September 13,2011
QUESTION #1
List technologies and applications that could be covered by this list and decide, in discussion, if they are usefully / appropriately classified as e-Commerce.
ANSWER:
The following are the applications covered in this chapter;
The four applications covered in this chapter
1.Electronic Markets - typically for trade transactions in a
commodity market.
2.EDI - used for regular, repeat, business to business transactions
such a components for assembly of stock for retailers.
3.Internet e-Commerce used for retail transactions of goods or
services.
4.Internet e-Commerce used for business transactions.
The Three technologies covered in this chapter
1.Interactive teletext - the French Minitel being the only significant
example.
2. Interactive television used for e-Commerce.
3. The use of (web enabled) portable telephones for e-Commerce.
Other technologies and applications that appear (Or could appear) to fall
within the EU definition are:
Tele-sales.
Electronic Point of Sales Terminals (EPOS).
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) (Bank Cash Machines).
The use of e-Mail for commercial purposes.
As with many terms in IS and IT, e-Commerce is ill-defined, the study of
e-Commerce needs to be cognisant of related technologies but too broad
a definition of e-Commerce is probably not helpful.
It is noted that some writers, in practice at least, reserve the term e-Commerce
for the business use of the internet and exclude (or ignore) technologies such
as EDI.
QUESTION #2
Suggest where and in what form Higgies' Potted Beef could implement
e-Commerce.
ANSWER:
The most obvious opportunities for Higginbottoms of Heckmondwike to
use e-Commerce are:
An EDI system for trade with the supermarkets. Getting the
supermarkets to stock the product is not necessarily going to
be easy (there are more products available than the supermarkets
have room for). If the supermarkets do accept the product, EDI
could be a condition of trade. EDI will not be cheap for Higging-
bottoms to install (although there are short cuts that small firms
can use).
A web site for business to consumer sales of the firms products
Expatriate Yorkshire folks who have possibly accumulated 'a bit
of brass' would very possibly be prepared to pay a premium price
for a taste of their home county. A web site could be set up reasonably
cheaply and could do very well. Hampers including Yorkshire
specialities such as curt tarts and Hendersons Relish could be a
new line (Eh lad, you can't beat a splash of Hendersons on your
bangers and mash).
EDI could also be appropriate for use with suppliers, particularly
for regular supplies such as the firm that makes the jars.
e-Commerce could have further applications, possibilities include other supplies
(although items such as beef might require the buyer to inspect the product to
ensure quality) and, for instance, office stationary (although this is arguably
unnecessary for a small firm which might want to use a small local office supplier).
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
IM418 1ST MID CASE STUDY
Q.
1.Amazon.com tries to fake strategic advantage of its resources. of what physical resources does Amazon.com take advantage?
A.
The physical resources does amazon.com take advantage is its simplicity of that help the clients to avoid the cost and time in establishing their own storage network,one that is distributed around the globe and on which data elements are replicated, so that if one server is down,another can still provide the data.
Q.
2. Does amazon.com strategically leverage anything else in addition to physical assets?
A.
Yes,
Q.
3.What are the benefits of S3 for small company?
A.
The benefits of S3 for small company is that the company had rapid growth but has limited staff and data-center space,can store vast amount of data that must be accessible from any part of the world, and it is reliable,
Q.
4. At the current rates for S3 services,Amazon.com does not make a great profit ( or any at all). Why, then, do you think Amazon.com offers S3?
A.
Amazon.com offers S3 because provides a simple web services interface that can be used to store and retrieve any amount of data, at any time, from anywhere on the web. It gives any developer access to the same highly scalable, reliable, secure, fast, inexpensive infrastructure that Amazon uses to run its own global network of web sites.
1.Amazon.com tries to fake strategic advantage of its resources. of what physical resources does Amazon.com take advantage?
A.
The physical resources does amazon.com take advantage is its simplicity of that help the clients to avoid the cost and time in establishing their own storage network,one that is distributed around the globe and on which data elements are replicated, so that if one server is down,another can still provide the data.
Q.
2. Does amazon.com strategically leverage anything else in addition to physical assets?
A.
Yes,
Q.
3.What are the benefits of S3 for small company?
A.
The benefits of S3 for small company is that the company had rapid growth but has limited staff and data-center space,can store vast amount of data that must be accessible from any part of the world, and it is reliable,
Q.
4. At the current rates for S3 services,Amazon.com does not make a great profit ( or any at all). Why, then, do you think Amazon.com offers S3?
A.
