Scenario 1
Sarah’s Flower Designs is a fledgling, home-based business in Madison, Wisconsin, consisting of three employees. Sarah, the owner, handles all of the floral arrangements. Her assistant, Mark, handles the purchasing of flowers, related materials, and takes telephone and walk-in orders from customers. Mark also keeps the financial and client records in order. Kim is the delivery driver and makes local deliveries to homes and businesses.
Sarah’s Flower Designs is looking to upgrade its computer system (an older model PC) to help keep up with the growing demand of their customers. They would like to house their client information and order histories on their new system, as well as bill their customers electronically. They also want Kim to have a way to keep track of customer addresses and specific delivery instructions while she is on the road. What IT recommendations would you make for Sarah’s Flower Designs?
Sarah needs to replace her older PC with a desktop computer. The desktop computer has a primary memory as well as, secondary memory; Sarah would have the ability to run the programs that would best benefit her business needs. The desktop computer could be upgraded with more memory or even a new hard drive as her business and cliental grows.
Sarah should also invest in a handheld computer so that Kim would be able to keep track of customer’s addresses and delivery instructions while she is on the road. This system could reduce possible delivery mistakes for the business.
Of course, Sarah’s business would need to purchase additional software to enable them to do the things the business needs such as, Quicken, Microsoft office, and QuickBooks. This will enable the company to keep track of customers, bill customers electronically, and even keep track of sales and purchases. The desktop computer will be able to run each of this software with ease.
Scenario 2
SBI Corporation is a financial consulting organization based out of Dallas, Texas with four satellite offices located throughout the southwestern United States. The company has 300 full-time employees, 20 of whom travel to various office locations 2 to 4 days a week. These 20 employees do not have access to email and other company programs when they are traveling.
SBI Corporation wants to improve their company Web site to provide its clients with access to their portfolio information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
It has come to my attention that the functionality of my computer system is quite limited for the company’s day-to-day actions. It gives me great honor to propose, a new set of systems that will replace the dated systems that I currently use to complete my job. I am confident that these machines will allow me to think of new creative, ideas that will create new innovative marketing strategies for the company.
Lynn Davis has served as Adam’s secretary and bookkeeper for 7 years. All records have been kept in manual form. However, the scale of operations has expanded substantially in recent years to the point where it has become very difficult for Lynn to keep the books up to date. Two years ago, Lynn took an introductory computing course at a local community collage. Since that time, she has been pressuring Adam to buy a PC so that some of her work can be computerized.
As well as currently, there is only pre programmable tablets, or software that has to be downloaded from a main website, to be able to utilize the hand held devices. All these things not only hinder the customer, it also creates a major gap between electronic uses and sufficiency within the industry. The world is evolving to electronics; everything these days there is an app for or you can do anything online. While these means some of the capabilities are being used currently within the industry. They are not be created and utilized to meet the current business owner of a restaurant demands. Let alone, simplify the process of the software and create app’s that can be downloaded. This not only creates the ease for the customer, but also generates continuous income for S.B. Solutions and Electronics. Other software engineers are starting to up their game, businesses are wanting to make things more cost effective yet at the same time save money; times are changing and our software will revolutionize the restaurant industry and not only increase the business success rates, but also create a whole new market space. We also plan on down the road, expanding our software to different industries, such as suppliers and
Technological developments and improvements have allowed for businesses to communicate information faster and better by the use of email, live chats, and video teleconferencing. These enhancements allow for a faster flow of information in which a business can easily distribute and receive responses in real-time from its customers. It helps employees to function more efficiently by using software programs such as word processing, spreadsheet tools, statistical analysis software and computer aided design programs. With the growth of the internet and social media, businesses expose its products to a larger customer base. Others advances such as inventory management software are able to track and fill orders, and replace stock when the volume fails a pre-determined quantity at much faster rates. Digital storage of documents and information on servers and multi-media storage
BBS Computing is located in Greece New York It is a Computer Sales, Service center that also does some Networking systems. Paul Saussa, Ron Bess and John Bonacci are both owners and employees of the business. It is a relatively small business that mainly does computer sales and repair with some occasional networking jobs. The actual business consists of a show room and a workshop. The showroom has different models of computers that customers can have built to buy. There are 4 different types depending on a customer’s budget for a computer. The low-end models consisting of a Pentium III processor and 256 Mb of RAM and the basic keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, and speakers, and the high-end models consisting of a Pentium 4 processor or equivalent with 256 or more Mb of DDR RAM and premium speakers, keyboard, mouse, printer and monitor. Thus, meaning you get what you pay for. The display models allow you to show a customer some of the features of the different types of computer systems that are offered. Such things as operating systems such as Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP, and also programs like Nero for CD burners, All-in-Wonder TV tuner cards and applications such as Microsoft Office. This was my first opportunity to work with Windows XP.
