The following paper examines the way in which the reliability and convenience of the new desktop computers contribute to the slower growth in the desktop industry.
Abstract This essay discusses how corporate spending for desktops since the year 2000, seems to be fading away resulting in corporate buyers migrating only toward new appliances. The author concludes this paper by suggesting that the sluggish growth in the desktop industry will remain for several years from 2002 to 2006, as consumers opt for technology substitution and competition forces price cutting.
From the Paper ?The desktop industry has experienced high growth rates in the past due to the increase in demand for computer and other related desktop devices. This growth rate continued to grow till the last few years. In 2000, the revenue figures for the desktop industry reached to the mark of 128 million dollars, a record sales figure. (Worldwide PC Forecast 3) However, the high sales figures were primarily due to the issue of the millennium bug during which companies made their revenues by replacing the outdated equipments with the new ones. In the later period, the sales growth rate declined to a considerable level because of a steep slump in demand as the problem of millennium bug was being solved. This slow growth rate is being anticipated for the coming several years.?
Abstract The paper explores the various forms of desktop counterfeiting and the efforts that are made to counteract counterfeiting.
From the Paper "America's fastest-growing means of fraud is known as desktop counterfeiting. Using low-cost personal computer-based publishing systems, counterfeiters have become able to forge virtually any kind of paper document or certificate. Checks, bank notes, passports, Social Security cards, birth certificates, stock and bond certificates, automobile titles, bus and train passes, food stamps and even grocery story coupons from the Sunday newspaper are all vulnerable to desktop counterfeiting."
Abstract This paper compares five different desktop management software packages. It focuses on Desktop Authority Version 7.7.0, Enteo Management Suite for Citrix Presentation Server, LogMeIn IT Reach, ManageEngine Desktop Central and Numara Track-It! 8 Professional. The paper describes the functions of each software package and then compares them within a comparative matrix.
Table of Contents:
Desktop Authority Version 7.7.0
enteo Management Suite for Citrix Presentation Server
LogMeIn IT Reach
ManageEngine Desktop Central
Numara Track-It! 8 Professional
Comparative Matrix of Desktop Management Software
From the Paper "Among the five, ManageEngine provides the most number of features and its cost is the best value for the money. The costing is based on available data on the Internet and the others might have lower costs but feature-wise, ManageEngine still stands out especially with its overall functionality of managing the desktop environment. Desktop Authority came in second only because there is no price available thus computation of TCO cannot be done. The enteo Management Suite could not be considered at all because it specifically manages servers and for desktop management, there is a requirement to purchase its client software. If purchase of system will be done, proof of concept or POC should be done by vendors of Desktop Authority Version 7.7.0, LogMeIn IT Reach and ManageEngine Desktop Central to fully determine each software's capabilities and functionalities."
The following paper examines the way in which the declining number of desktop PC shipments in the U.S. and worldwide, in 2001, has given a new challenge to the PC industry.
Abstract This paper explores the factors that caused the decrease in desktop industry growth. This essay focuses on new technology substitution, competition forced price-cutting, and decrease in consumer demand. The author contends that portable PC's will eventually outsell desktops
From the Paper "PC makers, especially branded vendors, then can turn to small business, which has been growing enormously in the last five years. There is a great demand in using the Internet to facilitate the work-at-home businesses, which means this could be a fast expanding and stable market to rely on for several years in the future.What people need nowadays is simply to make the most of the effective and efficient use and maximum performance of the hardware as advertised by each company. If they need to combat the time with the fast growing internet era, then the speedy and accurate software is what business people need. Industry needs to grow various options to customers where they can choose what they need and in some good options. An industry may need to develop direct selling through customers, getting more various new entries in market diversification. "
This paper provides information about internet firewall products: KarlBridge, Kerio Personal Firewall, LinuxMagic VPN, McAfee Desktop Firewall and McAfee Firewall 3.0.
Abstract This paper discusses and evaluates specific firewall products, which are essential because of the nature of the public internet, e-commerce and hackers: KarlBridge, Kerio Personal Firewall, LinuxMagic VPN, McAfee Desktop Firewall, and McAfee Firewall 3.0. The author believes that, to perform at its best, the needs of the users and corporate organization must be considered before implementing a particular solution. The author feels that, for personal use, the Kerio Personal Firewall is the recommendable and best solution for home users.
