Dec 1, 2009
The creation of WiMAX wireless technology is in the forefront of mobile wireless technology as the movement begins to move to the 4G realm. With the movement into a different technology, questions arise regarding what the possibilities of WiMAX can be. The paper will discuss the advantages of WiMAX wireless technology, how WiMAX compares to [...]
Nov 19, 2009
In Steve Mollman’s article, “Solar gadgets for when you’re on the go,” Mollman discusses the different types of portable solar devices that utilize the sun’s power to generate energy for the tiny devices. One such device acts as charger able to use on the go, called the Kinesis K3 from Kinesis Industries in Arizona. The [...]
Nov 12, 2009
In reading the article from Telcomworldwire, “IBM and QBE signs outsourcing infrastructure constract,” the article discusses IT company IBM agreement with QBE Insurance Group, a specialist business insurer, to manage the information technology infrastructure of QBE’s UK and Western European offices. The agreement will make major changes to QBE programming and cover the development and [...]
Nov 5, 2009
In the article, “Rexel to Install Eclipse,” found in the magazine Electrical Wholesaling, the article discusses Rexel’s move to convert the entire chain of distribution operations to the Eclipse enterprise resource planning software system. Rexel is a distributor of electrical parts and supplies. Due to Rexel’s size, which was achieved primarily from acquisition of other [...]
Nov 5, 2009
In an article from BusinesWire.com, “Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. Chooses ArrowStream Supply Chain Management Solutions to Gain Efficiencies, Savings,” the discussions is regarding Einstein Noah Restaurant Group(ENRGI) enhancing its supply chain management operations by agreeing to do business with ArrowStream, a leading provider of supply chain solutions for the foodservice industry. ENRGI choose ArrowStream’s [...]
Nov 5, 2009
In the article, “AT&T approves VoIP for iPhone,” the discussion focuses on the capability of the iPhone to be able to use VoIP applications, most specifically Skype. Voice over Internet Protocol(VoIP) transmits voice calls over long distance phone lines using a data network. AT&T’s previous stand is to not allow VoIP apps over their 3G [...]
Nov 5, 2009
In the Stephanie Chen’s article, “iPhone apps helps track sex offenders, spot crime,” Chen discusses the innovative use of applications on the iPhone that aid the public in avoiding dangerous situations and being safe. One example, the Offender Locator, is an application that helps to identify sex offenders within a 10-mile radius. The Offender Locator [...]
Nov 5, 2009
In Priya Ganapati’s article, “Why Verizon’s phones aren’t more exciting,” Ganapati discusses the reasons why the wireless cell phone provider, Verizon Wireless known for having the best network, have the worst smartphones. Verizon already a leader in areas of call coverage and quality but when it comes to having the newest high tech cell phones, [...]
Nov 5, 2009
In Hilary Whiteman’s article, “Security experts warn of dangers of rogue Wi-Fi hotspots,” Whiteman discusses the potential danger of travelers at an airport logging onto an unsafe Wi-Fi network. The danger of logging onto a rogue network is that hackers are able to gain access into people’s laptops and steal valuable personal information. Being able [...]
Nov 5, 2009
In Charlie Sorrel’s “A tale of two iPods: Why the Touch has no camera,” Sorrel points out the reasoning behind Apple decision of not putting a camera on the iPod Touch, but putting it instead in the iPod Nano. By installing a video camera in the iPod Nano, Apple hopes to boost the sales of [...]
Nov 5, 2009
In Eliot Van Buskirk’s article, “$1million Netflix prize to be awarded soon,” Buskirk shines the spotlight on the a contest that software engineers and mathematicians have been competing in for the last 3 years that involves Netflix awarding the winner 1 million dollars. The contestants goal in the competition is to develop a movie recommendation [...]
