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(2007, 3200 words)
This report has been aimed at providing an analysis of applicability and usability of technology to mediate knowledge sharing and knowledge management within organizations across different industries. The core of this report has been the conclusions drawn by Sue et al (2001; p.97) based on their study of Eurobank where intranets ironically created 'electronic fences' rather than integrating individuals across the bank. In order to achieve the aims of this report, it has been divided into two parts. First part provides a critique on the conclusions drawn by Sue et al (2001), where as the second part highlights the successful use of technology and intranets by other organizations like Nokia, GlaxoSmithKline and IBM, not only to facilitate the process of sharing explicit knowledge across the organization, but also the tacit knowledge of the employees.
(2006, 3500 words)
The paper examines theoretical and practical approaches to Local Area Network (LAN) including physical layer (PHY) protocol, media access control (MAC) layer protocol, the Ethernet, Token-ring protocols, etc. The use of the Network system in Acme Books is analysed suggesting solutions for its further development.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper offers a marketing research into the third generation of wireless communication technology (3G) services. The 3G market research touches on the 3G market segmentation, buying behaviour towards 3G, new 3G product development, etc.
(2005, 831 words)
The paper offers a research proposal into the Bluetooth short-range cable replacement computer technology providing its description, defining the methods of data collection and analysis, presenting the timescale of the study, etc.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper reports on the use of ICT in Fine Food Company (FFC). The company's background is reviewed; macro-environmental and micro-environmental analysis is conducted using PEST, SWOT, Porter's 5 Forces, and Value Chain models. Recommendations are made about the most suitable information system and ICT strategy highlighting their benefits and the barriers to their implementation.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper examines distributed computing technologies known as COBRA and Web Services describing their functions, operations, etc. Comparative analysis of the technologies is conducted highlighting differences in application modelling, standards of security services, interoperability, etc. Workflow and semantic approaches to Web Services are discussed; a CORBA version and a Web Services version of the share brokerage system are analysed.
(2006, 1000 words)
The paper examines the methods of speech delivery using the Internet Protocol (IP) known as Voice over IP (VoIP) describing its applications, the process of sending and receiving data packets, the advantages of VoIP in comparison to normal telephones, the scale of VoIP businesses, etc.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper examines the Internet Protocol Telephony (IPT) technology known as VoIP (Voice Over Internet protocol). VoIP features and applications are described; its competitive and strategic benefits are highlighted noting the disadvantages of VoIP for businesses.
(2006, 3000 words)
The paper examines the applications of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology describing the design of the system, the advantages of using RFID for the purposes of retailing, security, surveillance, etc. The potential uses of RFID technologies in the future and their implications for privacy are discussed.
(2005, 1000 words)
The paper examines the impact of the new IC technologies on labour productivity defining the concept of the Ënew economyÌ and discussing the role of online commercial transactions, the changes in the employment patterns, the increased focus on ICT, etc.
(2006, 7000 words)
The paper examines the area of artificial intelligence (AI) activity known as Ëchat botÌ or chatterbot / chatterbox. The history of chatterbotÌs development and contest participation is reviewed describing the varieties of AI and focusing on the creation of a chat bot programme in Azile. The design and functions of the chat bot are discussed highlighting the improvements offered by the programme. The issues of natural language processing (NLP) are addressed.
(2006, 3500 words)
The paper reports on the car rental company Hertz presenting an overview of their background and current IT practices. Information available from the companyÌs web portal is described; its requirements are identified; the possible application of semantic technology is suggested; the role of the World-Wide Web (WWW) is discussed.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper examines the implications of information communication technologies for operations management. The benefits of e-business are outlined and illustrated with success stories of General Motors (GM), Ford, etc. The issues of ICT integration throughout organisations are discussed including outsourcing, the ‘beer game’ exercise, etc.
(2005, 1500 words)
The paper examines the applications of the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) describing its properties, purposes, design, operation, etc. The problems of UDP application are reviewed describing the cases of a message loss, an acknowledgement loss and a link failure.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper examines the use of code generation based around XML Schema technologies describing XML files, design goals, make-up, Schema technologies, etc. Tools automating code production are reviewed; conclusions are made about automatic code generators.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper examines the changes brought about by new information and communication technologies (ICT) examining their impacts on individuals and organisations. The role of ICT in managing organisational knowledge is defined discussing the nature and perspectives of knowledge.
