...Enterprise Cloud Computing: The future of enterprise networking Justin Winter American Military University The term “cloud computing” is one of many new buzzwords in the technology world. Unfortunately as buzzwords go they tend to become obsequious and as a result of this obsequiousness, the term “cloud computing” is so broad that it can encompass anything from online storage products like Dropbox to entire online enterprise solutions provided by Amazon Web Services. While the term cloud computing may be obsequious, there is a reason IBM recently invested $3 billion to further research and development to benefit cloud computing and big data. ("IT Digest") Enterprise cloud networking is a relatively new technology, yet it is already available in multiple favors. For instance Amazon Web Services offers complete cloud solutions for anything from personal website and database solutions to full corporate solutions that range from simple storage solutions to user defined security groups. On the other hand, components provided by Cisco's Meraki division, offer complete network management as an easily accessible web based tool. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which is a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce defines Cloud Computing as “a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned...
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...pose of the study was to determine the effects of social networking to the academic performance of the students of Universidad de Manila. Specifically, it attempted to answer the following questions: 1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender? 2. What is the academic performance of the respondents in terms of general weighted average GWA (first semester S.Y. 2012 – 2013)? 3. What is the attitude of the respondents towards social networking? 4. Is there a significant relationship between social networking and the academic performance of the respondents? Introduction Social networking is a popular trend today, especially among college students. Facebook, Friendster, Twitter, Tumblr, Yahoo Messenger, and Skype are but a few examples of the relatively new phenomenon of online social networking. People of all ages are flocking to Internet and are signing up for social networking sites by the millions. Facebook, for example, boated 901 million monthly active users and more than 125 billion friend connections at the end of March (Key Facts, 2012). Social networking could, in general terms, be seen as a way of describing the modeling of everyday practices of social interaction, including those that take place within family structures, between friends, and in neighborhoods and communities (Merchant, 2012). With online social networking sites, these practices of social interaction are taken to technological level which allows for social interactions...
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...Technologies | Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This foundational course covers local area network topics including rationale for networking, the open systems interconnection (OSI) model, common network topologies and architecture, client/server concepts, basic hardware devices and usage, and basic networking security concepts. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Stallings, W. (2009). Business data communications (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall. Tomsho, G. (2011). Guide to networking essentials (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Course Technology, Cengage Learning. All electronic materials are...
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...Assignment Advanced Topics in Networking NETW471 Week 4 (DUE) Request for Proposal Throughout this course and the Information Technology/Telecommunications arena you may or may not work in, the concept of a “RFP” will be raised. Using the Course Lecture, the Internet, your textbook, our Thread Discussions and the many Telecommunications industry magazines on this topic, create a “RFP” on the technology you have selected. Write a 2-3 page (minimum) RFP, utilizing most or all the elements of a good RFP (ex. Solicitation Planning, Vendor Selection, and Evaluating the Proposal) and describing the technology you have selected . Please include a cover page (does not count towards the 2 to 3 page minimum). Please use the course lecture this week which describes fully the different aspects of a good RFP. Please also check our Webliography which gives you a list of industry magazines that provide examples of RFPs submitted on different technologies Point Value (towards final grade)== 60 Points Submission Instructions: Click on the “Dropbox” tab at the top of your screen and place the assignment in the “Week4:RFP” dropbasket. Grading RUBRIC for Request for Proposal (RFP) Grade Value Gradable Elements/Assessments for RFP High Value (50-60) points Research: Student’s paper was well researched and involved thoughtful and detailed analysis Identification/Use of Terms: Student clearly identified/spotted advanced networking technology concepts within...
