Abstract This paper focuses on the issue of email privacy and whether employers have the right to read and act on private email sent by employees from their workstations. The writer explores both sides of the issue and the laws that have pertained thus far. The paper argues that while it would be unethical to invade the privacy of an employee's life outside of the workplace, the careful monitoring of online activities from a business owned computer or during business hours of work is perfectly acceptable. Employees are paid to perform certain duties while at work communicating with friends or surfing the net. The paper shows that the ethics of employer monitored online activity can only be brought to the question if it moves into the off duty hours and activities of the employees.
From the Paper "A recent study by the American Management Association concluded that two-thirds of businesses in the country monitor their employee email on a regular basis. Surveillance technology has developed software allowing the electronic monitoring of email and the software sales for such products is expected to increase(Kelly, 2001). There are several reasons for the monitoring of employee email including concern over legal liability and the desire to monitor productivity of their paid work hours. ?Beyond productivity concerns, employers scrutinize employee email and web usage to avoid or mitigate potential legal liability for workplace sexual-harassment claims. Courts are increasingly finding employers liable for sexually harassing, hostile work environments when their employees use company equipment to transmit offensive e-mail or sexually explicit pictures(Kelly, 2001).""
Abstract This paper explains the technology used in hybrid vehicles and looks at their environmental, economic ,and technological advantages over traditional gas-powered vehicles.
From the Paper "A vehicle that combines two or more sources of power that can provide propulsion power is considered hybrid (Nice, 2003). Some of the vehicles that use this technology include submarines, locomotives, mopeds, and buses that use overhead electrical power lines. In modern cars, a hybrid refers to Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) that combine the internal combustion engine of a traditional vehicle with a battery and an electric motor of the electric vehicle. This combination can result in twice the fuel economy of conventional vehicles and offers the lengthy range and convenient refueling that consumers assume from a conventional vehicle, as well as the important energy and environmental benefits that electric vehicles offer."
Abstract This paper takes a look at the anti-trust case against Microsoft, the charges against them, and the end result of the case. It then looks at the issues for and against Microsoft, with the author's personal view suggesting that Microsoft does more good than bad.
From the Paper "Since 1990, a battle has raged in United States courts between the United States government and the Microsoft Corporation out of Redmond, Washington, headed by Bill Gates. What is at stake is money. The federal government maintains that Microsoft's monopolistic practices are harmful to United States citizens, creating higher prices and potentially downgrading software quality, and should therefore be stopped, while Microsoft and its supporters claim that they are not breaking any laws, and are just doing good business."
Abstract This paper discusses the history of the internet and the more recent global network known as the World Wide Web. The author provides specific dates and important events in the founding of the Internet. A detailed look into how the internet came to be what it is today.
From the Paper "The internet is one of the most ingenious and fascinating inventions of the past century. It made communication truly global in the sense that people from across the world could talk and exchange messages easily and in hardly any time at all. Now our entire lives are stored in the vague whereabouts of server and hosting computers that make up the internet. Even though the internet really took off during my life-time, I cannot put a certain date on when it did. To many of us the beginnings are somewhat uncertain. That is why I chose this topic for my research paper. I wanted to get a better understanding of why and how the internet came to be. In the next couple pages, I will discover the history behind the internet and World Wide Web."
The cellular phone has changed our society in many ways. The cell phone is changing the way people live, work, interact, socialize and could also have deleterious effects on your health.
Abstract This piece examines the effects of the cellular phone on our society. It explains how the cell phone is changing the way people live, work, interact, socialize, and could also have deleterious effects on your health.
From the Paper "The invention of cellular technology took place at Bell Labs in 1947, but government regulations slowed the process for licensing for nearly 35 years. Back in 1880, Alexander Graham Bell invented what was known as the Photophone. This invention used the principle behind the telephone to transmit words on a beam of light. But it took nearly another century before we would use this technology to its fullest capabilities. Cellular phones have been around for two decades, but early on only the wealthy were able to afford the technology. It was not until cell phones began to shrink in size and price that people began to depend on them (Royes 1992)."
A paper that reviews database security risks and strategies in an internet world, focusing specifically on Certificate Authorities (CAs) and the specialized risks faced by CAs.
