Abstract
In this article, the writer first looks at the dominant strengths and major weaknesses of Dish Networks. The writer then looks at the various opportunities and threats facing the company. The writer discusses that the strengths of the company connote how as a first-generation satellite broadcasting service the company was able to expand significantly in the U.S. through partnership sand alliances to gain access to content and digital set top boxes and services with EchoStar. The writer notes that as the market matures and becomes more competitive, the company is faced with several major threats that could potentially impact their basic structure and business model. The writer concludes that to alleviate these threats, DISH needs to aggressively move on opportunities to both increase customer loyalty in addition to continually investing in infrastructure to remain competitive.

Outline:
Section I: DISH Networks
Section II: Analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses
Section III: Analysis of Opportunities and Threats
Section IV: Analysis
Section V: Summary of SWOT Analysis

From the Paper
" The three most dominant strengths of DISH Network Corporation are its sustainable, strong market position, pricing strategies that are profitable and competitive, and MPEG-4 Service that the company is pioneering in the industry. Each of these strengths combines to provide DISH with a long-term defensible competitive advantage over the long-term.
"The first strength that of DISH having a sustainable, strong market position is attributable to the company's ability to attain the third largest subscriber base in the U.S. with approximately 13.7 million subscribers as of 2008. DISH further sustains its market position by being a single source of equipment distribution, installation, sales, and service. DISH also offers 2,700 video and audio channels in the domestic U.S. and is expanded into High Definition (HD) TV content as well. Foundational to the company's strength has been their ability to successfully transition for establishing their business in targeted rural markets, transitioning to key metro markets over time. The combining of all these factors is responsible for the company's sustainable, strong market position. The second major strength of DISH is the profitability and competitiveness of their pricing strategies."

Tags:broadcast, satellite, market, pricing, strategies

Abstract
This paper considers an essay putting forth the merits of SNMP-based policy-based network management. The paper concludes that while this approach has considerable potential, it should not be implemented in organizations where there is a low tolerance for risk since it remains undefined in some areas.

From the Paper
"In the past years, network management has evolved from coordinating print requests from multiple PCs to a print server to managing multiple servers, hundreds and even thousands of PCs and multitudes of disparate peripherals. The brand names protocols and controls for these devices can be the same or different and their work status must be transparent to the use. MIS departments in companies large and small are burdened with the responsibility of keeping all of these network components operating smoothly and efficiently regardless of the..."

Tags:network management, network administration, policy-based network management, SNMP

Abstract
This paper describes the design of a basic local area network that would be useful in a wide variety of businesses and possibly educational settings for a cost of approximately $200,000. This system is designed both to meet current needs of a business that wishes to run efficiently and to be able to interact with other businesses also running at acceptably high efficiency levels for a company with high-tech aspirations. In order to work, the system needs to show flexibility in order to expand with growing business needs and volume for at least several years before any new substantial investment is made in hardware or new software. In order to demonstrate the feasibility, the author gives us an overview, definition and background about a basic local area network. The feasibility of the network's success is analyzed, and its potential for successful integration into an actual business is evaluated.

From the Paper
"However, at the same time, no network designer should make the mistake of providing too few of a number of peripherals like printers because doing so limits the efficiency of workers and tends to produce a great deal of frustration in the office. Workers sitting around waiting to print out a needed job are not only workers being paid not to work, but they are also workers being paid to be frustrated, which is most certainly not the ideal situation in any way. Perhaps a good standard rule for the network designer would be to estimate the number of peripherals needed and then for every 20-25 people who will be using the network to add one peripheral. The added cost in initial equipment expenditure will be paid back by the fact that workers will be able to be more efficient. This will also allow for workers to continue to be productive when a device breaks down (as of course will happen) because there will be other machines within the network already linked to provide those needed services (Derfler 68)."

Tags:computer, system, lan, physical, design, network, wan, telephone, cables, communciations, link, lines, printers, information, microcomputers, hardware, pc, peripherals, token, ring, busy, sender, loop, star, antivirus, employers, topology

Abstract
This paper presents the International Standards Organization (OSI) model. The author evaluates three network architectures--LAN, Internet model and SNA---to the OSI model. The paper suggests the uses of the OSI model for data communications.

From the Paper
"The International Standards Organization (ISO) developed the seven-layer Open Systems Interconnection OSI telecommunications model in the early ... . Since then, the ISO-OSI model has become the standard used for most major data communication."

