Essays and Research Papers on Computer Industry

12 pages. Still one of the most fertile valleys of the region as far as agriculture goes, today Silicon Valley is fertile in information technology and other high tech industries. Mile for mile one of the most rich and densely populated areas anywhere in the world for technology-based companies, the Silicon Valley continues to be a haven for those looking ...

A 7 page paper discussing the development of HomeRF and IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) protocols and their characteristics. HomeRF has been characterized by slower transmission speeds, greater voice call quality and lower overall cost, but changes in regulatory restrictions have brought speeds in line with 802.11 while 802.11 costs have been falling. HomeRF retains better voice call quality, ...

This 15 page paper looks at the ongoing problem of intellectual property rights in a global economy. Cases are cited and concepts such as software piracy are defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A paper which looks at the ethics of Microsoft’s business practices, and assesses whether it has achieved a monopoly within the software industry and if so, whether this is detrimental to the general good and should be restricted by the state.

This 8 page paper examines Visionics' face recognition called Faceit. The writer looks at the way that the software is used for by a range of organisations including the police forces and commercial organisations as a security measure. The writer then explains how it works before considering the ethical and moral problems that may ...

Choosing the Right Software: This 6-page essay examines the multifaceted techniques used to evaluate software, and how companies choose between the nearly innumerable systems available today. Before purchasing software the user must have a detailed understanding of the company’s needs and requirements of the system that the software will support. Moreover, the user cannot ...

10 pages. XYZ Video wants a unique software package designed especially for their business. Because this is not a large video chain, XYZ Video prides itself on customer service. This paper describes the software package development, what it includes as well as future enhancements, diagram flow, and estimated time to install the system. Bibliography lists 8 sources. ...

This 10 page paper considers a hypothetical situation where a company has to make a purchase decision on information systems. The writer considers the need for a wireless network and writes a report to examine the issues and make recommendations. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 50 page paper considers how a new IT communications system may be introduced into an international company. The writer considers how this has been achieved, and then looks at the process in more detail including the planning processes, the way that change should be implemented in an organisation including resistance to change and motivation. ...

A 9 page paper discussing these two approaches. The MIPS R2000 was introduced in 1986, eight years after Intel's first 8086 chip that later became the 80x86 in various incarnations. A new Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) was introduced for each wider subsequent word length and followed the 1985 introduction of the 80386. Though the ISAs of ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of this popular software used for presentation purposes. As part of Microsoft Office, this application is compatible with others and the latest version is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page paper discussing using this model to heighten quality in software development. It has been estimated that fully 75 percent of all IS projects are considered operational failures, and the costs of these operational failures are great enough that they can negatively affect the organization's bottom line quite easily. As has been the case ...

This 17 page report discusses the logistics of transporting bulk materials and the challenges transportation has always presented in industry. Both large capacity trucking and conveyor systems for bulk each face unique problems that require a specialized degree of attention. Manufacturing and distribution coordination are becoming more important managerial concerns as the operating costs of hedging against demand uncertainty and inaccurate demand forecasts ...

This 5 page paper outlines what is meant by Enterprise Resource Planning,(ERP),before discussing the advantages and disadvantages of any company implementing this type of system. The writer includes long term and short term considerations. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses a fictional company called DataNet Solutions that intends to become Cisco-certified through the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) program to expand proficiency in installing, configuring, and operating Cisco-based simple routed LANs, routed WANs, and switched LANs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing this programming language's likely future. COBOL has outlived all sorts of advances in hardware, software and uses, many of which were expected to place COBOL's final nail. However, it is clear that COBOL is will remain a significant force in business applications. Not only do existing legacy systems center on the ...

This 5 page report discusses one version of the Windows’ family, Windows NT and its server processes. The viewpoint of the report is that Windows NT has created numerous headaches for its users in terms of its security weaknesses and its problems with rebooting. It may prove to be extremely successful for Microsoft, however, since so many users will want to ...

An 8 page overview of the challenges faced by software engineers in the last five years. Identifies the most predominant of these as revolving around the Internet and issues such as networking and operating system compatibility. One of the primary problems which is central to each of these arenas is that of data ...

A 5 page paper discussing the similarities and differences between these two versions of Microsoft's operating system. The greatest differences are speed of operation and stability. Windows 95 only images 32-bit processing; Windows NT/2000 requires it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses risk and risk management in the processes associated with software development. All too often, software designers and software development teams with great ideas fail to actively and accurately appraise all the various risks they may be facing with their project in terms of marketing, distribution, and tech support, much less ...

A 5 page paper discussing spreadsheet, database and word processing software. The paper includes discussion of the types of functions each serves and of the overlap in some of those functions. Highlighted is Microsoft Works® integrated software as including most functions necessary for small business or home use. Bibliography lists 1 source. ...

A paper which looks at the Chinese Room Experiment and its relevance to the development of artifical intelligence and the relationship between AI and human cognitive processes. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 7 page paper discussing Cisco’s background of success and its future outlook. The industry is one that is suffering now as worldwide networking spending literally has seen the bottom drop out. Cisco’s current revenues are greatly reduced at present, but it has the comfort and assurance of knowing it still is the ...

8 pages. As the title implies, this paper will be a compendium of the issues concerning data replication as it relates to computer systems and/or network security. The basics of data replication will be explained as well as all the issues surrounding it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper considers three easily available firewalls; BlackICE Defender, Zone Alarm and Sygate Personal Firewall. The writer compares aspects such as price, features, ease of use and general strengths and weaknesses. The writer then makes a preference choice and outlines how it may be installed on a small network. The bibliography cites ...