They started by selling BASICS the first PC computer language program to MITS Computer, Microsoft first customer. Still, it was not until 5 years later they started to dominate the computer operating system by producing DOS for IBM. Now Microsoft is a company that develops, licenses, and supports a variety of software products and services for different computer devices. They also produce a line of office software, and in 2001 they released Xbox entering the game console industry. It markets and distributes its products and services through original equipment manufacturers, distributors and resellers, as well as online.
The company will still be able to do their payroll and normal daily functions with the backup server. All the servers should have a backup Internet connection plan as well. I would suggest a WIMAX or a Clear frame relay as the backup Internet connection. I would do this in case the company looses their Internet connection for some reason or another. Although the backup connection may not be as fast as their normal Internet connection, by having a backup wireless connection the company will not face any downtime during the event that their normal Internet connection is
SAMPLE CASE ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY– MANAGEMENT 602 The purpose of this sample case analysis is to demonstrate how to identify the applicable strategic management principles by name and apply them to the facts of this case If you were the consultant, this would be your assignment: 1. Create a situational analysis 2. Identify and explain the relevant strategic management issues 3. Create in-depth solutions and recommendations based on your analysis Step 1 – Create a Situational Analysis Applegate Production Corporation is a five year old internet development firm who creates award winning web sites and helps position client’s web sites to top search engine rankings. They started with three of the nations most respected designers who earned advanced degrees in systems design, graphics and animation.
Using a broad market and low cost strategy will help our situation. Employing this strategy will allow us not to disenfranchise our current customer base. * Strategic Business Area: Customer Relationship Management. * Business Process Improvement: The technology solution will be application software, specifically software that will streamline our interactions with the customers such as electronic signing in, electronic bill payment while providing data to tailor our services. As well as provide a means to effectively communicate with them.
Each user is responsible for controlling their own data, resources, and login information. Any user can upload a virus disguised as an .mp3, .avi, or any other type of file. With me being the network administrator, I can keep a list of the files that are being distributed across the network and make sure there is nothing fishy going on. This will also benefit the company if and when it grows or even doubles in size as the President predicts. Switching over to Ethernet cabling would also be less expensive and more flexible than the existing coaxial cables and they offer more noise resistance.
However, it is strongly recommended that you implement some further physical controls. One suggestion is that all employees be given unique logins for computer usage. Additionally, all petty cash funds should also be kept in a safe. 5. Independent internal verification: While segregating duties will provide accountability, this also necessitates the
The motivations for using biometric technology in client accessibility is to improve client convenience, efficiency in services, reducing fraud, enhancing confidence in using information technology and public safety and national security. One example of biometric technology is fingerprint imaging. Fingerprint imaging technology captures the clients’ ridges on their fingers and is the most commonly used biometric technology. Fingerprints are unique to an individual and create authentication and authorization for a client. With the rapid growth of information technology use in the health and human services fields, clients need confidence that their information and access to benefits are secure, confidential, and only accessible to authorized personnel.
(For results of the vulnerability scan, see Appendix A.) The scanner is an open source scanner called Nessus. Nessus is inexpensive and does not become a system hog like many vulnerability scanners. Management has decided to post employee guidelines to prevent further abuse of the systems and to state clearly what computer and network usage each employee will have. Additionally, management has decided to implement more security in the company.
Abstract For this assignment I was asked to search out 3 publicly held businesses and review their Code of Ethics. I am to explain whether or not the code is equal to what was requested by the Sarbanes Oxley Act and then explain why I chose this answer. To further the investigation of the 3 companies, I am to tell what cultural or business challenges would be best handled by the companies own personal codes and then find what could be absent in the codes which could be used to help the company, should the do business globally. Sarbanes-Oxley Code of Ethics Part 1. Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002 that states in Sec.
Aquela Martin September 28, 2013 Seller Business Profile: “the HP Way” The Hewlett-Packard Company or HP is an American multinational information technology corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States. The company was founded in a one-car garage in Palo Alto by William "Bill" Redington Hewlett and Dave Packard. HP is the world's leading PC manufacturer and has been since 2007. It specializes in developing and manufacturing computing, data storage, and networking hardware, designing software and delivering services. Major product lines include personal computing devices, enterprise and industry standard servers, related storage devices, networking products, software and a diverse range of printers and other imaging products.