...Discussion 1: Using Community and Vendor Support for Managing Software The pros and cons of Linux support provided by the open-source versus by vendors should be looked at with the strengths of each, while assessing your own needs. To evaluate an open-source community here are a few things to consider: * How large is the community? It is important to look at the number of developers and contributors to the code base, as well as user groups and events based around the specified needs, and are there training resources available? * How frequently are new releases put out? Success comes from momentum and innovation, so look for communities that can put out important and well planned releases often. * How advanced is this community? Look to partner with a community that has intelligent, motivated and innovative plans that are the same as you would. You want to make sure that the community is full of cutting-edge technologists challenging each other for mutual technical respect. * How well does the community support its users? Open-source communities are supported primarily by a core community of developers and users through online messaging, making the helpfulness and responsiveness of that community a key concern. There are reasons many organizations pay for vendor-provided software and support, including: * Ease of getting started – Organizations that don’t already have experience with open-source projects often find commercial vendors a less-daunting road...
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...source Operating System(OS), is any OS made but it's code and functionality is private to the vendor that made it. The end user can neither look at it's core/kernel or change it in any way. If an end user needs a change made, a change request has to be sent to the vendor to get adjustments made. This is how most commercial software is developed. Microsoft Windows OS (PC and mobile), Apple OS X, IOS, and UNIX, are primary examples of closed OS. Closed OS has some Pros and Cons. Pros: * Vendors have complete control over hardware and functionality. * The vendor gets to set some standards with how software and hardware are developed to work with the OS. * Vendor controls Versions and updates * Vendor controls any security issues (personally I would not want this hot potato) * Vendor has some control over what 3rd party developers make * Easier for the OS vendor and 3rd party developers to make money. Cons: * Response to system exploits (things that allow hackers to do whatever) is slower than open source OS due to a limited amount of code monkeys that have intimate knowledge and access to the OS code base * Closed OSs cost end users money hand over fist. Major upgrades will cost money. Most 3rd party software will cost large amounts of money. This is only fair to the people that put great time, effort and money to develop the tools we use. * The vendor is responsible for any bugs in the system The definition of Open Source OS is any OS that...
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...language and a development platform. It was first developed by Sun Microsystems in 1991 and subsequently relinquished in 1995. To help to make the language more accepted and accessible, Sun Microsystems developed it as an object oriented language with a syntax that is very similar to C++. (Java vs. .NET, 2007) Sun Microsystems decided to create this new platform out of a desire to be able to write programs only once that could be run on any system. (James) The Java 2 platform was launched in December 1998. This was a major amelioration of the platform, and included incipient graphics, user interface, and enterprise capabilities. This upgrade was over seven times as large as the initial Java 1.0 release and marked the maturity of the Java platform. (What is java?) Within the Java 2 platform there are 3 editions: • The Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE) Provides the essential compiler, tools, runtimes, and APIs for writing, deploying, and running applets and applications. • The Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Defines a standard for developing multi-tier enterprise applications. • The Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) Enables Java development on such devices as PDAs and smart phones. (Java vs. .NET, 2007) To run a program utilizing the Java language all source code is first created in a text file and saved with the .java extension. The javac compiler then compiles all these source files into a .class file. The .class file is made up of...
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...business with fewer resources. Every year, the same cycle repeats: reduce total cost, move the cost structure from fixed to variable cost, and free up resources for innovation by reducing operating expenditures. Initially, companies adopted outsourcing and Cloud solutions primarily to reduce costs and preserve resources for strategic initiatives. More recently, however, Cloud applications have been used to support the strategic agility today’s businesses need. In addition, having one single code-base across all their customers allows modern Cloud application vendors to very quickly leverage innovations and distribute product improvements across their entire customer base. This whitepaper discusses the main reasons companies choose to adopt Cloud solutions, and also guides companies in evaluating Cloud-based business application investments. It summarizes our research on the economics of Cloud vs. on-premise solutions, and highlights the main differences in drivers of cost and benefits. To illustrate our points, we...