Computers have changed our lives in many many different ways. We do a lot of things from computers and our portable devices such as get music, watch videos, pay bills, order dinner, keep connected with friends on social media sites like Facebook or Twitter, take college classes online, and many other things that I could make a 5 page list of all the things it can help us do straight from home but that would bore you to death. Now that I have told you how computers have changed our lives and how they are used in daily life let me tell you the importance of the people working in computers and IT. These people are very important because without them who would you go to for help with your computer, make sure your information is safe, get viruses off your computer and keep it safe for kids from being attacked? That’s right you wouldn’t be able to do any of this. That’s why they’re there when you need it.
“Supply manager Joe Smith was considering the purchase of 1,000 desktop Personal Computers (PC’s) for his organization.
QuickBooks software packages are very affordable and proven to be very simple to use for small business owners. Besides offering simple and basic software packages, QuickBooks offers a wide range of packages for larger growing firms also. Many of QuickBooks competitors that were in the market when QuickBooks launched are no longer around. In the past, Microsoft attempted to launch accounting software products (Microsoft Money and Microsoft Profit) in QuickBooks market with no success. Leading accounting software, Peachtree, is generally designed more from the accountant's perspective than QuickBooks is which leaves QuickBooks a market leader in small business accounting software. Intuit, Inc had annual revenue of nearly $1.9 billion in its fiscal year 2004.
IBM is a global information system and computing company. It is organized in 5 worldwide regions, and the following business units:
The computing system and peripheral devices purchased by this user must be the latest technology in order for him to be successful in his current classes and the courses that he will require in the future. The ideal computer and software package for this person would include a fast processor with new word processing and desktop publishing software, advanced audio and video editing capabilities, and an impressive audio/ visual display with one of the latest video cards available. Also, it is required that the system is fast, efficient, easy to work with, and cost effective.
The conflict between personal computers (PCs; developed by Microsoft) and Macintosh computers (Macs; developed by Apple) has occurred for many years. The two are constantly competing with each other to win over the computing market. Macintosh claims that their computers are more efficient when working with graphic design and media arts, while a PC is known for mathematical superiority and a stronger variety of hardware and software. Many myths about both systems have been spread amongst the consumer world. However, proper research can easily clarify these fictions. Someone looking to buy a new computer has a right to know the truths behind both systems. Though the Macintosh computer and the personal computer have been competing for years, a PC is a much wiser choice for the average consumer.
During the past ten years, computers have been increasing in there popularity across the board (2004). Over the years, the personal computer has become affordable for the general public. The popularity of the computer is not limited to one area of our lives. With innovation in technology, they can be found in our government, businesses, education, and most homes (2004). Billions of dollars have been invested to provide computers for personal use and for our various institutions (2004). The computer has not only been a luxury, it has quickly become a necessity. The rapid growth of the Internet has also contributed to the escalation of computer popularity.
Sadly, many people refuse to face the onslaught of computer technology. A 1994 survey conducted by Dell Computers indicated the 55% of Americans are phobic or resistant to computers (Column). In addition, many important people, including CEOÕs of major companies, are rumored to be computer illiterate (Column). The former CEO of IBM even admitted to never using a computer (Column). Fortunately, PC’s are becoming more and more user friendly as the technology improves. Fewer errors, less maintenance and quicker functioning should encourage many reluctant people to finally step into the new era.
Computers are forever present in the workplace. Word processors-computer software packages that simplify the creational and modification of documents-have largely replaced the typewriter. Electronic mail has made it easy to send messages worldwide via computer communication networks. Office automation has become the term for linking workstations, printers, database system, and other tools by means of a local-area network. An eventual goal of office automation has been termed the 'paperless office.' Although such changes ultimately make office work much more efficient, they have not been without cost in terms of purchasing and frequently upgrading the necessary hardware and software and of training workers to use the new technology.
fixture in everyday life then ever before, from housewives planning meals, to checking bank balances and paying bills, to looking up recipes. Children have the ability to do their homework, playing games and chatting to a friend on the internet. Business executives carrying PDA's, [personal digital assistants] with the ability to do their everyday business duties, from anywhere in the world that they may be at any time of the day or night.