...PROJECT REPORT ON THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR Index |Topic |Page | | |Number | |Information Technology |3 | |Industry Analysis |3 | |Key Players In The IT Sector |3 | |Employment Trends |4 | |India-based Service Provider Landscape |4 | |Key Highlights Of The IT-ITES Sector Performance | | | IT Industry’s Sector Wise Break-Up |5 | | Growth in Revenues |5 | | Increasing Exports |6 | |Indian IT Industry-Top View ...
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...current status of the implementation and whether they have met with any portion of success or if they have been unable to make use of the software at all. * What were the flexibility and integration limitations exactly for your in-house software suite? * This question can be used to determine what particular shortcomings their original software held and examine what could have been done to alter the system to make it work. * What do you feel worked well with your prior software and how does that relate to the functions of SAP? * We need to make a determination if Sap is able to provide the service that they are looking for or if another product better fits their needs for comparison. * What work has been done to this point to implement the SAP suite? * This will give insight to any part of the system that is functional, the stumbling blocks that are currently faced, and successes they have experienced. It will also provide clues to whether the software is functional but meeting resistance from users who preferred the in-house system, which has a likelihood of occurrence in most businesses. * What are your expectations from a software suite for functional use? * This is a good way to determine if their expectations are realistic for the software they plan to implement. * What steps has the software provider taken to assure that you have the needed implementation materials and training for the SAP system?...
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...the steps that Gregg’s took when Steve Nelson realized they needed a replacement for their mainframe. Case Summary 2003 was the year when HP issued its plan to discontinue support of the 3000 systems. At the time of the announcement the previous CIO, John Baxter Burns, believed that this was just the push the company needed to get off the old IDEAS/3000 application site. Burns developed a project and from early 2004-2006 the company reviewed dozens of proposals, countless demonstrations, dismissing one after the other as solutions that would not work. Project Approach: 1. Create an inventory of the existing IT infrastructure, including hardware and software applications. [Done by April 2004] 2. Identify needed applications for the business. All facets of the organization will be examined. 3. Recommend vendors for hardware, software, operating system, and database management system. 4. Design a migration methodology—whether porting, replacing,...
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...very simple, and others are catastrophic, costing money, time, and sometimes lives. Not all can be completely avoided, but through proper software and hardware design, development and testing, a great deal of them would be decreased. Planning and good software designs are crucial in producing a safe, functional, finished product. When you are building a large software project, you will usually be overwhelmed by the overall complexity. Humans are not good at managing complexity; they are good at finding creative solutions for problems of a specific scope. A basic strategy for reducing complexity to magageable units is to divide a system into parts that are more handy. As you divide the systems into components, and further, components into subcomponents, you will arrive at a level where the complexity is reduced to a single responsibility. (Peters, 2012) I think that if the company doing the development takes the time to really communicate with the customer and find out the specs of the project and then takes the time to devise a good design, it sets up the project to become successful. According to A Gift of Fire, some contributing factors causing computer system errors and failures include, not enough attention paid to possible safety hazards, interaction with physical devices that do not function as expected, problems between software and hardware and the OS and application software, not enough testing, “reusing software from another system without rechecking”...
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...Cost leadership strategy Definition : | A firm pursuing a cost-leadership strategy attempts to gain a competitive advantage primarily by reducing its economic costs below its competitors. If cost-leadership strategies can be implemented by numerous firms in an industry, or if no firms face a cost disadvantage in imitating a cost-leadership strategy, then being a cost leader does not generate a sustained competitive advantage for a firm. The ability of a valuable cost-leadership competitive strategy to generate a sustainted competitive advantage depends on that strategy being rare and costly to imitate. Sources of cost advantage * Economies of scale Economies of scale One of the most cited sources of cost advantage for a firm is its SIZE.There is a relationship between firm size measured in terms of volume of production - and costs - measured in terms of average costs per unit of production. The optimal volume of production is reached when the average costs per unit of production is minimum. Sources of economies of scale : volume of production and specialized machines : Acompany with a high level of production, it is able to purchase and use specoalized manufacturing tools that cannot be kept in operation in small companies. volume of production and cost of plant and equipement : Ahigh volume of production may allow a firm to build larger manufacturing operations. Large-volume firms will be able to build lower per unit cost manufacturing operations and will have...
