The intention of this study is to analyze and explore the emerging field of grid technology. It delves into how the grid is being used to enhance the capabilities of existing distributed systems and data resources.

Issues and Applications of Grid Computing A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) ABSTRACT The intention of this study is to analyze and explore the emerging field of grid technology. It delves into how the grid is being used to enhance the capabilities of existing distributed systems and data resources. The characteristics of virtual organizations and their participation in implementing a grid structure are observed. The issues surfacing in grid implementation and their possible solutions are discussed. Enhancements and modifications are proposed for existing frameworks for database integration with the grid. A basic grid structure for the Department of Computer Science, University of Karachi has been planned out. The Globus Toolkit, used in grid middleware is tested and run on available resources. TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS v ABSTRACT vi TABLE OF CONTENTS vii LIST OF FIGURES viii LIST OF TABLES viii FUNDAMENTALS OF GRID COMPUTING 1 GRID APPLICATIONS 9 THE GRID ARCHITECTURE 18 ISSUES IN GRID COMPUTING 42 DATABASES AND THE GRID 50 PROPOSED GRID DEVELOPMENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI 66 CONCLUSIONS 70 OVERVIEW OF GRAM 72 OVERVIEW OF MDS 73 OVERVIEW OF GRIDFTP 74 STARTING GRAM 89 REFERENCES 92 97 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1.1: Virtual Organizations 6 Figure 2.2: The

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Building Information Management. In this paper we asked the question how Facility Managers can use BIM to help them develop into the future. To give an answer to this question we first analysis the usability of BIM for Facility Managers.

How can BIM tools help the Facility Manager in (to) the future? How can BIM tools help the Facility Manager in (to) the future? Course: Product modeling Master: Construction and Real Estate Management Teachers: Mrs. P. Jäväjä Mr. J. Salin Place and date: Berlin, 6th of May 2010 Abstract In this paper we asked the question how Facility Managers can use BIM to help them develop into the future. To give an answer to this question we first analysis the usability of BIM for Facility Managers. We found out that the BIM can definitely help the Facility Manager to plan projects/maintenance orientated. The focus here should lay on the complete Life Cycle of the building which due to the extended time of usage has to dare a look into the future. We found out that this is possible but depends on future evolution of the BIM. We recommend to merge the main features of CAFM with BIM. This is necessary to avoid working with different software programs and BIM´s intent is to make the BIM database and process a long term "living tool." Keywords: Facility management, BIM, future, life cycle of a building Table of contents Table of contents 3 Chapter 1: Introduction 4 Background 4 .2 Problem 5 .3 Learning objectives 5 .4 Approach 5 Chapter 2: Analysis 5 2.1 Now 5 2.1.2 Planning & Construction 7 2.1.3 Usage 8 2.1.4 Re-use 10 2.1.5 Demolishing 11 2.2 Future 11

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Report for Ed Transformers

Report for Ed Transformers Assignment 1 4/6/2009 Name: Mr. Bruce Matthew Crossan ID: 21807639 Campus: Monash South Africa Lecturer: Ms. Yumi Isawa Compiled for: Ms. Kirsten Smith at UniMon Ltd. IT and IS in Organizations Table of Contents Assignment 1: IT and IS in Organizations A. Preliminary Material. (Page 3-4) . Synopsis. (Page 3) 2. Recommendations. (Page 4) B. The Report Details. (Page 5-18) . Introduction. (Page 5) 2. Discussion. (Page 6-17) 2.1. Organizational Purpose, Function and Structure. (Page 6-11) 2.2. Business Processes and Informational Systems. (Page 12-15) 2.3. Informational Technology. (Page 16-17 3. Conclusion. (Page 18) C. Bibliography. (Page 19) . List of References. (Page 19) . Executive Synopsis. This is a business report designed to describe Ed Transformers purpose, function and divisional structure. It will then illustrate the business process and information systems like the Student Application system and Fund Allocation system. The report will finally end at the IT in the form of the company website and suggest improvements on it, and recommendations will finally be made to help improve the organizational efficiency and effectiveness. 2.

