may be one of the most powerful technical solutions for hospital applications. The reason for the production of this proposal is the need to present it for the CCDP2100, Sections V, and Z term project. The purpose of this proposal is to introduce background information on the topic...

Web 2.0 in Public Libraries: Enhancing Services and Accessibility

Web 2.0 is a general term used to refer to new technologies, services and applications design that allows its users to interact and personalize websites (Berube, 2011). Currently, several public libraries have adopted the technology in an attempt to renew and expand their services (Landis, 2010). With the adoption of...

Healthcare Information Project Management

The team and its communication are of supreme importance to a project’s success (Walley, 2013). The development of a healthcare IT project is likely to require the collaboration of informatics professionals (IP) and the clinical staff to ensure its success (Gale, 2012). There are multiple roles that an IP can...

Waterfall vs. Iterative vs. Incremental: Product Development Models

There are several models or approaches to product development, and they include the waterfall and iterative (agile) ones. The waterfall approach presupposes the linear implementation of all the processes that are relevant to production; in this case, the new activity is undertaken after the previous one has been finished and...

Data Coding in Statistical Software

Data coding is of paramount importance if a proper analysis of this data is to be carried out. In particular, data coding plays a critical role when it is needed to use statistical software in order to process the data. Because of this, it is crucial to properly code the...

Efficient Data Analysis with IBM SPSS Syntax Programs

It is clear that conducting an analysis of quantitative data using the IBM SPSS software package often requires performing numerous operations so as to compute the statistics for the given data, produce various types of data representation such as histograms, graphs, and scatter plots, conduct transformations of the data, or...

Responsibilities and Challenges of Healthcare Project Management Offices

Purpose and Responsibilities of PMO According to the Project Management Institute (2013), a project management office (PMO) “is an organizational body or entity assigned with various responsibilities related to the centralized and coordinated management of those projects under its domain” (p. 11). As for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS), they are non-customized (placed...

Healthcare Database Design and Development

Critical Aspects of Database Design, Development, and Application Given the fact that various types of databases are being used in healthcare, it is relatively difficult to make universal conclusions. Also, the databases that are meant, for example, for patient data and human resource one are likely to be different. Similarly,...

Scanning and Auger Electron Spectroscopies

Introduction Background Nanotechnology is perhaps one of the fastest-growing sectors in the technological field. According to Berger (2010), it involves the study of and manipulation of matter on an atomic and molecular scale, which is very important in manufacturing and other industries. This technology also involves the development of materials...

Role of Electronic Portfolio in Education

Abstract Child education is considered a very fundamental part of the growth process. It has now been proven that early exposure to intellectual development programs is an important investment for any country desiring to industrialize. In this e-portfolio, I have attempted to amplify this fact considering that I have been...

Risk Analysis and Strategic Insights into China’s Sustainable Cities Program

Introduction Background of the Study China is the world’s most populous country. The country is rated the second largest in the world by land area. The country also has the fastest growing economy in the world, having overtaken other major world economies except for the United States. The population growth...

Research Project Management in Theory and Practice

Introduction In the past decade, an increasingly higher number of organizations and project managers have begun to acknowledge the role played by project management. Most of the organizations’ undertakings are now categorized as projects. To better understand project management is important to differentiate between a project and project management. Project...

Building a Relational Database for Booktown Stores: A Guide

Introduction The relational database simplifies storage, manipulation, and retrieval of information from diverse sets of tables. The relational database comprises tables, forms, reports, and queries. This report explains the creation and the use of the relational database in tracking books, customers, and shipments of BookTown, a book retail store. Database...

Exploring Online Community Dynamics on WonderHowTo

When one lurks in an online community, it means that they either just scroll or post so infrequently that it is hard to call participation. There are various reasons for lurking, one of which is feeling the need to acknowledge the basic rules and ways of the community before posting....

Moore Housing Contractors’ Program Evaluation and Review

CPM/PERT network for Moore Housing Contractors for determining the probability that the contractors can complete a house within 45 days The CPM/PERT network for Moore Housing Contractors is supposed to determine whether the Contractors of the Moore Housing would be able to finish the work on the house within agreed...

