Apr 8, 2012
FileMaker is a software owned by Apple, but it supports windows and it can be used to access Microsoft Access’s database. In this article, the author Tony Bradley gives four reasons why businesses should consider using FileMaker. The first advantage of using FileMaker is that it comes with pre-packaged database layouts and different themes. So [...]
By hoyoungchung Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305)
Apr 7, 2012
In this Article the author Robin Schumacher talks about the important of Data Modeling in the design phase of Database. The author mentions how the big projects take years to complete because in the overall system development, effectiveness and seriousness of Data modeling and design are not present. Hence, database designers should focus on data [...]
By RizwanAzam Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305), Uncategorized
Apr 7, 2012
This article “IBM releases DB2 Version 10, the First Big Upgrade in Four Years” by Joab Jackson, explain that IBM have finally decided to update their database software after 4 years. After director of strategy and marketing for database systems recognize that data management is coming into a new era and better software is require in [...]
By Robert Quach Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305) Tags: DB2, IBM, InfoSphere
Apr 7, 2012
In Tony Bradley’s article ,”Four Reasons to Consider FileMaker12,” featured on PCWorld.com, Bradley explains how even user’s who aren’t very experienced in managing a complex database could turn something difficult, into something relatively easy and very useful. FileMaker is an application used to create relational databases as well as implement a user interface that allows [...]
By Robert Tolossa Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305) Tags: Database, DBMS, FileMaker
Apr 7, 2012
One wouldn’t be surprised if every once in a while, one hears people concerning themselves about online safety whenever there is a transaction. As per the data compiled in 2005 by the “Forrester Research”, 84% of the population though that the online retailers were not providing enough security, and 24% of the people did not [...]
By shaleenshah Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305) Tags: Online Shopping
Apr 6, 2012
Interpreting the information that is relayed on the stock market can be a daunting task for any user. A screen full of numbers and arrows may be difficult for many to extract the information they need quickly. However, the StockTouch app is aiming to change the way stock data is visualized by streamlining the most [...]
By alexanderheng Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305) Tags: Data, display, graphic, stocks
Apr 5, 2012
This article is about the integration of database softwares to portable devices such as the iPhone and the iPad. More people are using these devices for work purposes, so applications for these devices must be developed. One of the applications that jumped into this is FileMaker. As the company claimed, this application starts a “new [...]
By Ricardo Chaidez Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305) Tags: attractive, Database, FileMaker, iOS, iPad, iPhone, new database, portable
Apr 5, 2012
“SAP, started in 1972 by five former IBM employees in Mannheim, Germany, states that it is the world’s largest inter-enterprise software company and the world’s fourth-largest independent software supplier, overall.The original name for SAP was German: Systeme, Anwendungen, Produkte, German for ‘Systems Applications and Products.’” (Payne, Roets & Schlanderer, 2006) SAP have change a lot [...]
By RonnyWang Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305) Tags: SAP
Apr 1, 2012
Cloud computing refers to data storage on remote servers so that the data is available anywhere and anytime. This is concept of cloud computing, but there lies security concerns over how safe your information is. My article points out that in reality you have no idea who is managing the computers with your information. You [...]
By Abel Ramirez Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305) Tags: Cloud, computing, Hacking, security
Apr 1, 2012
The article I chose to blog about has to deal with Acquia launching a new cloud application programming interface for their Drupal platform with the intentions of making the installation, deployment and maintenance process of a webpage and database a much simplified process. Drupal, which has been online since 2001, “is used as a back-end [...]
By MAvenegas Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305)
Apr 1, 2012
Microsoft recently opened free beta testing for their latest Windows 8 Server feature. Windows 8 Server will include free on-line backup service. Beta testers are allowed 10GB of free storage during this beta phase. According to Tim Greene: “Uploaded data is compressed and encrypted, with only those data blocks that have changed being sent in [...]
By JimJulagay Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305) Tags: backup, Cloud Computing, Windows 8
Apr 1, 2012
Technology is moving quicker than ever in today’s day and age, and you can’t discuss the ever fast pace of technology without bringing to light the concerns of security. In Jon Udell’s, “The Translucent Cloud: Balancing Privacy, Convenience,” Udell expresses his concern with the cloud services and trust of the end user. In the past, [...]
By Robert Tolossa Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305), Uncategorized Tags: Cloud, security, Translucent Database
Apr 1, 2012
The article i chose included Amazon’s Web Services, specifically Amazon GovCloud, which is a tool aimed at giving government agencies the means to move information into the cloud. One of the advantages of GovCloud is compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations which requires that data be accessed within the United States. This was [...]
By EdwinTorrez Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305) Tags: Amazon, Cloud, GovCloud
Apr 1, 2012
In an article that I have read from PC Magazine Online, cloud computing is the next big thing coming to consumers and businesses. Cloud computing allows people to have complete access to their personal data as well as data from other users as well. This is called Personal Cloud Computing. An example of one of [...]
By NelsonTena Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305), E-Business, Globalization, Innovation, and future trends, Networks, Telecom and Mobile Technology Tags: Amazon, Apple, Apps, Cloud, Cloud Computing, Data, Data Warehouse, Database Design and Development (CIS 305), Microsoft, Web 2.0
Apr 1, 2012
(Howstuffworks.com) This article presents five points for businesses to invest in cloud computing. The first point is the lower cost of ownership. Instead of maintaining an onsite server, the businesses’ data will be stored somewhere else. Other reasons are the dependability of the companies providing cloud computing services, scalability to meet the increasing demand of [...]
By SamTran Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305) Tags: benefits, Cloud Computing
Apr 1, 2012
According to popular rumors, Google is at it again; Box.com co-founder/CEO Aaron Levie reports at TechCrunch.com on the possibility of Google finally introducing the long-anticipated Cloud storage system (referred to as Google Drive), to the dismay of all current and future competitors in the field. Levie says it best, “Drive’s arrival was meant to instantly [...]
By Tyler Kleizo Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305) Tags: Apple, Cloud Computing, Google, Google Drive, iCloud, Microsoft, Skydrive
Apr 1, 2012
This article, titled ‘Amazon Hails Era of ‘Utility Super computing,’ is about the company Amazon believing that cloud computing should be done from the most powerful computers. Amazon is embracing the use of cloud computing for almost everything, whether it be for storage of media or important documents. Amazon thinks that cloud computing should be adjusting [...]
By Tomas Rico Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305) Tags: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing
Apr 1, 2012
There is no doubt that Cloud Computing has grown drastically in the business world. People look to an out source to store all there information and files for their companies. The cloud computing contracts were coming in very heavily last year due to its increase in popularity. With more contracts closed customers were starting to [...]
By JonathanNikeli Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305) Tags: Cloud Computing
Apr 1, 2012
Acquiring influenza or any other disease is the last thing people want. Many medical institutions have recommended people to get vaccines to reduce the amount of morbidity and mortality. However, statistics show that vaccination rates have been increasingly low, and healthcare institutions are worried that people have not been getting their vaccinations. In addition, these [...]
By Renee Lacson Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305) Tags: benefits, Database, Healthcare
Apr 1, 2012
The article written by Lara Farra describes the benefits in contrast to the risks of cloud computing. Cloud computing is described to be a method of moving data that was previously stored in your own personal computer to be stored in someone else’s servers in order to reduce hardware costs or to access them on [...]
By Michael Vuong Category: Database Design and Development (CIS 305) Tags: Cloud, computing, security, server