...wasn't even close. TheMicrosoft Tablet PC was announced in 2001, and tablets built to its specifications were released in 2002, eight years before the iPad first appeared. That same year, Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 was developed for smartphones. (It later became Windows Mobile, and now is Windows Phone.) Apple got around to building its first smartphone, the iPhone, five years later, in 2007. Apple has long been portrayed as the technology world's leading innovator, coming up with visionary ideas well before anyone else and creating entire product categories from scratch. Microsoft has been thought of as an unimaginative plodder, waiting for others to develop innovations, and then coming in with brute force and cornering the market with big marketing budgets and smart business moves. In fact, though, Microsoft has been out front on a number of occasions. It's not that it can't innovate. It's that it doesn't do a good job of turning innovations into market-changing products. Take the Tablet PC. At the time, it was certainly innovative. But Microsoft never figured out how to make a marketable product out of it, largely because the company thought about it as a traditional computer in a different form factor -- essentially a tablet-based Windows PC. In a press release at the time, Microsoft described it this way: "The size of a legal notepad and half the weight of most of today's laptop PCs, the Tablet PC is a full-powered, full-featured PC." Full-priced, too, typically costing $2...
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...incensement of nearly US$30 million on year 1994. Because of its good management, strong brand recognition, and growth potential , Lenovo’s stock market had been keep on raising until many analysts were optimistic about Lenovo. Lenovo issued a secondary offering of 50 million shares on the Hong Kong market in March 2000 to fund its continued growth and it was raised up to US$212 million. In year 2015, Lenovo Group Ltd had now become one of the most improved and famous computer technologies in this world. Product of Lenovo Lenovo expanded in a far-reaching way in 2005 through its obtainment of IBM's PC business, including its ThinkPad and ThinkCenter lines. As of January 2013, shipments of THINK-stamped PCs have duplicated subsequent to Lenovo's takeover of the brand, with general incomes thought to be more than 5%. Lenovo compellingly broadened the THINK check a long way from routine PCs backing of tablets and hybrid...
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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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...Management Information Systems: A Research Paper By Greg Butler Student ####### American Military University MC302 D002 Summer 07 October 23, 2007 Management Information Systems: A Research Paper Executive Summary. In April 2004, after a year of planning, preparation, and training, the City of La Quinta “went live” with an enterprise-wide, integrated information system for the first time in its 22-year history. For the roughly one hundred member staff, it was a revolutionary leap. Previously, each functional department had selected, purchased, and implemented its own best solution to facilitate day-to-day operations. The implementation of SunGard’s HTE NaviLine software required infrastructure improvements and behind-the-scenes setup. The result was several databases for common use among departments and several automation improvements to previous transaction processing systems. Functional departments, individually and collectively, are able to spend more time concentrating on serving customers and less time searching City Hall for a needed piece of information. Implementation in two final departments will lead to even better service, particularly for those in the development community. The system is challenging, but powerful by virtue of its use of a multi-platform IBM® System i™ server. It is moderately user-friendly by virtue of NaviLine’s Web browser interface. Several improvements are necessary to make the system truly great, but in its current state the system...
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...company expands in Hong Kong that allowed them to raise its capital and overcome Lenovo’s previous experience in the global IT industry with a more international partner. In 1988, the company was restructured into Legend Computer Group Co. In the early 1990’s, the company was the largest among several domestic PC makers. In 1992, as the tariffs on imported PCs in China were reduced and import quotas were eliminated, foreign PC makers had a distinct price advantage over Legend. Consequently, Legend became sales and distributive representatives of American and Japanese computer companies in China. However, this became very strategic for Legend as it developed both technical and management expertise from its Hong Kong operation and from its foreign partners such as HP. Legend gain an advantage in building extensive distribution channels when the Chinese government restricted establishing distribution and retail operations of foreign companies in China. Legend introduced its self-branded PC in China that let it be the largest PC brand in China after a few short years. Legend put its most effort in building a nationwide distribution network. Over the next few years, Legend’s PC marketing business slowly overtook its add-on card business. However, its own brand still trailed foreign brands until 1996. Legend introduced the...
