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Wireless Personal Area Networks, 2008.
This paper provides an overview and description of wireless personal area networks (WPAN).
1,348 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 28.95
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In this article, the writer notes that recent innovations in Internet and computer-based applications have provided consumers and businesses alike with some powerful new tools in communication. The writer explains that one of these innovations has been wireless personal area networks that allow for the networking of a number of personal computers without the need for cumbersome cabling or the constraints and expense typically associated with fiber optics. This paper reviews the evolution, concerns, and, likely future advances in wireless personal area networks (WPANs). The writer points out that there are competing implementations for WPANs, and this paper focuses on the specification with the greater market acceptance. A summary of the research and important findings are presented in the conclusion.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background
Current Technology
Concerns
Security Considerations
Future Trends
Conclusion
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"In the succeeding years, Internet usage grew rapidly; the user population, though, found it inconvenient to access the Internet using "hard wire" connections. As a result, a growing market for convenient Internet connectivity was forming. Thereafter, PCs evolved from large desktops to compact laptops. Not surprisingly, mobile PC users wanted to be free from wired Internet connections. Another factor for replacement technology was the expense of retrofitting a room with hard wire access points. As with almost any other innovation, market need led to product evolution. If a wire connection was a nuisance, a wireless alternative would be found. "
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Technology and Management Functions, 2008.
This paper explores how an organization's management expects technology to improve business.
889 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 19.95
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The paper looks at the benefits of master data management programs and refers to the business information model (BIM) that is used by many companies to define their major business functions. The paper shows how information technology in a company, following proper roll-out, training and education, offers the potential for greatly cutting expenses, time and errors.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Linkage Between Business Functions and Processes
Five Primary Data Categories
Information Management as a Business Function
Summary of Benefits Linked to Technology Savvy Management
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"Today's technology and management functions cannot be viewed as separate functions because technology is the primary tool used by managers to deploy, implement, instruct, teach, and lead their teams in the business environment. This makes technology knowledge a key skill area for members of management in businesses today. Technology when used effectively can drive the business to new growth and expansion as well as allowing the business to attain never before levels of excellence and profitability however, in contrast when technology is ill-used all the business process are impacted and at every level of business."
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The Segway, 2008.
An overview of the Segway personal transportation device.
1,363 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper examines how the Segway personal transportation device is a significant improvement over other types of devices that attempt to do the same thing, i.e. safely and quickly transport the human body on short distances where a car is simply to much of a bother or unnecessarily harmful to the environment, but where simply walking is out of the question for time and energy purposes. The paper also looks at the creator behind the device and how the Segway is popular among security and law enforcement populations as well as golfers and also people who are disabled and unable to walk long distances but still able to stand.
Outline:
History of Segway and Dean Kamen
Segway Technology
Conclusion
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"Segway's inventor has a long history of electronic and engineering marvels, who took significant risks to gain acceptance in developing his ideas. One of his most remarkable feats was at the age of 16 landing a boring job building light boxes for a demonstrator, he gained access to the New York Museum of Natural History and secretly built them a new light box system for their planetarium, after already having been turned down when he requested the job. Once his creation was complete, a creation he completed using $80 dollars in parts he purchased from Radio Shack, his only remaining wages from the boring job he had just quite, he strong armed the director of the museum into coming and taking a look at what he had done. "
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Effectiveness of Accelerated Reader, 2008.
A discussion on the effectiveness of a computerized, interactive reading practice and assessment computer program, the Accelerated Reader.
1,816 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 14 sources, APA, £ 36.95
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This paper discusses the effectiveness of the Accelerated Reader, a computerized, interactive reading practice and assessment computer program in increasing reading scores, especially among high risk students. The paper reviews the Accelerated Reader program and discusses the value of the Accelerated Reader program as well as its limitations. The paper also and includes numerous literature reviews on the Accelerated Reader program.
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"One of the claims of the AR creators and marketers is that AR creates long term readers, who are engaged in and excited about learning. The studies I have read, do not suggest or substantiate these claims, in a scientific way. The research in fact gives a good indication that AR is a good supplemental program, but that the extrinsic reward, system in conjunction with non-phonemic instruction and low-level comprehension support make AR an expensive tool with only moderate demonstrative "scientific" success. This is contrary to the preconceived notions about the success of the program, which may have been skewed by the fact that those who make the considerable investment that is required for AR tend to extol its success with students and it has been marketed very heavily in the education system as a cure all for the ills of below grade level readers."
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IT Systems Needed to Run a New Clothes Store, 2008.
An examination of the major information technology (IT) systems that would be needed to run a new clothes store.
1,086 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 23.95
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This paper discusses the different IT (information technology) systems that are necessary to run a small clothing business. The paper specifically focuses on the point-of-sale or POS system which is the front end IT systems that captures primary business transactions. It then looks at the inventory management system (IMS) and a financial management system that is the backend IT system and the financial management information system (FMIS). The paper also briefly looks at the overall costs of these systems.
