CIS330 Spring 1999

CIS330 Spring 1999

Term/Team Projects Outlines

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Team	Members
1	Don Bakowski, Randall Okon, Teresa Martin
2	Sue Kammi, Cathy Bennett
3	Karen Eisensmith and Kim Bessinger
4	Sergey Hahn Jason Busch
5	Craig Lenz, Ralph Caballero
6	Anne Marie Habdo, Janet Hackford, Rose Thompson
7	Jeanette Hinman, Carol Weiglein
8	Kimberly Minns and Mark N Hjalmarson
9	Kim Rush, Betty Robins, and Ron Kazmierczak
10	Rebecca Zdon and Andrea Zylinski

TEAM #1

Don Bakowski, Randall Okon, & Teresa Martin

Telecommunications February 2, 1999
Research Paper Proposal

The Rise of the Extranet

In this project, we will be focusing on traditional network solutions in a global economy, and how the extranet is going to play a big part in the business needs of the future. We will be exploring the differences between the Internet, the intranet, and the Extranets that are currently in use. Within these systems, we will focus on the cost effectiveness of each one, associated costs, as well as the maintenance and security associated with each system.

As the project continues, we will describe the challenges associated with connecting to business partners and bringing them into an extranet system. We will also examine the different technologies and solutions, which are available today for businesses wanting to develop an extranet system. This will include hardware and software requirements, security options, and connectivity requirements.

As a final tie-in for this project, we will be presenting a brief case study on "OE Information Services", describing how they have utilized the extranet in their most current network endeavor, and how they expect to save millions of dollars during the next few years because of the extranet. Our main purpose for researching the extranet is to show how it is going to be one of the primary tools of business in a world of constantly changing technologies.

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TEAM #2

Sue Kamm, Cathy Bennett

EVALUATE EMERGING NETWORK APPLICATIONS

1. Internet Long Distance Service

2. Internet Videoconferencing

3. Internet Phone

4. Real Audio

Definitions of (internet long distance service, internet videoconferencing, internet phone, real audio) include some technical details of how they work.

Compare Costs ofDifferent Vendors.

Describe What is Being Used Now To Accomplish Tasks.

Prepare Business Proposal Describing the Advantages (costitime) of these services over the current systems and recommend vendors.

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TEAM #3

Term Project - Project Outline

Team Members: Karen Eisensmith and Kim Bessinger

Topic: Microsoft Internet Explorer vs. Netscape Navigator

There are a few modifications to our proposal. First, we are no longer going to be discussing both the business and home aspect for each browser. Instead, we will be concentrating on the business side only for both browsers. We will discuss any differences and similarities that the two browsers have and come to the conclusion at the end of the report which browser is the best for business use.

Added to our original proposal is the version of Internet Explorer that we will be using for our research, that is 4.0. Mso we feel that we should add some cornments within the report about flinctionality within an IBM PC environment versus a Macintosh environment, while touching on the differences in flinctionality within Windows 95/97 and NT environments.

The various topics that we will discuss are as follows: speed, memory, cost, user-friendliness, e-mail, security, and ISP Prices. The sub-categories that pertain to each of these topics are many, however most are still under investigation by rese&ch and risk the possibility of being amended.

Under speed we would like to talk about the environment that you are working in, the network set up, the personal computer capabilities as well as modem issues. Memory will pertain to the amount of RAM utilized by each while on the system. Cost will pertain to any related fixes or post software purchases needed to fi~lly benefit from either browser. User-friendliness will relate to the set up of each browser, the ease of manipulating within it, and any added features that make the user more aware of the

things that they are doing while on the internet. B-mail is pretty self-explanatory, we will just touch on ease of use and any problems that we may encounter. Security is an issue when sending information electronically, we will discuss how security is present within the set up of these browsers. And lastly, ISP prices, how much it actually costs to run these browsers.

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TEAM #4

Sergey Hahn Jason Busch

General Project Outline

Novell vs Microsoft

(Net Ware vs Windows NT)

Comparison of functions of the Novell and Microsoft OS/(NOS) such as:

· Networking Services
· Storage Services
· Printer Services
· Manageability
· OS Kernel & Application Services
· Web Services

· Performance of the functions/system components

· Reliability of the systems(s)

· Administrative flexibility/reliability of the systems

· User Interface of the systems

Overall Ease of use and func~onality of the systems

Other aspects and functions of the systems will be covered as a result of the research and discovery of these system functions/options.

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TEAM #5

Project Outline

Craig Lenz, Ralph Caballero
· Present Network Topology.

· Go into cost of existing circuitry.

· Show and explain Data, Voice flow and redundancy paths within existing network.

· Show trends from previous months of installation of Lotus Notes.

· Show how much effect installation has impacted network already.

· Show trend forecast of what could be expected with similar growth.

· Advise possible scenarios that could resolve issues that might arise.
· Show costs of solutions.

· Questions and Close.

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TEAM #6

Team Members: February 10, 1999

Anne Marie Habdo, Janet Hackford, & Rose Thompson

'~BENEFITS OF DOING BUSINESS ON THE INTERNET"

OBJECTIVE:

We are going to research 3 different industries. Picking out one particular company and focusing on it. We will be looking at it from the point of view from the receiver (the actual consumer).

We are going to focus on the markets of buying books, investing and purchasing grocery items over the Internet.

HISTORY:

a) When did it start?
b) Why was it necessary?
c) What made it expand?

PRESENT DAY:

a) Advances made
b) Within each area of choice - more choices available to the touch.
c) Shopping at your fingertips.