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...PROBLEM AND ITS SETTINGS Introduction Over the years, social networking among college students has become more and more popular. It is a way to make connections, not only on the campus, but with friends outside of the campus. Social networking is a way that helps many people feel as though they belong to a community. But as we enjoy to use it, and become a part of our daily life, we don’t notice that it affects us in such a way. Students tend to visit their accounts in those social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace etc. and enjoy browsing while they should’ve doing their homeworks and reviewing their lessons and there is a great possibility that their grades will start to drop down. Due to this inconvinience, a study is conducted to prove if social networking really affects the studies of students who are into it. The researchers desire to have a clearer understanding of the matter being discussed and to discover something that other past researchers of this same topic never ascertain. Statement of the problem This study is designed to determine the effects of social networking sites to the academic performance/s of first year Architecture students of TIP-QC School Year 2011-2012 2nd semester. Specially, it sought to answer the following questions: 1.What is the profile of the college freshman students in terms of: 1. name; 2. gender; 3. age; ...
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...RATIONALE AND BACKGROUND Introduction Social networking websites are currently being used regularly by millions of people. The use of social networking sites has been widespread that they have not only caught the attention of academic and industry researchers worldwide but also us, in particular. Social networking sites are now being investigated by numerous social science researchers and an increasing number of academic commentators are becoming more and more interested in studying facebook, twitter, and other social networking services because of their probable impact on the society. While the social networking sites have the same key aspects, the cultures and responses around them that become apparent are varied. Most sites help strangers connect with others based on shares personal interest, political and economic views, or simple recreational activities. Some sites accommodate distinct viewers, while others attract people based on similarities, such as common languages or shared race, sexual, religious or nationality-based identities. Nonetheless, social networking sites have only one common goal. It is to encourage new ways to communicate and share information. Here in the Philippines above all social networking sites facebook is the most abundant and practically used by the students because of its easy access through cellphones, mini-computers, laptops, and personal computers. Facebook is the most popular social networking sites of the present age where...
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...Business Environment ....7 1.2 Perspectives on Information Systems ....13 What Is an Information System? ....13 Windows on Organizations: Cemex: A Digital Firm in the Making ....14 Window on Technology: UPS Competes Globally with Information Technology ....17 It Isn't Just Technology: A Business Perspective on Information Systems 18 • Dimensions of Information Systems ....20 1.3 Contemporary Approaches to Information Systems ....25 Technical Approach 26 • Behavioral Approach 26 • Approach of This Text: Sociotechnical Systems ....27 1.4 Learning to Use Information Systems: New Opportunities with Technology ....27 The Challenge of Information Systems: Key Management Issues 28 • Integrating Text with Technology: New Opportunities for Learning ....30 Make IT Your Business ....31 Summary, 31 • Key Terms, 32 • Review Questions, 32 • Discussion Questions, 33 • Application Software Exercise: Database Exercise: Adding Value to Information for Management Decision Making, 33 • Dirt Bikes USA: Preparing a Management Overview of the Company, 33 • Electronic Commerce Project: Analyzing Shipping Costs, 34 • Group Project: Analyzing a Business System, 34 • Case Study: Dollar General: Heavy on Organization, Light on Systems, ....35 Chapter 2. Information Systems in the Enterprise ....38 Opening Case: Fast Fashion, Hot Systems ....39 2.1 Major Types of Systems in Organizations ....40 Different Kinds of Systems 40 • Four Major Types of Systems 41 • Relationship of Systems...
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...yourself, niche sites, paid do it yourself, etc. each having many players * Emerging threat from substitutes like social networking sites * Direct competition launched by biggest competitor ‘Match’ through its ‘Chemistry’ offering eHarmony’s key valuable resource is its vast bank of customer data that it uses to match customers based on its proprietary algorithm, and its brand/reputation * Data bank is rare and inimitable for competitors or new market entrants, making it a critical resource leading to competitive advantage * “Match for life” reputation as a result of rigorous registration process attracting customers interested in long-term relationships eHarmony offers a higher value to its customers in comparison to its competitors in terms of specialization of service offered, efficiency and quality of matches and the detailed screening process Going forward, eHarmony should focus on expanding service offerings (offering services for parenting, weddings, etc.) and explore geographic expansion to other English speaking Western countries * Expansion would be re-enforcing with eHarmony’s critical resources like its intensive R&D capabilities, customer loyalty and reputation eHarmony’s Strategy eHarmony Strategy The Business Model Who eHarmony provides services to US based individuals actively engaged in the search of long term relationships. These individuals have to be heterosexual, single, and not have divorced more than 3 times. What The company...
