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Read the case study and answer the following questions:

1) What are the advantages and disadvantages of the new POS system?

2) How will this POS system help the business gain competitive advantages?

3) What are the advantages of having a centralised database?

4) How could this POS system facilitate decision making? Address the following points:
- Why do point-of-sale systems process business activities more effectively?
- Can the information be tracked manually in an effective manner? Why or why not?
- What types of questions could be answered effectively?
- How could the information be used to better manage the business?

5) Recommend telecommunication options for this POS system Address the following points:
- Types of networks - LAN, WAN or MAN?
- Types of media? --Wired or wireless technologies? Which types of cables should be used for wired technologies? Which types of wireless technologies?

6) What type of risks does the POS system bring and how to protect the business against the risks?
Address the following points:
- Security
- Privacy
- Confidentiality

Your report will be assessed on the quality of your research and quality of report. Discussion must be relevant to the case study business. Your report is to be in the style of a business report.

1. Introduction:
Clear statement of purpose, clarity of methods and assumptions; systematic approach to project.

2. Use of resources:
Application of relevant course concepts, tools and frameworks use of evidences, engagement with the literature.

3. Content:
- Balanced coverage of each of the important points,
- Richness of analysis;
- Flow of ideas;
- Validity of objectives,
- Use of own insight and originality;
- Feasibility of recommendations and implementation consideration

4. Organization and Presentation:
Clarity of structure, quality of presentation, style and readability. Title page, Table of contents, List of abbreviations and/or glossary, Executive summary/abstract, Introduction, Body, Conclusion Recommendations, Bibliography, Appendices

5. Citation practice:
Appropriate citation of sources and evidences used.

Attachment:- IT for Business Assignment.rar