Estimation Games in Project Management

The controversy regarding estimations is quite notorious in the contemporary business world, yet it is practically unavoidable as long as companies are willing to give their employees credit as intelligent people. As an article by Thomsett (2013) explains, “In the past, the inaccurate estimates of I.T. people were seen more...

Online Grocery Business: Operations Management

While designing a grocery business, it is important to determine such competitive priorities as the on-time delivery, the delivery speed, flexibility in partnerships, and the top quality. In core processes, the capabilities to develop are the achievement of the on-time speedy delivery in relations with suppliers and partners, including food...

Ensuring Security and Privacy for Wireless Medical Sensor Data

When I was looking for an article on the topic related to wireless attacks, I was particularly interested in expanding the information provided in the textbook concerning protection techniques. Namely, I wanted to investigate how patient data can be protected from security violations in healthcare. The textbook mentions that blood...

Cryptography Techniques for Enhancing Security Management Systems

Introduction Personal and property security are an indispensable aspect of human life. There is a need for people to ensure they keep their property and personal information confidential. Secured property and personal privacy ensure no unauthorized access or use of applicable information and assets as well as protection against theft,...

Engineering Process Analysis: Engineering Writing and Composing Process

Engineering Writing by Dorothy Winsor As one reads the above article, it comes out rather obvious that the author’s main point is to discredit the common idea perceived by many engineers that language is but a means of knowledge transportation and not a means of discovering knowledge. According to Winsor,...

Factors Affecting Technology Uses in Schools

Article Analysis This article was first published in the American Educational Research Journal. The article explores how technology is used in schools. The authors of this article are active educators. The article chronicles a study that was carried out to determine the level of technology use in a sample of...

Professionalism and Ethics in Technologies

Technological Optimism and Pessimism Technology has revolutionized the production of goods and services to ensure people live happily. The need to use modern technology has enabled people to save time, energy, and get quality products and services. This discussion explores the future and impacts of cloning on modern societies. This...

Evaluating Kinja’s Role as a Tertiary Source for Research

Kinja is software that operates as a news aggregator and provides an opportunity to find numerous reports targeted and the general public and presented such as blogs and articles from online newspapers. Any person has an opportunity to retell the information that is interesting to him/her and share it with...

Data Usage in Business Networks and Telecommunications: Trends and Impacts

If you have important work processes how can you use a knowledge management system to capture this data? For major organizations and especially entrepreneurship, it is crucial to capture, process, and distribute data among the staff fast and efficiently. Innovative technologies play a major role in the process of information...

Databases Usage for Personal and Professional Purposes

Think of a database you have used at work or for personal use. How did it help you organize data? For someone who is only starting to explore the possibilities of the Internet, the creation of a database seems rather redundant. Indeed, even after starting their own web page, users...

Critical Review of IT’s Role and Impact on Marketing Websites

Introduction In today’s competitive world, firms are compelled to work smartly to not only woe but also to maintain existing customers. Driven by a desire to stand out from the rest, almost every business is turning to the use of technology to reach its intended market segment. An approach taken...

Mastering Project Management: Skills and Closure Essentials

Managing various issues is natural for most people, there are several aspects of our lives that we are in full control of. In other words, learning the skills necessary for project management is possible in most scenarios. I was introduced to the concept of project management as I was assigned...

The Email Impact: Benefits and Biases

Copywriting Rules to Optimize the Email Impact You know that email is only one of the ways you should be communicating with your audience. That said, it is an important one, with powerful potential. However, as with any marketing effort, it needs to be handled with finesse and insight. Here...

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Uses, Challenges, and Purposes

Discuss the see-and-avoid challenges facing UAV operations The status of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and how they fit into the National Airspace System (NAS) has not yet been ratified by the necessary authorities. The UAVs’ biggest challenge remains their ability to adhere to the Federal Aviation Regulations’ (FARs) right of...

Artificial Intelligence Through Human Inquiry

Introduction The last week’s readings and media sources prompted me to think more about the creation of artificial intelligence and the problems associated with it. In particular, the presented debate regarding singularity versus co-existence seemed very exciting, as I believe there are both benefits and drawbacks to both scenarios. Much...

