...Wireless Technologies and Networks in the Work Environment Tablets, smartphones and laptops have given workers more flexibility in how they work and learn. Contributing to that flexibility is the ability to access the Web with these devices via wireless networks. No longer do people need to be in the same room – or even in the same country to collaborate and tackle a project. Answers to questions can be given instantly via a mobile call, conference, email or text message. The need for travel is reduced, and collaborators are accessible for longer periods throughout the day. In fact, the IAAP poll also showed that 86 percent of surveyed execs think that workers will be more accessible for collaboration in the future even while on vacation (International Association of Administrative Professionals: Office of The Future 2020 Computer: Smartphones Enabling Mobile Collaboration). Wireless communication has also made it much easier for Information Technology departments to install and maintain hardware in large organizations. Previously, connecting PCs, printers and other devices to the company network required running lengths of cable throughout the facility, often requiring access to sub-floor or ceiling spaces -- and a single bad wire could trigger hours of work trying to find the defect. Wireless networking is much easier to configure, simply requiring configured repeaters placed to extend the signal throughout the office. Wireless networks are also easy to access, as long...
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...ABSTRACT The study examined the impact of wireless technology in a learning environment. The main research instrument used is through the administration of questionnaires. The feedbacks were analyzed, the result showed that Information Technology has positive effect on learning environment. In conclusion, the study has shown that Information Technology has extensively improved the communication links between students, teachers and parent alike. This has greatly enhanced teachers teaching method by practically demonstrating how stuffs work and be able to communicate together in a small global village. In effects, the research work show the importance of wireless technology as a mean of teaching aids that allows dissemination of information within a wider coverage in no time. In operational efficiency, this has reduced running cost, reduced transaction time, swift response in Service delivery and student/teacher satisfaction to mention a few. 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page I Declaration II Certification III Acknowledgement IV Abstract V Table of contents VI List of Tables IX CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem 3 1.3 Research Questions 4 1.4 Purpose of the Study 4 1.5 Significance...
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...Wireless Technology in the Workplace Wireless Technology in the Workplace The first demonstration of a mobile phone was in 1973. Ten years later Motorola offered the first commercially available mobile phone. While it took ten years to bring the wireless phone to the marketplace, technology continues to advance with rapidity. With advancements in technology come “advancements in mobility, cloud and other areas” (Athow, 2014). With this evolution, employees are more mobile and constantly connected to their employer than ever before. Finding ways to convert the workplace into a wireless workplace offers benefits to both the employer and employee. Converting an office to a wireless office is a considerable investment, though there is a quick return on the investment. Employers have the option to allow more employees to work remotely, making the need for huge offices with an assigned workspace for each employee archaic. Depending on hours of operation and schedules, employees have the ability to share workspace for the times they are in the office, or have unassigned work areas. Companies can leverage this option and seek opportunities to reduce real estate cost through consolidation and reduction in office space. Employees have access to corporate software, data, and full functionality of a traditional office with the use of their tablets, laptops, and smartphones. Connected to a secure WiFi, employees now have the option to work remotely and create a more flexible schedule...
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... Wi-Fi in the Corporate Environment Business is much different today than it has ever been. The strategies incorporated in the success of a business can be quite complicated and requires more than just a man or woman with a dream. Success in business is now reliant on the connectivity of their business to their local area, as well as, the global market place. Wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi) in the corporate environment is making this possible and beyond possible as it improves. In this paper we will see some pro’s and con’s of wireless connectivity in the corporate environment. Corporations are looking to go wireless for many different reasons. These range from having less wire to having office resources available in the office and in the field. Many companies realize that field productivity and efficiency is slowed down to limited resources of company information. Corporations find that customers sometimes have to wait for price quotes and in turn lose some of those to the competition, since they did not get their information fast enough or the customer was forgotten about. Unfortunately, these things happen in the corporate environment and with the new 802.11g and 802.11n technology, connectivity to company resources is reaching higher levels than ever, so much so, that Wi-Fi is becoming a must in most business environments. More people are using their phones, PDA’s, iPads, and laptops while traveling or away from their desk to get their work done. There are some pros...
