Managing Projects: A Team-Based Approach

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...

Social Media as Educational Technology Among Marketing Educators

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...

The Project Management Life Cycle

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...

Memorandum on Wireless Handheld Devices

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 Information Security: Schneier’s Video 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...

Project Management Need in the Business World

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...

IT Technologies and Data’ Impact on Daily Life

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?...

Wireless Technologies Proposal for the Party Plates Company

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...

Computer Application System: Management and Purposes

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...

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...

Twitter Role in Interactive Lessons Creation

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...

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...

Bio-Neutral Pty Ltd Technical Report and Analysis

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...

Teaching Strategies Promoting Active Learning

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...

Design Science for Certifications Verification System

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...

Gathering, Analyzing, and Presenting Digital Evidence: Computer Forensic Investigators

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...

Wasteaminute.com for Digital Distraction During Office Work

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...

Program Management Standards and Processes

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...

Information Technology Transforming Organizations

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...

Four Seasons Website’s Traffic Ranking

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...

Hispanic Society’s and Bryant Park Websites

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 Structure and Workflow

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...

DesignerTopFashion Company’s Information Technology Strategy

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...

Big Data: IT Profession

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...

Observing the Various Technology Communities

Introduction Technology communities vary depending on their location and subject of interest. Still, attending a meeting where some specific topics related to technology are discussed can be an interesting experience. Meetup groups are an excellent way to find an event that can enhance knowledge and allow meeting new people who...

Oxide Layer in the Electrolytic In-Process Dressing

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...

RFID Chips: Safety in Personal Identification Tags

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...

Data Management, 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...

Enhancing Byte-Level Network Intrusion Detection Signatures

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...

Engineering: Luggage Spring Balance

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...

Brand Image Development: Project Scope and Analysis

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...

The Programmer Ethos Advocated by Bob Stuart

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...

Science and Technology as a Part of Society

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...

Information Systems in Business

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...

Virtual Reality: A Practical Tool or a Trojan Horse?

Introduction Technological advancements have made it possible to create a reality that has been only a sci-fi concept several years ago. Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated technology that allows the user to interact with a three-dimensional image or environment using special electronic equipment, such as a headset with a...

Surveillance Camera and Smart Watch Technologies

Introduction Neanderthals, crude tools, and problems associated with the socio-economic limitations of the ancient world are things of the past because of the breakthrough in technology. After inventing the wheel and after the discovery of techniques related to agriculture and animal domestication, ancient people pursued one innovation after another. Human...

West Palm Beach City’s Emergency Plan

Basic Plan Introductory Material This Emergency Plan is developed for West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach County, Florida. In 2015, the population of the city was 106,779 people (U.S. Census Bureau, 2017). The city’s demographic data (2010 census) reveal the need to pay specific attention to such groups as the...

Emergency Planner’s Role in Disaster Preparedness

Introduction Some emergencies are hard to prevent. Therefore, the only way of dealing with them entails putting in place strategies for responding to their effects to minimize the suffering of the affected people. Although disaster managers have the responsibility of ensuring that emergencies do not translate into immense suffering, other...

Protecting Browsers from DNS Rebinding Attacks

Summary This article focuses on security threats on the internet. It reveals how a browser is an important part of security in any computerized device. The ‘same-origin’ principle in the security of browsers is the point of focus. The authors state that it prevents malicious websites from accessing personal machines...

The Use of Virtual Reality Technologies in Various Sectors

Introduction Virtual reality involves the use of senses to interact with and manipulation a computer-based external environment. Magnetic tracking is used to measure the movement in the environment. In future developments, ultrasonic waves will be used to measure the movements. Currently, the technology has been used widely in a myriad...

Web Service Composition Methods

Introduction Nowadays, social media are regularly used by businesses to share information about their products and services and get immediate feedback from a large pool of users. Considering this, social media sites create multiple opportunities for social media commerce or, in other words, active participation in “the marketing and selling...