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...options. In case of automated inventory system, the whole inventory management and re-stocking can easily be done. Moreover, there is less likelihood of errors while handling stocks and hence, less strain. Automated inventory systems provide instant notifications of sale, purchases, in-stock requirements etc and may help a small business to flourish through proper guidance. The following document shall detail about different requirements needed to setup an automated inventory system for a small business. Requirements Following are the requirements 1) Proper equipment both electronic and digital e.g. point-of-sale checking and computers. 2) Costing software e.g. spreadsheet like MS Excel 3) Current inventory count and data migration from manual files to databases 4) Maintenance requirements for hardware and software Equipment 1) A quad-core system for acting as a database server, having an appropriate OS e.g. Windows Server 2003 and relational database e.g.MS SQL Server 2008 2) Computer/Laptop for your sister to oversee tasks. 3) A basic Inventory system e.g. ASAP system allowing management of inventory 4) Barcode reader 5) Urgent power supply (UPS) as an alternate power source in case of emergency shutdown. 6) LAN cables for networking between the server and your sister’s laptop. Cost 1) Quad-core Database Server : $1000 2) Laptop: $500 3) Basic inventory system: $750 4) Barcode Reader: $100 5) UPS: $50 6) LAN...
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...of IT, as the decision maker to evaluate the existing DOS/IT software and to evaluate the need, opportunities, effectiveness, risks and potential advantages to upgrading the IS systems. Introduction: Zara a Spanish clothier has turned the rules of the supply chain management to create a super responsive network and profit margins that are an envy to the fashion industry. Zara operates on a vertically integrated business model. The existing software applications have been developed in house and have provided the business teams with adequate and timely information, which has led Zara to maintain its position as a leader in the fashion industry. Zara has been successful in retaining its unique position and profitability by dedicated customer responsiveness and a strategy based on rapid response, short lead times, surplus capacity and a de-centralized decision-making process. Zara has a unique approach to advertising and marketing and maintains a cost advantage over its competitors and is able to maintain its brand and customer loyalty. Issue Identification: The existing operating system is far behind current technology, the POS systems, which works on a modem and phone line are plug and play and need minimal, set up. Zara faces the possibility of the vendor /DOS supplier ceasing to maintain the software. The vendor support for this hardware along with a DOS operating system is short-lived. The hardware vendor for POS terminals could upgrade their machines or some...
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...review and discussion, three business problems were identified. First, the computer hardware and Internet need to be updated. Second, they need a more efficient way to handle customer orders and track inventory especially with Club IT getting so busy. Third, Ruben and Lisa are not up-to-date with participating in e-commerce. With these three issues in mind, Ruben and Lisa are ready to find solutions. Hardware A few items that Ruben and Lisa can do to upgrade their computer hardware system are: adding some additional RAM memory, broadband wireless modem, and a portable POS system. The first step is to upgrade the RAM memory in the computer system. Windows XP Pro runs more efficiently and faster with at least 512 MB RAM. Next, install a broadband wireless modem and upgrade the Internet connection to broadband from dialup. A faster Internet connection will make online purchasing and website changes much faster and save valuable time. Another option for Club IT is to purchase mobile handheld point-of-sale equipment. By using the new wireless connection, the POS machines can connect directly to the system for customer orders. This allows the wait staff to be more available to the customers while getting the orders in quickly. These investments are a good start in getting Club IT to a more current state with their computer system. Software Club IT also needs to purchase software to make customer orders, purchases, and inventory tracking much easier to track and stay...
