1. Describe a company’s business problem or situation that can be solved with the New Technology.

2. Without the new technology, how companies would deal with the problem/situation presented in 1?

3. What is undesirable about the process/method described in 2?

4. Explain how the new technology solves the problem/situation presented in 1.

5. Explain why the new technology is superior to the process/method presented in 2.

6. Add information related to the new technology such as Web site print outs, articles, picture, etc.

Example

NEW TECHNOLOGY: DEEP FREEZE

Category:

Software

1) Describe a company’s problem or situation that can be solved with the New Technology you selected for this project.

Schools and universities often have computer labs. Some of the problems related to those environments are security and maintenance of each computer in the lab. In a lab setting, each computer is used by numerous users throughout a single day. Each user can make changes to the computer as they navigate the computer, surf the Internet, download information and work with various applications located on the computer. For example, when an individual downloads a program to chat with her friends over the Internet, she makes changes to the configuration of the computer. Sometimes these programs not only add themselves to the memory of the computer but they also put themselves into the Start-Up Menu of the computer. As more and more programs are added to the Start-Up Menu, it takes the computer longer and longer to start up, not to mention each program takes up space.

2) Without the New Technology, how companies would deal with the problem/situation presented in 1?

To maintain the computer’s integrity each computer would have to be periodically cleaned manually by the staff. Each staff member would have had to know how to navigate a computer and find all the unwanted/unneeded programs and files. Once found, these programs and files had to be safely deleted.

3) What is undesirable about the process/method described in 2?

Using staff to perform the cleaning task is time consuming and costly for the company. Looking and trying to find the unwanted files/programs can be a tedious task with room for mistakes. In addition to the money spent in wages, staff needs to be trained and retrained when changes are made to the computer lab.

4) Explain how the New Technology solves the problem/situation presented in 1.

The technology is called Deep Freeze. Here is how it works:

First the computer needs to be configured with the desired settings. The programs to be offered to the users are put on the computer. After all the settings were finished, the software onto the computers that were going to be “frozen” is loaded.

Deep freeze then “freezes” the used space on the hard drive. At this point no changes can be made to the used space on the computer. Nothing can be added to the used space and nothing can be deleted from the used space of the computer. When a user logs in, they get full access to all the programs that are available prior to the “freezing” of the computer. If the user were to delete something from the used space the delete would be an illusion and temporary. When the computer is shut off and restarted, the used space would be unchanged and the delete would have never taken place. If a user downloads a program on the computer it will work in the free space. When the computer is rebooted the program will no longer exist because no changes can be made to the used space of the computer.

This software solves the problems of maintaining the integrity of the computer and it solves the security issue regarding viruses. If a change is made or a virus infects the computer the changes made and the virus will disappear when the computer is restarted.

The software allows the administrator to access the computer and “thaw” it to make changes to the settings of the computer. For example, a program can be added to the computer and put it on the used disk space and have it remain there even after a reboot. Once this is done the computer is then “frozen” and secured once more.

5) Explain why the new technology is superior to the process/method presented in 2.

Deep Freeze is both inexpensive and easy to implement. Once installed, there is no need for staff running around trying to clean computers. Staff can be used for other “more productive’ activities. This reduces costs and saves times. The problem with virus is resolved as unwanted files are immediately removed from the computer. There is no need to keep updating anti-virus software.

Add information related to the New Technology such as Web site link, articles, picture, etc.

http://www.faronics.com/enterprise/deep-freeze/ (Links to an external site.)

1000-1250 words!

We are entering New Orleans, LA in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in late August of 2005. The storm has come and gone, the levies have broken, and there are floods throughout the city. Many people have evacuated to sites designated by the city’s leadership and are now experiencing the effects of horrendous heat and limited supplies. Police officers, reportedly concerned about the welfare of their families, have abandoned posts throughout the city.

