Question # 5 in FINAL

Globe Telecommunication Company

The recent integration of Globe Telecom and Isla Communications Co., also paved the way for the entry of Deutsche Telekom as a second foreign stockholder, adding significantly to the technical expertise and shareholder support that an increasingly large telecom operator like Globe Telecom needs.Globe Telecom is now the service provider of choice. It secures competitive edge by packaging solutions enhanced by pioneering innovations in service delivery, customer care, and the best appropriate technologies.Attesting to this are the major developments seen in various fronts brought about by several factors, foremost of which are its investments in an integrated, nationwide telecommunications network using fully-digital, "future-proof" technologies. A major role was also played by the Company's aggressive sales and marketing efforts as well as its brand strengthening activities, which have in turn led to higher consumer awareness and acceptance of its products and services.From being a pure data service provider, Globe Telecom has evolved into a full-service telecommunications company. It offers cellular mobile telephone system (CMTS), fixed telephone and international communications services, International Private Leased (IPL) lines, Internet access, VSAT (Very Small Aperture terminal) service, Inter-Exchange Carrier service, Frame relay, Value-Added Network services (VANS) and other domestic data communications services.

Question # 4 for FINAL

1) Knowledge-based system as a computer system that is programmed to imitate human problem-solving by means of artificial intelligence and reference to a database of knowledge on a particular subject.
Knowledge-based systems are systems based on the methods and techniques ofArtificial Intelligence. Their core components are the knowledge base and the inference mechanisms.
While for someexpert systems, case-based reasoning systems and neural networks are all particular types of knowledge-based systems, there are others who consider that neural networks are different, and exclude it from this category.

2) Management Information Systems are distinct from regular information systems in that they systems are used to analyze other information systems applied in operational activities in the organization while knowledge-based system are interactive computer program that helps a user solve a problem.


3) KBS Rubber, recently developed by Rapra, is a knowledge-based system for rubber on CD-ROM, a resource of reference material, technical abstracts and software tools for the development and optimization of rubber materials, manufacturing and products

Question # 3 in FINAL

1) Virtual office is a term for shared office services, which normally includes business address, mail & courier services, phone services,fax services, answering services, web-hosting services, and meeting & conference facilities. Certain providers of virtual office services will provide other in-house or outsourced services such as corporate secretarial services, accounting services, or legal services. Professional firms such as law firms and accounting firms often provide registered address services as part of their service offerings.
Most of the virtual office providers are located in major cities (e.g. New York, London, Hong Kong), due to high popularity of its prestigious-looking business address. However, there are growing numbers of providers inindustrial parks &science parks around the world, which are attracting technology or manufacturing-based companies.


2) Virtual Office is facilities that the MIS used to fucntion easily or easy to communicate with the others whether in the office or in the outside of the company.



3) If the company used the Virtual Office they can improve their sales interms of competitiveness. They can widen their companies strategy to look for the right information throughout the ideas of others. And it enables a network of co-workers to run a business efficiently by using nothing other than online communication technologies,this will help the employees to do the operation easily.

Question #2 in FINAL

1) Decision Support Systems (DSS) are a specific class of computerized information system that supports business and organizational decision-making activities. A properly-designed DSS is an interactive software-based system intended to help decision makers compile useful information from raw data, documents, personal knowledge, and/or business models to identify and solve problems and make decisions.


2) Management Information System (MIS) is a subset of the overall internal controls of a business covering the application of people, documents, technologies, and procedures by management accountants to solving business problems such as costing a product, service or a business-wide strategy. Management Information Systems are distinct from regular information systems in that they are used to analyze other information systems applied in operational activities in the organization. While the Decision Support Systems (DSS) are the one of the example of MIS commonly used to refer to the group of information management methods tied to the automation or support of human decision making. One of the most common vendor claims for DSS built using business intelligence tools, business performance management software, data mining tools, quantitative models and data warehouses is that any organization that implements the system will gain a competitive advantage. This claim is rarely tempered with words like may, can or even should. Such technology optimism creates unrealistic expectations and in some cases it contributes to technology cynicism.


3) Decision Support Systems of all types create a competitive advantage when three criteria are met. First, once a DSS is implemented it must become a major or significant strength or capability of the organization. Second, the DSS must be unique and proprietary to the organization. Third, the advantage provided by the DSS must be sustainable for at least a few years to insure an adequate return on the investment. Even with rapid technology change a 3 year payback is a realistic goal. Managers who are searching for strategic investments in information technology for decision support need to keep these three criteria in mind.
DSS can potentially help a firm create a cost advantage. DSS can provide many benefits including improving personal efficiency and reducing staff needs, expediting problem solving and increasing organizational control. Managers who want to create a cost advantage should search for situations where decision processes seem slow or tedious and where problems reoccur or solutions are delayed or unsatisfactory.

Finally, DSS can be used to help a company better focus on a specific customer segment and hence gain an advantage in meeting that segment’s needs. MIS and DSS can help track customers and DSS can make it easier to serve a specialized customer group with special services. Some customers won’t pay a premium for targeted service or larger competitors also target specialized niches using their own DSS.

