A History of Computers
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A non-technical, 10 page overview of the history of computers from the ancient times of the abacus to punched cards (19th century), to the ENIAC and up until the PCs of the mid-1990's. The writer does not go into any detailed analysis of the Internet or telecommunications though (briefly mentions only e-mail and its possibilities). Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: Histcomp.wps

A HOSPITAL HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM
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This 4-page paper focuses on factors taken into account when determining the proper information system for a regional hospital. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MThealsyst.rtf

A Media Player Prototype
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This 4 page paper describes a media player prototype developed by the student showing how human computer interaction studies has aided with the development of the design in terms of the interface design and also the functionality provided. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEprotot.rtf

A New Information System
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This 19 page paper (not including the table of contents) is a report that considers who a new information system may be designed for a fictitious company. The paper looks at how the employees and the system may interact and how the hardware and the software should be designed. The bibliography cites 23 sources.
Filename: TEnewinfsys.rtf

A REVIEW OF EXPERT SYSTEMS: AN ANALYSIS OF CASE STUDIES
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This 7-page paper reviews 5 case studies that describe various facets of expert systems and how they function. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTexpsys.rtf

A Systems Development Lifecycle
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This 5 page paper considers the systems development lifecycle and shows the various stages that need to be addressed when introducing a new accounting information system into a company. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEsystim.rtf

A WIRELESS PHILLY
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This 7-page paper examines the concept of Philadelphia and it potential move as a wireless city. Concepts examined include the architecture and platforms needed, costs and whether such a thing is feasible. Biblilgraphy lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTwicity.rtf

Accounting Services’ Computerization and How the Industry Has Changed
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In five pages this paper discusses how the accounting services’ industry has changed as a result of computerization. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.
Filename: TGcompacct.rtf

Adding a Knowledge Management System
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A 13 page paper discussing the addition of a knowledge management system to an existing e-system, in this case drug retailer Rite Aid’s e-commerce efforts. As specific systems, they have existed only for a relatively short time. As for feasibility, many organizations have enough trouble defining what they would want from a knowledge management system to make any such addition impractical. One of the hallmarks of successful IT project management and completion is that there are highly specific and narrowly-defined end goals quite clear at the beginning. The purpose here is to follow a knowledge management upgrade through the process of being added to an existing electronic system. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSitKnowMgmtAdd.rtf

Addressing Operations Problems at Riordan Manufacturing
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A 3 page paper discussing possible solutions to identified problems in Riordan's processes. The paper recommends upgrading information systems to accommodate improvements in receiving, inventory management and supply chain management. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSopsMgRior2.rtf