This document provides a technology plan for implementing a digital signage network with the following key points:
1) It recommends a hybrid network combining WiFi, WiMAX, and satellite networking to provide streaming video capabilities for digital signage.
2) It suggests using Puppy Linux and a fat client model for the digital signage deployment.
3) It states that immediate feedback response would be the most effective metric for measuring the success of a digital signage network.
The document discusses technology planning for a digital signage network. It recommends:
1. Using a hybrid network combining WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and satellite IP networking to provide wireless connectivity for digital signs over long and short ranges.
2. Deploying the Puppy Linux operating system on digital sign players for stability and low hardware requirements.
3. Using a "fat client" model where digital signs have local storage and processing power rather than relying entirely on a central server.
4. Evaluating campaigns based on the "immediate feedback response" metric, which measures how many viewers directly engage with the digital signs, such as by contacting sponsors.
The document provides specifications for SafeFrame 1.0, which isolates externally served content from webpage content to prevent external access to sensitive data while enabling rich interactions. SafeFrame defines components including the host site, external content provider, API, and secondary host domain. It aims to provide transparency, control for the host site, and a standardized way for external content to communicate without compromising privacy or stability. Public comment on the draft specifications was invited through December 2012.
The document appears to be Sandra DiFranco's graphic design portfolio, which includes samples of her work such as booklets, flyers, posters, and logos she has created using software like InDesign. It provides a table of contents listing the different types of projects included in the portfolio along with brief descriptions. The portfolio seems to showcase DiFranco's skills and experience in graphic design and print production.
Justine brought 294 oranges to sell at the market. She placed 6 oranges in each basket. The document suggests showing the problem pictorially by drawing 6 oranges repeatedly to represent each basket until reaching 294 oranges. Alternatively, it proposes posing simpler problems like how many 6's are in 294 or having Justine bring a smaller number of oranges like 12, 18, or 24 to help students visualize and generalize before solving the original problem.
The document contains mathematical word problems and their step-by-step solutions. It discusses problems involving units, coin amounts totaling various sums, and calculating a fraction of a total amount. The document appears to be notes or slides from a math lesson.
This document provides a technology plan for implementing a digital signage network. It explores network connection options like WiFi, WiMAX and satellite and recommends a hybrid network combining these options. It discusses hardware requirements like thin/fat clients and servers. Key metrics for digital signage like CPM, impressions and feedback response are examined. The plan also covers content creation and staff training. Developing an effective technology plan can help organizations obtain funding, use technology strategically, and save money.
This document outlines a technology plan for a digital signage network. It discusses defining needs, exploring solutions, and creating a plan. The needs are driven by the organization's vision to create compelling content and mission to provide end-to-end digital signage solutions. Key considerations include wireless connectivity, integrating software editors and content developers. Potential solutions that will be explored are Wi-Fi, WiMAX and alternatives for wireless delivery. Hardware, software, staff training and return on investment will also be addressed. Metrics like cost per thousand impressions and immediate feedback response will be evaluated. The plan aims to use technology effectively and save money while meeting the organization's goals.
The document discusses technology planning for a digital signage network. It recommends:
1. Using a hybrid network combining WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and satellite IP networking to provide wireless connectivity for digital signs over long and short ranges.
2. Deploying the Puppy Linux operating system on digital sign players for stability and low hardware requirements.
3. Using a "fat client" model where digital signs have local storage and processing power rather than relying entirely on a central server.
4. Evaluating campaigns based on the "immediate feedback response" metric, which measures how many viewers directly engage with the digital signs, such as by contacting sponsors.
The document provides specifications for SafeFrame 1.0, which isolates externally served content from webpage content to prevent external access to sensitive data while enabling rich interactions. SafeFrame defines components including the host site, external content provider, API, and secondary host domain. It aims to provide transparency, control for the host site, and a standardized way for external content to communicate without compromising privacy or stability. Public comment on the draft specifications was invited through December 2012.
The document appears to be Sandra DiFranco's graphic design portfolio, which includes samples of her work such as booklets, flyers, posters, and logos she has created using software like InDesign. It provides a table of contents listing the different types of projects included in the portfolio along with brief descriptions. The portfolio seems to showcase DiFranco's skills and experience in graphic design and print production.
Justine brought 294 oranges to sell at the market. She placed 6 oranges in each basket. The document suggests showing the problem pictorially by drawing 6 oranges repeatedly to represent each basket until reaching 294 oranges. Alternatively, it proposes posing simpler problems like how many 6's are in 294 or having Justine bring a smaller number of oranges like 12, 18, or 24 to help students visualize and generalize before solving the original problem.
The document contains mathematical word problems and their step-by-step solutions. It discusses problems involving units, coin amounts totaling various sums, and calculating a fraction of a total amount. The document appears to be notes or slides from a math lesson.
This document provides a technology plan for implementing a digital signage network. It explores network connection options like WiFi, WiMAX and satellite and recommends a hybrid network combining these options. It discusses hardware requirements like thin/fat clients and servers. Key metrics for digital signage like CPM, impressions and feedback response are examined. The plan also covers content creation and staff training. Developing an effective technology plan can help organizations obtain funding, use technology strategically, and save money.
This document outlines a technology plan for a digital signage network. It discusses defining needs, exploring solutions, and creating a plan. The needs are driven by the organization's vision to create compelling content and mission to provide end-to-end digital signage solutions. Key considerations include wireless connectivity, integrating software editors and content developers. Potential solutions that will be explored are Wi-Fi, WiMAX and alternatives for wireless delivery. Hardware, software, staff training and return on investment will also be addressed. Metrics like cost per thousand impressions and immediate feedback response will be evaluated. The plan aims to use technology effectively and save money while meeting the organization's goals.
Project Hermes is a project by Yeehaw Toys to upgrade the communications network between its 70 retail stores and corporate office. It aims to provide all stores with broadband connections to streamline reporting and inventory tracking. The project will install wireless routers and network cards in stores, a firewall and VPN at the office. It has a 1-year timeline to be completed by July 2008 to integrate with a new inventory system. Key deliverables include network diagrams, hardware proposals, and training to ensure successful implementation. The project aims to save time and costs while improving information accuracy to help decision making.