Amazon.com offers S3 because provides a simple web services interface that can be used to store and retrieve any amount of data, at any time, from anywhere on the web. It gives any developer access to the same highly scalable, reliable, secure, fast, inexpensive infrastructure that Amazon uses to run its own global network of web sites.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Enterprise Mobile Computing:
A Case Study
Presentation Abstract The explosive growth and evolution of smart phones and other mobile computing devices is redefining the way businesses interact with their customers and employees. OCI will present a case study about a local service business that had outgrown its ability to effectively manage its mobile workforce via phone, FAX, and personal computer. In just a few weeks, OCI developed a native smart phone application and hosted web service to enable scheduling and dispatching of workers, communications with workers at remote sites, recording of vital information about work performed, and integration with existing business processes and data. The presentation will discus how this client leverages huge public/private investments in communications infrastructure, GPS, mapping and street navigation systems, hosted services, and an open mobile operating system, to completely transform itself. The case study will explore the salient business drivers, architectural objectives and constraints, applicable standards, technology, and platform choices, and application design and implementation considerations of the solution developed by OCI for the small business.
A Case Study
Presentation Abstract The explosive growth and evolution of smart phones and other mobile computing devices is redefining the way businesses interact with their customers and employees. OCI will present a case study about a local service business that had outgrown its ability to effectively manage its mobile workforce via phone, FAX, and personal computer. In just a few weeks, OCI developed a native smart phone application and hosted web service to enable scheduling and dispatching of workers, communications with workers at remote sites, recording of vital information about work performed, and integration with existing business processes and data. The presentation will discus how this client leverages huge public/private investments in communications infrastructure, GPS, mapping and street navigation systems, hosted services, and an open mobile operating system, to completely transform itself. The case study will explore the salient business drivers, architectural objectives and constraints, applicable standards, technology, and platform choices, and application design and implementation considerations of the solution developed by OCI for the small business.
Mobile computing
Mobile computing
is a form of human–computer interaction by which a computer is expected to be transported during normal usage. Mobile computing has three aspects: mobile communication, mobile hardware, and mobile software. The first aspect addresses communication issues in ad-hoc and infrastructure networks as well as communication properties, protocols, data formats and concrete technologies. The second aspect is on the hardware, e.g., mobile devices or device components. The third aspect deals with the characteristics and requirements of mobile applications.
Limitations;
Insufficient bandwidth: Mobile Internet access is generally slower than direct cable connections, using technologies such as GPRS and EDGE, and more recently HSDPA and HSUPA 3G networks. These networks are usually available within range of commercial cell phone towers. Higher speed wireless LANs are inexpensive but have very limited range.
Security standards: When working mobile one is dependent on public networks, requiring careful use of VPN. Security is a major concern while concerning the mobile computing standards on the fleet. One can easily attack the VPN for a very huge number of networks interconnected through the line.
Power consumption: When a power outlet or portable generator is not available, mobile computers must rely entirely on battery power. Combined with the compact size of many mobile devices, this often means unusually expensive batteries must be used to obtain the necessary battery life.
Transmission interferences: Weather, terrain, and the range from the nearest signal point can all interfere with signal reception. Reception in tunnels, some buildings, and rural areas is often poor.
Potential health hazards: More car accidents are related to drivers who communicate with mobile devices. Cell phones may interfere with sensitive medical devices. There are allegations that cell phone signals may cause health problems.[citation needed]
Human interface with device: Screens and keyboards tend to be small, which may make them hard to use. Alternate input methods such as speech or handwriting recognition require training
is a form of human–computer interaction by which a computer is expected to be transported during normal usage. Mobile computing has three aspects: mobile communication, mobile hardware, and mobile software. The first aspect addresses communication issues in ad-hoc and infrastructure networks as well as communication properties, protocols, data formats and concrete technologies. The second aspect is on the hardware, e.g., mobile devices or device components. The third aspect deals with the characteristics and requirements of mobile applications.
Limitations;
Insufficient bandwidth: Mobile Internet access is generally slower than direct cable connections, using technologies such as GPRS and EDGE, and more recently HSDPA and HSUPA 3G networks. These networks are usually available within range of commercial cell phone towers. Higher speed wireless LANs are inexpensive but have very limited range.
Security standards: When working mobile one is dependent on public networks, requiring careful use of VPN. Security is a major concern while concerning the mobile computing standards on the fleet. One can easily attack the VPN for a very huge number of networks interconnected through the line.
Power consumption: When a power outlet or portable generator is not available, mobile computers must rely entirely on battery power. Combined with the compact size of many mobile devices, this often means unusually expensive batteries must be used to obtain the necessary battery life.
Transmission interferences: Weather, terrain, and the range from the nearest signal point can all interfere with signal reception. Reception in tunnels, some buildings, and rural areas is often poor.
Potential health hazards: More car accidents are related to drivers who communicate with mobile devices. Cell phones may interfere with sensitive medical devices. There are allegations that cell phone signals may cause health problems.[citation needed]
Human interface with device: Screens and keyboards tend to be small, which may make them hard to use. Alternate input methods such as speech or handwriting recognition require training
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