Tektronix has used a Phased Implementation The Snowball Approach strategy to implement ERP, which is one of the main reasons of its success. In other words, the big-bang approach is avoided until there is sufficient confidence (e.g. implementing
Phased implementation approach instead of full-scale Tektronix has used a Phased Implementation - The Snowball Approach strategy to implement ERP, which is one of the main reasons of its success. In other words, the "big-bang" approach is avoided until there is sufficient confidence (e.g. implementing all three divisional systems together for Europe). However, the effects are more than just breaking down project implementation into phases or waves. The approach gathers momentum, keeps morale high through constant victories and maintains clear vision and objective of end state - all of which are important for a long project. By starting with the baseline, many technical issues could be worked out before tackling on more difficult business challenges. This greatly reduces the risk of a complex implementation. Also, the approach allows for regular feedback and reviews after each phase. Hence, encouraging learning from previous experience and mistakes. Project management as well as technical and functional skills also start to build up along the way. Thus, each phase builds on the previous, accumulating knowledge and skills throughout the project lifespan. A phased approach also provides a clearly visible structure for reporting of progress (with the completion of each phase). This helps ensure that the Board continues to support the high cost and long timeline of
"Automatic model transformations using extended UML object diagrams in modeling environments".
SC207 Software Engineering - Term Paper 2003 Automatic Model Transformations Using Extended UML Object Diagrams in Modeling Environments Chathapuram V Satish Year 2 Computer Engineering Nanyang Technological University [email protected] TOPIC DETAILS "Automatic model transformations using extended UML object diagrams in modeling environments". Author: Dragan Milicev Source: Software Engineering, IEEE Transactions, Volume: 28, Issue: 4, Apr 2002, Page(s): 413-431 ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dragan Milicev received the diploma degree in 1993, Msc degree in 1995, and PhD degree in 2001 all in computer science at the School of Electrical Engineering at the University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia. His research interests include object oriented software engineering, metamodeling and information systems. His personal webpage can be found at http://www.rcub.bg.ac.yu/~dmilicev. INTRODUCTION Modeling is a critical part of all the activities that are involved in the deployment of an engineering system. Modeling tools that provide an interface to implement, apply, check and visualize the modeling process are available and make the entire process less cumbersome and tedious. One of the most important features of the modeling tools is the automatic generation of an output and this is the main focus of discussion in the above stated paper. The output can be documentation, source code, net
RFID and GPS in Business
SECTION A: TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT * This assignment cover sheet needs to be included with each assignment. Please complete all details clearly. * If you are submitting your assignment on paper, please staple this sheet to the front of each assignment. * If you are submitting your assignment online, please ensure this cover sheet is included in front your assignment. * Please check your study guide for assignment submission deadline and information. Family Name DOAN Given Names THAI BAO NGOC (GEM) Program/Intake & your program manager DIP13B/ INTAKE 13/ SANDY CHOW Student No. DIPBA1321 Module/Course/Unit DIP13B/ BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM Lecturer MR. SHIREESH KUMAR Assignment No. Assignment Due Date 8th of January 2010 DECLARATION: I hereby declare that the attached assignment is my own work. I understand that if I am suspected of plagiarism or another form of cheating, my work will be referred to the Academic Review Committee/Registrar, which may result in me being expelled from the program. Signature Submission Date 8th of January 2010 TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS Advantages, Disadvantages and Implementation of RFID and GPS in Business NAME: DOAN THAI BAO NGOC (GEM) CLASS: DIP BA/INTAKE 13TH SUBJECT: BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM LECTURER: MR. SHIREESH KUMAR For business environment, high technologic products are the most powerful weapon to
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