G-Cloud Programme vision UK - technical architectureworkstrand-report t8Victor Gridnev
This document provides a high-level overview of the proposed technical architecture for the Government Cloud (G-Cloud), data centre consolidation, and Applications Store for Government. It defines key concepts and outlines the logical architecture, including components like the Applications Store, G-Cloud Services Interchange, and Certified Components Repository. The architecture is designed to provide a common foundation of software and hardware infrastructure principles that reflects best practices, future technologies, and the UK public sector's unique requirements around security, interoperability, and cost-effectiveness.
the world of technology is changing at an unprecedented pace, and th.docxpelise1
the world of technology is changing at an unprecedented pace, and these changes represent business opportunities as well as challenges. Mass connectivity and faster speeds create opportunities for businesses to network more devices, complete more transactions, and enhance transaction quality. Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) and Internet of things (IoT) are two such technologies that represent significant opportunities for strategic cybersecurity technology professionals to create lasting value for their organizations.
IoT is the phenomenon of connecting devices used in everyday life. It provides an interactive environment of human users and a myriad of devices in a global information highway, always on and always able to provide information. IoT connections happen among many types of devices — sensors, embedded technologies, machines, appliances, smart phones — all connected through wired and wireless networks.
Cloud architectures such as software as a service have allowed for big data analytics and improved areas such as automated manufacturing. Data and real-time analytics are now available to workers through wearables and mobile devices.
Such pervasive proliferation of IoT devices gives hackers avenues to gain access to personal data and financial information and increases the complexity of data protection. Given the increased risks of data breaches, newer techniques in data loss prevention should be examined.
Increased bandwidth and increased levels of interconnectivity have allowed data to become dispersed, creating issues for big data integrity. In such a world, even the financial transactions of the future are likely to be different — Bitcoin and digital currency may replace a large portion of future financial transactions.
To survive and thrive, organizational technology strategists must develop appropriate technology road maps. These strategists must consider appropriate function, protection, and tamper-proofing of these new communications and transactions.
It will be impossible to protect data by merely concentrating on protecting repositories such as networks or endpoints. Cybersecurity strategists have to concentrate on protecting the data themselves. They will need to ensure that the data are protected no matter where they reside.:
Step2
Select Devices and Technologies
By now, you have an idea of your team members and your role on the team project. Now, it's time to get the details about the devices and technologies needed to be included in the Strategic Technology Plan for Data Loss Prevention.
You should limit the scope of this project by selecting a set of devices and technologies which are most appropriate for data loss prevention for your business mission and future success. Based on your prior knowledge of your company and based on the project roles you agreed upon in the previous step, perform some independent research on the following topics and identify a set of devices and technologies that you propose for.
Internet of Things - Enablement by TechcelloIlyas F ☁☁☁
M2M space is going through significant transformation. Device manufacturers are investing a lot on making the devices such as HMI, PLCs, and Robots smarter. With the proliferation of mobiles and cloud, customers are demanding to visualize the data from their machines on their mobile and desktop. Significant effort is going on using the data coming out of these devices and getting intelligence out of the data. Read this whitepaper to understand Techcello’s role in IOT Enablement.
Internet of things Emerging Network Technology Assessment ReportHuilian (Irene) Zhang
This document summarizes a technology assessment report recommending network technologies for a client company to invest in over the next five years to take advantage of the imminent growth of the Internet of Things (IoT). The report assesses seven candidate technologies and recommends three: Software Defined Networking (SDN), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), and Optical Packet Switching (OPS). It analyzes the feasibility, performance, and profitability of these technologies, identifies partnership opportunities to mitigate risks, and concludes the technologies chosen will provide major network improvements and pay for themselves within a year.
Are you exploring the best way for your business to save expenses, enhance margin, or reinvest in the coming years? Check out the top technological advancements in business that are beneficial for business expansion and that result in a technology roadmap that has an impact on a number of the organization's strategic goals.
For more information, see: https://www.albiorixtech.com/blog/technology-trends-in-business/
#technology #technologytrends #webappdevelopment #mobileappdevelopment #softwaredevelopment
CloudView is a unified information access platform that enables improved enterprise and web search capabilities as well as innovative search-based applications (SBAs). It collects both structured and unstructured data from any source, transforms it into a single structured resource, and provides fast search and analytics. Key benefits include reducing IT costs, improving application performance, and enabling new types of applications through its open APIs and ability to incorporate diverse data sources.
This document provides an overview of cloud computing, including its benefits, risks, and considerations for implementation. It discusses how cloud computing can reduce costs while accelerating innovation by providing on-demand access to resources and applications. However, it also notes security and compliance risks that must be addressed. The document provides guidance on evaluating cloud computing options and applications, asking the right questions of providers, and testing solutions before full deployment. The goal is to help organizations strategically decide when and how to adopt cloud computing services.
The document discusses the results of a survey of 508 manufacturers conducted by IDC in January 2023. Some key findings include:
- Over 75% of manufacturers plan to increase software spending in the next year, with over a third planning double-digit increases, despite economic concerns. Top priorities are improving security, operational performance, sustainability, and data utilization.
- Two-thirds are considering changing their ERP provider to address these goals. While some have concerns about cloud, those using cloud ERP have seen benefits.
- Economic uncertainty is a major influence, particularly concerns about unreliable suppliers and logistics. Visibility and collaboration across the supply chain will be important to navigate disruptions.
This document provides steps for deploying Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to enable 802.1X authentication on wired and wireless networks. It involves deploying ISE as the centralized RADIUS server, enabling MAC authentication bypass and 802.1X open mode on switches to monitor device connections in "monitor mode", integrating ISE with wireless LAN controllers for 802.1X wireless authentication, and profiling devices using DHCP and other traffic sources. The deployment is intended to enable identity-based network access without impacting existing connectivity as part of a phased approach to a full TrustSec deployment.
Big data & advanced analytics in Telecom: A multi-billion-dollar revenue oppo...mustafa sarac
This document discusses how big data and advanced analytics can create new revenue opportunities for telecom companies. It notes that telecom providers collect vast amounts of subscriber data but often lack solutions to correlate and analyze this data in real-time. Investing in big data analytics could help telecoms improve business processes, gain insights from customer data, increase operational efficiency, and enhance the customer experience. The document examines various use cases and estimates the potential market size for big data solutions in the telecom industry.
The document discusses the promising job market in India for 2015, highlighting opportunities in several fields:
- Data scientists, senior IT professionals, mechanical engineers, software developers, bankers, digital marketers, counsels/lawyers, teachers, retail planners, and product managers are all in high demand.
- Salaries vary widely by role and experience level, with senior data scientists and IT professionals earning up to 25 lakhs and 45 lakhs per year respectively, and entry-level salaries ranging from 3-8 lakhs.
- Growth industries fueling job opportunities include IT, banking, education, retail/e-commerce, and various manufacturing fields.