Tags:network architecture, OSI model, LAN network architecture, Internet model, System Network Architecture, SNA

Abstract
This paper analyzes network news reports on current affairs, international issues, and other activities that are delivered via local news networks, further investigating whether they have a liberal bias. Specifically, the hypothesis attempts to explain a relationship between the content of network news and its particular inclination to liberal views.

From the Paper
"Network news refers to reports on current affairs, international issues, and other activities that are delivered via broadcast news networks. Common examples include the CBS Evening News, ABC World News, and so on. The hypothesis being tested is whether network news has a liberal bias. To be more specific, the hypothesis is trying to explain a relationship between the content of network news and it particular inclination to liberal views. Network news is a social activity that has very strong political..."

Tags:liberal, network, news

Abstract
The paper is a proposal outlining why a free wireless network is something that every metropolitan center - and certainly a large metropolitan center like Philadelphia - needs if it wishes to find (or maintain) success in the twenty-first century. Specifically, the paper highlights the fact that the new wireless grid or system will put Philadelphia at the forefront of American cities from a technological point of view; additionally, the new system will bring together disparate groups and social classes that might otherwise view each other with suspicion. The paper also notes that the wireless network currently being worked on offers the hope of new opportunities for struggling people who have never before had the chance to sample the information highway. Furthermore, the paper discusses how wireless networks can serve to give small businesses and struggling entrepreneurs a chance to distribute their goods to geographically distant customers while advertising to people to they would otherwise have no contact with.

From the Paper
"The following paper is a proposal outlining why a free wireless network is something that every metropolitan center - and certainly a large metropolitan center like Philadelphia - needs if it wishes to find (or maintain) success in the twenty-first century. Specifically, the next several pages will highlight the fact that the new wireless grid or system will put Philadelphia at the forefront of American cities from a technological point of view; additionally, the new system (and this can be applied to any American city or to cities all around the world) will bring together disparate groups and social classes that might otherwise view..."

Tags:proposal, wireless, network

Abstract
This paper presents a description of social network analysis, a statistical method of analyzing social networks based on multi-dimensional scaling (MDS). The paper discusses what social network analysis is used for and explains how data are typically collected.

From the Paper
"Social network analysis is a statistical method used to discover patterning within an individual's interactions with another. Social structure can be visible revealing a patterned interaction. Network analysis considers the importance of these patterns in the lives of individuals and the overall social network."

Tags:Social, Network, Analysis

Abstract
This paper begins with a discussion on network security in general. It then explores hardware, software and people-related vulnerabilities associated with network security. In conclusion it researches solutions namely, firewalls, embedded security and risk management.

From the Paper
"Network security in the 21st century has become much more complex than ever before. New types and sources of network security threats always on high speed internet connections wireless ..."

Tags:network security, firewall, hardware, software, people, embedded security, risk management, wireless networks

Abstract
This paper describes the content of Sirius Satellite Radio, a subscription service, which aims to cover all aspects of the life of the consumers. The paper defines the three categories of the target market and the 4Ps of the current marketing plan. The paper concludes that Sirius' strategies mirror that of its rival XM. Sirius needs to provide services similar to XM, to add a few more perks such as the NFL and to explore the mobile phone users segment.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Marketing Strategy
Target market
4Ps
Price
Promotion
Place of Distribution
Package
Environment
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The Company has developed partnerships with automobile companies such as DaimlerChrysler, Ford and BMW as well as other motor companies to include Sirius satellite radio consoles in their sound systems. This would facilitate the consumers with built in system in their automobiles which is basically where they spend a lot of time in commuting and listening to music. Apart from this the company also has partnered with retailers such as Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Car Toys, Circuit City, Good Guys, Sears, Tweeter and Ultimate Electronics to RadioShac to facilitate listening experience to their customers."

Tags:diversity, dish network, on-the-go, fan base, ethnic

Abstract
This paper provides a speech outline of a sales presentation that is aimed at selling subscriptions to DIRECTV programming service.

From the Paper
"Attention-getter: Infinitely simple with infinite choices. DIRECTV is simply the best TV on the planet. America's Satellite TV service for years, DIRECTV serves over ... million customers. When you subscribe to the DIRECTV experience, you get the best that TV has to offer, including access to the most HD channels..."

Tags:cable, Dish Network, HD, Blu-ray, technology, channels, on demand, DVR, sports