...Mobile Databases: a Report on Open Issues and Research Directions * Action members 1 EPFL, 2U. Grenoble, 3INRIA-Nancy, 4INT-Evry, 5U. Montpellier 2, 6U. Paris 6, 7U. Versailles Abstract This paper reports on the main results of a specific action on mobile databases conducted by CNRS in France from October 2001 to December 2002. The objective was to review the state of progress in mobile databases and identify major research directions for the French database community. This paper gives an outline of the directions in which the action participants are now engaged, namely: copy synchronization in disconnected computing, mobile transactions, database embedded in ultra-light devices, data confidentiality, P2P dissemination models and middleware adaptability. 1 ** Introduction At the end of 2001, the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) in France launched a number of specific actions (AS) in order to identify the most challenging issues to be investigated by the French research community (http://www.cnrs.fr/STIC/actions/as/as.htm). The impact of ubiquitous and pervasive computing in many aspects of our everyday life motivated the CNRS to fund a specific action on mobile databases, in October 2001 for an initial period of one year. This paper reports on the main results of this action. Different classes of mobile applications can be distinguished depending on the data management requirements they introduce. The most common applications...
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...Mobile Computing and Social Networks. Abstract Mobile computing has rapidly evolved for the last two decades with the use of wireless technology making the location irrelevant and increasing the opportunities for business to streamline business processes, reduce operational processing times and provide better customer service. Mobile revolution has also forced many industries to reengineer their business processes to accommodate the many mobile devices. Mobile computing and social networks are part of the daily lives of millions of Americans. 42% of American adults own a mobile and tablet computing device. “Additional research shows that about three quarters of U.S. adults are online, with about 66% of them using social networking sites” (Brenner, 2012). Specific methods for how IT departments and mobile app developers and designers can decide on supporting different mobile platforms like the Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, Windows Phone, or Android supported smartphones and tablets will be discussed. Other topics addressed in this paper include the issue of “high availability” for mobile app users’ Based on these considerations organizations and businesses are nowadays focusing on the implementation of these applications, while replacing their desktop platforms to the mobile devices (Shih, et.al. n.d). “On the other hand, it is also observed that, these applications may also enhance various risks and vulnerabilities,...
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...A View of the Ways Mobile Computing Has and Will Affect the Nature of Humans in Our Future Theresa McCray INF 103 Computer literacy Denton Murray Jan 28 2013 Mobile Computing is evolving faster than lighting it would be wise to be knowledgeable about the subject. In this paper I will explain what mobile computing is and will give examples of present day devices and their used as well as give some examples of what the future may bring in the way we compute in the future. Mobile computing past, present and the future Over the past years we have evolved into a new era of mobile computing, one that guarantees a wide variety in application, improved usability, and faster networking. Apple’s iPhone 5 is a prime example for the trends were heading into, but there are plenty of other options on the rise. Google Android made its appearance in 2008, offering a great alternative to apple devices. Apple had control of almost all computing systems since it was the only platform that could be used in mobile computing. Google brought competition to Apple allowing people to have a choice and the competition caused by...
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...Mobile computing is human–computer interaction by which a computer is expected to be transported during normal usage. Mobile computing involves mobile communication, mobile hardware, and mobile software. It is also is a generic term used to refer to a variety of devices that allow people to access data and information from where ever they are. It is the technology that allows transmission of data, via a computer, without having to be connected to a fixed physical link. It is the discipline for creating an information management platform, which is free from spatial and temporal constraints. The freedom from these constraints allows its users to access and process desired information from anywhere in the space. The state of the user, static or mobile, does not affect the information management capability of the mobile platform being constrained to a single location. Mobile computing is accomplished using a combination of computer hardware, system and applications software and some form of communications medium. Some of the characteristics of mobile computing is based on following: 1. Hardware : characteristics of mobile computing hardware are defined by the size and form factor, weight, microprocessor, primary storage, secondary storage, screen size and type, means of input, means of output, battery life, communications capabilities, expandability and durability of the device. 2. Software: Mobile computers make use of a wide variety of system and application software...