The document discusses the technological environment and how technology impacts business. It defines technology and technological environment. It describes different types of technologies including hard/soft technology and labor-intensive/capital-intensive technology. It discusses how the pace of technological changes can impact industries by making them obsolete, rejuvenating them, or creating new industries. It also discusses technological transfer, the impact of technology on business including positive and negative effects, and examples of technologies affecting Starbucks.
The document analyzes the capabilities and threats of introducing a usage-based car insurance (UBI) program in Sri Lanka. It conducts a SWOT analysis identifying strengths such as experience in insurance and low startup risk, opportunities like innovative product and barriers to entry, weaknesses like lack of UBI marketing expertise, and threats including changing technology and regulations. A matrix outlines the internal and external positive and negative factors. This will help evaluate launching UBI in a new market.
This document provides a security assessment of cloud computing vendor offerings for the Department of Defense (DoD). It analyzes four cloud vendors - Amazon Web Services, Boomi Atmosphere, force.com, and Pervasive Software. While cloud computing offers benefits like scalability and cost savings, the document concludes current public cloud offerings do not meet DoD's security requirements. It recommends DoD focus on developing private clouds within its own data centers to avoid risks of data and computations leaving DoD networks. Virtualization within DoD could provide cloud-like efficiencies without security concerns of public clouds.
Hybrid Integration: Need, Strategies and Scenariosmuralipol
Businesses are longing to realize the dream of a connected enterprise leaning on hybrid integration platforms powered by APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). The aim is to win customer loyalty, build a robust partner ecosystem, reinvent business architecture, and discover new revenue streams.
According to "The State of API Integration Report,"over 55% of the respondents believe API integration is critical to their business strategy.
Although hybrid integration is not a complicated matter to pursue, it demands a better understanding of the different integration scenarios. With the continually growing challenges, it becomes paramount for businesses to reassess their needs and re-evaluate their organization’s maturity level to churn out maximum benefits from the hybrid integration initiative.
This document provides a user guide for the Mobile Discovery Connected Media Platform. It begins with background on the platform, which allows advertisers to create integrated print, mobile, and web marketing campaigns using Intelligent Media Tags (IMTs). It then covers the basics of setting up a campaign, including creating content, campaigns, media tags, and reviewing analytics. Additional sections provide details on content types, campaign dashboards, defining tag actions and locations, and administrative functions. The guide aims to explain the platform's key capabilities and walk users through the process of launching an interactive, cross-channel campaign.
This document discusses how the Windows Azure platform can help drive revenue and innovation in the retail industry. It outlines Microsoft's cloud strategy and key components of the Windows Azure platform. It then describes several scenarios for how retail companies can use Windows Azure, such as for demand forecasting, smart client store systems, supply chain collaboration, consumer promotions, connecting distributed stores, and scalable e-commerce. It concludes that Windows Azure allows retailers to leverage cloud computing to reduce costs and enhance operations.
India relies on imports for a considerable amount of its energy use as domestic demand continues to rise. Biogas has significant untapped potential in India, especially from key industries like sugar and distilleries. Purifying biogas into bio-CNG provides an alternative renewable fuel that can replace LPG and natural gas imports while being more profitable than biogas power projects. A sample bio-CNG project is financially viable with an investor payback of 4-5 years and high returns, though raw material costs and bio-CNG prices are major sensitivities that could impact profits.
Bio cng & microgrids for rural electrification 1Raju Nair
This document discusses using bio-CNG and microgrids for rural electrification in India. It outlines the potential for energy generation from solid and liquid waste in India. Specifically, it examines using banana stems from farms in Maharashtra to produce biogas through biomethanation. The process and commercial viability of setting up a biomethanation plant is described. Microgrids are proposed to efficiently distribute the produced bio-CNG and electricity to local customers. In conclusion, biomethanation is presented as an optimal technology for India's climate that can generate gas for 20 years with low maintenance costs while also providing fertilizer.
Project Hermes is a project by Yeehaw Toys to upgrade the communications network between its 70 retail stores and corporate office. It aims to provide all stores with broadband connections to streamline reporting and inventory tracking. The project will install wireless routers and network cards in stores, a firewall and VPN at the office. It has a 1-year timeline to be completed by July 2008 to integrate with a new inventory system. Key deliverables include network diagrams, hardware proposals, and training to ensure successful implementation. The project aims to save time and costs while improving information accuracy to help decision making.
G-Cloud Programme vision UK - technical architectureworkstrand-report t8Victor Gridnev
This document provides a high-level overview of the proposed technical architecture for the Government Cloud (G-Cloud), data centre consolidation, and Applications Store for Government. It defines key concepts and outlines the logical architecture, including components like the Applications Store, G-Cloud Services Interchange, and Certified Components Repository. The architecture is designed to provide a common foundation of software and hardware infrastructure principles that reflects best practices, future technologies, and the UK public sector's unique requirements around security, interoperability, and cost-effectiveness.
the world of technology is changing at an unprecedented pace, and th.docxpelise1
the world of technology is changing at an unprecedented pace, and these changes represent business opportunities as well as challenges. Mass connectivity and faster speeds create opportunities for businesses to network more devices, complete more transactions, and enhance transaction quality. Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) and Internet of things (IoT) are two such technologies that represent significant opportunities for strategic cybersecurity technology professionals to create lasting value for their organizations.
IoT is the phenomenon of connecting devices used in everyday life. It provides an interactive environment of human users and a myriad of devices in a global information highway, always on and always able to provide information. IoT connections happen among many types of devices — sensors, embedded technologies, machines, appliances, smart phones — all connected through wired and wireless networks.
Cloud architectures such as software as a service have allowed for big data analytics and improved areas such as automated manufacturing. Data and real-time analytics are now available to workers through wearables and mobile devices.
Such pervasive proliferation of IoT devices gives hackers avenues to gain access to personal data and financial information and increases the complexity of data protection. Given the increased risks of data breaches, newer techniques in data loss prevention should be examined.
Increased bandwidth and increased levels of interconnectivity have allowed data to become dispersed, creating issues for big data integrity. In such a world, even the financial transactions of the future are likely to be different — Bitcoin and digital currency may replace a large portion of future financial transactions.
To survive and thrive, organizational technology strategists must develop appropriate technology road maps. These strategists must consider appropriate function, protection, and tamper-proofing of these new communications and transactions.
It will be impossible to protect data by merely concentrating on protecting repositories such as networks or endpoints. Cybersecurity strategists have to concentrate on protecting the data themselves. They will need to ensure that the data are protected no matter where they reside.:
Step2
Select Devices and Technologies
By now, you have an idea of your team members and your role on the team project. Now, it's time to get the details about the devices and technologies needed to be included in the Strategic Technology Plan for Data Loss Prevention.