Risks and Security Measures for DNS Tunneling Explained

Abstract The exponential rise in the usage of the internet and challenges necessitates the importance and use of the Domain Naming System (DNS). Despite the benefits, DNS is susceptible to abuse which calls for appropriate security solutions against such abuse. Introduction A report by the Internet World Stats (1) on...

Enhancing Math Education with Visualization & Tech

Lack of instructional methods and the inability to incorporate technologies into the classroom are the main reasons why many students cannot acquire mathematical knowledge and skills. The problem is that many educators may underestimate the usefulness of technologies and visualization techniques as tools that can facilitate both teaching and learning....

Project Stakeholder Management and Measures of Success

List and explain ways to measure project success. Why does success need to be monitored during the progression of the project? The success of a project can be measured through evaluation of stakeholders’ satisfaction, end user adoption, the governance criteria and the extent to which the project objectives are met....

Different Types of Evaluation Options for Project Goals

Different Types of Evaluation Options What are the different types of evaluation options for achieving project goals for both team-based and financial analysis? According to Brown and Hyer (2010), the first evaluation type is process evaluation which is used to select the best project that delivers the best value at...

Utilizing Social Media as an Educational Tool in Marketing

Introduction According to Tuten and Marks (2012), the empirical research study seeks to investigate and analyze how marketing educators can boost educational technologies by using social media platforms. From the quantitative research study carried out among students, educators, and institutions, it is evident that most participants in the survey supported...

Project Closure Procedure: Benefits for Future Projects

Project closure procedure How can have a project closure procedure improve future projects and benefit the organizations involved? According to Brown and Hyer (2010), the project closure procedure is important for handing deliverables to the customer. It enables the consumer to provide inputs and to point out weak areas that...

Scheduling of Resource-Constrained Projects

How does the development of project software compare to other methods of scheduling. What are the benefits of using project software? What are the downfalls of using technology in this manner? According to Brown and Hyer (2010), the different project scheduling methods depend on different variables. The Critical Path Method...

EChoupal: Session Justification and IT Projects Evaluation

Who are the key stakeholders in the ITC’s initiative to implement the Coupal project? Briefly justify your claim by explaining what’s at stake for them. It can be argued that the major stakeholders in the implementation of the ITC’s Coupal program are the rural farmers and the staff of the...

American Express Company’s Data Quality Evaluation

Formulate a high-level plan for how you will proceed with the task of determining the quality of the redundant data elements that will become the master data American Express is one of the largest multinational companies providing services for helping merchants in buying and selling goods and services. The company...

Wireless Handheld Devices for Juno Online Services

The Necessity for the Use of Wireless Handheld Devices The key purpose of this memorandum is to propose a wireless handheld device that can be used by the personnel of Juno Online Services. At the moment the company numbers one hundred and twelve employees, many of whom do not work...

Trust and Security: Insights from Schneier’s Analysis

Schneier puts forward very crucial issues about information security. I concur with his argument that people always trust others or even some things without thinking much about it. However, I disagree that people are so naïve that they can put 100% trust in any issue. People have learned that there...

Achieving Project Goals and Objectives in Business

The definition of project management and the importance to the business world In organizations, capital investments and major developments are implemented through a project; the success of a project depends on how well it has been planned for, implemented, monitored, and controlled. Project management is the process through which projects...

The Internet and Social Networks: Impact on the 2008 US Election

Reflect On The US Election In 2008. How Did Web 2.0 Technologies And Related Digital Culture Contribute To The Presidential Campaigns? Do You Feel That Such Strategies Were Effective? Why Or Why Not? Do You Think The Internet Can Be Used Successfully As A Medium For Democratic Participation In Canada?...

Microsoft Access: Efficiency and Collaboration

Introduction The main purpose of implementing an Information System (IS) in an organization is to integrate Information Technology frameworks and the organizational processes across all levels such as management, with main objective of enhancing the execution of organizational processes. IS extends beyond the Information and Communication Technology infrastructure with an...

Wi-Fi and WiMax: Key Wireless Technologies for Businesses

Introduction The onset of wireless communications paved way for the aspect of mobility during communication, which is increasingly becoming a core requirement for organizations due to the nature of the present business environment (Bagad, 2009). This implies that wireless communication is essential for any organization that is to remain competitive...

