Samsung SF510: Sleek design, ho-hum features

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The article named “Samsung SF510: Sleek design, ho-hum features” is about a laptop. The author is Lyod Case.  Is it a very good looking laptop that looks thinner than it actually is. This laptop is very lightweight. The first paragraph gives information about the specifications about the laptop and gives very specific information.  The second paragraph goes into the pricing and quality, which is labeled and reasonable for a laptop in its “class”.

The rest of the paragraphs are going into specific details about certain components of the laptop. Some examples can be the graphics of the laptop, the quality of the audio, and display (High Definition, LED lights). Near the end of the article it also lists cons for the laptop like price, and battery life, this really helps readers in distinguishing if this laptop is for them.

With a lot if information in this short article there is a lot to learn about the laptop. This article allows people who are looking for a laptop, of specifications of the new laptop to gather a lot of information in a short period of time. Without a picture being provided the reader is able to visualize the look of the laptop because the specifications to all details are specific. Overall this article was a great read, and very informative. The author was able to engage the reader and help someone who is looking for specific items in a laptop, find exactly what they need. I would recommend anyone who is looking for laptops to read articles written by this author.

10 IT predictions for 2011 from IDC Canada

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The article “10 IT predictions for 2011 from IDC Canada” was written by Maxine Chung. The first paragraph introduced the idea of the article which was it organizations, specifically IDC making predictions for 2011 and 2010 comes near end. A specific statement from the vice president of IDC made the entire article look blissful. The statement was as follows: “The good news is as we get thru next year, there will be a significant upturn in the economies going into 2012. We're on our way to recovery in 2011 with a full recovery expected by the end of 2012.”

After reading this article it was evident that had done extensive research before coming up with their predictions. They mentioned both facts from previous years and research that can relate to the predictions. The predictions are made just for Canada. The article was awfully long and tedious, but it allowed the reader to look at IT from all angles, and look at the changes that one would have even thought about. Overall I would say that the predictions were a bit broad as to some technology predictions, both some were very carefully thought about. The article is good for broadening your perspective of IT and its developments. I would recommend someone who is looking for information on IT predictions, but would also recommend to further study and research in depth to really look at what exactly each prediction is suggesting.

Datacenters All Around The World

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The article “Datacenters All Around the World”, is an article written by an author who is an AT&T master solution provider who specializes in helping customers make the most out of their communication and network needs. By the profession on the author, it seemed that this paper would be a good read and very informative.

In the article introduces the usage of datacenters in today’s society. Datacenters are now utilized by large businesses all over the globe to defend business most important give information along with other company applications. Datacenters have allowed companies to notice the numerous gains they're able to receive from datacenters, to make certain that they do not waste time and cash to acquire linked to amazing companies. Groups of businesses engage in applied sciences are planning to thrust the planned solid condition storage in to the fantastic services of datacenters.

the article refers to come very important news articles such as: The press reads: it's wanting to get rid of dilemmas presently wrecking the push to get quicker, as well as the less power-hungry solid state into the data centers.

"Currently, PCIe-based SSD solutions offer functionality, yet lack ease-of-use features which customers have started to expect," the group is cited as expressing.

"Standardisation of form factor and interface is required to supply easy-to-use, suitable, scalable PCIe SSD solutions with lower integration costs."

These three lines were examples from the article which explained how companies who used datacenters felt about the current system and development. Overall, the articles did well in informing how other companies felt about datacenters, and did a excellent job in putting the concept together and help you understand with examples which further your understanding. I believe that although this article was short, there was enough valid information so one can understand the concept of datacenters and how it is put to use.

HP's New CEO Steps Up Research Spending

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Key Ideas:

The title itself, “HP’s New CEO Steps Up Research Spending,” had mainly got my attention. To start off Leo Apotheker’s term as a CEO, he’d like to put attention and spend money for research and development with the goal of serving the business buyers even better. As he would say, it’s just an inkling of how he would lead the company.

Impact on Business:

As we all know, a lot of competition within the technology companies exists. Companies like Hewlett-Packard offers a wide selection of products such as desktops, laptops, and printers that have undergone through a lot of research before each product where put on the market. Being the world’s largest computer maker, it’s hard to imagine how much pressure is on Apotheker. I therefore concur that the best way to start off Apotheker’s career is put more attention on research and development. It’s a great way to know what is already in the market, what is there to innovate or any other relevant information once the research is conducted. It’s all for the goal of meeting the consumers’ need. 