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...Based on a detailed research and analysis, we have come to a conclusion that forming a strategic coalition with ISI (Interuniversity Service Inc), a not for profit organization that is currently responsible for all Education related procurement for Atlantic Canadian provinces except NL will solve the major issues discussed above and will provide more value to NL’s educational structure and at the same time will reduce overall operational and overhead costs. ISI provides strategic sourcing approach towards procurement by operating based on Total Cost of Ownership model and by bulk commodity and services purchasing provides Total Landed cost strategy to the business. Being a not for profit organization, their True north is to serve the community and creating a better Educational structure in Atlantic Canada. They have demonstrated their ability to add value, reduce cost and therefore providing excellent services within a specified budget to all the other provinces in Atlantic Canada, which has proven...
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...Sadaf Mohiuddin, Anel Catic Community Tech Center 04/232015 Jezreel Wilson, Sadaf Mohiuddin, Anel Catic Community Tech Center 04/232015 Contents Introduction 2 Risk Management Planning 2 Scope 2 Statement of Work—Project Description and 3 WBS 5 Risk Identification 6 Negative Risks 6 Qualitative Risk Analysis 7 Positive Risks 7 Negative Risks 7 Risk Response Planning 7 Positive Risks 7 Negative Risks 9 Decision Tree Analysis 11 Discussion of Decision Tree 12 Event / Fault Tree Analysis 14 Discussin of Event / Fault Tree 15 Conclusion: 15 Works Cited 16 Introduction The available of technology, such as, computers, tablets, ebooks, and even Internet are absent in many households in America still. As of 2013, the Census Bureau suggested that “84% of U.S. households own a computer, and 73% of U.S. households have a computer with a broadband connection to the internet (Pew Research Center).” It also mentioned “63.6% having a handheld computer. (Census Bureau)” A survey by Pew Research Center confirmed those stats, as 70% reported they have broadband access. These numbers show that there is still a large number of Americans who don’t own a computer, nor have access to the Internet. “Nearly 25 million households (21%) have no regular internet access at all, either at home or elsewhere (Pew Research Center).” This is the purpose for the Community Tech Center. The ultimate goal...
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...normally don’t see. It provides access to site and topic specific results based on using tags in your searches (it requires a little practice to learn, but provides some highly useful results.) Autopager Allows you to automatically load results from the next page… and the next (into infinity.) When using sites like Google you can see 10 to 10,000 results to search for specific items hidden well beyond page one of the results. Fireshot Allows you to take screenshots and has dozens of very useful features.When used for competitive intelligence it allows you to quickly gather visual records and note them. Firebug A development tool that allows you to see the code structure for any web page. Very useful for finding software vendors who provide different platform capabilities to your competitors. Scrapbook Add visual bookmarks into a catalog that can be tagged and categorized. Competitive Intelligence professionals can quickly sort reference sites and create visual archives for team collaboration. List Open URLs https://addons.mozilla.org/En-us/firefox/addon/list-open-urls/ When you have multiple tabs open on your browser this saves all the URLs to a text file. Very useful for opening 5 to 25 tabs on a research project and documenting the list of source sites for later reference. HR ORIENTED TOOLS LinkedIn http://linkedin.com If you don’t use Linkedin for competitive and market intelligence you are really missing something. Linkedin provides all sorts...
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...and value of its customers (Onut et al., 2002, p.3). This is particularly very instrumental in the banking sector (Yao & Khong, 2012, p.151). CRM programs are associated with improved financial performance, customer loyalty and satisfaction. Company Background The Australian and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ bank) is the third largest bank in Australia and the largest bank in New Zealand in terms of market capitalization. Australian operations, especially commercial and retail banking constitute the largest part of the bank's business. The bank provides a wide range of financial products and services to at least 8 million customers globally. It is committed to forging long-term relationships with customers, shareholders and communities in over 32 countries worldwide. Furthermore, the bank actively participates in sustainable supply...