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"Besides the servers, the actual POS devices are needed and networking these devices will also entail cost. POS systems devices range from as low as $2,000.00 to $8,000.00 - again depending on how simple or how high tech the clothes store owner want. Another consideration is how many POS stations will be deployed in the store. If the store is big, more than one POS station is required. Networking all the hardware systems will vary depending upon the square footage of the store. It is important for the clothes store owner to canvass different networking service providers to determine the best cost in implementing the store's network environment."
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World Wide Web, 2008.
A discussion of the history and development of the Internet.
1,119 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 24.95
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This paper discusses how the introduction of the world wide web changed the way individuals acquire and share information. Additionally, the paer discusses the history and development of the Internet. The paper suggests that the introduction of the world wide web helped make the Internet so much easier to use and understand for the average person that it has become the most popular and widely used resource to search for and obtain information.
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"Through the global mind change associated with the internet and the opportunity for information sharing and connectivity, individuals are changed. Each individual, depending on his or her desire to do so can research and develop ideas about self and other as quickly as their system will allow. Work has changed, education has changed, research opportunities and availabilities have changed, the social fiber of the world has changed and above all the individual has changed. The individual can seek information and understanding through the WWW as easily as they can start their car in the morning or even more basically, as they can tire their shoe or put their pants on one leg at a time. Though this may be an oversimplification, and the internet does require at least limited technological understanding to use it really is everyone's game, as long as they have the hardware available to them they can get information they seek or even more information than they need."
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RFID Middleware Proposal, 2008.
A proposal of an evaluation on the feasibility of developing radio frequency identification (RFID) middleware to support Web Services for use on mobile computing devices.
2,781 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 26 sources, APA, £ 52.95
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This paper is a proposal for an evaluation on the feasibility of developing radio frequency identification (RFID) middleware that can support a wide variety of Web Services specifically developed for use on mobile computing devices, delivering relevant content, guidance, and opt-in advertising on a location-contextual basis. The paper defines mobile computing in this context and and introduces the concept of cyber-foraging. The paper also describes RFID and middleware and how they function. In addition, the paper reviews research that has been covered on this subject and describes the approach used in the evaluation.
Outline:
Introduction
Problem Statement and Goal
Relevance, Significance, and Brief Overview of Literature
Approach
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"Foundational to the proposal of an RFID middleware platform is the definition of mobile computing in this context, an introduction to the concept of cyber-foraging, a brief description of what middleware is and how it functions, and a brief description of RFID. In the context of this proposal, mobile computing is defined as those class of devices that have the ability to connect with, query, upload, publish, and refer interactively with the Internet. These include cellular telephones, convergence web/phone devices, PDAs, and laptop computers."
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Online Grocery Shopping - FreshDirect, 2008.
An overview of Internet-based direct sales grocery marketer, FreshDirect.
1,348 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 28.95
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This paper reviews FreshDirect, an Internet-based grocer that operates in the greater New York Metropolitan area. The author gives an overview of the company and does a SWOT analysis, identifying the strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities that FreshDirect faces. The paper also includes recommendations on how to overcome the weaknesses and threats they face.
Outline:
Company Overview/Key Strategic Issues
Analysis of Data
SWOT Analysis
Analysis of Key Strategic Issues
Recommendations
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"FreshDirect is an internet based direct sales grocery marketer that operates in the greater New York Metropolitan area. The retail grocery industry is the operating area but the company offers a remarkably unique model which offers more fresh food than prepackaged, and therefore serves a customer base who may do bulk shopping monthly but needs to supplement this weekly with fresh produce, meats and other perishable goods as well as at least a limited amount of prepackaged foods."
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Museum and Library Work, 2008.
This paper presents a contrast and comparison of the work in a museum and a library.
1,044 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 22.95
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In this article, the writer compares and contrasts the work in a library versus the work in a museum. This paper demonstrates an understanding of the difference and similarities with an equivalent aspect of libraries and museums as well as an understanding of the differences and similarities with equivalent practices of librarianship. The writer maintains that while the function of the museum and library employee has been both historically and traditionally quite different, it is likely with the rapid development and deployment of computer technology and the demand for access to museum and library archives via the Internet that the functionality of the library and museum employee will become less differentiated in function.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Comparison of Functions: Museum Versus Library
The Museum
The Library
New Developments Mesh Functions of Museum and Library
Summary and Conclusion
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"As well, the museum curator must be able to work as a team with others to make choices about displays and exhibition as well as in developing guidebooks and information plagues. The museum curator's job includes a close working relationship with the Board of Trustees as well as the museum staff and must be capable of facilitating communication between these two groups. Museum curators are responsible for writing grants and initiating activities for fund-raising. For those who work in the museum as Archivists, job responsibilities include cataloguing, analyzing, exhibitions, and maintenance of objects of value and collections benefiting the public and researchers."
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Windows Vista, 2008.
This paper discusses whether Windows Vista is a market failure or an industry trend sacrifice.