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Defining the scope of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) in a company

Learning Task 2 Part 1 Submitted work: Defining the scope of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) in a company depends on the company itself. ? Organisation the Company is a small business with 10 employees which produces printed goods (T-Shirts and other items capable of taking logos, printed text or photos). The company also undertakes other printing work such as business cards, flyers. ? Location the Company have permanent premises from which they operate from but also operate and take orders on-line. The website is hosted by an external host. ? Assets the company has two computers and printers to produce the printed goods. The company also has materials such as stationary (paper, pens) and materials to produce designs on (T-Shirts). ? Technology Outlook Express is used for mail communication. The company must use a range of multimedia software to produce printed goods. The company has two computers one of which is High Spec used for accounting and ordering and the other for the printers. Information security management system is a set of policies connected with information security management and information security risks. The expressions came from ISO 27001. "The principle behind ISMS is that an organisation should design, implement and maintain a clear set of policies, processes and systems to manage risks to its

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M2U Case Study

M2U Case Study Mobiles 2 U, frankly known as M2U, is a well known mobile company which operates throughout the world. The company's global management is based in Kingston upon Thames in London, but most of their research is going on in several other countries like Norway, Germany, India and Japan. M2U first started out as a private limited company in 2003. Since then, the company has been one of the fastest growing mobile companies in the UK and has been ranked as one of the top 10 best mobile phone service providers. Terms of reference: . To provide a service which enables the consumer to use 3rd generation technology to perform different tasks on the daily bases. 2. To build a system which will enable mobile phone users, after registering for the service to physically locate their friends and use guidance software to find them. 3. Consider different phone makes and the payment aspects of the service provided. M2U first started out as a private limited company in 2003. Since then, the company has been one of the fastest growing mobile companies in the UK and has been ranked as one of the top 10 best mobile phone service providers. Interview with the Managing Director of M2U Location: Managing Directors Office Interviewers: Marsha, Nafisah and Anum Introduction: We entered the managing director's office. It was big and nice, and the manager was quite welcoming

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Electronic Crime

MSC Forensic Accounting Electronic Crime Keeping Your Business Running in the event of a criminal attack: Prevention, Protection & Continuity measures Paul Senior Student ID: 14031395 8th May 2008 - Version 2 CONTENTS Page(s) . Introduction 3 2. Cyber/Electronic Crime 4 2.1. What is Cyber/Electronic Crime? 4 2.2. Categories/Methods of Attacks 5 2.3. Drivers of E-Crime 7 3. Preparing The Organisation 8 3.1. Risk Management 8 3.2. Protection Methods 10 4. Keeping Your Business Running 12 4.1. Business Continuity Management 12 4.2. BCM Recovery Strategies 13 5. Next Steps 17 5.1. Testing Your Systems 17 5.2. Investigation Tools 18 6. Conclusion 19 7. References and Bibliography 20 . Introduction Over the past two decades, computer technology has seen enormous growth. Prior to this, business decisions were made that determined if the use of technology or PC's were required. Contrast this with today's high-tech world, where decisions are now influenced by the technology available. Home computers were seen as a luxury item less than a ten years ago (Vacca, 2005, p21), but are now a major part in many people's lives. The rise of computer technology has obviously enhanced our lives in many ways, such as enabling improved productivity and efficiency at work, school, and home. Anyone with access to a computer and the Internet now has unparalleled

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Research into standards and standardisation in modern communication networks and their implications and applications