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...With the seismic shift in recent years to the way pharmaceutical organizations approach sales and marketing, physicians are demanding alternate methods of interaction with sales representatives. All the while, patients are relentlessly searching for disease state and treatment information that can provide them with an understanding of their condition and even help them cope. The evolution of mobile technology and its integration into a brand’s sales and marketing strategy can be the key to building value-based relationships with physicians and patients that last. Pharmaceutical manufacturers face increasing pressure to refine their strategic and operational approach to sales and marketing. In the primary care setting, physicians typically give a pharmaceutical sales representative less than thirty seconds per interaction, most of which is time spent signing for samples. In specialty therapeutic areas, sales reps receive much longer periods of time but still struggle with their ability to differentiate themselves through clear, concise, and interactive messaging delivered to each physician, while also dealing with the challenge of increasing their effectiveness. This need is motivated by a quickly changing industry landscape driven by healthcare reform (HCR) and an expanding web of strict government regulations. This includes gift ban laws, aggregate spend compliance/sunshine laws on both the state and the federal level, and diminishing physician availability because of...
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...RA G PC+ E IN E RM TH FO OR NS O F RA OV T N LE ual Ann 3 2 /1 2 2 01 Code 99 ck Sto o nov t Le or Rep ited Lim up Gro ov rso NV L e n R : L ion pe any – to l ( A D 34 bil comp o PC ted $ dica siness g y p t w and e US nolo to bu s. D ld h ng t e c o f t h e he wor P l u s untrie novo’s d stro e o n M t o n e ers in n g P C 160 c vices, L chain a rmer IB d i mak m e r g re than rnet de supply f the fo ures an s e t o ct te lobal o an ufac odu ition ile in nm rs i d mob ficient g acquis s, man logy pr ercial e ’s tom an mm no -ef op s, cus d PCs highly Group devel e tech ed co tation d s o ng ere a y s i n, Lenov an -to-u -bran work serv gine mp atio y k , er – ally en t innov ed by the Co nd eas ry Thin ervers a lead ption oduc Form ion, da l as s en r ure e . exc ilt on p cution g Divis ty, sec ude leg as wel e l e l u in quali inc obi Cs, is b egic ex mput ho t ig ct lines mer P y o f m ding stra onal C able, h odu u mil inclu s. i ons r s Per ets rel . Its p ded c d a f a evices, phone e s k n rt n a n net d mar service ea-bra ortu sma r Id inte ts and lobal F major d an and g e tabl vo, a ny, has mato, PCs eno ompa rs in Ya ghai L c te an 500 rch cen ng, Sh a; and in ea Beiji . res n; lina , Ch pa enzhen h Caro Ja Sh ort and igh, N e Ral O NOV 2 ) LE 9 OUT K S E : 9 i s a B A ) H o ( nal GY N ENT REHE P EM TAT COM E S OF T OM ITY INC EMEN HEET QU TED STAT CE S ENT S IN E DA D LI AN TEM NGE SO IDATE BAL STA A ON D OW OF CH NTS 2 C NSOL IDATE T FL 11 CO E OL...
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...Tablets Over the next Decade 1. Introduction A tablet PC is a wireless, portable personal computer with a touch screen interface. The tablet form factor is typically smaller than a notebook computer but larger than a Smartphone. Bigger and Brainier than a smart phone but smarter and sleeker than a net book, tablet computers have revolutionized the way in which modern day consumers experience and fulfill their computing and communication needs. The credit of pioneering this field and creating the market segment goes to Apple with launch of i-pad in 2010 and once again proving its capability of a leading innovation driven firm which redefines the course of overall computer industry as a whole from time to time. Since then the tablet sales have seen unexpected momentum in terms of growth in sales figures worldwide with apple emerging as the largest supplier till date as compared to all others. However, Android based tablet PCs are expected to take over Apple’s share in the coming years. The world has seen aggressive competition among tablet PC manufacturers after the launch of iPad from Apple. Within five months of the release of iPad, Samsung launched its Samsung Galaxy Tab to compete with Apple. Since then, the tablet PC manufacturing industry has seen the emergence of numerous players. Most tablet manufacturers such as Asus, HP, and Lenovo among others released their models of tablet PCs in quick successions, but none of them could surpass Apple’s...