(2005, 1500 words)
The paper examines the methods and techniques of concurrency control defining the concept of transaction, describing types of distributed transactions and the mechanisms that prevent problems caused by concurrency, namely, the Two-Phase Commit Protocol, “Optimistic” control, timestamping, locks, etc. Techniques of dealing with deadlock are outlined.
(2005, 1500 words)
The paper examines the innovative encryption program PGP (‘Pretty Good Privacy’) outlining its benefits, market appeal, the barriers to a wider adoption, a competitor encryption program GnuPG, etc.
(2005, 5000 words)
The paper examines a novel interaction between web users and computer known as ‘embodied agents’, describing its features and evaluating its advantages and disadvantages. Guidelines on the web design are provided including its auditory and visual content, the accessibility of embedded user interfaces, agent appearance and behaviour, user perception, dialogue features, etc. Evaluation and analysis of the embodied agents’ interaction is conducted using the PEFiC model.
(2005, 6000 words)
The paper examines the impact of information communication technology (ICT) on SME and larger organizations reviewing e-business models, techniques and strategies. The benefits of the ICT are outlined discussing its application in distance learning, supply chain management, market places targeting, security, etc. The growing gap in ICT access between large and small charities is discussed; the importance of knowledge management (KM) is highlighted providing KM guidelines for global businesses.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper reports on the features of Open Source Software, Open Source Hardware and Open Data Standards discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the open source software and hardware, and their impacts on the copyright law.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper investigates the use of information and communication technology in customer service outlining its advantages and disadvantages for both customers and employees. The examples of an advantageous use of technologically-centred service by Firstdirect, Argos and other companies are discussed.
(2004, 3500 words)
The paper reports on the plan to open a free ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) account with NS World to connect to the Internet via the ISDN phone number. The background of Internet service providers (ISP) is described highlighting the advantages of using them. A local area network (LAN) is built to provide the Internet access to four workstations by using an NT Server.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper examines the so-called open source movement proclaiming programmers right to read, redistribute, and modify the source code of any software or hardware. The study offers an overview of the ideology and activities of the non-profit corporation Open Source Initiative (OSI), the Challenge to Silicon Valley program initiated by theUNO, open data standards, etc.
(2005, 4000 words)
In any economy, organizations are affected by emerging marketing issues in the industry or the marketing environment. The marketing environment is made up of internal factors that are close to a company and can be controlled, as well as external factors that cannot be controlled by the company. In todays turbulent marketing environment, it is hard for organizations to survive in the industry over a long period of time. Hence it is important for companies to understand its internal and surrounding environment, current issues in the market and potential trends or treats in the market to better prepare the organization to respond to changes. This paper examines the emerging marketing issues in the telecommunication industry in terms of the microenvironment and macro environment, which may lead to the success or failure of the industry.
(2006, 3500 words)
The paper traces the history of personal computers (PC) development from the early microcomputers focusing on the evolution of the PC performance measurements, namely, the CPU (central processing unit) speed of a PC and the hard disk capacity space. The ongoing market evolution of the PC is discussed and illustrated with statistical data.
(2005, 3500 words)
The paper discusses new computer technologies that provide effective distributed collaboration in real time group work. The technologies include electronic notes instead of physical notes, robots and hand held devices, web-based team collaboration systems, collaborative virtual environments (CVE), etc. Academics opinions on remote collaboration are reviewed.
(2006, 3000 words)
The paper examines the benefits of using integrated wireless technologies in organizations comparing the practices of FedEx and UPS mail delivery companies in using wireless technology since late 1980s, and highlighting advantages and disadvantages of wireless networks.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper reports on the development of one of the three parts of an e-commerce system, i.e. intermediate business. The principles of the web service, business supply chain management and E-commerce system are outlined; the designs of the interfaces and database are illustrated and discussed.
(2004, 3000 words)
The paper reviews the activities and strategies of the Japanese convenience store chain Seven Eleven Japan (SEJ) focusing on their use of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT), namely, the Fifth Generation Total Information System Network, and highlighting its benefits for the company in their decision making. The possibilities of SEJ going on-line are discussed along with other potential benefits.
