Essays and Research Papers on Hardware, Software & Industry

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of software engineering. The importance of iterative and agile processes is explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page paper is written as a short project to assess the important elements which need to be present for a successful IT or IS implementation. The paper has an introduction, aims and objectives, justification, definitions as well as a literature review and simulated research before findings are presented. The bibliography cites 15 sources. ...

This is a 2 page paper that provides an overview of support and implementation activities. The role of implementation support in systems design is emphasized. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at a successful app which was developed and sold through the Apple app store for the iPhone in order to identify the pattern of its success, in order to use the pattern as a benchmark for another new game. The Firemint game Flight Control, which sold more than 1 million ...

This 10-page paper is about eBay and its Internet security efforts. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the role and responsibilities of a software test analyst, the qualifications and requirements needed to gain a job in his field, potential training and development opportunities, terms and conditions and the workplace environment within a potential employer. The bibliography cites 5 sources

This 3-page paper compares the Linux, Windows Vista and Symbian operating systems. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the pros and cons of Microsoft Office Access 2007, a database program. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper is an outline recommendation for a new database to support HR functions in a firm. The data users, importance of the data and software are all outlined. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 3 page paper, written in the style of a memo, is a recommendation for a medium sized firm to adopt the CERT as a suitable approach to deal with IT and internet organizational security issues. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the way in which a healthcare organization may approach and select an information technology system. The process of identifying needs for the stakeholders and the organization and the method that may be used to make a final selection are both discussed. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 4 page paper concludes that for corporations that are large and need remote access and are concerned about security, the upgrade certainly pays, but Windows Server 2003 stands on its own and is certainly viable even in 2010. The two products are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 50 page paper takes an overall look at the processes and concepts which are useful in systems development. The paper looks at the development environment, including functional and user based approaches, the way in which information systems projects may be managed and potential models which may be utilized to manage the projects, consideration of ...

This 3-page paper discusses cloud computing from an accountant/auditor's perspective. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6-page paper discusses whether Apple Inc.'s strategy of product differentiation (versus price differentiation) has been effective and will continue to be so. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the internet web search industry, looks at the main influences and the way it may develop and then assesses the current position of Google along with the way that they compete and considers the way that they may develop in the future. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of corporate-grade hardware firewalls. Three different devices are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at what is meant by agile development, defining the concept and looking at the key aspects. The paper then goes on to consider the potential benefits and looks at the way that it has manifested in the commercial environment using specific real world examples. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the way that information system may be used as compliance management for IT system. The paper gives a good general overview on the way that IT compliance should be approached and the functionality that the systems provide. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 3 page paper explores Bluetooth technology: what it is, how it works, and where in the world that name came from. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of UNIX and Windows server platforms. The advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of IT risk management. The risks associated with outsourcing in particular are emphasized. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of effective implementation of information systems. It takes the form of a hypothetical plan for an example mortgage business. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of professional organizations. Key organizations in the information security field are explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of Windows 7 and Ubuntu. Features are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.