PRO'S:

a) Marketing
b) Unlimited Accessibility
c) Cost to use
(1) Cost to compare
C) Unlimited Source of customers

CON'S:

a) Security Issues
h) Fraudulent Purchases
C) Loss of Human Interaction - Customer Service Gone
d) Cannot Touch, See, and Experience what you are purchasing. Until it arrives home. Duyer Beware
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TEAM #7

CIS 330 Term Project Outline

Jeanette Hinman, Carol Weiglein

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State of Database Printing before 1995

· Simple ~Your Name Here" database printing

· Black & White

· e g Letters or Statements

· Spot Color

· one or two color logos

· Preprinted Process Color

· e g Publishers Clearinghouse

· Origami Database control of 16 print engines

State of Printing before 1995

· Production Worktlow

· Press Operation

Technical advances in Printing Industrv

· Digital Press with a complete digital workflow

· Pushing the envelope with databases "Target" Marketing

· Customization "Print-on-Demand"

· Quantities less than 1000 copies, fast turnaround (48 hours)

"One-to-One"

Leveraging Customer Databases

· Use database intelligence

Personalized/customized direct mail

· Selective content catalogs/brochures

· Web-to-One

· Variable print-on-demand

On demand channel support collateral

Lead tracking and management

Report will include case studies of print programs

Arrangements are being made for on site demos and interviews

Presentation will include multimedia animated program explaining the process Print samples will be pass out to students

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TEAM #8

The Pros and Cons of outsourcin~ a network

By Kimberly Minns and Mark N Hjalmarson

I. Outsourcing a Network: Information to be obtamed from a company that provides network outsourcing (Computer Task Group), in addition to magazine articles.

A. What does it mean to outsource a network~

1 Local Area Network (LAN)

2 Wide Area Network (WAN)

B. What are the necessary steps in outs ourcing a network⁹

1 HardwarelSoftware

2 System support arrangements

3 Securing a contract

II. Pros for outsourcing the network: Information to be obtained from a company that provides outsourcing, in addition to magazine articles

A Allows companies to focus on their core business For example, a company that specializes in financial services will be able to focus on providing the best possible financial services to their customers The burden of network infrastructure is transferred to the outs ourcing company

B Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Committed Information Rates (CIRs) Outsourcing companies can provide guaranteed minimum service levels that specify system uptime and data throughput

C A large pool of professionals to choose from Outsourcing companies typically have many technical professionals to draw skill from

D Staffing levels are generally easier to adjust than that of permanent flill-time staff

F. Some infrastructure and even staff may be located remotely to reduce overhead needed to support them

III. Cons for outsourcing the network: Information to be obtained from interviews with outsourcing company's account representative and possibly with a client who has utilized these services

A Putting the backbone of your business in the hands of another company

B Can be expensive if you are paying for services that aren't being used

C Reluctance of the company~s employees to work with the outsourcing company Some animosity may result from outsourcing some IT operations

III. Cons for outsourcing the network, continued:
D Outsourcing company's usage of third-party contractors. This can extend the chain from your network to the outside world, leaving your company's information systems more vulnerable to crime
IV. Conclusion A Closing summary
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TEAM #9

CIS 330 Kim Rush, Betty Robins, and Ron Kazmierczak. TELECOMUNICATIONS

Video conferencing

A). The basic technology involved in video conferencing.

I. What it is. The combination of audio, video and communications.

2. Systems. Various system descriptions from monitor embedded to installed video capture card.
3. Equipment. Miniature video cameras, expansion cards and microphones connected to system sound cards.

B.) The Jason project.

1. What it is. The Jason project is an underwater video conferencing
application designed by EDS to present marine biology in a classroom situation.
2. Various views. Broadcast over the Internet.

- video cams
- streaming video
- quick-time VR

3. Questions, answers and ControL Scientists are asked questions live

during these sessions. Students can control camera angles with a mouse.
C.) Test application.

1. Necessary hardware. A digital camera is connected to the computer by an expansion slot card.
2. Software involved. Usually pre-packaged software is included with this
type of system.

3. Application parameters. Depending on the complexities involved, the

presentation will either include a live video conferencing demonstration or
a pre-recorded simulation.
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TEAM #10

By Rebecca Zdon and Andrea Zylinski

L History of Telecommuting

A. Definition of telecommuting
B. Origin of telecommuting
C. Sources used to collect data

1. Internet
2. Case study

H. Implementation of a Telecommuting System Within a Business

A. Hardware used
B. Software used
C. Choice of communication link

1. Typeofaccess
2. Volume of data transferred
3. Distance from home office
4. Duration of link each day

D. Data transmission services
Ili. Devices Used by a Telecommuter

A. Dedicated phone line

1. Voicemail

2. Teleconferencing

Term Project Outline

By Rebecca Zdon and Andrea Zylinski

B. Laptop/PC

1. E-mail

2. Internet access

3. Video conferencing

C. Cellular phone

D. Digital or voice activated pager

E. Federal Express Service
Iv. Advantages and Disadvantages to Telecommuting

A. Advantages

1. Flexible work environment
2. Travel
3. Career opportunity without relocation
4. Improved employee retention
5. Lower transportation costs
6. More family time

B. Disadvantages

1 Separation from co-workers
2. Travel
3. Lapses in time of communication
4. Absence of supervision and immediate feedback

V. Case Study of Telecommuter

A. Company description

B Typical day

C Devices used

D. His advantages and disadvantages

VL Recommended Improvements for Telecommuting in The Millennium

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Syllabus

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