Table of Contents
KarlBridge (Packet Filter with Ethernet Bridging and Encryption)
Software/Hardware Category/Price
Kerio Personal Firewall (Smart, Easy-to-Use Personal Firewall)
Authorized Applications
Stateful Inspection
Three Types of Security
Defining Secure Zones
Application Activity Overview
Remote Administration
Activity Protocols
Regular Updates
Software/Hardware Category/Price
LinuxMagic VPN (Linux-based VPN and Firewall Solution)
Software/Hardware Category/Price
McAfee Desktop Firewall (To Protect Corporate Users from Integrated Threats)
Enhanced Hacker Tracing
Firewall Settings Security Check
Home Networking Wizard
Wizard for Creating Custom Firewall Rules
Intrusion Detection System
Application Scan
Software/Hardware Category/Price
McAfee Firewall 3.0 (Anti-virus, Firewall, and Parental Monitoring)
Software/Hardware Category/Price
Comparison of the Firewalls
From the Paper "McAfee Desktop Firewall, a product of McAfee Retail Software, is a firewall that protects and secures valuable and confidential data of corporate networks from threats and intrusions. It only allows connections from trusted applications to prevent attacks from hackers, malicious code, distributed denial of service, and other attacks that will cause damage to confidential data, remote computers, and network."
Abstract This paper takes the issues discussed in Dr. Theodore Levitt's article, 'Marketing Myopia' and applies his theory to the Microsoft Corporation. This paper defines how the Microsoft culture had become so myopically focused on their own technologies and the processes used to create them. The paper also looks at the reversal that happened after their dominance of the PC Desktop came under serious risk. The paper goes on to say that Microsoft's epiphany regarding their myopic view of themselves is perfectly defined in Dr. Levitt's classic article.
Outline:
Curing Myopia
Improving Microsoft
Microsoft Nearly Misses the Internet due to Myopia
Microsoft's Marketing Euphony
Battling For the Desktop Markets and Competitors
From the Paper "Based on the strategies of gaining greater voice-of-the-customer data, committing to only build applications after customers had provided feedback and quantification of market demand, instituting customer satisfaction ratings for the first time, and requiring every product have integration to the Internet in its first release, Microsoft had to also completely re-align its organizational strategy not around technologies, but markets. In response to the threat of losing the Desktop, Microsoft created divisions specifically aligned to customer needs. Just as Marketing Myopia, 1975 points out, for companies to survive they must become owners of markets and not technologies, Microsoft took this path with the result being the creation of entirely new types of operating systems including Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home, Office 11, and widespread adoption of the XML protocol which is highly efficient integration approach customers have en masse adopted in their own companies as well. "
Tags: Netscape, Windows, desktop, XP, Professional, XML, customers, Internet, Sun
Abstract The paper compares the Dell Dimension C521 and the Apple iMac 17" that are both consumer-oriented desktop computers. The paper relates that they differ in price and in terms of their technical status and their technological parts. The paper looks at their hardware and software and explains that they utilize different operating systems, with the Dell Dimension desktop more fully customizable than the iMac.
From the Paper "The Dell Dimension C521 comes with an AMD Sempron 3400+ processor or a AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core, at varying speeds depending on the user's preference. The iMac 17" comes with either an 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or a 1.83GHz. However, the consumer can upgrade the processor to 2.16 GHz on the iMac. The different processor brands (Intel and AMD) are comparable but the Dimension C521 comes with the low-end Sempron."
Abstract Describes the company's product line of pocket and desktop calendars and organizers. Problem inherent in the calendar that would prohibit successful entry and how the problem could be overcome. Differences between the Islamic and Julian calendars. Complex rules and regulations of the Sharia. Brief analysis of doing business in Saudi Arabia. 1 Table.
From the Paper "I. Executive Summary
This analysis details how Jot-It, Inc. is an El Monte-based manufacturer of pocket and desktop calendars and organizers that is competing in the United States with Day Runner, Time Minder, and other similar products has a distinct market niche in the Saudi Arabian market, one which involves a modification of the printed templates which are the basis of the company's extensive product line.
This report focuses on the one element of the Jot-It line that would prohibit successful entry -- the differences between the Islamic and the Julian calendars -- and shows the way that this problem can be overcome, thereby assuring good market entry. Information on a translation company which has also provided the lowest bid for the conversion work is included in the problem analysis. "
Abstract This paper describes inhibitors to adopting, installing as new or upgrading, the Linux or Unix operating system in a desktop or workstation environment. The paper includes an annotated bibliography.
From the Paper "Throughout history, humans have been resistant to making significant changes voluntarily, but have proven reasonably adaptable when the change is forced. Users are generally unlikely to be excited by the prospect of learning a different operating system and application software, but usually grow to enjoy the stability and consistency of Unix that other systems lack. (Wilson) Training Windows users on Unix is generally little more difficult than training them to use a new version of Windows. (Zamaris) Using Unix does have one significant difference for the end-users: the crashes, unexpected configuration changes and malware infestations common to Windows systems will no longer interfere with worker productivity. No matter what the benefits are, there will always be a few users who are unable to deal with any changes whatsoever. It is generally not beneficial for an organization to employ people who cannot adapt. Migrating to Unix desktops provides a good opportunity to identify and terminate them."
Abstract This paper contends that it is complicated to ascertain which computer is most important, mainly due to the fact that the different types of computers differ according to their cost, their speed and even most importantly, their destination. Following the three criteria mentioned, cost, processing speed and purpose of use, there are many different types of computers. These computers may be PCs, Desktop PCs, laptops, palmtops, workstations, servers or supercomputers . The paper addresses each type in part and analyzes their usage according to the three criteria.