Comprehensive Guide to Computer Application Systems and Their Uses

Question 1 In computer application systems we have studied quiet a number of application systems and a number of questions comes up. These include: What is AIS? AIS stand for Application Interface Specification and is basically assortment of open specifications. Q2. What are three factors that influence the design of...

The Main Functions of Computer Components

BIOS The main function of BIOS in a computer is set up the hardware, ready for loading and the eventual starting of an operating system. The first function of the BIOS once the computer has been turned on is to initiate the process of identifying the system devices. These devices...

Successful Project Management Office’ Building

The establishment of a Project Management Office has several advantages to an organization. As the Project Management Consultant in a company considering establishing a PMO, I would put several aspects into consideration. However, a PMO has more advantages in running of a company than any potential disadvantages. As the PM...

Social Network That Allows Users: Twitter in Education

Social network has allowed an individual to have access to the world and interactions can be made easier through chatting and messaging. There are many social networks in the world today but in this particular context we are majoring on “twitter” and how it has helped to create interactive lessons...

Computer Forensics and Investigations

Other than the two basic types of computer crimes above, what non-computer crimes might a computer forensics examiner get involved with, and how? A computer forensics examiner may be called upon to provide evidence and advice in a court of law. He or she should always gather and preserve evidence...

Innovations and Technological Advances in Aviation at the Science Museum

Short N.2B Seaplane (1917) Short N.2B was designed and produced by Short Bros Ltd. It was planned as the improved version of those seaplanes which were used during World War I. However, Short N.2B was presented only in 1917. Short N.2B was worked out as a powerful patrol bomber seaplane...

Bank Solutions International’s Technology Gaps and Security Strategy

Technology Issues with Bank Solutions International One of the primary Issues for the Bank Solutions International was substandard software system. The business market requires a robust and updated software system and secures storage and processing units, this is an obstacle to the growth of the company. The technological skill was...

Comprehensive Technical Report on Bio-Neutral Pty Ltd’s Performance

Introduction Bio-Neutral Pty Ltd intends to design a bio-diesel production facility. The company requires that different sections of the production process be designed. These sections include the size and the number of the tanks used, the types of pumps and their ratings, and the number together with the models of...

Tech in Education: Effective Online Assessment Strategies

Introduction The use of technology in education is beneficial for both educational establishments and learners since it provides many opportunities. First of all, online education enables more people to obtain the necessary education. On the other hand, educators can concentrate on individual teaching and assessment strategies. It is necessary to...

Information Technology Project and Risk Management

Identify one technology risk and one non –technology risk an organization may encounter when outsourcing a component of an IT project to a foreign country. Develop a risk management plan to manage these risks According to Marchewka (2009), one technological risk is the shortage of indigenous information technology companies in...

Preventing Forgery with Web-Based Certification Verification

Abstract The present article sets out to employ the ever-evolving knowledge of design science in information science research to conceptualize the problem of incorrect academic certifications doing rounds in places of employment or in academic institutions, which primarily originates from illegal activities such as forgery or identity theft. To prevent...

Occupational Safety and Health Threat Scenarios

An Unannounced Inspection Scenario By the company rules and regulations, the OSHA inspector should be informed that the general manager whom the company is accountable was not present, therefore not possible the inspection of the premise. At the same time, the inspector should be informed of the present change and...

Computer Forensic Services for HCC Partners Supporting a Legal Case

Abstract The field of computer forensics involves gathering, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence. In the contemporary digital world, many cases involve unauthorized access to digital information and its use. Crime scene investigation is exemplified by five phases, which are the preservation, survey, documentation, search and collection, and presentation phases. Computer...

Office Workers Use Digital Media: Escape or Distraction?

Initially one would think that the author – Ira Wagman – wanted to write about a website called Wasteaminute.com and how office workers use it as a way to escape boredom. But it turns out that she merely used this website as her take-off point in order to discuss the...

Standards and Best Practices in Program Management

Abstract The short and long-term objectives of a project should be analyzed before examining possible implications on the resources to be involved for its completion. It is critical to examine the budgetary provision, expected efficiencies for the project, and draft a schedule to meet the project deadline and limit risks...

