Essays and Research Papers on Hardware, Software & Industry

7 pages in length. Computer technology continues to produce software that makes it easy for users -- professional and personal alike -- to create unmatched graphic design. CAD is just one example, inasmuch as it continues to gain further improvements at regular intervals. CAD, which stands for computer-aided design, is software that such ...

9 pages. Asynchronus Transfer Mode (ATM) in computer data networking is defined and the history of the concept is discussed. How this technology is currently used in all aspects of data networking is also discussed. This paper includes an outline as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing and analyzing the direction of antitrust regulation in the US. The writer cites case studies of the computer industry (Microsoft and Intel) and the long-distance telephone industry. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3-page paper describes physical and logical designs of computer networks, including how physical design is an outgrowth of logical design. Also included is an example of how a university used these two concepts to develop an efficient network. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page overview of the life and accomplishments of this phenomenal woman. Hopper pursued an extensive career in the U.S. Navy, a career spanning forty years and in which she would be instrumental in the development of the universal computer language COBOL. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of how the tax accounting function has been computerized. How the profession has changed since the 1960's is noted as well as the effect that computers have had on the accounting function. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the differences between the two Microsoft computer operating systems. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper considers what an employer may be looking for in a computer sciences graduate and the importance of making the correct module choices as well as the relevance of work experience. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper explores the use of educational computer programs, focusing on the pre-school to early elementary age. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 18 page paper considers the usage of computer networks and the security threats they may face. The paper considers physical threats as well as virtual threats such as viruses and the problems of hackers with tools such as peer to peer connections are also discussed as well as the way in which these may ...

A 3 page paper discussing upgrade needs in sales and marketing. Riordan Manufacturing has a wealth of information available to it, but it is not using that information to its best advantage. Providing the sales force with laptop computers networked to Riordan's primary system will provide a start on building current information, while ...

This is a 3 page paper discussing Java as a Web-based application tool and as a cross-platform programming language. When Sun Microsystems first introduced Java it was considered a “cross-platform programming language” in which the introduction of such a tool could “level the Intel/Microsoft playing field by lowering the cost of application development”. Among other ...

This 6 page paper draws a technology pathway for the development of IBM over the last 100 years and considers the different stages of development. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

6 pages. Pen-based input technology such as the popular handheld notebooks and palm computers can have a large impact on businesses, especially in the future. While this is just gaining in popularity, pen-based input technology is looking to change the way people do business. The way organizations will be able to implement and use the technology is yet ...

A 3 page paper discussing Cisco’s position. The company set the standard on which many of today’s networks are built. The company is extremely strong in its position, not only in the industry but also with its customers. It is the worldwide leader in WAN technology and hardware, and has had less ...

This 9 page paper examines the way in which marketing technology as impacted and changed the UK supermarket industry. The paper looks at the use of data collections through loyalty card schemes and the way this information is mined to create useful marketing data to facilitate fine target marketing. This strategy is argued as the ...

This 16 page paper considers the impact that IT has had in industry. This is undertaken by a broad look at IT in the commercial sector, the penetration of hardware, the proliferation and increase in IT related jobs, the different operating systems and the prevalence of e-commerce. This is a paper with a large number ...

This 3-page paper discusses some creative ways in which a school can find funding for its technology programs. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 11 page paper discussing emphasis on training and cost containment; the origins of success and failure of IT projects in health care; and a recommendation for achieving real IT-based value while decreasing training cost and time. The success and failure of IT projects in health care rests on the same basis as IT ...

A 7 page research paper that examines the current technological innovations to the home recording industry. The writer examines several digital formats including MiniDiscs and recordable CDs as well as discussing the factors that will affect which format eventually will prevail. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the operation, advantages and disadvantages of Intel's hyper-threading technology by examining the software and hardware that had been developed with this technology in mind. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the fashion industry and how changes in technology have changed it. The focus is on software and inventory tracking systems. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses Bluetooth technology in detail, but at a layman's level. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the way Amazon.com may benefit from the adoption of new technology. The paper considers the use of RFID for stock control to compliment the existing systems and increase value in the value chain. The first part of the paper looks at how this would add value to Amazon. The ...

This 6 page paper looks at examples of companies, as well as theories, to discuss the relationship between how organizations are structured in respect to their use of technology. Organizations named include IBM and Motorola. Bibliography lists 9 sources.