Reference no: EM133714030
Assignment: Information Technology Foundations
I. Imagine that you are interviewing for a management position in IT at a local manufacturer of electric motors used for items other than automotive. Examples of usesinclude swimming pools, furnaces, manufacturing equipment, and farm and lawn equipment. This business is looking to expand their market reach and become a global provider. You are asked the following:
1. What is Information Technology?
2. What role will Information Technology play in our plans for expansion?
II. Choose three of the following emerging trends in Information Technology. Describe each and provide an example of how they are impacting society.
1. Artificial Intelligence
2. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
3. Big Data and Advanced Analytics
4. Blockchain
5. Cleantech
6. Internet of Things
7. Robotics
8. Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
9. Connectivity Technologies (e.g., 5G)
10. Nanotechnology
III. Piggybacking off your answers for question II, provide a description of data resource management and differentiate between data warehouse, data mining, and Cloud storage services. Be sure to include an example of where each would be a viable solution.
IV. Describe the different types of networks (wired, wireless, mobile) and how each can address the following challenges:
1. Network and data security
2. Resiliency
3. Cost
4. Internal support (staff)
5. Supporting remote workers