Davenport University is pleased to submit this request for proposal of services to all competing companies in achieving its goals for improving the universities technologies and student experience by providing a timely and cost effective method of delivery, installing, and configuring of these technologies systems. We have partnered with the information technology department with the school’s education board with the intent of improving the educational standards. It is crucial that the accuracy of supply quota and the delivery of 200 new machines is done in a timely manner and does not interrupt the education process at Davenport University. Davenport University is looking for a technology leasing company to supply them with the most up to date versions in computer systems. This company will need to have a well-deserved reputation for quality customer service. Faced with the improvements in technology, this supply vendor faces the possibility of decreasing sales revenues if they do not follow the exact needs in delivery and services. A well-developed solution should be put in …show more content…
The first requirement is to have all the capabilities of supplying 200 brand new machines, at 50 units at a time, but also remove the out of date machines simultaneously. The next goal is to evaluate cost, vendor must stay competitive in deliverables and expenses to remain a contender in who the university choses. The new machines will be leased with a contract to upgrade after an agreed number of years, where at that time another exchange will occur. The information technology department at davenport will maintain the machines for the agreed timeframe of the contract, however the supply vendor is required to provide the university with a suitable firewall program licensing that will cover all 200 machines (Project Management Docs,
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Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier of 1987-1988 Background: At Hazel East High School, the school has a sponsored newspaper called “The Spectrum” that is written and edited by the students. In May of 1983, the high school principal, Robert E. Reynolds, received the edited version of the May 13th edition. Upon inspecting the paper, he found two articles that he found “inappropriate.” The two articles contained stories about divorce and teen pregnancy. An article on divorce featured a student who blamed her father’s actions for her parents’ divorce.
The Dread Scott decision exacerbated the debate over slavery by declaring that blacks cannot be citizens and that Congress does not have the power to prohibit slavery in the territories, which further divided the North and the South. The decision also deeply affected politics, and was one of the causes of the Civil War.
Katherine did not take to dave about her vacation to florida and made dave stop communication.
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.
Kincaid was not detained for a reasonable time because during her detention the security guard took a fifteen-minute personal phone call. Detention is for a reasonable amount if the store uses the time to investigate and if the store’s employee does not make physical contact with a person in order to detain them. Mitchell v. Walmart Stores, Inc., 477 S.E.2d 631, 633 (Ga. App. 1996). Colonial Stores, Inc. v Fishel, 288 S.E.2d 21, 23 (Ga. App. 1981). In Mitchell, the court held that the plaintiff’s detention was for a reasonable period of time because the store used the time to inquire about the circumstances which lead to their antishoplifting device alarm activating and because the detention was only for ten or fifteen-minutes. Mitchell v. Walmart Stores, Inc., 477 S.E.2d 631, 633 (Ga. App.
Over the course of this reporting year Janine’s performance has been outstanding. Janine continues to handle three of the Unit’s largest active federal criminal cases. The USAO continues to allow Janine wide discretion to set the investigative direction of her cases with little oversight. This minimal oversight is a testament to the USAO’s confidence in Janine’s professionalism and ability to deliver outstanding results.
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.
1. What were the critical strategic decisions made at the Washington Post during Katharine Graham’s tenure as President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board?
The purpose of this case study is to investigate and bring new insight to situations and behaviors within an organization. Case studies are learning tools which utilize social science research to identify and resolve individual and organizational challenges (K. Mariama-Arthur Esq., 2015).
“Supply manager Joe Smith was considering the purchase of 1,000 desktop Personal Computers (PC’s) for his organization.
If you had been called by Lincoln’s president to help resolve the problems described in the case, how would you have carried out the contracting and diagnosis stages? Considering this is a large organization with so many levels, this case requires preliminary data. The preliminary data are necessary to get a better insight of all the issues that is plaguing the hospital. This entailed probing hospital records and conducting interviews with the chief of staff, Don and OR director, Mary. I will also interview everyone from the president, vice presidents, administration, doctors, and nurses. The staff all plays a central role in the case. I will need preliminary data to provide with a clear picture of what I am dealing with and to pinpoint
Hardware, software, support and maintenance costs grow each year with multiple systems in each local region running different types of software and hardware. The application and hardware support teams are larger than could be possible with one integrated solution.
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.
For my University course I am seeking sponsorship from several companies associated with computers and computing.