Architecture and Design Implications for Data Usage

Comparisons between the architecture alternatives covered in readings and the two schools In both cases, the architecture allows entry of data at one point and the output of the computed data (information) at another point. In both cases, data are cleansed to ensure that data computed are free from missing...

Cyber Attacks on Financial Institutions

Abstract The financial services industry has been reeling from the effects of frequent cyber attacks. This problem has slowed down advancements in the financial services industry. This essay catalogs some of the causal factors when it comes to cyberattacks on financial institutions. Some of these factors include an enabling environment...

Digital Devices for Freelancers in Their Work

The idea of working as a freelancer can be seen as an ongoing effort to maximize productivity. You save the time you spend going to and from your office. You have more flexibility in choosing a compatible schedule, working at your most productive time. These are some clear advantages of...

Microsoft Kinect Technology and Its Utility

Abstract This paper is an exploration of the internet and published article sources that give a glimpse of Microsoft Kinect and its utility in the consumer market. It shows the interaction of the human/virtual environment without necessarily using the actual controllers or buttons but by using natural speech or gestures....

Value of Technology Advances

To make progress in understanding scientific relations and technology, information and knowledge must be developed to constitute technological advancement. Different technologies have been developed, and three of them will be discussed in this essay with regard to how they benefit business, consumers, and the society at large; they are the...

Wastewater Management Technological Advances

Executive Summary In this report, attention is paid to new technologies that have been recently introduced in the field of wastewater treatment and management. Today, the world undergoes numerous changes and improvements at the same time. It is hard to guess if an action is taken in order to protect...

The Deepwater Horizon Catastrophe Analysis

Introduction The oil and gas industry is responsible for excavating and delivering roughly 60% of the world’s energy resources, making it one of the most lucrative and profitable enterprises. The construction of oil rigs on the land and far in the seas is a significant investment with an expected payoff...

Internet Censorship: Classified Information Leaks

Do you believe that the protection of freedom of speech and expression should always be critical for the USA or censorship is a good idea? After the implementation of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, people received an opportunity to speak up their minds without any limits or...

Technologies Assisting Freelancers in Their Work

The term freelance worker refers to a person performing tasks for an individual or corporation without an employment agreement extending beyond the completion of the job. The term freelancer also implies a person working solely for himself/herself. As his/her own boss, a freelancer is, of course, in complete charge of...

Media Tools Effects on the Education System

Educational institutions constantly look for new ways to enrich their programs and improve students’ accomplishments. The role of media in education has drastically increased during the last decade. There are different types of media such as the Internet, television, radio, and some others. These mass media tools significantly affect the...

Building an Enterprise WLAN

Introduction Wireless communication technology is advancing at an alarming rate boosting business growth. Currently, the world’s biggest business organizations use Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) in running their businesses. From mobile communication to IT systems used in the banking industry, WLAN continues to attract suitors from all fields. Soon, all...

Software Testing: Manual and Automated Web-Application Testing Tools

Introduction The purpose of the software testing process is to distinguish all the imperfections existing in software design (Bahl, 2015, p. 316). It is the way toward practicing and assessing a framework or framework segments by manual or programmed technique to confirm that it fulfills determined necessities or to recognize...

Complex Internet Security: Approaches to Protecting Private Information

Introduction The modern world cannot be imagined without the extensive use of various technologies that have become an integral part of the society. Today there is hardly a sphere of human activity that does not benefit from the utilization of one or another innovation or approach guaranteeing better outcomes with...

The Agility EVM Project: Ethical Issues

Agility Case Study The case study of the Agility EVM project, like all stories of projects that failed due to managerial incompetence and personal conflicts, has plenty of ethical and compliance issues to go along with it. As this is a complex case study with several key stakeholders involved, the...

West Island Line Project of Mass Transit Railway

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...

Benefits of Using Radio Frequency Identification Technology

Introduction RFID technology is often regarded as a successor of the technology that has dominated for decades. Bar codes have been in place since the second part of the 20th a century and are now used in all the spheres where inventory management is relevant (Smith-Ditizio & Smith, 2017). The method...

