Session5

This week was very interesting. First, we started by looking for our unique business that will make us a millionaire!! The search was though and we have some unbelievable ideas. Second, we discussed about whether Enterprise Collaboration Systems contribute to the bottom line for the business. We reckoned the role these systems play in our 3G world. It is revealed that the use of the new technology such, internet, video conferences, social networking, and phones kill the concept of space and time. We also debated on reasons why many Dot-com failed in the early 2000. It was interesting to share different views on this question. Some people think that the failure was due to the absence of appropriate business plans. Others think that it was just a greed for companies to make quick profits. Finally, we share our thoughts on the ERPs. The class think that the Enterprise Resources Planning application is difficult to use and will be obsolete with the time. However, it appreciates the role that ERP plays in maximizing companies’ revenues. As usual, this week was rich in knowledge sharing. I have some challenges with my unique idea of online business but I’m looking forward the next session concepts.

session 4

This week, I have an account on twitter! Now people can follow me all day long. In the class discussion, we reckoned the role that social networking webs play in the Iranian election. The class mentioned that, the traditional journalism is influenced now by the third generation information gadgets. Now it is easy for any one to broadcast at any corners on the globe. Cell phones and camera can report where the traditional journalist can't go.
We also exchanged our thoughts on the revolution in WLAN and IPv6. It was clear that IPv6 will make the use of the internet easy and cheap around the world. Some people gave the example of China and Japan that are changing networking in order to respond to the exponential demands of the internet. The reflection that catches my attention was the impossibility of the developing nation to adopt this new avenue of the IPv6. These countries, can not afford the high cost related to this infrastructure. While developed countries are done with the IPv4, the third countries still on the first generation. It will be hard for them to compete with the periphery. The strong will always be the stronger.

Session3

During the week three of this course, we have a chance to assess the Zillion.com. Some people think that it is a good tool for first buyers or those who want to refinance their homes. Some think that the Website needs to do more turn up. Perfection is not in this world. The overall assessment of the Zillion is good. Also in this session, it is arguable that making data available on the web constituted a challenge to us. Some of the information that we post on the internet may contain some vulnerable information that can be used for criminal matters. It was pointed out by few of us that since we are dealing with the information technology, we can’t have a risk free, but we need to be careful on what we put online.

Session 2

The week two is overall great. The thing I like about this session is the class discussion. I learn more in the conference room than in the actual textbook. We share different views on the roles, benefits and risk of the technology in our day by day’s life. Most of people who intervene in this class deal with computers and know pretty much what they talk about. I enjoy reading their comments and different views. This week, we discuss about the technology refresh and data storage. During this session, I completed my mini project on the fictional diary entry. I had a chance to try the podcast and the video thread which opened me another horizon. I think I will be able to build a video thread for my daughter’s first birthday on next Saturday if she wants too. I’m also familiarized with main components of a computer. I can recall that computer is composed of software which is subdivided in two programs: application and system software. The application software has two tasks that are general purpose and specific. In other hands, the system software is split into the system management programs and development. The system management takes care of the hardware, software and network. I look forward more ideas this week

My first week

Wow!! Did I learn something in the first week? Hey yeah. Last week was very informative. The discussion thread refreshed my memory and stimulated my learning latent habits. I enjoyed the colorful discussion that each one of us laid out. I have broad views on the way the information technologies change the traditional management and the failure of the IT in business. The fist project we submitted helps me gain new skill of creating blogs. I wanted to have one longtime ago but I have no ideas on how to make it. Les different interventions and feedbacks complete my knowledge. I’m looking forward next week projects and challenges.