You should limit the scope of this project by selecting a set of devices and technologies which are most appropriate for data loss prevention for your business mission and future success. Based on your prior knowledge of your company and based on the project roles you agreed upon in the previous step, perform some independent research on the following topics and identify a set of devices and technologies that you propose for.
Internet of Things - Enablement by TechcelloIlyas F ☁☁☁
M2M space is going through significant transformation. Device manufacturers are investing a lot on making the devices such as HMI, PLCs, and Robots smarter. With the proliferation of mobiles and cloud, customers are demanding to visualize the data from their machines on their mobile and desktop. Significant effort is going on using the data coming out of these devices and getting intelligence out of the data. Read this whitepaper to understand Techcello’s role in IOT Enablement.
Internet of things Emerging Network Technology Assessment ReportHuilian (Irene) Zhang
This document summarizes a technology assessment report recommending network technologies for a client company to invest in over the next five years to take advantage of the imminent growth of the Internet of Things (IoT). The report assesses seven candidate technologies and recommends three: Software Defined Networking (SDN), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), and Optical Packet Switching (OPS). It analyzes the feasibility, performance, and profitability of these technologies, identifies partnership opportunities to mitigate risks, and concludes the technologies chosen will provide major network improvements and pay for themselves within a year.
Are you exploring the best way for your business to save expenses, enhance margin, or reinvest in the coming years? Check out the top technological advancements in business that are beneficial for business expansion and that result in a technology roadmap that has an impact on a number of the organization's strategic goals.
For more information, see: https://www.albiorixtech.com/blog/technology-trends-in-business/
#technology #technologytrends #webappdevelopment #mobileappdevelopment #softwaredevelopment
CloudView is a unified information access platform that enables improved enterprise and web search capabilities as well as innovative search-based applications (SBAs). It collects both structured and unstructured data from any source, transforms it into a single structured resource, and provides fast search and analytics. Key benefits include reducing IT costs, improving application performance, and enabling new types of applications through its open APIs and ability to incorporate diverse data sources.
This document provides an overview of cloud computing, including its benefits, risks, and considerations for implementation. It discusses how cloud computing can reduce costs while accelerating innovation by providing on-demand access to resources and applications. However, it also notes security and compliance risks that must be addressed. The document provides guidance on evaluating cloud computing options and applications, asking the right questions of providers, and testing solutions before full deployment. The goal is to help organizations strategically decide when and how to adopt cloud computing services.
The document discusses the results of a survey of 508 manufacturers conducted by IDC in January 2023. Some key findings include:
- Over 75% of manufacturers plan to increase software spending in the next year, with over a third planning double-digit increases, despite economic concerns. Top priorities are improving security, operational performance, sustainability, and data utilization.
- Two-thirds are considering changing their ERP provider to address these goals. While some have concerns about cloud, those using cloud ERP have seen benefits.
- Economic uncertainty is a major influence, particularly concerns about unreliable suppliers and logistics. Visibility and collaboration across the supply chain will be important to navigate disruptions.
This document provides steps for deploying Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to enable 802.1X authentication on wired and wireless networks. It involves deploying ISE as the centralized RADIUS server, enabling MAC authentication bypass and 802.1X open mode on switches to monitor device connections in "monitor mode", integrating ISE with wireless LAN controllers for 802.1X wireless authentication, and profiling devices using DHCP and other traffic sources. The deployment is intended to enable identity-based network access without impacting existing connectivity as part of a phased approach to a full TrustSec deployment.
Big data & advanced analytics in Telecom: A multi-billion-dollar revenue oppo...mustafa sarac
This document discusses how big data and advanced analytics can create new revenue opportunities for telecom companies. It notes that telecom providers collect vast amounts of subscriber data but often lack solutions to correlate and analyze this data in real-time. Investing in big data analytics could help telecoms improve business processes, gain insights from customer data, increase operational efficiency, and enhance the customer experience. The document examines various use cases and estimates the potential market size for big data solutions in the telecom industry.
The document discusses the promising job market in India for 2015, highlighting opportunities in several fields:
- Data scientists, senior IT professionals, mechanical engineers, software developers, bankers, digital marketers, counsels/lawyers, teachers, retail planners, and product managers are all in high demand.
- Salaries vary widely by role and experience level, with senior data scientists and IT professionals earning up to 25 lakhs and 45 lakhs per year respectively, and entry-level salaries ranging from 3-8 lakhs.
- Growth industries fueling job opportunities include IT, banking, education, retail/e-commerce, and various manufacturing fields.
The document discusses the technological environment and how technology impacts business. It defines technology and technological environment. It describes different types of technologies including hard/soft technology and labor-intensive/capital-intensive technology. It discusses how the pace of technological changes can impact industries by making them obsolete, rejuvenating them, or creating new industries. It also discusses technological transfer, the impact of technology on business including positive and negative effects, and examples of technologies affecting Starbucks.
The document analyzes the capabilities and threats of introducing a usage-based car insurance (UBI) program in Sri Lanka. It conducts a SWOT analysis identifying strengths such as experience in insurance and low startup risk, opportunities like innovative product and barriers to entry, weaknesses like lack of UBI marketing expertise, and threats including changing technology and regulations. A matrix outlines the internal and external positive and negative factors. This will help evaluate launching UBI in a new market.
This document provides a security assessment of cloud computing vendor offerings for the Department of Defense (DoD). It analyzes four cloud vendors - Amazon Web Services, Boomi Atmosphere, force.com, and Pervasive Software. While cloud computing offers benefits like scalability and cost savings, the document concludes current public cloud offerings do not meet DoD's security requirements. It recommends DoD focus on developing private clouds within its own data centers to avoid risks of data and computations leaving DoD networks. Virtualization within DoD could provide cloud-like efficiencies without security concerns of public clouds.
Hybrid Integration: Need, Strategies and Scenariosmuralipol
Businesses are longing to realize the dream of a connected enterprise leaning on hybrid integration platforms powered by APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). The aim is to win customer loyalty, build a robust partner ecosystem, reinvent business architecture, and discover new revenue streams.
According to "The State of API Integration Report,"over 55% of the respondents believe API integration is critical to their business strategy.
Although hybrid integration is not a complicated matter to pursue, it demands a better understanding of the different integration scenarios. With the continually growing challenges, it becomes paramount for businesses to reassess their needs and re-evaluate their organization’s maturity level to churn out maximum benefits from the hybrid integration initiative.