COURSEWORK REPORT COURSE: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COURSEWORK ID: CIT-3-INM IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT FOR THE AWARD OF BA/BSC DEGREE (BIT & MANAGEMENT) PREPARED BY STUDENT ID NUMBER: NOVEMBER 2008 INTRODUCTION Information can be managed in organisations so that it's potential for improving business performance and enhancing the competitiveness of the organisation can be realised by looking into aspects of organisations information. Information in an organisation is power because it is the key to the effectiveness and efficiency of how well organisation collects information and manages the information. It is the link between the history of the company and the future as the information management policy of an organisation could be the back bone of the company. In this age where information is very much valued, there is the need for strong information management systems for companies, this should be jealously guarded and secured, managed to the benefit of the company and the structure f the company in line with the organisation's line of business. THE ISSUES: . STRUCTURE OF SOFT AFRICA WEST (SAW) Soft Africa West organisation was established twenty years ago as a family business by two sisters with its head office in the UK where both founders lived at the time the business was founded. The main operation of the business is managed in the UK which serves as the head
Design of HCI
Table of Contents Abstract 2 Introduction 2 Method 4 Design 5 Experimental Participants 5 Materials 6 Procedures 7 Results 14 Discussion 16 Conclusion 19 Bibliography 20 Abstract Over the last decade the multi-disciplinary approach of H.C.I. to interface design has seen major innovations in the technical design of graphical user interfaces. This raising of H.C.I. to a central player in software application and design, has allowed the user to issue commands by simply selecting from a number of display icons or buttons. As such, this methodological approach has lead to reduced learning, reduced keystroke time and structured interface decision-making. The following project will apply H.C.I. techniques to a VCR interface and evaluate this process through a number of H.C.I. guidelines. This approach will focus on keeping the user interface clean and simple, with the novice user being the targeted market. Finally, a hypothesis will be used to test the validity of the overall project. Introduction The technological advances in software development over the last two decades have seen a number of significant improvements in the technical design of graphic user interfaces. These developments have been accompanied by the rise of the discipline of Human Computer Interaction, which draws on a number of different analytical approaches. Writing on this phenomena Macaulay
3SFE518 Computer System Organisation - Piping
Coursework for: Computer System Organisation 3SFE518 Malshani Nanayakkara 2007020 CONTENTS Introduction - About the Piping 3 Program Listing 4 Screenshots 7 ABOUT THE PIPING In order to be able to communicate between two terminals, pipes have been used. As pipes are FIFO structure (First In First Out), it is well suited to be used for such an application. Two pipes are created, one used to define a communication channel from the server terminal to the client and the other to define a communication channel from the client terminal to the server terminal. Lets call these two pipes, np1 and np2, where np1 is the connection from the client to the server. In the program running on the server terminal, the pipe np1 is opened in the read only mode. Thereby, allowing it to read the information being sent by the client terminal. In the program running on the client terminal, the pipe np2 is opened in the read only mode so the information being written by the server can be read by the client. Whenever the information from the pipe is being read, it is temporarily stored in a buffer before being printed out on the screen. PROGRAM LISTING fullduplex.h //Reference: http://developers.sun.com/solaris/articles/named_pipes.html #define NP1 "/tmp/np1" #define NP2 "/tmp/np2" #define MAX_BUF_SIZE 255 server.c //Reference :
The purpose of this paper is to provide an analysis of Cisco Systems primary business strategies and its utilization of information technologies to achieve a competitive advantage in the network equipment industry.
Cisco Systems Networking the Internet Revolution Brandi Martin [email protected] Table of Contents Paper Objective Section 1: The Network Equipment Industry A. Industry Profile B. Competitive Strategies within the Industry C. Porter Model Evaluation of Industry Forces D. Globalization of the Industry E. Importance of Information Technology to the Industry Section II: Company Perspective: An Analysis of Cisco Systems A. Cisco Company Profile B. Market and Financial Performance C. The Competitive Strategy D. Significance of Information Technologies E. Strengths and Weaknesses of Cisco Section III: A. Strategic Option Generator B. Roles, Roles and Relationships C. Redefine/Define D. Significance of Telecommunications E. Success Factor Profile Section IV: A Final Analysis of the Success of Cisco Systems A. Success of Business Strategy and Information Technology Use to Date B. The Effective Position of Cisco for the Future Objective of Paper The purpose of this paper is to provide an analysis of Cisco System's primary business strategies and its utilization of information technologies to achieve a competitive advantage in the network equipment industry. The paper is divided into four sections, starting with a broad industry analysis, then narrowing to concentrate on Cisco Systems Inc., followed by an analysis of their use of information technology. The
Human Computer Interaction Project.