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...OUA Group Assignment Cover Sheet A Group Assignment Cover Sheet needs to be included at the front of each assignment submitted. Details of one group member is to be provided – this is where your group assignment will be returned once marked Address details Full name: Kirrily Alisia Loring Address: 516 Senate Road Port Pirie SA Postcode: 5540 Assignment details Unit code: ACG10 Unit name: Communication and Information Systems in Business Assignment no. 2 Due date: 28/04/2012 Assignment topic (as stated in the Unit Information Booklet): Case Study: Google, Apple and Microsoft Struggle for Your Internet Experience. Student names UniSA email ID 1. Kirrily Loring Lorky002@students.unisa.edu.au 2.Adrian Holmes Holai001@students.unisa.edu.au 3.Debra Evans Evady008@students.unisa.edu.au 4.Ana Irisari Iriap001@students.unisa.edu.au 5. Student Declaration We declare the work contained in this assignment is our own, except where acknowledgement of sources is made. We authorise the University to test any work submitted by us, using text comparison software, for instances of plagiarism. We understand that this will involve the University or its contractor copying our work and storing it on a database to be used in future to test work submitted by others. We understand that we can obtain further information on this matter at http://www.unisa.edu.au/ltu/students/study/integrity.asp...
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...Personal Predictive Mobile Commerce Andreas Komninos, Peter Barrie, Julian Newman, Stuart Landsburgh Department of Computer Science Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow, UK [ako2, pba4, jne,slands10]@gcal.ac.uk Abstract Given mobile phone penetration statistics and current mobile phone technical specifications, it is apparent that in developed countries, the majority of citizens carry not just mobile phones, but true mobile computing devices. These devices are still primarily used for telephony, although information access is slowly emerging as a popular service on these devices. Despite the availability of network connectivity and device characteristics that make Information Access possible, this is currently generally confined to accessing the WWW. While useful, this method is not the best way of providing information access to mobile devices. This paper discusses current research in the use of mobile services and proceeds by presenting a background on an infrastructure for a focused information access application for mobile commerce. Through this background, we discuss the need for embedding multi-dimensional context awareness into the design of applications that provide dedicated, targeted and personalised information access to users, and describe the dimensional vectors necessary for the acquisition of contextual information. Further to this, the paper highlights the challenges that must be overcome in obtaining contextual information on a mobile computing scenario, as required...
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...physical changes to occur most definitely. “Projected screens and keyboards that can be used on walls and other surfaces are also a given. As are hologram projection screens and keyboards, both 3D and flat (Baker, 2011).” As bulky and spacious as PC desktops are, there are also positives about them as well. One reason you won’t see PC desktops vanish is because of their ability to process and store much more than any mobile device. A mobile device just can’t handle as much as a regular computer can. A lot of that has to do with the fact that researchers are having a difficult time trying to give mobile devices the same “power” as a desktop computer but in a much much smaller space. The main reason manufactures want to claim the desktop as being dead is because they want their product (mobile devices or wireless notebook/tablets) to sell quickly and then they can be off to the next adventure with the new products in town. There will come a time when the desktop will finally see its end in the technology world but until researchers can figure out a way to get mobile devices to act and manage as a desktop computer, then desktop computers are far from being extinct yet. For example, I can’t print from my cell phone (at least not to my knowledge!) therefore I have...
