Essays and Research Papers on Hardware, Software & Industry

A 15 page research paper that examines a new paradigm in the field of software programming development, which is known as agile programming. This new method is compared with traditional plan-driven methods in regards to whether or not it is possible to find a middle ground or balance between these concepts. Bibliography lists 15 sources. ...

This 3 page paper explains what a data base is and how it is used. The paper includes two examples of a database used in a business scenario, the example of a website using a database, the applications of databases and how the information may be used in a business report. The bibliography cites 2 ...

This 15 page paper considers to what extent PSP could play a role in the gaining of ISO 9001. The paper focuses on quality issues and what is needed to gain any of the ISO 900 family standards, especially ISO 9001, and the qualities and processes needed to gain the standard and then considers in ...

This is an 8 page paper which compares and contrasts three web authoring tools - FrontPage, Dreamweaver and ColdFusion. The bibliography has 6 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the beginning steps of planning an IT project using Microsoft Project®. The paper provides a 31-item task list for automating administrative duties for a home health agency and a discussion of the "wizard" function of establishing the project plan. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper which introduces the concept of protostype software development and evoltionary rapid prototyping. The bibliography has 4 sources.

This 19 page paper considers is the quality of software can ever be measures. The paper starts by trying to define what is meant by quality and then looking at ways the needs that quality software will meet can be defined. The paper then looks at systems of developing software that can be used with ...

A 4 page paper providing an overview of the costs and project plan for implementing the Care+ case management system. The system will require purchasing additional servers and software, and training 12 users. Existing data will be converted to the format of the new software, significantly increasing the cost of the project but ...

This 10 page paper, including illustrations, looks at the decision a company may make concerning the way a distributed network is set up and the location of the server. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 8 page paper is written in two parts. The first part analyses price and output determination in a market dominated by a monopoly, noting the likely effects on the public. The second part evaluates whether Microsoft operates against the public interest. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

A 4 page paper examining some hospitals' approaches to implementing real-time database applications for patient information and care provider use. Included are examples from Duke, El Camino Hospital, VA San Diego Healthcare System. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper examining permissions in Win2003 and UnixWare 7.1.1, Open UNIX 8.0.0 and UnixWare 7.1.3. In keeping with the traditional view of Microsoft, it appears that UNIX systems offer greater control to the system administrator in terms of distinguishing between groups and levels of access that members of those groups can attain. ...

This 14 page paper considers the desire of a fitness centre to design a computer system, to keep track of the different events and matches and to provide members with access to a program that can help them keep track of their progress. The paper defines the system and system needs from a business ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of schema languages. Specifically, this paper looks at Document Type Definition, or DTD, a schema language that is used to describe the contents of a specific document. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the advent of the Internet, Windows and how the defense department made use of the new technology. Windows is discussed in general. The antitrust lawsuit is included to demonstrate just how popular this operating system is. How the system can be safeguarded by looking at the DOD's use of it ...

A 4 page paper answering 4 information management questions. Two address the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC); two discuss the implications of hardware cost reductions over the years and the value of organizational evaluation and selection criteria for hardware acquisition. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper considers what strategies Google should pursues in the future The paper looks at the existing competences and operations, the management of the company and the market in which it is to develop before predicting a strategy that will result in head to head competition with Microsoft.

WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is seen as a potentially revolutionary system to bring wireless broadband to wide areas including rural areas were this type of access has never been viable in the past. The technology will be able to compete effectively with DSL, cable and dial up connections as well as with 3G ...

This 14 page paper looks at the general problems and difficulties that may be encountered when managing a large complex IT project and how they can be avoided or managed. The evaluation covers the life of the project and looks at different aspects, from the practical management of the different tasks, the management of the ...

This 8 page paper discusses aspects of data compression including its theory and how it works. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the systems used in a commercial real estate office. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the features of Lotus Notes, how it may be used and considers the way that a fictitious company may improve the benefits provided by Lotus notes with a few changes. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 6 page research paper that discusses and contrasts and compares Microsoft Office 2007 to the previous version, Office 2003. Overall the writer concludes that the 2007 version is worth the price of upgrading. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper considers a range of security and secrecy issues following the cases of Robert Hanssen and Wen Ho Lee, in the light of the Webster Report. The paper discusses what policies and practices can be put into place to protect security, why securely breaches have taken place with specific attention to ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of electronic notification services. Amber and disaster alerts are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.