Nov 19, 2009
The topic which was of great interest to me in Chapter 12 was virtualization. It is defined as the framework of dividing the resources of a computer into multiple execution environments. Virtualization software allows IT managers to easily pack multiple programs on a single machine and move programs from one computer to another in a [...]
Nov 12, 2009
Chap 7 I found an interesting article on iPod touch. It is interesting because it tells what the latest technology is in regards to Wi-Fi and I also learn that there is an icon which is associated with it, a small dot with three half-moon bars. The article is interest to Chapter seven in Baltzan [...]
Nov 12, 2009
Chap 11 For Boeing, the 787 Dreamliner, with its radical lightweight design represents far more than a potentially juicy profit stream. Made from carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, the aircraft is supposed to be the symbol of new Boeing – a visionary company that has transcended its recent ethical scandals, designed the most innovative commercial plan ever, and [...]
Nov 5, 2009
Chap 10 IS Microsoft Dynamics is new supply chain management software which allows the sales department to make ad hoc reports, access their dashboard of prior reports on the customer, check on the revenue generated from customers and do forecast. It is important to keep your customer happy, sales associates set realistic customer expectations and [...]
Oct 29, 2009
I found this article very interesting because it talked about the U.S. Governments inability or unwillingness to have an operable searchable database. Working for the state of California I found the same issues to be true in that the state acted as if it could not develop an ease running database that would allow its [...]
Oct 29, 2009
Chapter 5 Ryan Singel wrote an article dated July 8, 2009 stating that Google was introducing a new operating system called Google chrome. It will be an open-source PC-operating system will compete with Microsoft. Open source software is developed as a public collaboration and made freely available. Makers of proprietary software such as Microsoft generally [...]
Oct 29, 2009
Chapter 9 IS Data mining is interesting because large amounts of a company’s data mining techniques are becoming outdated due to the quantity, speed and difficulty of the data which must be processed. A new and improved method must be created to protect the system against the criminal. I remember working in the drivers’ license [...]
Oct 27, 2009
Chapter 5 Ryan Singel wrote an article dated July 8, 2009 stating that Google was introducing a new operating system called Google chrome. It will be an open-source PC-operating system will compete with Microsoft. Open source software is developed as a public collaboration and made freely available. Makers of proprietary software such as Microsoft generally [...]
Oct 27, 2009
Chapter 4 IS Americans are always trying to be responsible, however identity theft is responsible for a greater percentage of financial ruin. Hackers are applying for credit cards and loans in victim’s name at an increasing rate. Authentication is a method for confirming user’s identities. If authentication is established then the access privileges’ for that [...]
Oct 27, 2009
Chapter 3 Amazon.com has always been known as the largest online bookstore however a competitor Google has just joined the competition. Google is also is know as the known very competitive search engine. Looking at Porter’s Five Forces Model it is evident that Amazon.Com is facing the threat of substitute products or services, threat of [...]
Oct 27, 2009
chpt 2 IS Tea drinkers love to have a particular temperature for their tea, and what easier way to achieve perfection than to dial the exact temperature you enjoy. There is a new and improved invention called Chef’s Choice SmartKettle Model 688. In the past if you wanted a nice hot cup of tea it [...]
Oct 27, 2009
Chapter 3 Amazon.com has always been known as the largest online bookstore however a competitor Google has just joined the competition. Google is also is know as the known very competitive search engine. Looking at Porter’s Five Forces Model it is evident that Amazon.Com is facing the threat of substitute products or services, threat of [...]
Oct 20, 2009
CIO Perspective: Taking Action in Uncertain Times, Beyond keeping the lights on, by Peter Blatman, Principal, Technology Strategy, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Tuesday, August 25, 2009, is a helpful article because it talks about how Information Technology can help in cutting cost. A company should not just cut off a certain portion of a particular department [...]