Question # 1 in FINAL

HONDA company (LANSA)


Web enablement is a technique for making existing computer systems available via the Internet. This technique is a popular form of application modernization as it can reduce costs by promoting self-service, allowing both internal users and outside customers to access information more conveniently than ever before.

Web-enablement can be very cost efficient because it is simple to both implement and deploy. For those organizations whose objectives are to merely extend the reach of their applications, this approach can provide the desired results. However, such a solution can have its limitations in that the application itself is not modernized and would still function in the same way with the rudimentary navigation and workflow.

LANSA provides a number of tools and solutions for Web-enabling and Web extension which range from screen refacing (screen scraping of System i, iSeries and AS/400 applications) through to the development of highly graphical browser interfaces with improved navigation, functionality and desktop integration which goes way beyond that of refacing. As with all solutions built with the LANSA application development platform, a solution that begins with basic Web enabling can be extended and built upon to deliver the benefits of a fully modernized application.

LANSA Commerce Edition

is an eCommerce framework that is designed to help you grow your business relationships with customers and trading partners online. Comprised of a suite of (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) components that are built on LANSA's powerful application development platform and tools. These components allow you to rapidly generate eBusiness applications that integrate existing Windows or System i (iSeries and AS/400) RPG and COBOL applications with the Web and Wireless world. There is simply no faster way to effectively extend your applications to the Web.
Customers who have successfully Web-enabled their systems using LANSA

BBVA Previsión AFP, Bolivia's leading pension fund administrator, is a member of BBVA, a multinational financial services group based in Spain that has over 35 million customers in 32 countries.

Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment (Honda Australia MPE) distributes motorcycles, marine, power equipment and personal watercraft in Australia and is part of the global Honda company.

The Weidmüller Group is a leading provider of solutions for the transmission of power, signals and data in industrial environments with production facilities, sales companies and agencies in over 70 countries.

Reference: HONDA COMPANY

Database Systems Corp.
DSC is a privately held corporation founded in 1978. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, our company develops and markets computer software products and computer telephony systems for a wide variety of industries and government organizations. Database likewise provides consulting services relating to our products including in-house and on-site training, customer support and maintenance, and customized development. DSC has developed the PACER predictive dialer phone system which includes a full featured IVR system and ACD software. Voice broadcasting systems and services are provided by our organization, along with our award winning CRM software solution - Telemation.

Why Choose Database Systems Corp.?

DSC has a proven history of success in our industry with a depth in technical expertise, service, and products that is hard to match. We can provide your organization with reliable and time-tested solutions. Database has weathered the ups and downs of our volatile industry by focusing on our strengths and listening to the needs of our users. Included is a partial list of some of our Customers that we've had the privilege to serve.

ONLINE BANKING
We are committed to protecting your personal information. Our customer’s online security is very important to us. In order to deliver Internet banking, security procedures have been implemented for you.

When you sign into your Security Bank and Trust Company account with your User ID and Password, they are sent from your computer to ours through a 128 Bit-encryption using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol technology. This method allows you to establish a secure connection to communicate with the bank, ensuring that no one else can read your information. Once the secure connection has been established between your browser and our server, you gain access to your account(s). Transactions sent to our banking server must pass through a filtering router system and firewall and the system is monitored 24-hours a day, seven days a week in order to protect your information.

User Responsibilities
As a user of the online banking system, you have a responsibility for the security of your information. Always take every precaution to protect your personal information and property by following the recommendations below:
Choose your password carefully, change it frequently, and keep it confidential. Select a password that is hard to guess and change it regularly to protect yourself.

Make sure your computer is up to date.
o Apply the latest security updates and patches for your computer.
o Use up-to-date antivirus software.
o Use an internet firewall.
o Implement a spam filter for your email account.
This website is best viewed through Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.Please review the Internet Scams and Safety section of the website for further information.

Internet Scams & Internet Safety

Here are some tips to promote Internet safety and avoid Internet scams.

Never save your password to your desktop – Saving your password to your desktop may seem like a timesaver, but it allows others to access your personal information without your permission.

Avoid using passwords that are easily guessed – Do not use passwords with your phone number, date of birth or social security number. Create passwords that contain letters and numbers that cannot be easily attributed to you. Change your password every 60 days or as often as you feel comfortable. Keep in mind that the longer the password, the harder it is to break it. Also use a combination of upper and lower case letters and numbers.

Do not open Email from unknown sources – Emails may contain viruses that can damage your computer or spy ware that records keystrokes and websites that you visit. Be wary of Emails that contain typographical errors or misspelled words as those may be indicators that the Email is a scam.

Be wary of any Email that asks for PIN numbers, passwords, account numbers, credit or debit card information – Security Bank & Trust will never send you an Email asking for this information. There have also been scams where an official looking Email from the FDIC asks for this type of information or directs you to a website where you enter personal information. Do not fall for this. The FDIC or any other bank regulatory agency will not send you an Email asking for personal information. If you do receive a questionable Email, do not respond to it. Please call the bank or local law enforcement.