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...Wireless Technology Paper Shraina Sanders BIS/221 April 11, 2016 Jacquelyn Newsom Wireless Technology Paper Wireless technology in the workplace and home can make life so much easier. I recently read an article that gave me a different perspective. Wireless technology now enables companies the ability to reach their employees by way of text, email or voice. Most advanced smartphones can also be used as a personal computer. They are able to print, create spreadsheets, video conference and perform many other office functions. In my line of work we do not use smartphones for security reasons, however we do have use of IPads. This allows me to be mobile, do my work and go from one cubicle to another without having to always return to a stationary desktop and input data. The article, also made reference to how a mechanic is able to make repairs virtually and architects are now able to send their designs for proofreading or to make last minute changes. These are things that I had never even thought of, because I do not work in that type of environment. The possibilities are endless, when it comes to technology in the workplace. Consider the fact that wireless networking eliminates a great deal of time and effort. Before, if there was a problem within a network, it could take many man hours to find and repair, because of the time it took to manually test hundreds of wires to find one defect. Now we are able to simply configure the system to suit our needs. If there is a problem...
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...| Syllabus School of Business BIS/220 Version 6-2012 Introduction to Computer Application and Systems | Copyright © 2011 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides an overview of Business Information Systems. Students learn to apply Microsoft® Office tools including work processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to accomplish business objectives. Other topics include uses of application software and the Internet for effective problem solving, exploration of relevant emerging technologies, and how information is used across different industries. Policies Faculty and students/learners 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 Grauer, R. T., Poatsy, M. A., Mulbery, K., Hulett, M., Krebs, C., & Mast, K. (2011). Microsoft® Office 2010: Volume 1. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. Rainer, R. K. & Cegielski, C. G. (2011). Introduction...
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...Current Event article: Wireless technology changing work and play While I was researching an article to do for my assignment I stumbled upon this article from a CNN website that was speaking on the technology in a workplace. In the article it spoke about how modern technology has went from work that is primarily done in an office place to technology now that allows you to access emails, phone calls, and office documents on the go at all times from the palm of your hand. The author spoke about the pros and cons of being able to access your work at all times and what work has become. "A huge difference for many is that we find it much more difficult to maintain barriers between work and play," said Bowker, executive director of Santa Clara University's Center for Science, Technology and Society, which studies technology's impact on culture. ("Cnn.com", 2015). The article talks about the convenient access to your work inside and outside of the workplace, but also tells about the conflict modern technology can caused because business can be taken out of the office. Years ago working was a strictly office thing because of lack of phone communication, now there is no excuse for a person not handle the important business deals because no matter where you are you will still have access to documents, emails, and calls. In the article it also talks about how we as people are losing interaction skills and how face to face conversations are suffering, calling it stretching etiquette....
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...Technology Ventures Prompt: Rutgers professors have invented a novel method for real-time tracking of the position of 3D wireless transmitters in indoor environments. It provides positioning software and core tracking services for various wireless technologies, including WiFi, ZigBee as well as active RFID tags. The unique combination of hardware and software works with minimal human effort. Users can begin tracking devices on their existing wireless networks by simply placing a few Kortrax landmarks in their building. No additional set up is required. 1. What problem(s) likely led to recognition of the technology? Provide a full market understanding for one of the problems you identify - be sure to discuss the nature of the problem - and describe the technical understanding that made this invention possible. (50 Points) (2 pages, single-spaced max.) Problem There were several underlying issues that created a need for this 3D tracking Wireless technology, which dealt mostly with the lack of efficiency in certain environments. Wireless technologies already aide in improving efficiencies—for example, the use of RFIDs by Walmart has immensely helped manage its inventories and overall, improve its supply chain. However, there is a large gap in accurately tracking their inventory in each phase, especially in an indoor environment. To offer a better example of this problem, it will be helpful to look at how this tracking technology affects the emergency services and hospital...