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...object. 3D printers were large machines costing several hundred thousand dollars had existed since the early 1980s and they were called Raid Prototyping (RP) technologies. The first commercial RP system, the SLA-1 was introduced in 1987 and following thorough testing the first of these systems was sold in 1988. A number of competing companies in the RP existed in the early nineties like Ballistic Particle Manufacturing (BPM) by William Masters, Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) by Michael Feygin, Solid Ground Curing (SGC) by Emanuel Sachs etc. but only three of the originals remain today-3D systems, EOS and Stratasys. Throughout the 1990’s and early 2000’s a number of new technologies were introduced, focusing on industrial applications. The most common 3D printing method was Fused Disposition Modeling (FDM), used by MakerBot. The 3 D printing technology is expected to reach $3.1 billion worldwide by this year and $5.2 billion by 2020. 2. Define and describe open source versus proprietary hardware and software. Provide examples to illustrate Proprietary hardware is controlled by the proprietor, often under patent or Trade-secret protection. Any software which places restrictions on use, analysis, modification or distribution can be termed proprietary. Most of the early computer hardware was designed as proprietary until the 1980s when IMB PC changed this model. The existing 3D systems used proprietary hardware and software. So Pettis, Mayer and Smith decided to launch...
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...processing power, network storage, networking, software, etc.), easy connectivity and accessibility across divergent platforms, flexibility, elasticity of computing resources, scalability, reliability, and redundancy—all on a “pay-for-service” model that can significantly reduce costs. Businesses that use cloud infrastructure as a service can save money on hardware and software purchases because they do not have to build an IT infrastructure. They can save time and money by not having to hire an IT professional to manage, install, configure, and maintain a private IT infrastructure. Businesses with limited facilities can also save space by not having to physically house equipment on site. Software and software licenses can be costly, and installing and keeping the software up-to-date can be time consuming; businesses could save both time and money by using cloud software as a service. 2. What are the disadvantages of cloud computing? The same disadvantages that exist for a private IT infrastructure still exist in the cloud. For example, there could be security risks and infrastructure malfunctions that result in loss of data, system availability and functionality. In addition, there may be hidden costs and lack of customer support. While it is clear that the initial investment in hardware and software is minimal, the fee-for service costs can add up, and if a proper cost analysis is not done, cloud computing could end up costing more money in the long run. Also, with...
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...The systems user interface was described as an appearance similar to Microsoft’s outlook email with event calendar, and RSS feeds for keeping up to date with changes to case files and search engines. The initial bill for the project was supposed to be $425 million but ended up costing $451 million. Sentinel was supposed to be up and running since 2009 but problem arise such as Lockheed Martin's role as the prime contractor being reduced, complaints from the Justice Department and IT related issues, the project got delayed by many months and is finally up and running. Some lessons learned from the article are that one should not deploy new software on old hardware. According to one of the articles, during a four hour test, 743 users suffered two outages. The mistake was that the agency ran the test on the legacy hardware which was then forced to upgrade to a rollout. This caused many delays. Another lesson learned was that a private sector expertise was valuable. This was a turnaround for them because they hired Chad Fulgham who was a former vice president of IT with brokerage firm Lehman Bros and his expertise would help the BFI tremendously. Finally, another lesson learned was that commercial software plays a very important role. Critics said Sentinel would have gone smoother if only it had been...
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...Riordan Manufacturing A large amount of time, money, and effort are required in all aspects of a company and its projects. To complete a project and help solve a problem within the company, the proper personnel must be employed and trained properly. Developing an information system through initiation, analysis, implementation, and support is known as the System Development Life Cycle or SDLC. This system must be known and understood by anyone employed by the company. Other than the SDLC, the right database applications must be in place for a company to be successful at developing the right products. Riordan Manufacturing is the industry leader in plastic injection molding. A request has been made to help improve the inventory process and also make it more efficient. Included in the following will be a definition of the project, new proposal, system upgrades, and some improvements to the current system. Once all the necessary changes have been made, the system can then be changed or tweaked as deemed necessary to make sure things are as perfect as possible. Definition of Project Riordan Manufacturing wants to improve the inventory process and make it more efficient to better serve the consumer and their servers. Riordan is currently designing the plastic molds that help make plastic beverage containers, fans, heart valves, medical stints, and custom plastic parts (Riordan Manufacturing, 2004). Currently 550 employees work at Riordan Manufacturing in...
