Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in […]

Welcome to the United States Geological Survey, or USGS for short! The USGS is responsible for providing scientific data about natural hazards, the health of our ecosystems and environment; and the impacts of climate and land-use change. Their scientists develop new methods and tools to supply timely, relevant, and useful information about the Earth and its processes. As a new hire, you will be helping […]

 Do you foresee that the traditional computer will be replaced by mobile and smart technologies as a primary device form factor in the near future? If one looks at the world of education for example, the use of Google Chromebooks and Apple iPads are now running the majority of school infrastructures. Mobile apps replace traditional software. Can the same hold true for corporate enterprises today? 

The COSO framework of internal controls is practiced within companies around the world. The objectives of the COSO framework are closely related to its five components. For this week’s activity, please discuss these five components of the COSO framework. Be sure to include each components’ impact on each of the COSO framework objectives. What do you feel an auditor would most be concerned with during […]

Write a paper discussing the obstacles, difficulties, and other criteria that should be considered when migrating infrastructure and data from a private data center to a public cloud provider.   Use at least three properly documented references (do NOT use wikis). Correctly cite your references using APA Edition 6 formatting. Your paper should be at least 500 words in length using good grammar. Use complete […]

 You are a member of the IT team at Don & Associates, a financial  consulting company that provides services to small- and medium-sized  companies. Because the company is looking to expand into neighboring  states within the Northeast region, its leaders have tasked you  with determining if cloud computing is a viable solution to the need for  infrastructure.

If you have you been involved with a company doing a redesign of business processes, discuss what went right during the redesign and what went wrong from your perspective. Additionally, provide a discussion on what could have been done better to minimize the risk of failure. If you have not yet been involved with a business process redesign, research a company that has recently completed […]

Discussion:  1. How do you describe the importance of data in analytics? Can we think of analytics without data? Explain. 2. Considering the new and broad definition of business analytics, what are the main inputs and outputs to the analytics continuum? 3. Where do the data for business analytics come from? What are the sources and the nature of those incoming data? 4. What are […]

What sources have helped shape your personal code of ethics and morality?  What influences, if any, have ever pressured you to compromise those standards? Think of an experience you had at work or school that tested your ethical standards.  How did you resolve your dilemma?  Now that time has passed, are you comfortable with the decision you made?  If not, what would you do differently?  […]

TOPIC:  Develop, in general terms, a cost-effective structured cabling plan for a tiered LAN within a scientific R&D organization that is building a new five-story research facility. The first floor will contain the lobby and administrative offices. The second and third floors will contain labs that utilize fairly large pieces of heavy-power-consumption equipment (e.g., small linear accelerators and reactive ion chambers). Numerous technicians and scientists […]