Enhancing Office Efficiency with Modern Technology

Introduction Modern Technology from the Information Technology fields has really evolved the work-place configuration and operational cycle. Technology is the enhancement made in applying new design, layout and function. Beside the work-based computer operations, technology also determines the configuration of the office equipments. It involves using equipments that are more...

Cisco System Inc.’s Enterprise Resource Planning

What factors had made the difference between the success and failure of the Cisco ERP project? Management of resources within organizations is very critical in the financial and efficient performance of today’s biggest organizations, organizations like Cisco deal with very many variables in their day to day business activities, especially...

Four Seasons Traffic Rank Drop: Analyzing the Decline

Traffic Statistics Traffic ranking Traffic Rank Changes 7 day 9,410 -1,045 ↑ 1 month 10,463 -875 ↑ 3 month 11,029 -461 ↑ From the statistics above, Four Seasons traffic rank has been experiencing a significant drop in the past 3-month period. From the statistics above, the company’s site had experienced...

Analysis of Hispanic Society and Bryant Park’s Online Presence

Introduction: The Hispanic Society and the Bryant Park Though analog databases have not yet worn out their welcome, information technologies’ influence has already become quite tangible. A range of data starting from the one in academic resources to the information about the schedule of the public park’s opening hours has...

Library Overview: Structure, Services, and Facilities

Description of a library Main ideas Specific information Meaning of library Collection of sources of information The physical appearance of a library A fenced story building with beautiful flowers around it. Reading area It is cool with minimal movements. There were two main sections, i.e. for private and group studies....

RBS WorldPay and ChoicePoint Companies’ Data Breaches

Nature of the incident A hacker managed to enter into the company’s computer systems. That is, hacking the electronic cash dispensation mechanisms and interfering with millions of clients’ information. Perpetrators The perpetrators of the cyberattack include Sonya Martin who was the alleged leader of the hackers. Nine others said to...

Information Technology Strategies for DesignerTopFashion Company

ERP systems ERP systems may not be the most appropriate solution for all types of organizations. For which of the following do you believe that ERP systems would be suitable: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a business management program that helps organizations to use a system of integrated systems to...

Finding the Appropriate Term for IT Professionals to Use

Introduction My opinion is that ‘big data’ is not an appropriate term for IT professionals to use to describe different forms of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sets that are generated, captured, stored. Big data is defined as “data that exceeds the processing capacity of conventional database systems. The data...

Latest Trends in Bioprinting

Bioprinting is a bioengineering process, in which Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) are used in biological fields such as creating artificial organs. Bioprinting is similar to 3D printing, as a 3D model is created by layer by layer deposition of certain material. Based on working principle, bioprinting can...

Electrolytic In-Process Dressing Grinding: Description and Experiments

Introduction on ELID The crushing procedure of molding materials by using hard rough particles as cutting medium has been a noteworthy technique to create exactness mechanical parts (Azarhoushang & Tawakoli, 2011). The technique is used for handling optical and electronic parts. It is utilized as a last machining procedure to...

Samsung M620 Mobile Phone Evaluation

This evaluation attempts to describe Samsung M620, my current phone model. Effective communication is the main reason behind the introduction of cell phones. The improvements in technology have seen the introduction of cell phones that are multipurpose. The introduction of internet-enabled phones saved us a great deal since one can...

RFID Technology in Credit Cards: Security Concerns and Solutions

Introduction Technological advances have made people’s lives much easier and more comfortable. For instance, RFID technologies have been used in supply chain management for years, and this advancement has been already introduced in the sphere of people’s personal and financial data (Saadi, Touhami, & Yagoub, 2016). The use of RFID...

The Need for Links Between Creativity and Coding

Introduction The twenty-first-century society is placing a larger focus on innovation as the driving force for development. When some problems arise, finding solutions requires not only the desire, skills, dedication, and time; it also requires creativity. No matter how surprising it is, creativity is currently at the center of modern...

Data Management Strategies for Effective Networking and Enterprise Software

Data Management in Business How does a relational database organize data, and how does it differ from an object-oriented database? A relational database can be described as a collection of data that is organized through a system of tables which grants easy access to various types of information while an...

Integrating Data From Multiple Sources

Examples, where integrated data may help, inform the core business procedures of the larger organization A firm can use it’s Business Process Management (BPM) framework and service account from a Client Relationship Management (CRM) implementation can be integrated into a core data hub for one view of the client (Loshin,...

