Chapter Hardware, Software, and Mobile Systems “. . . if we a native app, we have to iOS and an Android version and maybe a Win version . . .” • AllRoad Parts would need to develop manufacturing processes and systems • Would need parts designs manufacturers and rights to sell them • Could sell part designs to large customers • Create app to allow customers to search for vehicles they want to service, then click on system, drill down for part needed Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-2 Study Questions Q1: What business professionals need to know about computer hardware? Q2: How can new hardware affect competitive strategies? Q3: What business professionals need to know about software? Q4: Is open source software a viable alternative? Q5: What are the differences between native and Web applications? Q6: Why are mobile systems increasingly important? Q7: What are the challenges of personal mobile devices at work? Q8: 2025? Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-3 Q1: What Do Business Professionals Need to Know About Computer Hardware? • Central processing unit (CPU) - “the brain” • Dual-processor and Quad-processor computers • CPUs vary in speed, function, and cost • CPU works in conjunction with main memory (RAM) • CPU reads data and instructions from memory, and stores results of computation in memory Copyright â 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-4 Storage Storage hardware used to save data and programs common storage devices • CD/DVD • Hard disk • Thumb drives Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-5 Basic Types of Hardware Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-6 Server farm Large collection of coordinated servers Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-7 Computer Data: Binary Digits (Bits) Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-8 Important Storage Capacity Terminology Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-9 Specifying Hardware with Computer Data Sizes • Computer disk capacities specified according to amount of data storage • CPU speed expressed in cycles called hertz – Slow personal computer speed of 1.5 Gigahertz – Fast PC 3+ Gigahertz, with dual processors • CPUs classified as 32-bit or 64-bit – Need 64-bit processor to effectively use more than 4GB of memory Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-10 Which Is Better? • • • • • • • • Depends on strategy and goals Application requirements Budget Schedule Tolerance for managing technical projects Need for application revenue Thin-client applications cheaper to develop and maintain May lack "Wow!" factor Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-40 Ethics Guide Showrooming: The Consequences • See a product in a brick-and-mortar store and later purchased it online, at a lower price, and avoid state tax • We’re all supposed to voluntarily pay state tax on items we purchase online Who does? • Amazon’s Price Check - nothing illegal in using that data for personal advantage, but • Think about undesirable consequences when done by everyone Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-41 Q6: Why Are Mobile Systems Increasingly Important? Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-42 Five Components of Mobile Change and Opportunity Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-43 Q7: What are the Challenges of Personal Mobile Devices at Work? Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-44 Six Common BYOD Policies Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-45 Advantages of Example BYOD Policies Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-46 Q8: 2025? • People are always on, always connected, always communicating, always working and playing Trend will continue • Internet of Things – – Your home will analyze you, see what, how, and when you things, then anticipate your needs Same at work • Best-paying jobs will be ones that don’t currently exist • To prepare, cultivate creativity, novel problem solving, good judgment, develop sincere desire to learn new things Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-47 Smart Home Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-48 Security Guide: Anatomy of a Heartbleed • One of most serious security issues to face the technology industry in many years • Know what Heartbleed was and why it was important • Heartbleed hit list – http://mashable.com/2014/04/09/heartbleed-bug-websites-affected/ Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-49 Guide: Keeping up to Speed • • • • • Relentless pace of change in technology 21st century business professional cannot bury head in sand Use knowledge of IT to gain competitive advantage Don’t ignore technology Read articles, technology ads, attend seminars and workshops  Get involved as a user representative in technology committees Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-50 Active Review Q1: What business professionals need to know about computer hardware? Q2: How can new hardware affect competitive strategies? Q3: What business professionals need to know about software? Q4: Is open source software a viable alternative? Q5: What are the differences between native and Web applications? Q6: Why are mobile systems increasingly important? Q7: What are the challenges of personal mobile devices at work? Q8: 2025? Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-51 Case Study 4: The Apple of Your i • Created mobile markets with iPod, iPhone, and iPad • Opened own stores – Open and inviting sales floor, Genius Bar help desk, incredibly well-trained and disciplined sales force • Pioneered Internet sale of music and applications • Tripled market share in three years • Second largest public company in world Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-52 Case Study 4: The Apple of Your i (cont’d.) Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-53 Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-54 ... DBMS, see Chapter 5) • Apache (a Web server, see Chapter 6) • Ubuntu (a Windows-like desktop operating system) • Android (a mobile-device operating system) • Cassandra (a NoSQL DBMS, see Chapter. .. – Cheaper – Safer • 3D Printing Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-13 Self-driving Cars by 2019 Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-14 3D Printer Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education,... operating system) • Cassandra (a NoSQL DBMS, see Chapter 5) • Hadoop (a BigData processing system, see Chapter 9) Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 4-28 Why Do Programmers Volunteer Their Services