National Guard personnel are inundating the community from all 54 states, and territories creating a force protection requirement of unprecedented proportions. The political leadership of New Orleans and Louisiana are seemingly at odds with federal leaders and agencies. Stocks of supplies that were supposed to be in warehouses have been pilfered and are nonexistent. Thousands of people are on rooftops, porches, portions of highways, and elsewhere awaiting rescue from anybody who will come. Thousands of small watercraft for the city and neighboring states are attempting to make rescues, taking risks and congesting limited routes. Hundreds of hungry, frightened dogs abandoned by fleeing victims are tied to porches or loose. Mosquitoes potentially carrying diseases and pathogens are feared to be multiplying as the waters linger. Gas lines burst and dry portions of the city are ablaze. Looting grows more common and violent. Survivors seem shocked, dazed, and deeply saddened; many have lost everything, including loved ones.

You will use a mixed methods approach to studying one slice of the Hurricane Katrina aftermath.

• Select your field of study: criminal justice, emergency management, or homeland security.
• Choose the issue that you would like to approach, whether directly from the scenario or as implied by the conditions listed.
• Determine what research method designs you will employ to tackle your problem.
  • You will outline a mixed methods approach, but consider what forms of both quantitative and qualitative you can use to approach your problem.
  • Remember that you will want to understand the problem fully; collect fresh data and/or consider existing data; interpret findings; and make recommendations to be integrated into policies, programs, or other initiatives as you would advise.
• In 1,000–1,250 words, draft an outline for your selected research methods and instruments, and present it with at least the following elements:
  • Problem Statement: Describe the problem fully, using real-world, factual information from credible sources. This portion should be at least 200–300 words and properly referenced using APA format.
    • What are the merits of examining this problem? Explain.
    • How important is this problem to undertake? Why?
    • What is the scope of this problem? Explain.
    • What value or applications might the findings or results have, and how can they be used? Explain.
  • Provide at least 2 research questions.
    • Design 1 to go with a quantitative approach to the problem you chose and 1 for a qualitative approach.
  • Produce at least 2 hypotheses for each research question.
    • Depending on which primary approach you choose, these may come early or later in your designs (in the weeks ahead); but for now, to solidify the principles, present 2 hypotheses for each research question.
  • Operationalize all variables for all hypotheses.
    • You may notice this is easier to do for one approach than another based on your problem. This should give you a clue as to which approach makes more sense for taking on the problem you intend to research.
  • List, describe, and justify the types of evidence you would collect to test your hypotheses, and support or refute these.
    • Do your best to make your list thoroughly comprehensive.
  • Consider at least 2 different outcomes for your research.
    • Discuss what routes you would take, given a particular outcome.
    • Consider whether you would rework your research plan, continue on with another method or instrument, scuttle the whole project, or advise policy makers to take certain measures. Explain how these differing potential outcomes could affect your progress or focus.
• Compile your responses into your final paper, and submit the file to your instructor.
• All sources must be referenced using APA style.

Background: Seeking out and bidding on government contracts can help small businesses to grow, be more profitable, and create opportunities to develop long-term business relationships. In order to be successful in the contract marketplace, however, there are things you must know and do. 

Question: Based on your research and reading, discuss what these might be. Remember, you do not have to include everything in one post; multiple concise posts make for better reading and dialogue. 

Analyze the case study, “Frank Smith Plumbing.”

Analyze the “Frank Smith Plumbing’s Financial Statement” spreadsheet.

Compare the cost of the truck to the cash flow records

Compile your calculations in a Microsoft® Excel® document for use to answer the assignment.

Develop a 1,050-word analysis and include the following:

PLEASE USE HEADINGS WHEN ANSWERING THE FOLLOWING:

• Explain why limited leverage is good for business. Show the profitability of the project so that Stephanie can convince her father to purchase the truck by borrowing money.
• Explain how Stephanie should convince her mother that it is inappropriate to call the bank manager and his wife for assistance in getting the loan approval?
• Analyze whether the investment in the truck is profitable.
• Explain whether it is more beneficial for Frank to close his business.
• Explain what you would do in this same situation.