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...Cloud Computing Service for all most everything | Submitted To:Dr. Richard EganSubmitted By:Team 2 | Table of Contents Cloud computing 2 Introduction 2 Definition of Cloud Computing 3 Services Models of cloud computing 4 Software as a Service (SaaS): 4 Platform as a Service (PaaS): 5 Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): 5 Deployment Model of cloud computing 5 Public Cloud: 5 Private Cloud: 6 Community Cloud: 6 Hybrid Cloud: 6 Challenges of cloud computing 7 Benefits 7 Implementation Plan 9 How Does Data Stay Safe in the Cloud? 9 Are your applications ready to run on cloud? 9 Will you able to receive customer support for the service? 10 Client considerations for Best Practices during Implementation and Deployment 10 Implementation Strategy 10 Cloud architecture: 10 Market Analysis 11 Important Questions to be address by management 11 Implementation Cycle 12 References (Author, Year) 14 Cloud computing Introduction Whenever technology changed or company move to new business plan, it costs them and many of these companies cannot afford in current economic environment. And most of the time all the investments are not useful at the same time. They wish to “pay for what they use” services and use their efforts and money in main business to add value to it. So these challenges and expectations cause the born of cloud computing.Cloud Computing provides a simple, economicaland efficient way to access servers, storage, databases and a broad set of application...
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...BUS 675 Winter 2014 Midterm 1. What is product-service bundling and what are the benefits to customers? Site some examples Product-service bundling refers to a companies building service activities into its product offerings for its consumers (pg.9) A well-known pioneer in this area is IBM, which is a service business but views its physical goods business as just a small part. Cable/Satellite companies are now those in the Product service bundling business – as they try to build offering that support three main services, TV, Internet and Phone. Due to convenience and pricing tiers customers can save on monthly rates all by contracting with one company and calling one number when needed. The major player that has taken Product service bundling to new levels is Apple. Apple is famous for its major products – Mac’s, IPhones, IPod’s, but has redefined his product-service business in the arena of the Genius Bar and Apple Care. Its been a huge success for its customers and its profits margins as consumers consider physical goods knowing the services are bundled in. 2. Some people tend to use the terms effectiveness and efficiency interchangeably, though we’ve seen they are different concepts. But is there any relationship at all between them? Can a firm be effective but inefficient? Very efficient but essentially ineffective? Both? Neither? Pg 14 Efficiency: Doing something at the lowest possible cost. Effectiveness: Doing the things that will create the...
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...further | Target Launch Date | Jan 13/Mar13/Dec13 | Duration | 1 Day Per Event | | Program Objective | Objective must be measurable (target achievement) and can be basis for KPIs 1. To expend CSR initiative for YPPB every quarter | Target Participants / Group | Target No. of Pax | 20-30 (YPPB Staff & Volunteers) | 1. For the Hereafter – Aid to Surau/Musolla/Madrasah outside KL 2. Clean & Go – Community service at nursing home/pet shelter 3. Childrens Day 4. Buka Sekolah Drive – Orphanage/Children Single Mother Group/Children from Underprivileged background | Activities | Duration | List of activities to be carried out during the program/initiative in chronological order including decision required 1. For the Hereafter – Upgrade of amenities (carpets/curtains/abulation area etc) 2. Clean & Go – Gotong-royong/mural painting/recreational area 3. Childrens Day 4. Buka Sekolah Drive – School registration fee and equipment to 100 Primary and Secondary School kids. | 1 Day1-2 Days1 Day1 Day | Potential Partner / Vendor | Scope of Work | 1. Teambuilding Company 2. Ketua Kampung/Imam 3. Operator of orphanages/old folks home/SPCA 4. Mydin/Giant and Headmaster | | Budget Estimation | Items | Amount (RM) | 1. Curtains/Carpet/Repair of abulation area RM60,0002. Painting and landscape facility RM40,0003. Children’s Day RM30,0004. School...