ECM2117 Communication and Networking Technologies Research into standards and standardisation in modern communication networks and their implications and applications CONTENTS . Introduction 2 .1.1 Definition 2 .1.2 Stakeholders in standardisation 2 .1.3 The basic standardisation process 2 .2 Formulating and maintaining standards 2 .2.1 Requirements for standardisation 3 .2.2 Standard-making bodies 3 .2.3 Formal and de facto standards 4 2. Considerations associated with standards and standardisation 5 3. The impact of standards and standardization on education and training in communication and networking technology 5 5 4. Conclusion 6 5. References 6 . Introduction Industry standards have been around for years, developed with the aim to benefit industries, consumers and government when dealing with technological advances, new developments and research. In this report I aim to clearly define standards and standardisation from a technological and also commercial and social point of view, the standardisation process and give a brief overview of some standard-making organisations. I will look at technological developments and their relation to standardisation and explore the implications and impact of standards and standardisation in the modern communications and

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Privacy on the web and Identity Theft

Privacy on the Web and the Identity Theft Course Title MSc Internet and Database System Unit Security Student Name N. Syed Ibrahim Student Number 2527042 Abstract In this modern world widely held of the people using internet, most of them using their personal detail and card details in the internet to buy and sell goods. Cookies are one of the important weapons for the hackers to steal your personal details. Whatever website we are visiting, we might see an advertisement like you won 1 million pound. In this occurrence we will click on the cookies and that will take you to another page and ask you to fill your personal details like first name, sur name, date of birth, e-mail etc. this is one of the way for the hackers to steal the personal information from internet. Majority of people getting affected identity theft in web. Recently report taken by Federal Trade Commission says that every year more than millions of Americans are victims of fraud. The most common frauds are paying money in online, account transaction, buying goods from internet by using credit or debit card, and paying by card from unsecured website. Privacy on the web Privacy issues arise for users on the web: There are so many privacy issues on the web. I had listed some of the effective issues in privacy on the web. Privacy on the website The website can collect almost most of the

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Designing an Information System for a Hotel Cafe.

Principles of Information Systems and Data Management Student’s Name Institution Course Professor Date Principles of Information Systems and Data Management Introduction Hotel Marina Bay is one of Singapore's largest hotels. It offers guests that visit Singapore hospitality services. Hotel Marina Bay is one of Singapore's top guesthouses. In this instance, the hotel provides services pertaining to lodging and dining experiences. The hotel has other attractions including casinos, a children's outdoor pool, and banking services. The hotel offers supervised activities for children, among others, for family-related operations. The hotel is unique in its components. There is yet one issue, which affects the hotel, such as heterogeneity, perishability, and lack of proprietorship on individual components of the hospitality industry. It means that management has to be extremely vibrant as it is one of the most essential components. The key concern of the enterprise is that global technology is expanding at a rate that adversely affects the hotel sector. The hotel was thus not smart enough for the needed technology to be introduced. The hotel is at the risk of losing its competitiveness given aspects such as rising competitiveness in the industry and the development of global aspects of information technology (Niculescu, et al 2014). The advent of the information system may

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Balance ScoreCard

APPLYING THE BALANCE SCORE CARD ON TITLAS VENTURES LIMITED NAME: FADERERA ADENIYI STUDENT NUMBER: 2500660 Report Submitted as a part of Assessment for the unit Office systems Year 3 BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology Faculty of Business, Computing and Information Management London South Bank University Lecturer: Mike Scott Submission Date: 14th April 2008 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Initially the balanced scorecard was designed as a measurement device, nowadays it has become a strategic management system that enables business to clarify their vision and strategy by measuring and following up and them translates them into strategic actions across the businesses. It is an extensively recognized as an important management tool and concept for businesses as it provides managers with a management methodology to help bridge the gap between strategic objectives and their operational activates. It also provides feedback around both the internal businesses and external outcomes in order to continuously improve strategic performance. When integrated fully, the balance scorecard transforms the businesses' strategic planning into a sustainable achievement. TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE . INTRODUCTION 4 2. TERMS OF REFERENCE 5 3. THE BALANCED SCORECARD 6 3.1. THE EVOLUTION OF THE CONCEPT 7 3.2. THE FOUR PERSPECTIVES OF THE BALANCED SCORECARD 8 4.

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