Laying Sidewalks and Bridges in Missouri

Description In most states, public entities are permitted to collaborate in service delivery and joint purchasing. Bridge bundling is the practice of delivering small-scale pavement and bridge projects under one multi-project contract (Xiong et al. 37). The aim is to reduce mobilization cost, derive economies of scale benefits, support contractor...

Adverse Effects of Stringent Information Security Controls

Abstract Security and usability need not be mutually exclusive. Yet research indicates user acceptance of security systems is not a given and has become a major issue in terms of efficiency versus security. We will be analyzing how enhanced information security controls affect users and the usability of systems. The...

FlowTow Web Application’s Legal and Ethical Issues

Introduction Web applications raise a myriad of ethical and legal issues, especially in cases of user-generated content, as is the case with the FlowTow web application. FlowTow is a web application where users from all over the world can share images and comment about them. Thus, the user-generated content is...

System Security Types and Cyberattacks Prevention

Introduction System analysis and design are the arts of evaluating information systems and forming systems that carry on the communication within the firm. System analysis is a formal inquiry carried out to help people identify a better action to take to make better decisions in technology. Systems design is the...

Techniques in “Fire in the Workplace” by Ron Nunez

The article “Fire in the Workplace,” written by Ron Nunez, outlines the possible fire in workplace prevention techniques. Ron Nunez works at Fluor Corp,m where he implements and develops various programs related to environmental safety, corporate safety, as well as the health of the employees. In the first part of...

Photovoltaic Module as an Asset in the Environmental Industry

The selected asset in the environmental industry is the Photovoltaic Module (PV). It can be categorized as belonging to the Clean Energy Sources and Power segment of the industry. The PV Module is an asset of great significance, as it provides a possibility to convert the solar power into electricity,...

Information Security Policies and Measures

How well developed are my organization’s information security policies? In my opinion, information security policies in my organization are well developed and fully implemented. This is because they all in action and fully followed. Updating of the policies also takes place regularly to prevent dormancy of the policies. Policies and...

Modern Technologies Assisting Freelancers

The paradoxical task of freelancers is to be ubiquitous while staying at home and doing their jobs. They need to keep current with professional developments and anything else that might be useful in their work. Therefore, no matter what their occupation, whether it is copywriting, proofreading, translating, graphic design, or...

Pattern Recognition in Machine Learning

With the development of new technology, it becomes possible to widen a range of tasks that can be fulfilled by computers. The tasks that modern researchers and programmers focus on are different in nature, but all of them must have practical significance and be helpful for users. This literature review...

The Artificial Intelligence Machine AlphaGo Zero

The selected technology is an artificial intelligence (AI) machine by the name of AlphaGo Zero. It is an evolution of previous well-known machines from the company Deep Mind which focuses on self-learning to play a popular Chinese strategic board game of Go. It has far surpassed the ability of any...

Significance of “The Information” by James Gleick

The article we are going to analyze is called The Information. It is written by James Gleick. It becomes obvious from the title, that the article centers around information, its importance and history of its triumphant march. It is quite clear why the author decided to devote his article to...

Team-Based Approach in Project Management

Critical chain concept and why buffers are an important part of keeping the critical chain protected Critical chain is a concept that is used to manage and plan projects, which majorly emphasizes on the various resources needed in the execution of project tasks. The concept differs from other conventional techniques,...

American and European Disaster Relief Agencies

Nowadays, it is essential to introduce effective prevention strategies to avoid the negative consequences of the crisis. Nonetheless, it is impossible to control natural and manmade disasters, and incidents such as hurricanes, tsunamis, and earthquakes tend to take place. To enhance the recovery process, different non-profit and governmental entities rapidly...

Data Security Enhancement and Business Ethics

Data security is one of the key points of business success regardless of the company’s size and scope of activities. There is plenty of information that is difficult or impossible to recover or replace in case of loss, including corporate and personal files, payment data, bank account details, and customer...

Professor-Student Communication Using Technology

Introduction To begin with, it should be said that innovative technologies have become an essential part of modern life. Innovations have entered all the spheres of human life (education is not an exception) and have made it easier. No one dares to say that innovative technologies have created conditions which...