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...Structural Engineer’s Pocket Book This Page Intentionally Left Blank Structural Engineer’s Pocket Book Fiona Cobb AMSTERDAM BOSTON HEIDELBERG LONDON NEW YORK OXFORD PARIS SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO SINGAPORE SYDNEY TOKYO Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP 200 Wheeler Rd, Burlington, MA 01803 First published 2004 Copyright ª 2004, Fiona Cobb. All rights reserved The right of Fiona Cobb to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form (including photocopying or storing in any medium by electronic means and whether or not transiently or incidentally to some other use of this publication) without the written permission of the copyright holder except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 or under the terms of a licence issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd, 90 Tottenham Court Road, London, England W1T 4LP. Applications for the copyright holder’s written permission to reproduce any part of this publication should be addressed to the publisher Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier’s Science and Technology Rights Department in Oxford, UK: phone: (þ44) (0) 1865 843830; fax: (þ44) (0) 1865 853333; e-mail: permissions@elsevier.co.uk. You may also complete your request on-line via the Elsevier homepage (http://www.elsevier.com), by selecting...
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...Communication in the Workplace Lindsay Street BRISBANE QLD 4010 18 February 2016 Mr Peter Jones Managing Director Global Constructions Aberdeen Street BRISBANE QLD 4001 Dear Mr Jones Attached is the report you requested on 4 February analysing the two major communication problems faced within construction engineering. The report identifies the causes of these communication problems. Recommendations are made that, if implemented within the next year, should minimise the problems. Preparing the report has been challenging and most worthwhile. I will be available if you have any queries or wish to discuss any part of the report in more detail. Yours sincerely Hardik Patel Research Assistant AN ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS FACED WITHIN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING, AS AT FEBRUARY 2016 Prepared for: Mr Peter Jones Managing Director Global Constructions Prepared by: Hardik Patel Research Assistant Communication in the Workplace Date of Submission: 18 February 2016 Summary This report was commissioned by Mr. Peter Jones to analyse the causes of communication problems within the construction sector at Global Constructions. The report focuses on the two areas mentioned by Mr. Jones: Problem to archive real time information; and more fragmented than other industries. The report finds that the problem with the archiving the accurate and...
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...and door sizes Method of compliance w/wind-load & wind-borne debris. WBD area is within 1 mile of coastline and all Risk Category IV and health care structures with 140 mph or greater Vult wind design Engineering for open structures; porches, balconies, etc. a b c d e f g h i Wind-load Design WBD Protection CHECK ONE a) N/A – Not in WBD area b) Impact Resistant Shutters c) Impact Resistant Glass d) Wood Panels-AFFIDAVIT REQUIRED Written approval from your local Planning Dept. for ordinance compliance. Complete, notarized Building Permit Packet including Notarized Owner/Builder Affidavit (if not using a licensed contractor) Recorded Notice of Commencement Signed “A” and “V” Flood Zone handout (Form B-16) Signed Driveway Affidavit (Form B08) Signed Statement of Water (Form B09) or Receipt from water provider Signed Florida Product Approval Affidavit (Form B-37) I affirm building is for residential use only (1&2) Family dwelling unit purposes or accessory Florida Energy Form Verified legal address letter unless in Panama City Septic Tank Permit or utility sewer receipt. Gulf Power REA-Southport REA-Wewa Indicate which power company a) b) c) 2. 3. a b c d e f g 4. 5. 6. 7. Applicant’s Signature CHECK ONE ICC-600/WFCM Architect’s/Engineer’s Design Other Phone Number E-mail...
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...1. ECPI is an accredited institution. Who is the accrediting body, and what does this mean for you as a student? Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, It means that our diplomas are real and can be used in the real world 2. What 4 academic programs or courses of study does ECPI offer? Technology, Business & Criminal Justice, Health Science, and Culinary Arts 3. Who are the department heads for each program (for days and nights it’s the same Dept. Heads - a total of 4 persons)? Computer & Information Science – Dr. Mark Pardue Computer Electronics Technology – Dr. Wael Ibrahim Arts & Sciences – Gerry White Criminal Justice – Stuart Innes Business – Larry Brett Graduate Program Director – Dr. Gregory Patrick Student Assistance Coordinator – Nadine Newhart Academic Support Coordinator – Martha Cerkez Student Records Coordinators – Jennifer Canning and Tia McClenney Veteran’s Benefits – John Nichols Tuition Assistance – Angela Jenkins Library Director – Rebecca Tabakin Continuing Education Director – David Abeshaheen Housing Administrator – Kirk Mangham Director of Admissions – David Preece Director of Student Financial Services – Kathi Turner Director of Career Services – Gina Cassidy 4. Who is the founder of ECPI? Alfred Dreyfus 5. Who is the Director of Academic Affairs? William Salice 6. When was ECPI founded? 1966 7. Who is the Night Manager Monday through Thursday evenings, and who are the managers...
