CANON, INC. AND ITS INDUSTRY
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This 3-page paper focuses on Canon, Inc, (manufacturers of cameras, copiers and other peripherals) and also provides a brief summary of the industry in which it operates. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTcanona.rtf

Career as a Network Administrator
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A 10 page paper exploring network administration as a career choice. The paper describes the nature of the work; average pay scales; educational and experience requirements; and likely demand through 2016. The information is for presentation to high school seniors evaluating possible career choices. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSitNetAdmin.rtf

Careers: IT Security in the US State Department
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A 5 page paper discussing the types of jobs that the US Department of State (DOS) offers in computer security, followed by a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of working for the department. Advantages include opportunity for international travel, job security and attractive retirement benefits unavailable to the private sector. Disadvantages include lack of choice of destination and the need to deal with other diplomats, not all of whom will be friendly toward the US. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSitSecState.rtf

Case Analysis: Dell Computers
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5 pages. This case analysis of Dell Computers includes the firm's current market strategies, business strategies, and the technological forces that impact the industry. When considering who has succeeded and failed in the computer industry and why, it is easy to see that Dell is staying on top because of superior product and management strategies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAdellc.rtf

Case Study: Decision Time at Lotus Corporation
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This 3 page paper uses a case study to describe the way in which Lotus Corporation launched its Lotus 1-2-3. It further considers whether Lotus should sell directly to its large accounts, or go through its network of distributors.
Filename: HVLot123.rtf

Case Study: Globix Corporation
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A 12 page paper. Globix provides managed Internet applications and infrastructure services to enterprises. This essay begins with an overview of the company, a description of products and services, selected financial information, industry structure and competition, marketing and customer value. While other Web hosting companies folded as a result of the dot.com collapse, Globix was able to restructure, reduce its debt and begin expanding again. Data included. 2 Tables included. Bibliography lists 12 sources. PGglbx.rtf
Filename: PGglbx.rtf

Case-Based Reasoning in Knowledge Management
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that virtually every organization in the modern world has somehow been transformed by the availability and ongoing development of information technology. Case-based reasoning (CBR) is used as an example of that fact. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWknomgt.rtf

Changes in WindowsTM Incarnations
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A 5 page paper discussing the differences in Windows 3.x, Windows 95 and Windows NT. Microsoft's apparent intention was to make Windows use easier for the non-literate, but the observed result very often was pure frustration. The many changes also were taking place in a rapidly-evolving hardware environment. The purpose here is to outline some of those changes. Three aspects of changes within Windows that most directly affect users are operating speed, required RAM and ease of overall use. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSWindows.wps

Choosing a Computer
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This 5 page paper imagines that a friend has asked for advice on what computer to buy with a set budget. The paper looks at what questions to ask, what deals are available and then advises on the best available deal in the writers opinion. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEcombuy.wps

Choosing Help Desk Software
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A 5 page paper telling the story of how one military Help Desk was able to improve performance and morale, while at the same time increasing the Help Desk’s value for all users. The product chosen was Microsoft’s Remedy Help Desk. Bibliography lists - sources.
Filename: KSitHelpDsk.rtf

Choosing the Right Software
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Choosing the Right Software: This 6-page essay examines the multifaceted techniques used to evaluate software, and how companies choose between the nearly innumerable systems available today. Before purchasing software the user must have a detailed understanding of the company’s needs and requirements of the system that the software will support. Moreover, the user cannot depend upon a software vendor to understand a company’s needs at the level of detail necessary to provide for a flawless system. Bibliography lists 7 sources. SNSoftwr.doc
Filename: SNSoftwr.doc

Cisco Systems' Relationship with its Industry
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A 7 page paper discussing only strengths and weaknesses internal to the company, opportunities and threats external to the industry. There is no introduction and no conclusion; the paper literally presents only the facts as they pertain to Cisco Systems, the leader of the networking industry. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSCiscoSWOT.wps

Cisco Systems, Economics and Technology Transfer
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A 3 page paper discussing Cisco’s position. The company set the standard on which many of today’s networks are built. The company is extremely strong in its position, not only in the industry but also with its customers. It is the worldwide leader in WAN technology and hardware, and has had less difficulty than some others riding out the demise of network spending since 2001. The purpose here is to assess the economics of using Cisco products and examine the success of its transfer of technology. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSciscoEconTe.rtf

Cisco Systems’ Future Success
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A 7 page paper discussing Cisco’s background of success and its future outlook. The industry is one that is suffering now as worldwide networking spending literally has seen the bottom drop out. Cisco’s current revenues are greatly reduced at present, but it has the comfort and assurance of knowing it still is the industry leader. When the industry rebounds, Cisco will as well. Its history of service, quality, innovation and technical superiority will continue to support future efforts. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSciscoFut.rtf

Cisco's Brochure in the Context of Weick's Organizing Theory
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This 10 page paper evaluates Brochure which is related to wireless networking. Weick's theory of organizing is explored in depth. How one can utilize Weick's theory in the context of analyzing Brochure is explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA345Bro.rtf

CISCO, IT AND POSITION IN STRATEGY
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This 13-page paper discusses how Cisco Systems has used information technology both to boost its own competitive advantage and that of its clients. Also discussed are Cisco's efforts against some of its competition. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MTciscos.rtf

COBOL -- COmmon Business Oriented Language -- and Chase Manhattan
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This 13 page report discusses COmmon Business Oriented Language or COBOL and whether or not a “project leader” recommends that the institution should use COBOL as an ongoing process of business. COBOL was one of the first high-level programming languages, introduced in 1959 by the Conference on Data Systems Languages and played an important role in automating the business world with its proficiency at defining and manipulating complex data structures. Does it still serve that purpose in the 21st century? Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: BWcobol.wps