Pavement and Bridge Infrastructure: Performance Indicators

Purpose of Inclusion of Performance Measures in MAP-21 Including performance measures in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) has been done to ensure the effective risk-based management of available assets and the decision-making associated with the improvement of infrastructural quality. Performance measures linked to pavement...

Deepwater Horizon Disaster and Prevention Plan

Executive Summary The Deepwater Horizon disaster occurred in 2010 caused severe deterioration of the environment as well as significant financial losses. Organizational and operational factors of several companies involved in oil production led to the accident. It is recommended to improve interaction and cooperation between stakeholders, develop preventive policies and...

Global Positioning System Technology in Cargo Operations

Executive Summary GPS technology has significantly added to cargo visibility, a fact which has led to a rapid improvement in the general cargo operations. This study gives an analysis on how the GPS technology has led to improvement in the cargo visibility and safety in the cargo operations. This study...

Mobile Phone Utilization During a Conversation

Communication is a very important aspect in various spheres of life, including business, work, romantic relationship, and friendship. People use written, verbal, and nonverbal methods to convey a certain message or exchange information. However, the quality of communication may be impaired due to the influence of outside factors. Such disruptions...

The “Hour of Code” Project: Motivation to Programming

Introduction People possess differing views of technology: ardent users claim that it is the future of humanity, while skeptics argue that people should not rely on it too much due to numerous hazards. However, it is impossible to deny that technology is a widely used facet of life for most...

Project Management Professionals in the USA

Introduction There is a tremendous number (more than a million) of officially certified PMPs (project management professional) all over the planet. One-fourth of these specialists work and locate in the territory of the United States of America. Unfortunately, the majority of various projects these people perform appear to fail. The...

Elementary Relationships Theory Application to Data Banks

Codd, E. F. (1970). A relational model of data for large shared data banks. Communications of the ACM, 13(6), 377-387. Design / Methodology / Approach (How are the objectives achieved? Include the main methods used for the research and the approach to the topic.): The research appears to be primary...

Technology in Pre-School Education Facility

Memorandum Education is a growing industry that is becoming more open to the private sector. The concept of life-long learning becomes a necessity to secure and maintain a stable income. At the same time, many parents realize the importance of pre-school education as a pre-requisite for academic success in school....

Computer Attacks and Critical Privacy Threats

Introduction Computer security is one of the major challenges in the twenty-first century. It is commonly associated with dire consequences, especially in case of virus attacks. The issue is even more significant when virus attacks are initiated at larger scales – for instance, when they are regional. However, the most...

Active Remediation Algorithm for Water Service in Flint

The Active Remediation algorithm (algorithm 1 – Figure 1) aims to inspect the water service in Flint, Michigan, and identify those lead pipes that need to be replaced by copper pipes. The first step is a Statistical Model that refers to the property data input, including historical records, water test...

Information Technology in Preschool Structure Change

Memorandum Organizational structure provides the platform for advanced process organization and decision-making. It directly affects the effectiveness of any given organization in completing its goals. Information technology plays an essential part in the organizational process by improving the speed of information transfer and enabling the use of leaner management structures,...

Technology Access: Enhanced Broadband

The recent advancements in information technology have proven that economic and social development depends largely on the access to information and the quality of communication channels. The unparalleled economic growth displayed by the majority of the developed countries can be attributed in part to their emphasis on investing in communication...

Floating Liquefied Natural Gas’ Modifications

Introduction Nowadays, the energy industry is represented by various alternatives since the existent options do not have enough potential to cater to the needs of the companies and target audience. Floating liquefied natural gas is one of the recent modifications, and the process implies that the natural gas is compressed...

Contractor Performance for Project Scheduling

Abstract The primary purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the influence that the performance of the contractor has on project scheduling and complications that may be introduced. The overall impact that they may have is enormous, and it may be regarded as one of the biggest challenges....