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...Term Paper Mobile Computing and Social Networks Emanuel Hampton - Student CIS 500 - Information Systems for Decision Making Dr. Ringhand - Professor June 13, 2013 I. Introduction. There are thousands of applications that have been developed for mobile devices which perform a myriad of tasks and processes. In the beginning most of these applications were games. Business later joined the mobile revolution and developed their own business based applications to run on these mobile devices. Many mobile business applications can now streamline business processes, reduce operational processing times and provide better customer service. The mobile revolution has forced many industries to reengineer their business processes to accommodate the many mobile devices. In order for a business to remain competitive within their particular industry they must engage the mobile platform. In fact today, the customers demand and expect that these applications be available for their use. For this final term paper I have been asked to: (1) Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of mobile-based applications especially those which utilize GPS to capture information vice a desktop PC. (2) Evaluate the benefits afforded to the customer from mobile applications. (3) Examine the challenges of developers to design mobile applications to meet the various mobile devices specifications especially their many screen formats. (4) Describe methodologies to use to select the mobile platform...
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...services and software tools. After, when Google bought Motorola, it gives Google the ability to make its own cell phones and tablet devices. However, when they tried to enter completely new territory their Nexus One smartphone was unsuccessful. Microsoft: its business model focused on the desktop computer running the Windows operating system and Office desktop productivity applications. While Microsoft is trying to expand its presence on the Internet, it still must try to keep customers bound to the desktop computer. 2. Why is mobile computing so important to these free firms? Evaluate the mobile platform offerings of each firm. Apple: the mobile platform that Apple provides with its products is “iOS”. This mobile platform is the closed platform that is it is applicable for apple products and only apple apps could work on this. Google: the mobile platform that Google provides is “Android”. This mobile platform is open platform when compared to the mobile platform offered by Apple. This is...
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...Mobile computing and social networks are part of the daily lives of millions of Americans. “48% of American adults own a mobile computing device in some form according to the latest Nielsen data.” (Knott, 2012) As far as social networking site usage “over 65% of all internet users in the United States use social networking sites.” (Brenner, 2012) It is obvious that mobile computing and social networking on the web is not a passing fade. There are many uses and applications for mobile computing and social networks. In this paper a few of these aspects will be examined. First an assessment will be made as to the effectiveness and efficiency mobile-based applications provide to capture geolocation data and customer data, and quickly upload to a processing server without users having to use a desktop system. Second, an evaluation of the benefits realized by consumers because of the ability to gain access to their own data via mobile applications will be completed. Third, the challenges of developing applications that run on mobile devices because of the small screen size will be examined. Forth, the methods that can be used to decide which platform to support, i.e., iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone, or Android will be described. Fifth, due to mobile applications requiring high availability because end users need to have continuous access to IT and IS systems, a discussion of the ways of providing high availability will be undertaken. Finally, because mobile devices are subjected to hacking...
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...IT is a very important part of any company. Whether it is a large company or a small business, IT is required to keep the business expanding. Today there are so many different options on how to use it and it is important for a company to make the right choice when picking its services. The best reason to use IT is to keep transactions of payments and shipments to customers and other businesses organized. When expanding a company, it is even more important to have a service that keeps this all organized when more employees and customers will be added. The smartest system for this company to use would be Microsoft. This way we can all take full advantage of the Microsoft Windows Cloud. Not only does this system have very few flaws, it allows for everyone to add information to it and keep in contact with one another. Once a person adds information to it, everyone will be able to view it. This allows for employees to spread their ideas to their peers and coworkers in a quicker, more efficient way. Security is a very important part of any company. Microsoft’s main goal is to keep their customers happy and their information private. This will allow for our customers and employees to feel safe and trust us with their information. Also, this allows for the IT to have very little errors and can’t be hacked as easily. In the long run, using Microsoft Cloud will be useful because it can store a large amount of information so years from now when the company expands we don’t have to worry...