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...Contents Index 1 User’s manual for Windows & Macintosh ® ® Using a pen Customizing your pen Troubleshooting Using a tablet Customizing your tablet Digital inking Contents Index 1 Contents Index 2 Bamboo™ User’s Manual for Windows® & Macintosh® English version 1.2, March 03, 2008 Copyright © Wacom Company, Limited, 2008 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use. Wacom reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to provide notification of such changes. Wacom does its best to provide current and accurate information in this manual. However, Wacom reserves the right to change any specifications and product configurations at its discretion, without prior notice and without obligation to include such changes in this manual. Reuse, recycling, and recovery. You are urged to recycle this product when replacing it with a newer product or when it has outlived its useful life by bringing it to an appropriate collection point for recyclable materials in your community or region. By doing this, you can help improve the environment of your community as well as minimize the potential negative effects created should any hazardous substance that may possibly be present within waste material reach the environment during the disposal process. Within the European Union, users are required not to dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) as unsorted...
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...RA G PC+ E IN E RM TH FO OR NS O F RA OV T N LE ual Ann 3 2 /1 2 2 01 Code 99 ck Sto o nov t Le or Rep ited Lim up Gro ov rso NV L e n R : L ion pe any – to l ( A D 34 bil comp o PC ted $ dica siness g y p t w and e US nolo to bu s. D ld h ng t e c o f t h e he wor P l u s untrie novo’s d stro e o n M t o n e ers in n g P C 160 c vices, L chain a rmer IB d i mak m e r g re than rnet de supply f the fo ures an s e t o ct te lobal o an ufac odu ition ile in nm rs i d mob ficient g acquis s, man logy pr ercial e ’s tom an mm no -ef op s, cus d PCs highly Group devel e tech ed co tation d s o ng ere a y s i n, Lenov an -to-u -bran work serv gine mp atio y k , er – ally en t innov ed by the Co nd eas ry Thin ervers a lead ption oduc Form ion, da l as s en r ure e . exc ilt on p cution g Divis ty, sec ude leg as wel e l e l u in quali inc obi Cs, is b egic ex mput ho t ig ct lines mer P y o f m ding stra onal C able, h odu u mil inclu s. i ons r s Per ets rel . Its p ded c d a f a evices, phone e s k n rt n a n net d mar service ea-bra ortu sma r Id inte ts and lobal F major d an and g e tabl vo, a ny, has mato, PCs eno ompa rs in Ya ghai L c te an 500 rch cen ng, Sh a; and in ea Beiji . res n; lina , Ch pa enzhen h Caro Ja Sh ort and igh, N e Ral O NOV 2 ) LE 9 OUT K S E : 9 i s a B A ) H o ( nal GY N ENT REHE P EM TAT COM E S OF T OM ITY INC EMEN HEET QU TED STAT CE S ENT S IN E DA D LI AN TEM NGE SO IDATE BAL STA A ON D OW OF CH NTS 2 C NSOL IDATE T FL 11 CO E OL...
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...features, for example watching video contents from the web whenever they wish to, accessing Internet, even want to have social network services, Facebook or Twitter. Accordingly many big TV manufacturer acknowledged new demand in the market and it led them to produce interactive TV, so called smart TV, of which is connected to Internet offering wide range of service, such as, on demand video steaming, running applications. Although it is still in infant stage, many people predict it will grow fast to suppress the traditional TV within next five or six years. Concept behind new business opportunities is to make Smart T.V. integrated with motion sensor that is able to recognise human motion or gesture. Basically it is a mix of tablet PC and smart T.V., which can be controlled by human gesture. Its primary purpose is to offer display unit with human interaction, however, upon future advance in technology it is not just limited to household entertainment device but can be extended to other areas .For example, it can be used in medial field which doctors are required to perform complicated surgery for patients who live in remote areas by controlling machine with hand gestures. Similarly, it can be exploited to mining industry for dangerous mining jobs. Although advance in technologies has drastically changed people lifestyle, the television still remains as main hub for family entertainment. After global financial...
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