This document provides a user guide for the Mobile Discovery Connected Media Platform. It begins with background on the platform, which allows advertisers to create integrated print, mobile, and web marketing campaigns using Intelligent Media Tags (IMTs). It then covers the basics of setting up a campaign, including creating content, campaigns, media tags, and reviewing analytics. Additional sections provide details on content types, campaign dashboards, defining tag actions and locations, and administrative functions. The guide aims to explain the platform's key capabilities and walk users through the process of launching an interactive, cross-channel campaign.
This document discusses how the Windows Azure platform can help drive revenue and innovation in the retail industry. It outlines Microsoft's cloud strategy and key components of the Windows Azure platform. It then describes several scenarios for how retail companies can use Windows Azure, such as for demand forecasting, smart client store systems, supply chain collaboration, consumer promotions, connecting distributed stores, and scalable e-commerce. It concludes that Windows Azure allows retailers to leverage cloud computing to reduce costs and enhance operations.
India relies on imports for a considerable amount of its energy use as domestic demand continues to rise. Biogas has significant untapped potential in India, especially from key industries like sugar and distilleries. Purifying biogas into bio-CNG provides an alternative renewable fuel that can replace LPG and natural gas imports while being more profitable than biogas power projects. A sample bio-CNG project is financially viable with an investor payback of 4-5 years and high returns, though raw material costs and bio-CNG prices are major sensitivities that could impact profits.
Bio cng & microgrids for rural electrification 1Raju Nair
This document discusses using bio-CNG and microgrids for rural electrification in India. It outlines the potential for energy generation from solid and liquid waste in India. Specifically, it examines using banana stems from farms in Maharashtra to produce biogas through biomethanation. The process and commercial viability of setting up a biomethanation plant is described. Microgrids are proposed to efficiently distribute the produced bio-CNG and electricity to local customers. In conclusion, biomethanation is presented as an optimal technology for India's climate that can generate gas for 20 years with low maintenance costs while also providing fertilizer.
Succeed In A Turbulent Business EnvironmentRaju Nair
The document discusses strategies for creating value and thriving in unpredictable environments. It advocates developing an agile organization that can capitalize on fleeting opportunities through superior positioning, resources, and identifying market gaps. The organization must surface assumptions, encourage new perspectives, and routinely introduce new revenue streams. Leaders should promote active inertia to drive flexible strategies and avoid a fixed lifecycle by pursuing multiple opportunities. Success relies more on preparation and luck than planning alone.
- The document provides instructions for semester-end examinations for a Masters in Business Administration program. It outlines the format of question papers, including the number of questions, required answers, and question types.
- Sample questions are provided from two courses - Foundations of Management and Quantitative Analysis for Business. The questions cover topics like case studies, data analysis, management concepts and theories, and research methods.
- The document serves as a study guide for students, outlining the exam structure and providing practice questions to help prepare for assessments in core MBA courses.
A study from the University of Melbourne found that employees who took short breaks to surf the internet or engage in social media like Facebook and YouTube were 9% more productive than those who did not. The study showed that brief, unobtrusive breaks allow the mind to rest and improve concentration over the full work day. However, the increased productivity was only seen in those who used the internet moderately and for less than 20% of their work time. Excessive or addictive internet use was found to decrease productivity.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a new security system called "Smart Dew" that consists of tiny wireless sensors, each the size of a dewdrop, that can be scattered outdoors or indoors to detect intruders over wide areas in a nearly invisible and cost-effective way. The Smart Dew sensors communicate wirelessly to detect people, vehicles, and other objects, and can be programmed to monitor different conditions like temperature or vibrations to provide security for properties like farms or national borders that would be difficult to guard otherwise. Each sensor costs 25 cents and together they form a covert monitoring network that would be nearly impossible for an intruder to notice or disable.
The Role Set Problems In Sociological TheoryRaju Nair
Merton argues that each social status involves an array of roles, called a role-set, rather than a single role. A role-set includes all the role relationships a person has by virtue of occupying a particular social status. For example, the status of medical student involves the role of student as well as roles relating to other students, physicians, nurses, and others. Similarly, the status of teacher involves roles relating to pupils, colleagues, principals, and boards of education. Merton introduces the concept of the role-set to emphasize that even seemingly simple social structures are fairly complex, involving the management of numerous interconnecting role-sets.
The document discusses the importance of core beliefs in enabling effective teamwork and strategy development within an organization. It outlines four key core beliefs that are critical to this: 1) Creating value is more important than anything else, 2) Getting it right doesn't always happen but learning can, 3) Together we can create something new, and 4) Strategy is not "Strategy" until it has become real. Having shared core beliefs provides employees with a common purpose and worldview to guide collaboration.
The document analyzes companies in the textile/apparel and personal products industries that efficiently spend capital to generate earnings. It calculates a metric of capital expenditures per $1 of EBITDA and return on equity to identify efficient firms. In textiles, VF Corp. and True Religion spend the least (under $0.20) for $1 EBITDA while achieving high returns. In personal products, Estee Lauder spends $0.31 for $1 EBITDA but has excellent return on equity, making it the best pick. Bare Escentuals and Physicians Formula also show potential due to innovation and market share growth.
This document estimates the IT costs for setting up an administration office. It outlines requirements for Wi-Fi implementation, security, hardware, and software. The key costs include:
- Wi-Fi hardware of Rs. 310,000 for access points, radius server, and access concentrator.
- Security hardware of Rs. 2,150,000 for cameras, biometrics, motion sensors, and access cards.
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UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6
Technology Planning Document_v1.1
1. 1
Table of Contents
Summary
1.0 Prelude ....................................................................................................... 3
Digital signage industry: ........................................................................................ 5
Limitations ............................................................................................................. 6
2.0 Needs ......................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Vision ...................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Mission ................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Business Model ...................................................................................... 6
2.4 Key Actors .............................................................................................. 7
3.0 Explore solutions ........................................................................................ 7
3.1 Network options ...................................................................................... 8
3.1.1 Advantages of Wi-Fi ........................................................................... 10
3.1.2 Disadvantages of Wi-Fi ....................................................................... 11
3.1.3 WiMAX Option: ................................................................................... 12
3.1.4 Comparison between Wi-Fi and WiMAX: ............................................ 12
3.1.5 Alternatives: ........................................................................................ 14
4.0 Hardware: ..................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Benefits of server based system ............................................................... 16
4.2 Mounting.................................................................................................... 17
5.0 Software ........................................................................................................ 17
5.1 Digital signage: .......................................................................................... 18
5.2 SMS/MMS marketing system: ................................................................... 20
5.3 ERP & CRM: ............................................................................................. 20
5.4 Internet connection: ................................................................................... 20
6.0 Staff Training:................................................................................................ 20
………………………………………….Section II……………………………………….