(2005, 3200 words)
This report details the design and development of the ‘BlueFriends MIDlet. Developed in J2ME, ‘BlueFriends is a Bluetooth application that helps users find and make new friends. In the early chapters, the report researches into Bluetooth and discusses its current position in the mobile consumer market. Additionally, it highlights the social implications associated with the software. Particular attention has been given to user testing. The software is prototyped, exposed to potential users, and feedback is obtained. The results from user testing are thoroughly analysed and the software evolves until all the user requirements have been met. The report concludes by presenting a summary of findings and discusses the successes of the project as a whole.
(2005, 1000 words)
The paper takes a look at graphic images as an effective media of conveying information. Criteria of a successful graphic design are outlined including target audience orientation, a design layout, typography and colour.
(2004, 10000 words)
The dissertation aims to define the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ITCs) in the economic development of a country. Political, social, cultural and institutional factors behind the implementation of ICT policy are discussed on the basis of a literature review covering the theories of modernization, development, globalization, etc. The development of ICT sector in Ghana is traced on the basis of secondary research data in combination with primary data collection (interviews) and interpretive analysis. Conclusions are made about the development challenges facing Ghana in implementing ICT policy.
(2004, 4000 words)
The purpose of this paper is to investigate how mobile communication came into being and how they evolved into the present form. This paper covers the technical and operational specifications of technologies like AMPS, TACS, NMT, GSM, W-CDMA, UMTS, GPRS, CAMEL, etc.
(2005, 4000 words)
The paper examines the advances in information technology (IT) in the context of other technological developments. The features of the IT revolution are discussed covering such phenomena as the Internet, the Marketspace, the quality of service, etc. The opportunities and threats of advanced technologies are outlined. The implications of weakening personal contacts are commented on.
(2003, 9000 words)
The aim of the dissertation is to identify the future trends in the development of information communication technology (ICT); the objective of the research is to analyse grid technology (GT) as a possible next generation of computing. The history of computing is outlined; the applications of grid technology computing in sciences, medicine, manufacturing and finance are discussed highlighting the benefits of GT. Technical, social and political challenges involved in the spread of GT are argued. The main method of research is based on the analysis of data obtained through the review of literature and Internet sources. The conclusions are made about the possible impacts of grid computing on our lives.
(2005, 3000 words)
The paper looks at the use of information communication technology in large enterprises comparing it to the IT use in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The comparative analysis is performed within the frameworks of Porters Five Force model, STEEP factors and the Value Chain model. The Appendices supply statistical data relating to the study and interview scripts.
(2004, 3000 words)
The paper examines the role of computer networks in modern banking system explaining the reasons for banks investments in information technology (IT). The basic types of networks are defined; services that can be provided through the innovative technologies are outlined. The case study of IT use in an HSBC branch is presented.
(2004, 2000 words)
The paper deals with the use of optical fibre in telecommunications technologies and examines the applications of the so-called 'dark fibre', the optical fibre that remains unused (with no light travelling though it). The ways of utilizing it to maximum effect are described in technological, commercial, economic and social perspectives focusing on the effects of the 'dotcom boom'. The paper argues that common application of dark fibre for broadband Internet access leads to a growing rift between urban and rural communities. Potentials for future application of dark fibre are outlined.
(2004, 2500 words)
The paper examines the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFI) defined as the process of storing and retrieving information by way of radio frequency transmission. This technology has been used since 1980 for asset identification and tracking, animal identification, electronic toll collection, etc. The report gives an overview of a basic RFI system, and claims that investing in RFI technology gives the company a competitive advantage over other companies. The performance of various businesses using RFI is analysed, among them retail trade, banking, shipping, etc., and the advantages of obtaining information through RFI are outlined. In conclusion a few suggestions are made about the perspective areas of RFI application.
(2004, 2000 words)
The paper is devoted to the new development in computer technology, MRAM that is a new kind of non-volatile high speed memory with a wide range of possible applications. Its main technical and functional characteristics are described and illustrated by pictures and figures. The paper looks at three main types of spintronic MRAM devices that currently exist, and concludes that the development of MRAM will ultimately lead to incredibly powerful portable devices.
(2004, 1500 words)
This report provides definition of Very Large Instruction Word (VLIW) Technology; outlines advantages and disadvantages of it and key issues and applications associated with Very Large Instruction Word (VLIW) Technology.
(2003, 2000 words)
This paper is about how the information communication technology influences and changes our life in different aspects such as in education section, at home, in organization and on mobile. And what the reality is.
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