From the Paper "The first and fundamental unit of Information Technology was the PC. Basically, the PC was a smaller size version of the large computers that were used during the 50s, the 60s and the 70s. With the invention of the integrated circuits, computers began to reduce their size and laid the way for the microchip generation, during the 70s and 80s.
Additionally, the PC became the fundamental unit of home use, something that any individual could use at home, within his own premises. Until the PC, most of the systems were quite large and destined for entrepreneur use. With the microchip, anyone could enjoy his own Personal Computer, "built on a smaller scale than the huge systems in use by most businesses" . Obviously, if we are to make an evaluation of the personal computer, with regard to the final conclusion we are to draw, we may assert that this type of computer is most likely to fulfill two out of three of the criteria. "
Abstract This paper methodically examines Access SQL, MS SQL Server 2000, Oracle, DB2 and MySQL. The author explains, for example, that MS Access is a relational database management system used on desktop computer to manage information on different levels for different purposes and provides some capabilities for making a database available on the web. The paper continues, for example, that the system requirements for DB2 includes a Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1 or Windows 2003 Server operating system, a Pentium 100 MHz or faster processor, 128MB or more RAM and a hard drive with 75 MB of free disk space with additional space required to store vulnerability information.
Table of Contents
MS Access
System Requirements (Access 2003)
Company
MS SQL Server 2000
System Requirements (with Service Pack 4)
Company
Oracle
System Requirements
Recommended Server Specifications
Minimum Client Specifications
Company
DB2
System Requirements
Company
MySQL
System Requirements
Company
From the Paper "Oracle is a relational database management system. Oracles latest technology, today's system designers and developers can build 21st century enabled applications ranging from critical online transaction processing systems supporting thousand of users to multi-terabyte data warehouses for decision support and also World Wide Web-based applications. Bradmark Technologies is a company that offers database management software used with products from providers including Oracle, Sybase and Microsoft. Customers in a variety of industries use Bradmark's products for tasks such as database monitoring, performance tuning and database administration."
Abstract The paper explains virtualization and shows how this can change the way organizations manage information technology. The paper then explores the additional technologies associated with the use of virtualization, namely, virtual machines and virtual machine ware (VMware). The paper concludes by predicting the future of VMware.
From the Paper "Virtualization works by allowing users to change hardware devices into software. For instance Vmware ESX Server software can be used to make virtual the hardware of an x86-based computer. This allows for the development of a virtual machine that has the capacity to run an operating system and applications in the same way that an actual or physical computer does ("Introduction to Virtualization").
"As you can see, virtualization is a technology that is on the cutting adge and has the capacity to forever alter the manner in which organizations manage information technology. There are several additional technologies associated with the use of virtualization. These components are Virtual Machines and Virtual Machine Ware (Vmware) and will be discussed in the following paragraphs."
Tags: hardware, software, compatibility, encapsulation, infrastructure, server, operating, systems
Abstract This paper discusses how audit management is a fundamental element in government accountability, control and performance management. It provides a comprehensive look at the process for audit awards made by the Federal government. It examines compliance with the process itself and identifies the framework used for guidance in awarding audit contracts.
Outline
Introduction
Overview
Rationale for and Objectives of the Project
Research Questions
Hypotheses: Main and Secondary
Research Methodology
Desktop or Literature Search
Rationale for Search Methodology
Literature/Desktop Research
Summary
Authoritative Sources
Literature Findings
Desktop Findings
Analysis and Results
Summary
Justification for Audits
Evolving Role of Auditors
Types of Audit Contracts
Understanding the Audit Process
Best practices and Benchmarking
Conclusions
Recommendations
Bibliography
Appendices
From the Paper "The Federal government has to implement a system of checks and balances because of the broad range of responsibility that is involved in the contract process. Funkhouse reports on a local government auditing study that was conducted in large U.S. cities. A mail survey was sent to the head of each audit organization, followed be additional mailings and email and phone contact. The main outcome was that the audit directors clearly saw the value of the audit process in identifying problems in their jurisdictions. They were also proactive in initiating audits beyond those that were mandated and believed that in the long run, this would result in cost savings. The article further states that local government auditing will continue to get stronger and will eventually filter down to smaller municipalities."
Abstract This paper examines in detail the advantages of a Linux system in a country such as Pakistan. The author feels that the adoption of such a system at the server and desktop environments is not only cost effective but crucial.
Thin Client Background
Case Studies
Benefits
Set-up Costs
Windows Solution
From the Paper "Linux on the Intel platform has emerged as a viable alternative to both Windows NT and RISC/Unix for enterprise computing. The keys to realizing the benefits of Linux in the enterprise begins with careful consideration of where to deploy Linux, understanding why to deploy in these roles, managing expectations, and monitoring results. "