Hewlett-Packard had increased spending on research and development, partly to create software that can make its products more compelling to customers. Though this action, no questions asked, is also disadvantageous for the company. Increasing the spending on R&D means more expense there is for the company which consequently means there is less proceeds available for the shareholders and stakeholders. But Apotheker has assured the shareholders and stakeholders that everything will circle back and will get the benefit from that expense and the rest of article have shown how the company is doing better with regards to their revenue and EPS. 

Adaption of Office Information Technology in the Modern World

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Key ideas:

In that article author tells us the adaption of “Office Information Technology” in the Federal Government and private business. Office information technology has proved very effective in such things as unemployment benefits which is prevalent in today’s economic situation, and federal grants. In the private sector, computer and other technology equipment and software has turned the office into a highly productive machine. Being able to use the computer to bring up, and print, information sheets regarding invoices, delinquent payments, inventory and all other things related has made it an easy job to run a very efficient office.

Impact on Business:

Office Information Technology is very useful in the modern business world, either Public sector or Private sector. In the past, typing many times was really hard to keep track of business information and, we are wondering how business was carried without that technology. This has been found to be a very fast and efficient way of handling various kinds of data and also used in every type of planning strategy to deliver information. Office information technology is modernizing all system of government and insuring timely and accurate data by the use of office information technology. By using this technology, businesses save the time and money and release the information to the right party or parties without worrying about privacy. Now days, it is easy to understand the system of business and also look at the current economic situations. I agree with article, Office information technology, which is growing very fast and really very important for any kind of business. It is useful in daily observance of the cash flow and everything else that need to keep track of a business in this modern and fast changing world. So we can say that it is making a business very efficient and effective today.

Information Technology and the Global Village

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The article “Information Technology and the Global Village” was a well written paper on how communication has evolved. The first paragraph introduced the idea of the global village and the problems that it has conquered. It also listed the number of new technologies that are currently being used.  The second paragraph went into talking about social networking and advantages to users and how they are coming up with new technology everyday to make communication a little bit easier. This article was informative on how technology had shifted during the decades.

Although this article was rather short, there was a lot of information embedded in it. Some interesting facts that the article listed were that In its early days, E-commerce existed simply as a form of facilitation for commercial and financial transactions. It is one of the few things that have changed with the passage of time. This historic turning of e-commerce occurred about three decades ago. It was interesting to know that these innovations are so recent and new, but have grown so fast and vast around the world. The growth of telephonic banking services, credit card transactions and automated teller machines has added a new dimension to e-commerce. Electronic payment is also the norm for almost all online transactions.

This article makes the reader truly understand and appreciate modern and current technologies and its advantages. When reading this article you also understand how lifestyles can change because of technology. This article was filled with information on the topic of the global village and how easily we are now connected. It is as if the whole world is next door.

The Future of Computers

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Key ideas:

In future optical computing is going to be used, which is a computer that uses natural materials to create photons, which will control the computer's electricity.  Quantum computing, which is measurement of data in qubits- the smallest of scale, instead of bits. Also table style computer called the “iPad” will be use everywhere in the year 2040. Scientists are finding links between the life science of DNA and computational science. Science is working on computers that will mimic atoms, and possibly be used to fight disease in the human body. Robotic technology is going to be more advanced in the future. 

Impact on Business:

Future of computer in coming years is going to be very fascinating and overwhelming. New technology’s impact will be both Business and consumer as well. Optical computers, Quantum computing, DNA computers, nanotechnology and Robotic technology will be introduced in new way in the coming years. NASA has already been studying and researching the use of crystals and metamaterials in place of transistors and semiconductors, to create higher speed and better productivity in computers. It’s going to be very efficient and effective in business and consumer has more options. According to quantum computers, it is going to be easy measurement of data which we are doing today in bits but in future we can measure data in qubits – the smallest of scale. Also that computer can solve more classic computer problems which we have today in measurement. Research has shown that DNA can be used to solve complex mathematical problems. DNA genealogical research that shows distant relatives and connections between individuals, A DNA computer has the capability to select the one correct answer out of millions of possible solutions. If we talk about Nanotechnology it has the potential to realign society, change business and affect economics at the structural level. New business models, design tools and manufacturing strategies may emerge at price points much reduced and highly efficient. This technology is fast emerging and may well shape the sustainability and wealth of nations, organizations, and entire industries in the future. Robotic technology impacts on business these days and also impact in the future. Robots are effectively used in supply chain management. Globalization, information technology and outsourcing have enabled many organizations to operate collaborative supply networks where each business partner focuses on its specialization and on a few key strategic activities. I agree with author’s opinion about all those new technologies in the future. Nowadays we are better than we were in the past and will be best in the future.