Return on Investment.......................................................................................... 22
7.0 Break up of Cost........................................................................................ 26
3 metrics that matter ........................................................................................... 28
2. 2
Metric 1: CPM:................................................................................................. 28
Metric 2: Impressions: ..................................................................................... 28
Metric 3: Immediate feedback response: ......................................................... 29
Content Creation ................................................................................................. 30
Conclusion: ......................................................................................................... 31
References ......................................................................................................... 33
Table of Figures
Figure 1: Digital Signage Network......................................................................... 5
Figure 2: Wi-Fi point to multi point ........................................................................ 9
Figure 3: Wi-Fi mesh........................................................................................... 10
Figure 4: Satellite multicasting network ............................................................... 14
Figure 5: Server .................................................................................................. 16
Figure 6: SMS Feedback System ....................................................................... 20
Figure 7: Value Chain ......................................................................................... 23
Figure 8: Network Business Model ..................................................................... 24
Figure 9: Passenger traffic at Male International Airport ..................................... 25
Figure 10: Flight Movement in Male International Airport .................................... 25
Figure 11: Reason for Visit to Maldives .............................................................. 30
Figure 12: Visitor’s Nationality ............................................................................ 30
List of Tables
Table 1: Cost for 3 years……………………………………………………………...25
3. 3
Technology Planning Document
Summary:
x WIMAX useful in streaming video used in video on demand or in dynamic
advertisements of digital signage
x Hybrid network by combining WIMAX, Wi-Fi and Satellite based IP
networking is recommended
x Puppy Linux recommended for deployment on DS network
x Fat client recommended for deployment on DS network
x Immediate feedback response most effective metrics on DS network
1.0 Prelude: Technology planning is the process that will help organization
save money on technology, buy as per organization need, and use
technology as a tool to accomplish organization's mission. Technology
planning helps to
x Obtain funding: Funders will be much more likely to give money for
technology if organization can show them a technology plan.
x Use technology effectively to further organization’s mission. The
technology planning process can expand organization’s horizons and help
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organization’s see new ways in which technology can further
organization’s mission.
x Buy the right equipment: Purchasing hardware, software and networking
equipment can be overwhelming. If organizations don't plan, it's easy to
end up with something that is way too complicated or doesn't do what
organizations need it to. There's no substitute for thinking through
organization’s goals and researching possible solutions.
x Save money: Organization’s probably do not need the fanciest system on
the market. Planning allows organization’s to figure out how to spend less
and still meet organization’s needs.
x Avoid crises: Bad technology decisions can leave organization suffering
for years. A faulty system can send organizational stress level through the
roof and make organization lose crucial data and capabilities.
x Use staff times more effectively: How many hours of staff time have
organization’s lost to those niggling technical problems? A technology plan
will help organization’s streamline staff use of technology, and put
systems in place that will make technology a useful tool for staff, not a
stumbling block.
x Protect organization from staff turnover: If the person who knows
organization’s technology leaves, what will organizations do? A
technology plan can save organizations by providing documentation of
existing systems as well as future plans.
5. 5
Digital signage industry:1
Dynamic Digital Signage has emerged as the “Next Killer Application” for the new
generation of sign technology in the advertising industry. A digital signage
system, which is usually composed of a server or PC, a monitor or TV and
software, is capable of delivering full-screen, full-color content to multiple
locations. Cost of implementation has been reduced significantly over the past
two years, making it possible for Digital Signage to be in the mainstream
marketplace. This is evidenced by the extensive usage of digital signage at
airports, museums and shopping centers. The growth rate is projected to
increase significantly in the next few years as the technology matures.
Figure 1: Digital Signage Network
2
This document outline will be as follows
x Defining needs
x Explore solutions
1
http://www.signindustry.com/electronic/articles/2005-05-02-DigitalSignageNewAge.php3 : 22-Jan-08
2
http://www.a5tek.com/images/ieHIP_diagram2.png
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x The Plan
Limitations
x The prices quoted will be subject to market fluctuations
x The timelines will need to be reworked with vendor involvement
x The document needs to worked backwards with budgetary constraints
2.0 Needs: The needs of digital signage would come from vision and
mission of the organization. Business model of the organization is also a
deciding factor in defining needs.
2.1 Vision: “Create compelling content that attracts and informs”
2.2 Mission: “We provide end-to-end networked digital signage
solutions with wireless delivery of information, merchandising, brand
marketing, and advertising for major brands”
2.3 Business Model:
Primarily, digital signage firms specialize in one or all of the following.
ƒ Own digital sign networks and the associated assets
ƒ Sell advertising insertions on digital sign networks
ƒ Sell and/or rent digital sign software technology
ƒ Install, operate and manage networks
ƒ Create advertisements
The model we had discussed was to own and the network and associated assets
and create advertisements.
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The need can be defined as a digital signage system in combination with
wireless connectivity to fulfill the needs of display of compelling content and
thereby act a metamediary to multiple brands.
2.4 Key Actors need to be virtually integrated
THE SOFTWARE EDITOR
Integrators will often be called to outsource specialized software editors
who have developed specific solutions for different vertical markets.
Software editors also help in the deployment of their solutions.
CONTENT DEVELOPER
This is a very broad term… about as broad as the range of content
available for digital signage. What is important to note is that this is
probably the most important part of the overall solution. Indeed when
designing the system with the architect or consultant in the first place, first
one must know the content to be put on the screens. One of the biggest
errors for example when playing video content is simply to play the ad
organization made for TV, or at the other end of the scale, to make simple
power-point or flash presentations in a situation where something much
more “dynamic” will get results.
3.0 Explore solutions:
The different components of digital signage are
x PLAYER SOFTWARE: software is installed on the player computer and
drives the playback of media to the display. This includes integration with
any dynamic content sources or backend systems
x COMMANDPOINT ONLINE TOOLS: Command Point is the series of
online software tools used to monitor and manage a digital signage
network. This includes adding and scheduling content, creating screen
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layouts, media approval, real-time status monitoring and proof-of-playback
reporting
x PLAYER COMPUTER: The player computer can be any Windows XP,
Mac OS X, Linux system. The player can have one or multiple video
outputs each controlling a unique channel of content (up to 4) with
appropriate hardware.
x SMART MOBILES: Small in size, easy to operate, with built in camera,
Example Nokia N92. Works as a Media Player and compatible with LCD.
x DISPLAY(S): Players are compatible with a variety of display
technologies. This includes but is not limited to:
x Plasma Televisions
x LCD Televisions
x LCD/DPL Projectors (Front and Rear)
x LCD Monitors
x Multi-Screen Video Walls
x CRT Televisions
x LED Boards with video inputs
We also have the option of using small LCD screen and use LCD Tile
technology to cover entire wall space. The benefit is we can buy LCD
in larger quantity at reduced rates and increase the flexibility for display
size.