Adobe Connect GoToMeeting in Distance Learning

Executive Summary This summary gives the reader a highlight of what has been done in this research project. The study has focused on the impacts of implementing Adobe Connect Gotomeeting in distance learning as a collaboration tool and its impact on instructions and learning. Availability of adequate finances ensures acquisition,...

Cloud Computing: Main Concepts and Features

Advancement in technology resulted in creation of computers, as well as the Internet has led to unimaginable changes in the way human beings carry out their day to day activities. The desire of firms to backup information regarding their customers, operations, among others, to reduce the costs led to the...

Project Information Systems Complexity

Abstract Information systems projects are complex enterprises subject to high rates of failure. Indicators that determine success or failure include stakeholder specification, budget and time constraints, and stakeholder satisfaction with the functioning system. Many of the issues which arise are due to poor communication with relevant stakeholders. Effective communication has...

Design Foundations and Analysis

Though providing its users with a range of efficient tools and opening new opportunities for communication, digital technology has become a part and parcel of not only casual communication, but also business interactions. However, due to the dents in the security of the digital data, the necessity to upgrade security...

Digital Color Techniques Adoption

Introduction Modern technologies never stop developing, and it is why human society keeps moving on the road of progress. Continuous improvement of digital techniques and their application has been able to provide modern people with an opportunity to change their everyday lives. Nowadays, we tend to see nothing unusual in...

Photo-Voltaic Module as an Engineering Asset

Structure of engineering asset management As opposed to financial assets, an engineering asset is defined as an object that has a financial value and technical capability to perform a given task. The Photovoltaic Module (PV) module has both attributes and qualifies to be known as an engineering asset. Theory suggests...

Yorkshire House Foods Ltd.’s Project Orion

Since business processes are complex and multifaceted, every change within them can potentially result in a wide range of complications and consequences, creating a powerful ripple effect. As a result, it is critical to plan and prepare carefully the projects intended to facilitate change. The preparation and planning processes are...

Loudness War in Sound Engineering

Introduction One of the most controversial trends in sound engineering is the so-called “loudness war.” This name describes the practice of parallel compression that makes the record louder, but at the expense of the dynamic range. This practice results in the loss of sound detail and does not utilize the...

The Information Technology Risk

Executive Summary This report discusses cloud computing and information security in the area of information management and control. Information management is introduced and its risk to an enterprise is assessed and additionally, to provide more elaboration the ePrescribing system is provided as a case study. This report concludes that in...

Materials and Processes in Manufacturing

In grinding, it is highly important to know properties of different materials. For this purpose, various standard and non-standard methods are used (Kreibig and Vollmer 46). The report at hand is going to sum up the key assumptions concerning the shape, color, and brightness of sparks produced in grinding, which...

The US Aviation Industry: Contemporary Issues

The aviation sector plays a pivotal role in fostering the development of the economies of different countries. In the United States, the aviation industry accounts for the transportation of almost a billion passengers annually. According to Chang, Park, Jeong, and Lee (2014), the industry is also responsible for triggering economic...

Nursing Education Technology: Mobile Learning Technology in the Form of Smartphones

General Overview A significant increase in the technological use of observes in higher education because educational technology has an impact on the ways nurses could learn and take care of patients (Merrill, 2015). Technological tools could help students with patient-centered care including self-directing, time-saving, and cost-saving details, skill-building, and increased...

Big Data and Internet of Things Correlation

Introduction It is true to say that the 21st century experiences an unprecedented and unsurpassed explosion of data. The consumers worldwide send and receive 1.3 exabytes of data monthly via smartphones alone; the number of e-mail messages sent and received daily is close to 300 billion; 22 million hours of...

Big Data: Features, Technologies, Users

Business growth and development require information. However, the exponential growth of a firm depends on the marketing strategy. A firm’s marketing strategy is a product of analysis and decision-making. Thus, information facilitates a firm’s exponential growth. Data analysts revealed that billion bytes of data are created daily. The exponential increase...

Information Security in Educational Facilities

Memorandum As information technology becomes more integrated into the everyday lives of customers, employees, and businesses, questions regarding data storage, processing, and information security become prominent. Without a solid risk mitigation strategy, an organization could suffer from exposure to critical data about its assets, customers, and employees to third parties....

