Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Midterm Question #3
For those who are working, interview your IT in-charge and ask him/her to describe the computer database systems used in the company. Write your answer in 1-2 paragraphs. Further, ask also the benefits and/or disadvantages derived from these database systems.For those who are not working, research one company in the net who is using computerized database systems. Describe the use and/or nature of these systems and describe too the benefits/disadvantages from these systems. Include your reference.

answer: PNP is now adopting NEC's-Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) as biometric technology effectively raising the bar in its crime detection and prevention. Biometrics is the revolutionary technology now widely used for both civilian and criminal identification security systems and crime detection work. It authenticates unique body demographics such as fingerprint, and enables an almost instantaneous identification. The PNP Crime Laboratory attributes the early resolution of several cases resulting from the use of AFIS. This includes the identification and arrest last year of the elusive "Pajero Lady" whose real name is Ma. Lourdes de Guzman - long wanted for a string of robbery cases whose victims were mostly government and military officials.
Two weeks ago, the PNP Crime Laboratory used AFIS and promptly identified two "chop-chop" victims whose mutilated body parts were dumped in separate places in Quezon City and Muntinlupa. The laboratory ran the fingerprints in their database and quickly ascertained the identities of the two apparent victims of summary execution. (
http://www.nec.com.ph/press(01).htm)
Midterm Question #2
Research 1 company and describe how they protect their company from internet risks.Also, research for possible risks or dangers and/or impacts of internet - related crimes to a company.

answer: Globe telecommunication company has a novell's secure desktop solution to protect thier company from internet risks. They have also the services from Sawiss Communication Corporation, the premier intelligent IP network to protect the data they are sending to thier connecting companies here and outside the country. Data hacking and scamming are the common internet problems which greatly affects to a certain company.
Midterm Question #1
Research 1 company that makes use of E-commerce. Describe the nature of this company in 1-2 paragraphs.Identify then, how does this company use e-commerce to achieve strategic advantage. Describe the benefits derived from this strategy.

answer: Globe telecommunication is one of the largest running company in the country. They provide widest telecommunication services here in the country as well as internationally. Their newest project is the internet services. The mentioned company above used E-commerce strategy with thier connecting companies here and abroad, through sending critical data safely. According to them by using E-commerce the company became the leader in digital mobile telephony with 70 per cent of the digital cellular market in the same year. It also ranks as the second largest international gateway facility (IGF) operator in the Philippines with a robust international business.