Limited time quiz. 1 hour and 10 minutes - Assignment Example

1. (TCO D) Which of the following is not an example of the emerging mobile computing platforms? (Points 5)        eReaders        The iPad        Android phone       CRM2. (TCO E) Enterprise software is built around thousands of predefined business processes that reflect (Points : 5)        the firms organization.       industry goals.       best practices.       cutting-edge workflow analyses.3. (TCO D) Describe the effect of cloud computing on traditional IT infrastructure.

(Points : 30)Following the introduction of cloud computing, the infrastructure has shifted so much towards use of linux on the server side. As a result, linux has become very popular with mobiles phones, desktops, laptops and other hand wares. The responsibility of the infrastructure distribution has also shifted away from the Information Technology department as its technicality has eased. HTML and XML interfaces have also gained popularity as a result.4. (TCO E) Plant Away is an Oregon-based retailer and distributor of trees and shrubs.

It has hundreds of smaller nurseries based around the country that grow the plant stock. The majority of its business is conducted online: Consumers purchase typically small quantities of products online and Plant Away coordinates the shipping from the most appropriate nursery. What unique problems might you anticipate it has in its supply chain? What might remedy these problems? (Points : 35)First, Plant Away will have an uphill task while transporting these products because of their nature.

Seedlings can wither or die off if the transportation process is delayed, which is inevitable in an online business. Secondly, Plant Away will experience problems getting customers because of lack of trust. Not many customers can trust that purchasing a product online will land on their hands safely. They would rather buy what they can see physically. The other problem is concerned with cyber crime. If the company or its customers are not careful, money can be lost to cyber criminals or hackers.

To remedy these problems, Plant Away may want to use agents to be selling the products from the side of the customers. Regarding lack of trust of online business, Plant and Away can invest in good customer relations and education to increase their confidence. Lastly cyber crime can be avoided by making sure all the security control checks are installed in their systems, and generally being careful not to fall play of these crimes. Customers can be educated on the same.