Abstract The paper shows that in today's fast paced economy and exploding computing infrastructure, database technologies have become the backbone of internet and application services. With adoption of technology comes risk and traditional attacks on security, with databases not being immune. This paper examines some of the risks, strategies and important aspects of database security as it pertains to deployments and Certificate Authorities.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Nature of Security Issues
Common Attacks
The Threats
The Methods
SQL Server Attacks
SQL Injection Attacks
Oracle Exploits
Prevention
Process over Technology
Best Practices for Protecting Databases
Application Development
Design Considerations for Certificate Authorities
Data Protection
Data Availability
Conclusion
Additional Information
Sample Vulnerabilities
Certificate Authorities
Bibliography
From the Paper "Introduction The Internet has spawned a breeding ground for web applications and database systems to perform e-commerce, e-banking, and e-government transactions. Database systems have become an integral and required component of the Internet ecosystem to store security sensitive information. Since database systems are now the foundation for all sensitive data operations, database security has become increasingly important in not only e-commerce on the Internet, but also for conducting normal business operations for almost any organization. Compromise of database security poses new business risks not realized before in corporate IT systems."
Abstract This paper examines how Apple's iPod is the first entry into the marketplace that addresses the needs of the portable digital music market segment. It explains how it is small enough to fit comfortably in a shirt pocket. It shows how the device addresses the shortcomings of other portable MP3 music devices. It also looks at how market segmentation has been one of the most vital factors fueling the demand for technological products, as companies recognize that segmentation equips them to generate more sales than the mass marketing approach of the late 20th century. The paper examines how Apple understood the needs of the digital music community, together with the strengths and weaknesses of other products in the marketplace prior to designing the iPod.
From the Paper "The iPod is distributed through traditional retail outlets. The company wants to maintain its strong relationship with the retail brick and mortar stores which have become a back bone of there distribution channel. The company could have their own online purchasing system, but they have chosen to reinforce their ties with traditional retailers by not offering the products directly to the consumer. This approach continues to build good will into eh retail community, which is important to the small computer manufacturer. In a world of goliath computer manufacturers producing windows based operating system, Apple is the David of the technology world."
Abstract This paper discusses two diverse topics, ethics in decision making and technology-induced, work-related stress. Enron is used as an example in the discussion of ethics. The paper looks at how technology is a gift, but also an extra stress factor. It uses examples such as the possibility of losing documents due to computer crashes, email, and voice-mail.
From the Paper "Let's face it: Some people think about ethics and other people think about money." (Werbel cited Chapman 2000) Werbel says that business ethics is a strong feature of nearly every business school curriculum, but that training in ethics has minimal impact on people. What has a bigger influence on people are the actions of the leadership teams in organizations."
Abstract This paper addresses the question of whether the legal profession is justified in holding UK organisations liable for employees abuse of electronic mail systems in the workplace.
From the Paper "Should an employer be deemed liable for e-mail messages written by one employee, and sent to another employee, without the employers knowledge or consent, this has begun to happen over the past few years. Employers are finding themselves facing spiralling legal costs when employees sue for sexual or racial harassment. UK governments have been reluctant to lay down laws with respect to electronic communications and employees rights in the workplace, inevitably this has led to an increase in cases brought against employers. Organisations are beginning to fight back, with covert monitoring of personal e-mail sent by employees. Recent legal cases are reported and particular attention is paid to both employees and employers perspectives, with consideration to relevant statute."
From the Paper "...Paging is reliable, timely and cheap, but it is limited in the type and amount of information it can send. Wireless LANs remove the need for costly infrastructure and other hassles that come with a fixed LAN but have a limited range. Wireless WANs can cover a much larger area than wireless LANs, but are slower and more expensive. Cellular networks are the most widely used and cover the largest area, but have limitations in security and reliability."
Abstract This paper discusses the life of Bill Gates, founder and chairman of Microsoft. It details his young adult life and how he came to create a new computer operating system. Further, how he built the Microsoft empire and changed technology, business, and society. It also briefly examines a few of the legal cases against Microsoft.