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...1. How would you characterize the MySQL vs MariaDB problem? What were the key reasons for MariaDB's creation? Do you foresee this becoming the norm (corporate-community forks) or is this simply a set of really disagreeable personalities? Truly Open Source because all code in MariaDB is released under GPL, LPGL or BSD. MariaDB does not have closed source modules like the ones that can be found in MySQL Enterprise Edition. In fact, all the closed source features in MySQL 5.5 Enterprise Edition are found in the MariaDB open source version. MariaDB includes test cases for all fixed bugs. Oracle doesn't provide test cases for new bugs fixed in MySQL 5.5. All bugs and development plans are public. MariaDB is developed by the community in true open source spirit. MariaDB has a lot of new options, extension, storage engines and bug fixes that are not in MySQL. 2. How does GPL version 3 differ from GPL version 2? There are many differences between the two versions of the GNU Public License, but it’s important to note that GPLv3 serves as an alternative, rather than a replacement of GPLv2. The reason for this is that the two licenses are incompatible, and there is no legal way to combine any code that uses the GPLv2 with any code that will be used under the GPLv3. One of the common issues facing those who utilize GPLv2 software is the uncertainty as to whether other code that is used or distributed in conjunction with GPLv2 Code would be subject to the terms of the...
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...------------------------------------------------- KREXIM ------------------------------------------------- Brgy. Mahogany, San Rafael Bulacan ------------------------------------------------- SECURITY SURVEY & INSPECTION REPORT SECURITY SURVEY & INSPECTION REPORT This document is part of the DELTA SECURITY FORCE AGENCY, Security Management Plan being implemented at Goldendale Subdivision, located at Brgy. Tenejeros, Malabon City, Metro Manila. | October 2013 | | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- C O N F I D E N T I A L ------------------------------------------------- SECURITY SURVEY AND INSPECTION REPORT I. INTRODUCTION A. Authority for the Survey Verbal agreement between Delta Force Security Agency, represented by P/Supt Rodolfo DS Miranda & Mrs. Herminia Mojal, President, Goldendale Sub. Date and Time SSI Conducted 0800H- 1630H March 17, 2012 B. Identity of Personnel Conducted SSI. PSS (RET) Rodolfo D. Miranda, MPA, CSP Mr. Rommel Pagaran C. Identity of Subdivision Representative Accompanied SSI Team Mrs. Hermenia Mojal - President, Goldendale Subdivision II. BASIC DATA OF ESTABLISHMENT A. Name of Company- Krexim B. Location Brgy. Mahogany, San Rafael, Bulacan 1. Function of Surveyed Facility- The Goldendale Subdivision is a...
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...Chapter One: Information Systems in Global Business Today -Information system: A set of interrelated components that collect, retrieve, process, store, and distribute info to support decision making and control in an organization –Six building blocks of computers: input, output, memory, arithmetic/logic unit, control unit and files. Control unit and arithmetic/logical unit together known as CPU (central processing unit). –Arithmetic/Logic Unit: carries out mathematical operations and logical comparisons, consist of very large scale integrated circuits, can perform billion operations per second, numbers taking from memories as input and results stored in memory as output. -Control Unit: controls the other five compo of the comp system, enables the comp to take advantage of speed and capacity of its other compo, list of operations called a program, these operations read from memory, interpreted and carried out one at a time (stored program concept). –Cache memory: high speed, high cost storage, used as intermediary between control unit and main memory, compensates for speed mismatches built into the comp system. –Multiple processor configurations: a comp system usually contains more than one processor, dual processor contain two physical separate processors as two separate chips, dual core contain two complete processors manufactured as a single chip, dual processor are better and faster. –Input: devices allow users to enter data into the comp for processing, common devices: keyboard...
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...................................................................................... 10 3. Normalizing Data ................................................................................................................. 12 4. Analyzing Data..................................................................................................................... 13 Demographic Analysis ..................................................................................................... 14 Workbook B -2- Conducting Secondary Research OVERVIEW OF SECONDARY RESEARCH Sometimes secondary research is referred to as community assessment, needs assessment, or situation analysis, but we use the term to mean: (1) collecting hard data that already exists about a community or communities targeted for your study; and (2) taking an initial look at communities’ experiences with OST programs. There are two goals: Narrowing the focus of your research. Generating a list of questions you will...
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