Due Week 7 and worth 120 pointsWith the merger of your company with a multinational company, you have come to realize that progressive solutions are necessary to defray some of the associated information technology costs.  Company executives believe that using cloud technology and virtualization is becoming the standard for companies that are engaged in Internet-based technologies. Your company is on the verge of global marketing […]

 Discuss the Walmart case study introduced in Bourgeois’ e-book (pg 12 of attachent)about how that company used information systems to become the world’s leading retailer. Walmart has continued to innovate and is still looked to as a leader in the use of technology. Do some original research and write a 3- to 5-page report detailing any new technology that Walmart has recently implemented or is […]

 Read the Starbucks’ case study. This case study uses Porter’s Value Chain and Five Forces models and a SWOT (strengths-weaknesses-opportunities) analysis to develop strategic recommendations. On page 7 of the Starbuck’s case study there are 10 recommendations. Choose 3 of the recommendations and identify how IT could be used as part of the implementation of that recommendation. Research in the library how other companies have […]

With the arrival of reliable, fast, networked digital information, businesses can track the location and status of all kinds of objects, such as cars and bicycles. This is introducing a new business model different from individual ownership—now, using a car can become a “subscription” service. What options are there for “subscribing” to a car instead of owning one? How about for a bicycle? Are there […]

Data backup, in Information Technology (IT), is referred to the process of copying their data into an archive file with an intention to refer or use it at a later stage, in the event of temporary data misplacement or permeant data loss. Considering that data backups are a kind of insurance against data disasters, every organization needs to prepare their own data backup strategies and […]

Computer security professionals are among the highest-paid employees in information technology organizations. Using employment sites such as Monster.com, computerjobs.com, and dice.com, research computer security jobs available in the state where your school is located (try searching “computer security”). Select three entry-level computer security jobs from different employers and prepare a document comparing the following: What are the educational requirements? What job skills are required? How […]

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 With the arrival of reliable, fast, networked digital information, businesses can track the location and status of all kinds of objects, such as cars and bicycles. This is introducing a new business model different from individual ownership—now, using a car can become a “subscription” service. What options are there for “subscribing” to a car instead of owning one? How about for a bicycle? Are there […]

 During this week you are to start working on an individual research paper. This will be approximately 14 pages, single spaced. and at least 15 references. No more than 18% can come up as plagiarized. Provide an update to your paper and share it with students in the course. Be sure to have at least two responses to other students that are constructive and aid […]

 During this week you are to start working on an individual research paper. This will be approximately 14 pages, single spaced. and at least 15 references. No more than 18% can come up as plagiarized. Provide an update to your paper and share it with students in the course. Be sure to have at least two responses to other students that are constructive and aid […]