Security Management: Security Information Incidents

Security information incident (SII) management is an aspect of security management that is aimed at tracking, reporting, investigating, and dealing with vulnerabilities, issues, and security incidents (Rhodes-Ousley, 2013, p. 59). Incident responses are a part of SII management, and they involve particular actions of a response team that consists of...

Enterprises Architecture’s Case: Implementation of IT Services

Modern companies cannot be imagined without the implementation of innovative technologies into their functioning. In such a way, the enterprise architecture (EA) becomes closely connected with the work of the IT sector as it provides numerous opportunities for the further growths and evolution. The fact is that the use of...

Computer Law and Information Security

Computer law is increasingly becoming an important area in the fields of legal as well as information technology (IT). Computer law affects corporations and professionals positively and negatively, but the advantages of effective and strict computer laws are important in ensuring the security of the computer systems, data, individuals, and...

North Korea and Global Cyber Threat

On December 6, 2016, BBC News World published a feature story on an alleged attack by North Korean hackers on South Korea’s military cyber command (North Korea “hacks South’s military cyber command,” 2016). It is indicated in the story that there are thought to be thousands of professionals in North...

Delivery Models in Public Project Management

Abstract Delivery models in the business context contribute to increased productivity and success of an organization. Models play an important role in building the skills and competencies of the employees. The models are designed to achieve customer satisfaction and increased competitiveness in the industry. An organization’s ability to outmatch its...

Net Neutrality and Netflix in Canada

Introduction Net neutrality refers to a concept in which the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer their services equally to all users. Traditionally, the ISPs would require users to pay a certain sum of money to enjoy speedy Internet. Then, users who paid such fees would receive priority in terms of...

Catastrophic Attack on Telecommunication Systems

Introduction According to Bullock, Haddow, and Coppola (2016), the main reason for the increasing threat of cyber attack is the development of technology: “Communications, commerce, finance, and all forms of information management and access can be achieved from almost anywhere, using devices so compact that they fit into our pockets”...

Building Thinking Intelligent Machines

Ever since World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov had lost the game of chess to Deep Blue computer in 1997, the possibility of creation a self-learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) had effectively ceased to be solely associated with sci-fi genre in literature and cinematography, and instead, such possibility became a subject of...

How Digital Technologies Changed Communication and Life?

Abstract With the appearance of digital devices and the Internet, face-to-face communication gradually moved to the virtual space. The question is – has it remain the way it used to be or has it transformed changing the people who practice it and whole societies? Over the last few years, virtual...

The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Factors

Facts of the Challenger Case Engineering design and its impact on future missions and on the society Focusing more on the schedule than the achievement of the right design, where NASA put more emphasis on the timeframe of the project as compared to the quality standards of the project. There...

E-mail: Effective and Professional Electronic Communications

Over the past decade, the internet has revolutionized the way in which communication occurs in the workplace. One of the revolutionary communication means which has emerged is the use of emails. According to Isabelle (2009), electronic mail is now the most useful channel of communication across the globe. As such,...

Data and Information Difference Explanation

The web search of the phrase “difference between data and information” resulted in a variety of links, from which to choose. Upon the exploration of some of them, www.differencebtw.com website was chosen as it specifically focused on providing information about how certain phenomena differ from one another. The “Difference between...

The Indian Creek Foundation Strategic Plan

The action plan is an instrumental part of any project because this method provides a person with a certain idea of what he or she is obliged to do to accomplish a particular goal. The final version of an action plan makes the implementation process more effective and clear. Therefore,...

IPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S8 Comparison

Introduction While the technological advancements in the field of mobile hardware advance with each year, the features they provide become less and less impressive. The newest flagship phones available on the market are the Apple iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S8. Both feature hardware of impressive power and provide the...

The Current Information Management System Improvement

Previous analysis has shown that Company X needs a substantial improvement of its information management strategy. The changes in the way, in which data is processed in the company, as well as the ways, in which the staff members interact, is bound to have a significant effect on the quality...