From the paper:
"William or "Bill" H. Gates III is chief executive and co-founder of the largest software company in the world, the Microsoft Corporation. Last year, Microsoft made a $953 million dollar profit on sales of $3.75 billion dollars. As Microsoft's largest stockholder, Bill Gates is worth nearly $6.1 billion, making him this country's second wealthiest man. He is at thirty-eight years old, America's youngest self-made billionaire. Microsoft's $25 billion market value tops that of Ford, General Motors, 3M, Boeing, RJR Nabisco, General Mills, Anheuser-Busch or Eastman Kodak. (Resin "The Bill Gates Interview") This paper will attempt to analyze the character of Bill Gates, explain the nature of the corporation he created, and explicate some of the difficulties he and his corporation have faced economically and personally. It will suggest that although Gates has done many controversial things throughout his life as both a man and as chief executive of Microsoft, the overall effects he has had upon the country and upon the computer industry have been positive ones."
Abstract An analysis of the current trend for companies to outsource their IT needs and the effects this has on the company. It looks at two different trends namely strategic outsourcing and business processing outsourcing. It compares these two options, their advantages and disadvantages. It shows how many companies are moving towards the outsourcing option.
From the Paper "As far as costs go, outsourcing a solution makes a lot of sense. By outsourcing, your company doesn't have to hire and keep technical staff to maintain an in-house solution. With today's hectic tech job market, just finding qualified people can be a daunting task. In order to be competitive the current technological environment in business management demands that organizations upgrade to a strategic position. In order to accommodate such deficiencies information technology is integrated in business processes but it has proven too costly to most companies."
Tags: IT, information, technology, outsource, company, remote, data, development
Abstract The paper shows that to address the issue of information security of an organization, managers should develop certain security policies, keeping in view the possible threats that can create problems for the company in future. It shows that threats could constitute hacking, viruses, denial of service, software crashes, etc. In this paper the strategies a manager should adopt in order to ensure the security of the information within the organization are briefly discussed. Finally the paper lists certain companies that provide information on security services.
From the Paper "The second biggest problem is of hacking. Hackers not only steal important and highly sensitive information but also damage the information systems of the organization. To prevent the company's systems from hacking managers should hire anti hacking experts or contact consulting firms, which provide security to their companies. Companies, which are maintaining an online service network, are more exposed to the threat of hacking as their networks are continuously in the reach of the outsiders."
Abstract Need for availability of product to satisfy consumer demand. Strength of Microsoft in areas of marketing and distribution. How Microsoft's Windows 2000 reaches the public. Agreements of equipment managers. Computer manufacturer options (provide Microsoft 2000 software or ship to re-sellers). Web site sales. Microsoft publications. Georgraphic areas of sales, marketing & distribution.
From the Paper "MICROSOFT'S DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
If, in real estate the key to success is "location, location, location" then in any consumer-oriented business, the priority is "distribution, distribution, distribution." There is no sense having a product that satisfies consumer demand, if that product is not readily available.
Microsoft, burdened as it is by government claims of monopoly practices, still has marketing and distribution strength that makes its products, such as Windows 2000, available in a number of ways so that the ultimate consumer can take advantage of its advantages.
This is an overview of how Microsoft's Windows 2000 reaches the public. First of all, Microsoft has agreements with various Original Equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to put Windows 2000 into ..."
Abstract Intellectual property rights, including patents and copyrights, have been a key factor for the success of many companies. It provides them with an opportunity to protect their ideas and concepts, preventing others from copying them. The paper shows that with the boom in e-business, there have been many cases of infringement because of the relative ease in sharing information over the Internet. This paper briefly outlines the basics of intellectual property before providing a detailed discussion on e-business and intellectual property. The paper shows several cases of infringement to illustrate how intellectual property is important in e-business.
From the Paper "Since the Internet is a huge interconnection of computers, information can be shared very easily. It is this very advantage that leads to many problems in protection of intellectual property. For example; pictures, music and literary works can be copied, modified and even distributed easily through the Internet. Such activities affect and violate copyright protection. There are several dangers in electronic business and organizations have to be very cautious and watchful. Copyright does not protect ideas but protects the forms in which they are expressed. Thus documents and material available on the Internet can be protected by copyright. According to the Copyright Act, even storing of material in a computer corresponds to reproduction of material. This implies that viewing a page on the Internet leads to infringement because the web browser would make a copy of the page in the computer."
