Emerging Information Technology Discuss some of the emerging trends in information technology (e.g. computer hardware, software, data analysis). What impact may they have on your daily life (e.g., workplace, school, recreation)?       Dq2   Reflection Question – Computer Use in Career Fields   There are many careers that require computer literacy.  In fact, […]

The Internet of Things (IoT) Product Proposal Assignment   The Internet of Things allows objects to be sensed and controlled remotely across existing network infrastructure, creating opportunities for more direct integration between the physical world and computer-based systems, and resulting in improved efficiency, accuracy, and economic benefit.   The IoT products and solutions in each […]

Peer Evaluation Survey   Complete the Peer Evaluation Survey feedback on each team member regarding the team member’s participation in the Week One team discussion and Week Two team assignment. The purpose of this evaluation is to provide real-world applicability in working with teams and providing team collaboration feedback.   Each student is to evaluate […]

The “Sources of Competitive Advantage” image above shows the focus of competitive advantage for seven companies:   Toyota focuses on quality as its competitive advantage.   IBM focuses on service as its competitive advantage.   Wal-Mart focuses on low cost as its competitive advantage.   Coca-Cola focuses on its proprietary products as its competitive advantage. […]

Information Systems: The Big Picture   Our guest speaker, Dr. Stephanie Gonzaga, speaks to enterprise system implementations within her company, ARCS Commercial Mortgage Company (INF220 Week One Information Systems – The Big Picture Part One (Links to an external site.) and INF220 Week One Information Systems – The Big Picture Part Two (Links to an […]

Information Systems: Security, Ethical, and Social Impacts   Regarding the discussion of growing information systems security impacts, our guest speaker, Dr. Rajin Koonjbearry, states, “I anticipate it’s going to get worse before it gets better” (INF220 Week Five Information Systems – Security, Ethical, and Social Impacts Part Two (Links to an external site.)). What supporting […]

Information Systems: Development Approaches   Our guest speaker, Karla Lewis, described functionality of a shared services infrastructure data center (INF220 Week Four Information Systems – Infrastructure Development Approaches Part One (Links to an external site.) and INF220 Week Four Information Systems – Infrastructure Development Approaches Part Two (Links to an external site.)). The Instructor Guidance […]

Information Systems: The Big Picture   Our guest speaker, Dr. Stephanie Gonzaga, speaks to enterprise system implementations within her company, ARCS Commercial Mortgage Company (INF220 Week One Information Systems – The Big Picture Part One (Links to an external site.) and INF220 Week One Information Systems – The Big Picture Part Two (Links to an […]

Information Systems: In a Rapidly Changing Digital World   Our guest speaker for this week, Josh Oakhurst, speaks to Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for competitive advantage (INF220 Week Three Information Systems – In a Rapidly Changing Digital World (Links to an external site.)). After viewing our guest speaker’s presentation and reading the highlights of […]

Kyle Wong, our guest speaker, speaks to how his organization integrated differentiation, innovation, and the Internet to gain competitive advantage (INF220 Week Two Information Systems – For Competitive Advantage (Links to an external site.)). Using Michael Porter’s Model of Competitive Advantage, analyze how you feel Pixlee uses information systems for its customers’ competitive advantage. Hint: […]