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...Fifth IEEE International Conference on Wireless, Mobile, and Ubiquitous Technology in Education An Activity-Oriented Design Framework for Mobile Learning Experience Huanglingzi Liu Nokia Research Center, Beijing Linda.2.liu@nokia.com Jyri Salomaa Nokia Research Center, Beijing Jyri.p.salomaa@nokia.com Ronghuai Huang Beijing Normal University huangrh@bnu.edu.cn Ding Ma Beijing Normal University mading70@126.com Abstract This paper proposes a conceptual design framework for mobile learning (mLearning) mainly based on the reflection and action research results of Nokia Mobiledu project, which was recently launched in China and is targeted especially for learning English. The framework involves five stages: mLearning activity design, requirement and constraint analysis, mLearning scenario design, mLearning technology environment design and mobile learner support services design, in which mLearning activity design plays a key role in a systematic design procedure for mLearning experience. 1. Background In China, there are more than 600 million mobile phone users and people are spending more time on the road or commuting. There is a big growth potential for mobile learning in China. Nokia recently set up China’s first interactive mobile learning service Mobiledu (www.mobiledu.cn), with the aim to enrich people’s learning experiences anytime anywhere in a most convenient way with their mobile phones. Reflecting on the design and development process of Mobiledu and other mobile...
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...Wireless Technologies and Networks Wireless Technologies and Networks in the work environment Learning about different forms of communication is always fun and also discussing things that will heighten technology is also great to talk about. When the team got together we had numerous discussions going about that ended up almost like a tree discussion where we obviously knew the base of the talk and then we climbed up the trunk and went into tangents like branches. All in all it was a great conversation and I think the team came out with a great understanding and also more knowledge of the topic. Wireless technology and networks in the work environment are a part of most people’s everyday lives. While I was speaking and contributing to the discussion I realized that my team had more knowledge of the subject then I did and maybe it was better for me to listen and not speak as much as I am an active learner when listening so I can comprehend the information being given. While I was speaking I wanted to stress to my team that privacy and using the wireless technology in the workplace has to be front and center of the discussion. Understanding also that utilizing the different forms of networks in the workplace also will help the speed of getting things done. My portion of the discussion was received well and the discussion on privacy and policy of using the network lasted about twenty minutes so knew that I had brought up a valid topic. Developing wireless communication...
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...1) Select a technology from 1850 to the present. Describe how it has affected productivity A technology that comes to mind is server virtualization. We use them every day in the government as we work toward going green, lower cost, increasing productivity. Since the migration to the virtual servers we were able to cut paper files by ¾. We use a digital contract file now instead of a 6 pile folder with hundreds of page. Another reason the army has choosing to go this way is so it can spread the cost of maintenance and repair across several customers with shared servers. This results in a lower price per base. Then there is the Virtual conference, which saves millions of dollar. Now you’re asking how this affect productivity does well with virtual contract files any base has access to them with save on efficiencies, be abilities to collaborate with like minds to gain more knowledge, also to form comradely. (2) Identify the transformation that takes place in a restaurant. In a restaurant you are buying a meal but also the environment and the service. In many cases the value of inputs is measured in financial terms, which is say that organizations aim to make a profit like the Hard Rock Café. To increase efficiency managers are always seeking ways of producing more with the same level of inputs or producing the same amount with fewer inputs. Some ways to improve the productivity in the service-sector are changing working practices, investing in new technology like the ERP...