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...eighty percent of obtaining in the U.S. Subsequently, brands have tapped their impact by making key advertising battles that relate actually to the female crowd. Ladies have firmly affected purchasing propensities they control eighty percent of obtaining in the U.S. Subsequently, brands have tapped their impact by making key advertising battles that relate actually to the female crowd. A study directed by Women's Marketing Inc. distributed new discoveries that shed light on social networking advertising and ladies. I pulled three critical lessons from the information, which will help organizations to refine their promoting strategies, particularly as they relate to the female demographic. 1: Ladies are more inclined to buy brands they take after. It bodes well, truly, considering ladies are more present on online networking than men. On Face book alone, ladies are 60 percent more drew in than men. Also, 60 percent of ladies are more prone to buy from brands they interface with on online networking. 2: Women use social media to connect A few ladies feel that the essential advantage of online networking is to interface with family and companions. Yet, not a long ways behind, some think the essential advantage is being alarmed to coupons, advancements and arrangements by interfacing with brands on social networking. This information exhibits that ladies are fundamentally on social networking to produce important associations with their own circles, however a comparative set is additionally...
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...The Impact of Social Media use on Academic Performance at one Urban University: A Pilot Study Sam Mozee, MPPA Mississippi Urban Research Center Abstract. The purpose of this study was to begin exploring the possible impact of social media use on the academic performance of students attending one urban university. The study's primary goal is to identify key themes, trends, and/or perceptions that can be used as a foundation for more in-depth empirical research, and can be used to develop policy recommendations to deal with this growing phenomenon. A qualitative research design was used, and three preliminary research questions were formed to guide this study: (1) How common is the use of social media (i.e., Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and LinkIn) among college students? (2) For those students who do utilize social networking sites, on average how much time do they spend on those sites collectively per day and/or per week? and (3) How does the academic performance of students compare between students who utilize social media sites and students who do not use social media sites? Findings from this study seem to confirm perceptions of high student usage of social media among college students; however, they also seem to contradict other research literature findings regarding intensity of usage and gender-usage inclinations. Introduction Recently, there has been considerable discussion regarding the frequent use of social media tools (e.g., Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Xanga, Friendster)...
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...Topic: THE IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL NETWORKING TO ENHANCE WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN SMEs Introduction In this dynamic business world entrepreneurship has inferred special significance, as it is a key driver to economic development. The objectives of industrial development, regional growth, and employment generation depend upon entrepreneurship. Consequently entrepreneurs are, thus the seeds of industrial development and the fruits of this development are greater employment job opportunities to unemployed people. Entrepreneurship leads to higher income, increases in per capita income, higher standard of living, and individual saving, revenue to the government in the form of various taxes. The recent concept of “entrepreneurial networking/social networking” has emerged as one of the contributing factors to growth of enterprises (Davidsson and Honig, 2003; Lam, Leibbrandt, & Mlatsheni, 2007). Information is a major resource for men and women entrepreneurs and can connect to marketplaces, suppliers; costs, technology, and networking have appeared as valuable for contributing assistance to entrepreneurs. The networking is becoming popular and a valuable way to get hold of relevant information to get competitive advantages. Networking provides entrepreneurs a variety of priceless sources not previously in ownership and assist to accomplish their goals (Hansen, 1995; Jenssen, 2001; Ripolles and Blesa, 2005; Welter and Kautonen, 2005). Networking can be of immense help to an entrepreneur...