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...solutions. The requested business process to be examined and improved is customer and employee scheduling. UMUC Haircuts has chosen the Cost Leadership Strategy for Competitive Advantage. In the following paragraphs, a proposed solution will be discussed as well as the specifications, requirements, and use of the solution. II. PROPOSED IT SOLUTION The best solution for UMUC Haircuts to help manage customer and employee scheduling is Customer Appointment Manager by Atlas Business Solutions. Customer Appointment Manager is a system which allows a user to input and edit dates, times, and availabilities of employees in the salon. The user interface is easy to follow and understand, as well as, helpful to an individual whom has never used such software. This system is superior to other similar systems because in terms of IT requirements this system meets necessary needs. Customer Appointment Manager meets usability requirements in that it is easy to use for employees, scheduling of customer appointments can be done in a matter of seconds, and employee scheduling is quicker and easier. This system can handle high volume of usage, in the event of needed changes this system is extensible, and helps to ensure no missing data is entered nor inaccurate or duplicated. Another great feature to this system is the ability for authentication of users therefore ensuring security to stored information. From a Cost Leadership standpoint this system costs $295 for a single user license and each additional...
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...ACCOUNTING COSTING AND BUDGETING. HND IN BUSSINESS MANGMENT Indivdual Assigment [Ilzam Ilyas/BM43/09] Executive Summery This report describes Managing accounting costing and budgeting to an organization of both current and future business. Effective information and knowledge can be gained by an organization if they have a clear understanding about their costing and budgeting flow. There are four learning outcomes that have been talked in this report. The learning outcome 1 speaks about the types of costing that organization has to bear and it shows with the relevant examples. It also calculates cost and the price and found the net profit of the given statement using different costing methods. The learning outcome 3 explains the purpose of budgeting advantages and disadvantages and some other types of budgets and calculated the cash budget statement of the company. Further, in learning outcome 2 and 4 of the assignment, the way company “Cosmo” that makes and sell products is clearly described using variance as its method of controlling and coordinating their labors. Moreover, existing approach of Variance by the “Cosmo” organization has highlighted with the recommendation to improve their performance next year with all the calculations process is identified and discussed. Acknowledgment "I would like to thank our Management Accounting Costing and Budgeting...
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...With the plethora of entry-level accounting software available on the market Intuit’s QuickBooks Pro and Sage’s Peachtree Pro are still two of the most popular accounting software specially designed for the needs of small businesses. Both provide excellent solutions to many of the accounting challenges faced by small businesses that use double entry accounting. QuickBooks Pro and Peachtree Pro are promoted as software designed for users with little or no accounting knowledge. Although very similar, there are key elements that differentiate one from the other. For the small business owner ease-of-use, efficiency, security, systems compatibility and operability, vendor support, options to expand and upgrade, and cost feasibility are essential criteria that need to be met. Software Comparison QuickBooks Pro is easy to use and offers the user help in setting up the company, selecting a chart of accounts, and recording transactions in the proper place. Functions are grouped to help direct the user to what is available in a particular category. The menus are simple to understand and offer the user representational icons for what they want to do. For example, a check looks like a check and so on. The homepage offers the user easy navigation through shortcuts allowing information to be pulled in different ways. Like QuickBooks Pro, Peachtree Pro has a user-friendly interface. Peachtree Pro, on the other hand, is slightly more complicated to use and may require some knowledge...
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