Encrypted Viruses as the Plague of the New Millennium

The Internet has never been safe enough – browsing online has always meant putting oneself under the threat of contracting a virus. However, as viruses become more difficult to deal with, Internet safety software is getting more complex and sophisticated (Brafford para. 1). As a result, the XXI century viruses...

The Mobile Phone Service Market Development in Africa

Introduction The mobile phone service market in Africa has experienced massive growth over the recent past. According to Mohapatra and Ratha (2011), the African continent is using mobile phones to transform the lives of people in different ways. The primary service offered by mobile phones is the ability to communicate....

Reactive Chemical Explosion in the T2 Laboratories

The T2 laboratories Inc. located in Jacksonville City, Florida suffered a heavy loss in property and human life following an on-site chemical explosion that occurred on 19th December 2007. As a result of the incident, four employees of the company were killed. The co-owner of the chemical plant was also...

Network Layers and Communication Flow Levels

TCP/IP Protocol Suite covers a whole family of protocols, application programs, and a network. The architecture of these protocols is necessary for an integrated network, which consists of connected separate heterogeneous packet subnets. They are connected to each other via gateways. Heterogeneous machines are connected to each of the subnets,...

Technologies Growth: Significance for Human Development

Introduction At present, people are surrounded by diverse technologies. Besides, these technologies tend to develop fast. What is more, it has been claimed that the unhindered growth of technology is essential to the continued advancement of the human race, which is likely to be only partially true, as the unhindered...

Neural, Symbolic and Connectionism Learning Models

Neural Network Models In my opinion, neural network models have the potential to become an artificial intelligence that would think like a human. Certainly, it will not be observed in the near future, as there are some obstacles that need to be overcome in order to make such a computer....

Information Gathering and Structuring Websites

Website for Internship Opportunities The first idea that selected over other ones is a website that will provide information about existing internship opportunities for teenagers, those who have a gap year, or those who have not yet decided what occupation attracts them. People who have just graduated from high school...

The Wiley Handbook of Psychology, Technology, and Society

Book Information Book Title: The Wiley Handbook of Psychology, Technology, and Society; Authors: Larry D. Rosen, Nancy L. Cheever, and Mark Carrier; Publisher and date of publication: Wiley Blackwell (New York, NY), June 2, 2015; Authors’ background: Larry D. Rosen has been known as a research psychologist and educator, who...

Information Technology Certification and Accreditation

Introduction Certification and Accreditation (C&A) refer to a federally permitted standard procedure to make sure that Information technology systems meet security prerequisites and uphold the accredited security status all through the system life span (Harris, 2002). Because certification and accreditation is a requirement for all information technology systems, frequently it...

3M Company’s Cloud Solution Implementation

It should be noted that a Cloud solution is a convenient and multifunctional tool that both companies and individuals can use in their daily activities. This concept allows having all the applications and data on a remote server on the Internet. Thus, this software is a service that makes it...

Virtualization and Software-Defined Networking

Introduction It should be noted that the area of network design and management develops rather rapidly. The main reason for it is the fact that organizations have to adapt quickly to the changing environment. All the alterations are based on the accumulated experience to ensure quality improvements and revisions. The...

Technology for Medical Students’ Experience

Introduction Medical students around the world suffer from a lack of practical knowledge and operational experience. Statistics show that the majority of operations training is performed on plastic simulators and dummies, rather than on corpses. This trend is easily explained by the fact that not many people would substitute their...

GPS Technology: How It Works and Who Uses It?

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a technical marvel, which uses satellites positioned such that they transmit appropriate signals that allow the GPS receivers to make calculations and display the speed, location, and the time information to the users (Zahradnik, not dated). GPS is mostly used for tracking objects moving...

Station Night Club Fire Tragedy and Prevention

Introduction The Station Nightclub incident is one of the most tragic episodes in the history of the United States that engulfed the Rhode Island in 2003. The catastrophe stemmed from the pyrotechnics display that appeared in the club during the concert and led to an instant flaming. The incident had...