956 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 21.95
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In this article, the writer notes that Windows Vista was toted by Microsoft in early market releases as a fundamentally different operating system (OS) that was user friendly and would assist the user in creating a system that did everything the modern Internet user could hope for. The writer discusses that heavy emphasis in the OS on graphic capabilities and speed that would be associated with game playing and improved high graphics surfing as well as high security, which has caused some problems, were and still are the marketing points of Vista. The writer maintains that Vista did not meet the sales expectations of Microsoft and it is likely that it never will. The writer concludes that the Microsoft Windows Vista could be easily equated to the Windows 2000 consumer response which was weak initially due to the inability of Microsoft to prove to consumers through marketing that there were any benefits to upgrading and therefore made the consumer deal with the exclusivity of PC purchases with preloaded Windows 2000 OS.
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"The trend has then become delayed replacement of OS until a time when the whole PC system can be replaced rather than upgraded. The sales associated with Vista preloaded systems show this trend as a viable marketing reality, and though Microsoft may not have anticipated the trend it is one they have developed and seen through the process of each marketing segment of a new OS and can be seen in the timeline of sales, above. Commentator Don Mart, in fact states that there has not been a significant OS In the Box release since Windows, when it was still feasible to simply upgrade an existing system. Marti implies that the trend is simply an evolution of a maturation of the PC market, not necessarily a failure in marketing of the Vista system. In the Box sales of XP have in fact outstripped sales of Vista, bay an alarming rate, which shows a belated immature response by those who do not have the cash to upgrade the entire system."
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iteamwork.com, 2008.
A review of iteamwork.com, an online management application.
827 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper reviews the online web-based project management browser, iteamwork.com. The author summarizes this free program and describes the functions and examples of what can be done on teamwork.com. The paper praises the comprehensive and flexible features of the software. The paper does not suggest teamwork.com. for highly specific industries such as architecture or medical research, but still recommends it for organizations needing an organizational software.
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"The software does and should have mechanisms in place that prevent unwanted changes to the project, its members, or its dates. Yet the software also increases the egalitarian features of teamwork by allowing all members to participate, ask questions, and make suggestions for improving team efficiency. The software also allows for a high degree of team member independence, especially given that email notifications and personal log-ins allow individuals to pace themselves and keep abreast of their own performance. Team members can work with the virtual group any time, and anywhere, even after work hours."
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Strategic Planning, 2008.
A discussion on emerging technologies and strategic planning for organizations.
2,605 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 49.95
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This work explores and define plans for organizational technology, including managers and individuals in the use of new and emerging technology.
Outline:
Objective
Overview
Current Technology Assessment
Value Change Analysis
Managing Change
Social Contract
Global Issues
Summary and Conclusion
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"The work of Steven Johnson (2003) entitled: "Emerging Technology" published in the Discover magazine states that: "In his classic novel, Cat's Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut explains how the world is divided into two types of social organizations: the karass and the granfalloon. A karass is a spontaneously forming group, joined by unpredictable links, that actually gets stuff done - without ever discovering what they are doing...while a granfallloon is a 'false karass', a bureaucratic structure that looks like a team but is 'meaningless' in terms of getting things done. Everyone has undoubtedly experience both types of networks according to Johnson who state that for the largest part of the last 40 years "computers have been on the side of the gransfalloons, good at maintaining bureaucratic structures and blind to more nuanced social interactions. But a new kind of software called social-network mapping promises to change all that."
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Counterterrorism Strategies, 2008.
This paper explores the need for counterterrorism strategies to be aware of causative factors and technology.
1,817 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 36.95
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The paper discusses how terrorism has become an international phenomenon due to modern means of technological and digital communication. The paper then explains the need to create a counterterrorism strategy that is defensive but also includes a proactive and integrated approach to the causes that motivate terrorist actions.
Outline:
Introduction
Understanding Causes and Communication
Technology and Counterterrorism
Conclusion
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"It is true that terrorism is not a new phenomenon in human history. Terrorist acts and tactics as a means of attaining social and political ends have been recorded throughout human history. There are however a number of critical differences between the terrorism of the past and modern terrorism. One of these differences is that modern terrorism makes use of contemporary technology, such as computers and the Internet. As one commentator on terrorism states; "....while terrorism has a long history; the current wave of this form of violence has been given impetus by a series of new developments in the post-World War II period. Any analysis of terrorism in the contemporary world must begin with a discussion of these developments" (Evans, 1979, p. 11)."
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Prostascint Imaging: Detection of Bone Metastases, 2008.
An examination of the accuracy of ProstaScint imaging in detecting bone metastases due to prostate cancer.
3,159 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 57.95
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This paper examines ProstaScint imaging effectiveness and accuracy in detecting distant metastases and specifically bone metastases. The study specifically seeks findings concerning false positive and false negative results and the inaccuracies or accuracies in diagnosis of metastatic bone lesions due to prostrate cancer.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Statement of Thesis
Literature Review
Summary of Findings
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"While ProstaScint does have limitations in use due to the risk for false positive readings when used by inexperienced clinical staff ProstaScint is a very useful tool in detecting lymph node metastases especially in newly diagnosed patients and moreover the use of ProstaScint in those with a high-risk disease enables the appropriate selection of patients for therapies that are potentially curative in nature. It is likely that with advanced knowledge and experience in this procedures that even more success will be realized in its use. Proper training of staff in the use of ProstaScint imaging and diagnosis of images is noted as being specifically relevant in the successful use of this technique."
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