3.1 Network options:
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Figure 2: Wi-Fi point to multi point
Point-to-multipoint communication is a term that is used in the
telecommunications field which refers to communication which is accomplished
via a specific and distinct type of multipoint connection, providing multiple paths
from a single location to multiple locations. Point-to-multipoint is often
abbreviated as P2MP, PTMP, or PMP. A central antenna or antenna array
broadcasts to several receiving antennas and the system uses a form of Time-
division Multiplexing to allow for the back-channel traffic.
10. 10
Figure 3: Wi-Fi mesh
A wireless mesh network is a communications network made up of radio nodes
in which there are at least two pathways of communication to each node. The
coverage area of the radio nodes working as a single network becomes a mesh
cloud. Access to this mesh cloud is dependent on the radio nodes working in
harmony with each other to create a radio network. A mesh network is reliable
and offers redundancy. If one node can no longer operate, all the rest can still
communicate with each other, directly or through one or more intermediate
nodes.
3.1.1 Advantages of Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi allows LANs to be deployed without cabling for client devices, typically
reducing the costs of network deployment and expansion. Spaces where cables
cannot be run, such as outdoor areas and historical buildings, can host wireless
LANs.
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3.1.2 Disadvantages of Wi-Fi
Many 2.4 GHz 802.11b and 802.11g Access points default to the same channel
on initial startup, contributing to congestion on certain channels. To change the
channel of operation for an access point requires the user to configure the
device.
Wi-Fi networks have limited range. A typical Wi-Fi home router using 802.11b or
802.11g with a stock antenna might have a range of 32 m (120 ft) indoors and 95
m (300 ft) outdoors. Range also varies with frequency band. Wi-Fi in the 2.4 GHz
frequency block has slightly better range than Wi-Fi in the 5 GHz frequency
block. Outdoor range with improved (directional) antennas can be several
kilometers or more with line-of-sight.
Wi-Fi performance also decreases exponentially as the range increases.
Wi-Fi pollution, or an excessive number of access points in the area, especially
on the same or neighboring channel, can prevent access and interfere with the
use of other access points by others, caused by overlapping channels in the
802.11g/b spectrum, as well as with decreased signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
between access points. This can be a problem in high-density areas, such as
large apartment complexes or office buildings with many Wi-Fi access points.
Additionally, other devices use the 2.4 GHz band: microwave ovens, security
cameras, Bluetooth devices and (in some countries) Amateur radio, video
senders, cordless phones and baby monitors can cause significant additional
interference. General guidance to those who suffer these forms of interference or
network crowding is to migrate to a WiFi 5 GHz product, (802.11a or the newer
802.11n IF it has 5GHz/11a support) as the 5 GHz band is relatively unused and
there are many more channels available. This also requires users to set up the 5
GHz band to be the preferred network in the client and to configure each network
band to a different name (SSID).
12. 12
Interoperability issues between non WiFi brands or proprietary deviations from
the standard can disrupt connections or lower throughput speeds on all users’
devices that are within range, to include the non-WiFi or proprietary product.
802.11n (MIMO)(New Technology)
802.11n is a feature that now comes standard in many routers, this technology
works by using multiple antennas to target one or more sources to increase
speed. But in tests, the speed increase was said to only occur over short
distances rather than the long range needed for most point to point setups.
3.1.3 WiMAX Option:
The cost per user/point of WiMAX in a remote application will be higher, it is not
limited to such applications, and may be an answer to reducing the cost of T1/E1
backhaul as well. Given the limited wired infrastructure in some developing
countries, the costs to install a WiMAX station in conjunction with an existing
cellular tower or even as a solitary hub are likely to be small in comparison to
developing a wired solution. Areas of low population density and flat terrain are
particularly suited to WiMAX and its range. For countries that have skipped wired
infrastructure as a result of prohibitive costs and unsympathetic geography,
WiMAX can enhance wireless infrastructure in an inexpensive, decentralized,
deployment-friendly and effective manner.
3.1.4 Comparison between Wi-Fi and WiMAX:
Possibly due to the fact both WiMAX and Wi-Fi begin with the same two letters,
are based upon IEEE standards beginning with quot;802.quot;, and both have a
connection to wireless connectivity and the Internet, comparisons and confusion
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between the two are frequent. Despite this, the two standards are aimed at
different applications.
WiMAX is a long-range system, covering many kilometers that typically uses
licensed spectrum (although it is also possible to use unlicensed spectrum) to
deliver a point-to-point connection to the Internet from an ISP to an end user.
Different 802.16 standards provide different types of access, from mobile
(analogous to access via a cell phone) to fixed (an alternative to wired access,
where the end user's wireless termination point is fixed in location.)
Wi-Fi is a shorter range system, typically hundreds of meters that uses
unlicensed spectrum to provide access to a network typically covering only the
network operator's own property. Typically Wi-Fi is used by an end user to
access their own network, which may or may not be connected to the Internet. If
WiMAX provides services analogous to a cell phone, Wi-Fi is more analogous to
a cordless phone.
WiMAX and Wi-Fi have quite different Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms.
WiMAX uses a mechanism based on setting up connections between the Base
Station and the user device. Each connection is based on specific scheduling
algorithms, which means that QoS parameters can be guaranteed for each flow.
Wi-Fi has introduced a QoS mechanism similar to fixed Ethernet, where packets
can receive different priorities based on their tags. This means that QoS is
relative between packets/flows, as opposed to guarantee. WIMAX hence is more
useful in streaming video used in video on demand or in dynamic advertisements
of digital signage.
Due to the ease and low cost with which Wi-Fi can be deployed, it is sometimes
used to provide Internet access/ LAN to third parties within a single room or
building available to the provider.
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Figure 4: Satellite multicasting network
3.1.5 Alternatives:
Satellites have been very successful for digital broadcast, and it is a natural step
to develop IP multicast over satellite to explore the potential of the satellite
systems. The success of satellite digital broadcast services and the asymmetric
nature of IP traffic have made satellites a potential candidate to deliver IP
multicast services.
Use of FM radio as a means to send data:
FM Sub-carrier services are secondary signals transmitted quot;piggybackquot; along
with the main program. Special receivers are required to utilize these services.
Analog channels may contain alternative programming, such as reading services
for the blind, background music or stereo sound signals. In some extremely
crowded metropolitan areas, the sub-channel program might be an alternate
foreign language radio program for various ethnic groups. Sub-carriers can also
transmit digital data, such as station identification, the current song's
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name, web addresses, or stock quotes. In some countries, FM radios
automatically re-tune themselves to the same channel in a different district by
using sub-bands. These bands can be used in digital signage for ticking news or
give special offers.