Project Planning, Integration and Scope Management

Abstract In a global business environment, there is increasing competition. Hence, dynamic businesses are striving to be more agile and organized. Companies are seeking to formalize and improve how they conduct their projects. In this context, the Project Management Office (PMO) is obviously a very important structure. PMO is the...

Security Risk Mitigation using IT in Organization

The process of facilitating proper security rates within an organization requires a complex analysis of the existing loopholes in a variety of the company’s domains. First and most obvious, the issues concerning the security of the information transfer process must be analyzed in a very detailed manner. In addition, it...

Foams Effectiveness in Fighting with Aircraft Crash Fires

There are many aircraft crashes, which occur in many parts of the world. The crashes often result in large fires which if not contained lead to massive loss of property and human life. Airport managers worldwide make sure that they put in place the most effective mechanisms of fire fighting...

Facebook App Under Experiential Contextual Inquiry

Abstract In this paper, we analyze the application of the method of experiential contextual inquiry in the expert evaluation and provide the results and summary of evaluating the mobile application (Facebook) in the context of a broader perspective of the usability evaluation. General Terms Algorithms, Management, Measurement, Design, Experimentation, Human...

The Impact of Video Games on Those Who Play Them

Introduction Video gaming has become a very popular pastime in the contemporary world (Granic et al. 66). Therefore, it is pivotal to investigate the possible influences of video gaming on players. This paper provides a review of scholarly articles pertaining to the outlined topic. The main terms, ideas and theories...

Rise of the Networked Generation by B. Coleman

Contemporary society is characterized by great and irrepressible development of computers, digital technologies and virtual world. This process became so significant that it had even obtained its unique term digital revolution. With this in mind, it is no wonder that a great number of different authors investigating this issue appeared....

Credit Cards with Radio-Frequency Identification

RF safety and security safeguards for building into credit cards, passports, and other personal identification tags An access control system and a radio shield should be embedded in the ID tags to enhance security. In the first instance, the data that the RF chip contains would be encrypted. The key...

Chemical Hazards in First Responders

Introduction First responders are usually at risk of injuries and chemical poisoning during rescue missions in emergency situations. Toxic chemical substances that are released during and after a catastrophic event affect the health and safety of first responders adversely (Weinhold, 2010). The chemicals enter the body through natural openings such...

Data Breach Analysis: the UCLA Health System Case

Privacy and Security: Introduction The issue of personal data safety has become increasingly significant lately (Libicki, 2015). Because of the new opportunities that cybercriminals gain as technological progress continues, healthcare institutions become more vulnerable. The recent case of the UCLA Health System having been accessed by hackers shows that the...

Biometric and Fingerprint Technologies

Introduction Technological issues and the desire to ensure that processes being carried out by individuals and corporate are performed efficiently have resulted in the increase in the use of automated systems. This means that an increased number of individuals have opted to use these systems to perform their tasks. The...

US Health and Human Services’ Cyber Security

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) This report focuses on HHS, one of the United States government agency mandated with providing and protecting health among the Americans, especially the helpless. The federal government has allotted about a quarter of its outlays to HHS Medicare and Medicaid insurance. As a...

Henry Jenkin’s Views on Technologies

Textual poaching is explained by Jenkins as the phenomenon of rewriting of original text belonging to a certain author by supplementing the text with additional details and special features. One of the examples of such “reluctant” poaching is rewriting Star Trek by female fans that transform it into “feminist romance”...

Supportive Online Environment for Learning

Article Discussion The article by Plante and Asselin (2014) aimed to determine the most effective practices as well as strategies based on evidence to design and maintain a supportive online environment for learning, which facilitates social presence, caring behaviors, as well as efficient learning experiences. The aim of their research...

Technology in Fukuyama’s “Policies for the Future”

Should countries give unlimited freedom to biomedical technology? The question ‘Should countries give unlimited freedom to biomedical technology?’ is very important because it guides the focus of the theme in the essay, which concerns technological advancement in the biomedical sector. Precisely, the essence of the question takes effect because, throughout...