Aviation Advances at the Science Museum

Short N.2B Seaplane (1917) Short N.2B seaplane was first launched in December 1917 during the First World War in the Rochester manufacturers also known as the Short Bros Ltd in Britain. Francis Webber who was being supervised by Oswald Short designed the first seaplane which was tested at Marine experimental...

Mandatory and Discretionary Access Control and Security

Identify and contrast two different approaches used to categorise access control methodologies. List and critique the types of controls found in each Access control methodology Approach Mandatory Approach and Discretionary Access controls can be either mandatory or discretionary. A mandatory access control approach allocates a specific security mark or label...

Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Impacts on Citizens

From iPhone’s Siri, Microsofts Cortana, Amazons Alexa and soon to be launched Googles search assistant for self-driving cars, artificial intelligence (AI) continues developing at a rapid pace. Innovations also become a burden of handling big data. As an emerging field, AI is often portrayed as machines with human-like characteristics. However,...

Information Systems Analysis and Design Practices

Introduction The design of systems and their analysis is a pivotal sphere of managerial knowledge that requires frequent updating due to the fast-paced nature of the flow of information. In the sphere of information systems (IS), system analysis and design are invaluable to project success because many endeavors require strategic...

Project Management Objectives and Roles

The main steps or stages in a project A project can be defined as a designated ally of tasks that aims at accomplishing a certain task within an organization; it has a period, expected expenditure, expected outcome, and a work framework or schedule. The following are the steps/stages in a...

Enhancing Network Intrusion Detection: Sommer and Paxon’s Insights

Summary The article by Sommer and Paxon (2003) focuses on the approaches that are applied in the detection of network intrusion. Sommer and Paxon (2003) reveal some of the measures that may be applied in the detection of intrusions such as observing network traffic, detection of anomaly through observing normal...

A Luggage Spring Balance: Description and Usage

What is the luggage spring balance? The Salter brothers invented the spring balance in Bilston in 1760 (British history online 2013). There are several kinds of spring balances that are used for different purposes. This report seeks to discuss a luggage spring balance. A simple definition of a luggage spring...

Art and Science of Project Management

Case Study Analysis: A Day in the Life Rachel’s Schedule Efficacy Being a project manager means addressing a range of issues related to planning, communication, and problem solving, which Rachel’s case is a graphic example of. A single look at Rachel’s schedule will show that she plans her day in...

Effective Branding Strategy for a Smartphone App Launch

As a former member of a business team, I used to be involved in a project concerning the development of a brand product. Particularly, it was necessary to come up with a brand image for a new application for smartphones, identify the key characteristics of the target audience and appeal...

Bob Stuart’s Programmer Ethos: Key Principles and Industry Impact

Executive Summary This paper delves into the programmer ethos advocated by Bob Stuart and attempts to dissect it based on a variety of ethical frameworks in order to determine whether his ethical position is dubious or legitimate. Who are the key stakeholders represented in this case study? When examining the...

Integration of Science and Technology in Modern Societal Development

Technological optimism and pessimism The Nineteen Eight-Four is a fictional novel by George Orwell that illustrates technological optimism and pessimism. In the novel, Big Brother is a dictator who rules the totalitarian government of Oceania using technology. The totalitarian government has no laws, but it can punish its citizens when...

RFID vs. Barcodes: Comparative Analysis of Technologies and Applications

The use of barcodes has become an indispensable part of the business world. Barcodes were developed and first used in the 1970s, and since then they have been widely used worldwide (Roberti, 2017). As for the RFID technology, it has been in place for 15 years, and only 5% of...

Building Data Warehouses and ECM for Effective Data Management

Examples of Databases In reality, databases exist in almost every place where record keeping is necessary. Examples of databases in which personal information is available include the university database, hospital database and hostel or apartment database. Information in university database is captured for the first time during enrolment and updated...

Cyber Challenges in US Maritime Logistics

Introduction Globalization, industrialization, and fast growth of international relationships all have a considerable impact on the maritime industry at local and state levels in the United States. On the one hand, new developments and options have become available to many organizations in different fields. On the other hand, certain demands...