Best option for Maldives: Since there are more than 1000 islands and Digital
Signage can be put in remote private resorts, hybrid network by combining
WIMAX, Wi-Fi and Satellite based IP networking is recommended
4.0 Hardware:
x Thin/Fat Client
x Server Specification
x Mounting
x SMS/MMS modem for survey and contest on mobile network
4.1 Client: In client-server networks, a thin client is a network computer
without a hard drive that works off a centrally located and managed
application server that processes the data. Compared with a “fat” client, this
handles considerably more processing and storage capabilities, a thin client
typically has little or no software and provides only the most basic boot and
data recovery operations. It also usually has only basic user-interface
functions (such as a PC workstation with keyboard and a basic display
device) at the user interaction point. A thin client computing architecture not
only enables organizations to save in management, IT, and hardware costs, it
also offers greater data security because important information is kept on the
central or back-office LAN side, usually in a secured room. What’s more,
running thin devices consumes a lot less network bandwidth than transferring
files on an application heavy terminal server does. Zero clients computing
takes thin client computing a step further. Like thin clients, zero clients
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connect to applications running on a PC or server elsewhere on a network.
But, with zero client architecture, there’s no need for a dedicated PC at the
user interaction point. The dedicated PC is the application server located in
the back room or data center. It communicates with peripheral devices over a
standard TCP/IP network connection. This architecture not only enables
organization to save additional equipment room—space that organization can
better use to connect organization latest peripherals—it also greatly lessens
maintenance and equipment management costs (because there are no thin
client workstations to keep running throughout organization’s application).
Figure 5: Server
4.1 Benefits of server based system
x Multi-concurrent administrators
x Access leveled platform
x Windows and web manager clients working on the system
simultaneously
x Supports thousands of players
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4.2 Mounting
x Quality
x Ease of use
x Reusability
These factors should be prime factors while choosing mounting for the signage.
In order to successfully implement a DS system every aspect of the system has
to work perfectly. Some systems have failed merely for the reason that the
hardware that mounts a screen to the ceiling or wall was not installed correctly or
something as simple as the mounting brackets were not part of the estimate for
the system.
5.0 Software
x Software for digital signage system
x SMS/ MMS gateway software
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x Network Monitoring software
x ERP and CRM for Organization’s Administration and Customer
satisfaction
5.1 Digital signage:
Client software: Two operating systems most widely used for digital signage
networks are Windows and Linux. The purpose of this article is to help
organization get an idea of the advantages and the total cost of ownership of
both in order to make an informed decision about choosing an OS for
organization’s digital signage network. Many startup network operators, trying to
minimize their upfront investment burden, choose Linux because they don’t have
to pay for the license. Some of them discover later that the resulting cost of
running Linux is not necessarily lower than that of using Windows.
x When is Linux the right choice for organization network?
x What are the real strengths and weaknesses of each OS?
In terms of functionality, the two operating systems are essentially equal. The
common perception, however, is that Linux is quot;freequot;, or cheaper to operate than
Windows. Windows versus Linux has been one of the longest-standing debates
among IT specialists. The stability, security and efficiency of a system really
depend on which environment IT team is more proficient in: Linux or Windows.
One of the grave mistakes is to select a hardware platform and an operating
system separately. Another one is not to test the selected hardware/OS
combination for performance and endurance. Most device drivers have been
tuned and tested for standard desktop uses, not for usage in an appliance-style
configuration. It is therefore important to test many configurations before
standardizing on a playback PC.
Majority of digital signage software packages use Windows Media Player as their
playback engine. This has the benefit of leveraging any Windows Media-specific
hardware acceleration, and being able to play all the media types that are
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supported by Window Media Player. There are downsides to Windows Media
Player as well. The most obvious one is it only runs on Windows. One that is less
noticeable is that it does not come standard with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4, which
means that organization must acquire licenses for these codec (media formats)
from an independent vendor, unless organization plan on only using WMV and
MPEG-1.
One of the biggest advantages of the Windows operating system is that it
supports all the newest hardware. Because of market pressures, hardware
manufacturers always develop device drivers for Windows. While some provide
them for Linux, not all of many different distributions of Linux are covered. Driver
support in Linux is not really a problem for PC components that are in
widespread usage, or that are a little older. The shortcoming here is wait to get
the required driver.
Another issue for hardware on Linux is that some hardware components are
developed exclusively for Windows. This trend seems to be spreading into the
video card market, as market leaders like Nvidia and ATI are developing
extensions specifically for Windows Media.
From a digital signage operations perspective, there are more things in common
between Linux and Windows than there are differences. Importance here is the
need to select the hardware in conjunction with the operating system and digital
signage software. While Windows has an upfront licensing cost, its costs are
fixed and predictable. Linux has the potential of a lower total cost of ownership,
but much investment must go into the expertise for selecting the hardware
platform, otherwise costs can spiral out of control. In the end, regardless of the
operating system selected, the most important determinant of the total cost of
ownership is the competence of the team behind selecting and configuring the
playback platform, as well as that of the support team. A lack of Linux-savvy IT
department, any cost saving on the license fee will backfire with the increased
cost of training or hiring qualified people.
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5.2 SMS/MMS marketing system:
It allows corporate users to reach their potential customers in a convenient, fast,
and cheap way. It enables the companies to do SMS contest, SMS survey,
release new product information using bulk sending SMS/MMS and so on. In
digital signage industry it helps interaction with customer and feedback.
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Figure 6: SMS Feedback System
5.3 ERP & CRM:
Open source ERP and CRM is recommended will reduce capital expenditure
and in the meantime the organization will be process driven. (Example: Tiny
ERP, Sugar CRM)
5.4 Internet connection:
T1/E1 (2 MBPS) line is recommended for graphic work to be downloaded from
remote sites. The average size of files is large.
6.0 Staff Training:
Use of screencasts3, it is a tool used to demonstrate technical tasks, or to
illustrate technical concepts that are hard to explain in words. The video and
3
screencast is a movie that captures the display from a computer screen along with someone
talking about what’s being shown
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audio components can make a topic more engaging than written instructions
or static images, while also appealing to different learning styles.
Screencasts can be an excellent addition to organization's knowledge-
capture process. For instance, consider documenting procedures that users
frequently ask about, how a server is structured, or the knowledge of an
expert about a particular application. While these screencasts may only have
an internal audience, and thus may have somewhat lower production values,
this kind of “rich media documentation” can help preserve organizational
memory.
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