Human Computer Interaction Project Evaluation of Olympus C1400l Digital Camera Group Members: Lorna Brodbin 9838635 Jean Cronin 9838856 Gillian O'Sullivan 9840435 . Introduction "Every picture tells a story" An old saying that holds true. A picture can tell us more in an instant than a thousand words ever could. A picture records emotions, expressions, feelings and conveys them easily to the onlooker. Photographs capture hundreds of years of history be it on a world scale or at a personal level. We capture our weddings, births, birthdays and other occasions dear to us on camera because we want to hold on to that moment forever. Every time we look at a photograph we remember that day and relive that moment. The camera never lies. It takes a moment in time and freezes it. We rely on photographs as a tool to help us to understand and to remember the history of the world. Most of the worlds great historical events have been captured on film. A photograph of an innocent victim of war makes the victim real, like someone we knew rather than a name in a paper, and touches us far more deeply than stories in a book. Peoples descriptions of events are often tainted by exaggeration, imperfect memories and personal opinions but there is no denying the evidence of a photograph. The camera has come along way since the days of Niepcei. The first cameras were big and
The Treasury department is the financial hub of the government of ST. Vincent and the Grenadines. A partial Wide Area Network is in place and this links the major government departments to the treasury so they can perform online transaction processing. T
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 2 Overview of the firm 2 Current Business Issues 3 Statement and discussion of the problems under study 3 Goals and objectives of the study 4 METHODOLOGY 4 FINDINGS 6 RECOMMENDATIONS 8 BUSINESS CONTINUITY DISCLOSURE 10 INTRODUCTION Overview of the firm The Treasury department is the financial hub of the government of ST. Vincent and the Grenadines. Its responsibilities include . Ensuring that proper and adequate accounting systems are established and maintained in every Department of Government 2. Receipts of Government Revenues. 3. Disbursement from consolidated fund of amount duly authorized. 4. Custody of Government Cash and Securities. 5. Maintenance of Accounts of all appropriations and Revenue Receipts. 6. Preparation of the Public Accounts of the State as required by Law. 7. Investigation of losses and irregularities in financial administration 8. Providing Treasury Services in out districts 9. To enhance and modernize the Treasury Accounting Systems. All financial transactions of the government are conducted through the treasury. A partial Wide Area Network is in place and this links the major government departments to the treasury so they can perform online transaction processing. This network is using a combination of high speed (1 Gbps) fiber optic link and low speed (32 Kbps) Frame Relay
Website Design. This is a Texans Credit Union online website. It has recently been upgraded and allows the user to perform banking related functionality. Our area of focus for this project is the self service section of the website.
Texans Credit Union Case Study MIS 6308 Professor Srinivasan Raghunathan Amr Hambazaza Table of Contents Source Documents: 3 Section 1: Existing System: 3 Website Functionality 3 Problems/Ideas: 3 Context Diagram: 3 Use Case Descriptions: 3 . Process CD Purchase Request: 3 2. Open Account 3 3. Request Tax Information 3 4. Wire Transfer Request 3 Use Case Diagram 3 Existing System Class Diagram 3 Documentation of Use Cases 3 . Data Associated with Use Case 1 3 2. Data Associated with Use Case 2 3 3. Data Associated with Use Case 3 3 4. Data Associated with Use Case 4 3 Section 2: System Upgrade 3 Context Diagram: 3 Use Case Descriptions: 3 . Process CD Purchase Request: 3 2. Open Account 3 3. Request Tax Information 3 4. Wire Transfer Request 3 5. get Member Accounts and Balances 3 5. get Current CD Rates for Member 3 6. Get Account Tax Transactions 3 6. Login to System 3 Use Case Diagram 3 Documentation of Use Cases 3 . Data Associated with Use Case 1 3 2. Data Associated with Use Case 2 3 3. Data Associated with Use Case 3 3 4. Data Associated with Use Case 4 3 Major Use Case Sequence Diagram: 3 New Form Design reflecting new process: 3 Data Model: Class Diagram 3 Object Design 3 Method Specifications 3 Method: verifySufficientFunds 3 Method: addAccountToMember 3 Method: verifyAccountInformation 3 Method: generateTaxForm 3