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...Paper: Mobile Computing & Social Networks Week 10: Mobile Computing & Social Networks Professor Gregory Hart Information System Decision-Making CIS500 September 9, 2012 Abstract In my paper I will talk about Mobile Computing and Social Networks and how they all work. I will assess the effectiveness and efficiency mobile-based applications provide to capture geolocation data and customer data, and quickly upload to a processing server without users having to use a desktop system. I will evaluate benefits realized by consumers because of the ability to gain access to their own data via mobile applications. Examine the challenges of developing applications that run on mobile devices because of the small screen size. Describe the methods that can be used to decide which platform to support, i. e., iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone, or Android. I will also talk about Mobile applications require high availability because end users need to have continuous access to IT and IS systems. I will discuss ways of providing high availability. Finally I will discuss mobile devices are subjected to hacking at a higher rate that non-mobile devices and discuss methods of making mobile devices more secure. Table of Contents Abstract ………………………………………………………………………………....... 2 Contents ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Effectiveness & Efficiency mobile-based applications to capture Geolocation data ……. 4 Benefits realized by consumers to access their own data via mobile apps...
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...Mobile supply chains – managing supply chains on the go ….. good article!! http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/mobile-communications-managing-supply-chains-on-the-go/ Mobile Communications: Managing Supply Chains on the Go [pic] Mobile devices and applications have become the go-to tools for logistics and transportation professionals looking to stay connected and manage their supply chains from anywhere. In a field that is all about getting goods where they need to be quickly and cost-effectively, it's no surprise that mobile applications and devices are fast becoming must-have tools for logistics, supply chain, and transportation professionals. A range of new supply chain mobility devices and applications helps companies do everything from track assets and shipments, to execute transactions and processes, and collaborate with internal and external partners. Tapping into these tools helps logistics executives improve supply chain functionality, productivity, and efficiency—no matter where they are. Origins in the Warehouse The mobility trend began with the use of handheld mobile computers in warehouse and distribution environments, and has since achieved widespread adoption. "Multi-purpose, ruggedized mobile devices work well in distribution environments because they allow warehouse workers to be agile and productive, accomplishing various tasks and processes without being tied to a specific station or area," explains Bruce Stubbs, director of...
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...[CHAPTER 2] Case Study: Collaboration and Innovation at Procter and Gamble 1. What is Procter & Gamble's business strategy? What is the relationship of collaboration and innovation to that business strategy? P&G’s business operations are divided into three main units: Beauty Care, Household Care, and Health and Well-Being, each of which are further subdivided into more specific units. In each of these divisions, P&G has three main focuses as a business: * maintain the popularity of its existing brands, via advertising and marketing; * extend its brands to related products by developing new products under those brands; * innovate and create new brands entirely from scratch. Having R&D teams spread throughout 30 sites globally, P&G is in strong need of collaboration tools that allow researchers, marketers, and managers to easily gather, store, and share knowledge and information. At 3.4 percent of revenue, P&G spends more than twice the industry average on innovation to support its business strategies. 2. How is P&G using collaboration systems to execute its business model and business strategy? List and describe the collaboration systems and technologies it is using and the benefits of each. To support the business strategy of innovating and creating new brands entirely from scratch, P&G must find the right tools to support collaboration and innovation. Some of the collaboration system the company's employees and partners...
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...Mobile Computing and Social Networks by Jamia Yant June 6th, 2012 Effectiveness and Efficiency Mobile-based Applications Provide With Regard to Geolocation and Consumer Data Geolocation is a technology that uses data acquired from an individual’s computer or mobile device (any type of radio or network-connection-enabled device) to identify or describe his/her actual physical location. (ISACA, 2011) This technology has become one of the most popular trends in social networking giving us the ability to let our friends know where we are, identify popular or convenient places close to our physical location or even remotely check in to restaurants. These types of applications when accessed on a desktop system are flatter and less of an experience. Most individuals at some point in time have pulled up MapQuest or Google Maps to get directions from point “A” to point “B”, printed thier directions and were on their way. But the experience is a lot richer when you are mobile and you’re Smartphone or other device automatically plugs in your current location. The relevant data you send and receive changes as your location changes. These applications are able to do this through a GPS chip inside the device. The chip uses satellite data to calculate your exact position. In the event that there is interference or the service is unavailable, the chip uses information from cell towers to triangulate the approximate location of the device. The efficiency of these apps is dependent...
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