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...Wireless Technology and Communication in Healthcare Biomedical Informatics Program Information Technologies in Medicine and Telehealth Course Instructor: Dr. Bronsburg Submitted by Rajesh Krishnan Written Assignment 1 You are the CIO of ACME Hospital in a rural underserved area. Your HCO recently received resources from a wealthy investor in the community to upgrade the hospitals communications system to a wireless platform. The boards of directors are not convinced this is a good thing, and have mixed feelings on what this will mean for the hospital. They all have cell phones but are unclear of the connection to medicine. Prepare a 4-6 page MS word document explaining to the board of directors what is wireless technology, how it works, its history, use in telemedicine, and what applications these technologies may be used for at the hospital setting. Read Chapter 1 to begin to answer these questions. What is wireless technology? Wireless technology is rapidly growing, and is playing an increasing role in people around the world in healthcare industry. Wireless is a term used to describe telecommunications in which electromagnetic waves instead of wires carry the signal over part or the entire communication pathway. The fourth generation cellular networks have greatly improved data transmission speed. In the meantime, short-range radio such as Bluetooth, Hiperlan, and infrared transmission are helping with wireless broadband multimedia and data communication in both...
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...Chapter: 07 Telecommunications, The Internet and Wireless Technology 1. Question: What are the principal components of telecommunications networks and key networking technologies? Answer: The principal components of telecommunications networks: Telecommunications are the means of electronic transmission of information over distances. The information may be in the form of voice telephone calls, data, text, images, or video. Today, telecommunications are used to organize more or less remote computer systems into telecommunications networks. These networks themselves are run by computers. A telecommunications network is an arrangement of computing and telecommunications resources for communication of information between distant locations. A telecommunications network includes the following components: Figure: principal components of a simple computer network 1. Computer: Computers that process information and are interconnected by the network 2. Network Interface: Each computer on the network contains a network interface device called a network interface card (NIC). 3. A Connection medium: The connection medium for linking network components can be a telephone wire, Coaxial cable or radio signal in the case of cell phone and wireless local area networks. 4. Network operating System software: The network operating system (NOS) routes and manages communications on the network and coordinates network resources. ...
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...Wireless Sensor Networks and Their Usage Ali Raza,Shahid Rasheed & Shazib Javeed University Of Central Punjab Abstract Innovations in industrial, home and automation in transportation represent smart environments. Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) provide a new paradigm for sensing and disseminating information from various environments, with the potential to serve many and diverse applications Networks (WSN), where thousands of sensors are deployed at different locations operating in different modes .WSN consists of a number of sensors spread across a geographical area; each sensor has wireless communication capability and sufficient intelligence for signal processing and networking of the data. Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) are used in variety of fields which includes military, healthcare, environmental, biological, home and other commercial applications. With the huge advancement in the field of embedded computer and sensor technology, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), which is composed of several thousands of sensor nodes which are capable of sensing, actuating, and relaying the collected information, have made remarkable impact everywhere? Key Words Wireless Sensor Network (WSNs) Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Introduction Sensor network is capable of sensing, processing and communicating which helps the base station or command node to observe and react according to the condition in a particular environment (physical...
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...improve teacher technology efficacy and adapt to new media literacy. This study will offer training to improve teacher technology efficacy, encourage new media literacy, and provide a set of skills, and cultural knowledge for teachers to help students function in an environment where technology constantly changes (GaDOE, 2008: Hall, 2010; Prensky, 2008; Su Luan &ump; Teo 2009; Ursavas &ump; Karal, 2009). Students and teachers will need to internalize the idea that learning through wireless technology is a lifelong venture. This requires a change of attitude from teachers who are reluctant to accept technology usage in their instructional practices (Su Luan &ump; Teo, 2009). Thus, the information from teacher to teacher, from teacher to the student, or from student to student facilitates social and academic changes that may help those involved in this study. This social and pedagogical changes using wireless computing (Skevakis, 2010) makes room for teachers to share resources, enhance traditional teaching opportunities by differentiating instructional practices and design a new more efficient way to assists students through digital mean and communicate (Zucker &ump; King, 2009; Mouza, 2008) with stakeholders. Facilitating a social and pedagogical change with wireless computing in the learning setting will prepare technologically savvy citizen that can leverage technology (Williamson &ump; Redish, 2009) and keep up with the technological advances. Wireless computing will...
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