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...Effects of Social Networking Sites to the Study of CLSU 3rd year HRM students As a Partial Fulfillment of the requirements of the subject Methods of Research Submitted to: Submitted by: Lysel Cris C. Agram Mara Katrina C. Cusi December 2011 I Introduction Social networking websites are currently being used regularly my millions of people. The use of social networking sites has been widespread that they have not only caught the attention of academic and industry researchers worldwide but also us, in particular. Social networking sites are now being investigated by numerous social science researchers and an increasing number of academic commentators are becoming more and more interested in studying Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking services, because of their probable impact on society. While the social networking sites have the same key aspects, the cultures and responses around them that become apparent are varied. Most sites help strangers connect with others based on shared personal interests, political and economic views, or simply recreational activities. Some sites accommodate distinct viewers, while others attract people based on similarities, such as common languages or shared racial, sexual, religious or nationality-based identities. Nonetheless, social networking sites have only one common goal. It is to encourage new ways to communicate and share information. Many students have been blaming various social networking sites for their steady...
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...Introduction The Internet is the decisive technology of the Information Age, as the electrical engine was the vector of technological transformation of the Industrial Age. This global network of computer networks, largely based nowadays on platforms of wireless communication, provides ubiquitous capacity of multimodal, interactive communication in chosen time, transcending space. The Internet is not really a new technology: its ancestor, the Arpanet, was fist deployed in 1969 (Abbate 1999). But it was in the 1990s when it was privatized and released from the control of the U.S. Department of Commerce that it diffused around the world at extraordinary speed: in 1996 the first survey of Internet users counted about 40 million; in 2013 they are over 2.5 billion, with China accounting for the largest number of Internet users. Furthermore, for some time the spread of the Internet was limited by the difficulty to lay out land-based telecommunications infrastructure in the emerging countries. This has changed with the explosion of wireless communication in the early twenty-fist century. Indeed, in 1991, there were about 16 million subscribers of wireless devices in the world, in 2013 they are close to 7 billion (in a planet of 7.7 billion human beings). Counting on the family and village uses of mobile phones, and taking into consideration the limited use of these devices among children under five years of age, we can say that humankind is now almost entirely connected, albeit with...
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...Source A Author : Rebecca Sweeny Title of article : Social Networking Sites: More Harm Than Good? Published date : 27 April 2012 Retrieved date : 23 May 2013 Website URL : http://netwokconference.netstudies.org/2011/04/social-networking-sites- more-harm-than-good A social networking site can be defined as an online service that is based around the building and reflecting of social relations among individuals with common interests or social ties. Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and Linkedin share some key features, which is they enable users to create a profile within the website to represent themselves and allows users to interact through email, instant messaging and other integrated communication channels within the site. The popularity and growth of social networking sites over the past five years has been colossal, as many people from all over the world join up to this social phenomenon for various reasons. In fact, social networking sites do cause more harm than good. Identity theft is a huge problem in today’s society and has come about as a result of the rapid expansion and availability of internet technology and the increase in personal data found on social networking sites. Such sites encourage you to edit your profile by adding your interests, full name, address, contact details, relationship status and other personal details. This information disclosure causes a huge problem as the information made it easy for the...
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...Chapter 2 The Machinery: Build, Track and Maintain Your Network 2.1 Networking: The Machinery That Drives Business M y wife took her wrist watch to the local jeweler for repair. The store was very busy, but eventually she found her way to the glass display case with a smiling salesman behind it. “How can I help you?” he asked. {Graphic Insertion Point} GIP_chap02_sec2-1.jpg Stop. What an utterly brilliant question! “How can I help you?” “ What can I do for you?” “Is there some way I can be of service to you?” “ What is it that I can do to help you achieve your objectives?” Theoretically, you could read that last paragraph, study it, let it penetrate into the deepest crevices of your mind, then move on to Chapter 3 because you’ve just captured the essence of good, solid business networking! That’s right — the secret to great networking lies in what you can do to help others! But now that you know this, don't skip ahead; in fact, don't skip anything. Why? You’d be surprised how many people still cling to the belief that networking is all about “connecting with others so they can help me find a job.” Unfortunately that’s not networking, that’s spamming a fellow human being. People who do this should put themselves in the role of the spamee and consider how it might feel if the roles were reversed. Let’s just think of it as the Golden Rule of Networking and to be an effective networker, it’s a rule you must follow. What it comes down to is this: You must discover what...
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