A Competitive Analysis of Intel and Intel\u27s MeeGo Platform Using Multiple Frameworks

This paper will discuss 3 different competitive frameworks, the Michael Porter’s five-forces model, The Delta Model, and the Resourced Based View (RBV) of a firm and how Intel fits in each today and using those frameworks, how Intel would fit in the mobile (non-pc) platforms with their new Platform, MEEGO. With the analysis, the goal is to achieve a clearer understanding of what should be Intel’s Strategy to compete in this new marketplace of internet appliances

Intel’s Open Innovation Across borders

These are the presentation slides delivered by Mark Krampits for ETM 510: Practices Across Borders

Optimizing the Number of WiMAX Antennas

Emergency communications, voice communications, electronic mail and other internet based communications are becoming vital for communities to function in today’s modern world. When these are lost due to natural or man-made disasters, relief efforts face tremendous difficulties in coordinating the lifesaving services that respond to the disaster. Expediting the restoration of these communications is essential to saving lives. For communities in developing nations with have no existing communication infrastructure, low cost wireless based communications are essential to bring these services to those communities. Today, WiMAX, a communication technology invented by Intel Corporation et al, is meeting those challenges. In this paper we discuss the deployment of WiMAX in those situations and we will focus how can we minimize the number of antennas or transceivers (by sector) one WiMAX tower should have while meeting the needed coverage. In this paper, we will discuss the technology, the possibilities of deploying WiMAX in emerging markets and the benefits of its deployment to help restore communications after natural or man-made disasters. The paper will discuss an operational model that can be used to determine how many antennas will be needed for single pole or tower deployment in these areas. The model will take into consideration the number of anticipated users, the range for the signal, the bandwidth requirements

3D Technology Roadmap

Slides from a presentation on Three-dimensional display systems, including a technology roadmap, market drivers, applications to the television industry, and a review of the main features of the technology

Decision Support System for Database Placement

Database Application managers face hard decisions when locating the placement of a database. Should it be hosted internally or externally? Should it be local or offshore? If offshore, where should this database be placed geographically? Can it be supported in that geographic location? What will the hardware and software costs be to implement and support the database? If there are several dispersed geographical teams that use the same database, where should the database be placed with the least network latency? Finally, once a database has been placed, the life cycle of the database should be considered. This paper will discuss aspects of placing databases and introduce decision and operational research models that help define where to place databases. Factors considered will be hardware, software, and support costs. Network latency and bandwidth based on geographic locations will also be included. Weights will be given for decision factors based on the Database Application Managers’ input. The output of the models should provide insight to make correct decision based on the needs

Vizio Inc. Product Development Process

Vizio Inc., which started with only 3 people in 2002, has become the number one shipper of LCD HDTVs to the U.S. consumer electronics market of 2009. They have achieved their fast growth by concentrating on their target segment and market. The founder started in the TV sale business and thought that he could sell to a niche market in the consumer electronic market, especially LCD TV. Therefore, he began to make an inexpensive, but high quality LCD TVs. Another key to his success is that he formed strong relationships with overseas TV manufacturers. While his competitors are selling the same products worldwide, Vizio focuses on the U.S. market. Vizio has developed a solid sales network and has established brand power. It has over 170 employees and over $4 billion in sales in 2009. Vizio is going to introduce a new technology, 3D TV, into their product line. It has been decided that a new process, a Phase Gate Product Life cycle will be followed for this new technology and others that will be produced in the future

Economic Evaluation and Selection of the “Best” Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Alternative

A small City’s wastewater facility is nearing the end of contracted agreements which forces the City into a decision making process. The decision making process allow the opportunity to incorporate engineering economics to justify the selection of the “best” wastewater treatment and disposal course for the next 25 years. Incorporating engineering economics analysis into the decision making process will provide defendable justification for the selected alternative and minimizing cost to ratepayer

Data Center Metrics: A Model for Energy Efficiency

What energy efficiency metrics can be used by IT managers to measure and maintain the implementation of cost savings and green initiatives in data centers? This paper looks at the background of the problem and explores the reasons why energy savings in the data center is an important issue. Included are interviews and survey results from IT professionals serving at four unique organizations. A model of the measureable components of a data center is created to provide a framework for organizing metrics and communicating results throughout the corporation. The strengths and weaknesses of two of the most common data center metrics, PUE and DCP, are examined closely. Finally, the paper concludes with future metric recommendations and a proposed credit-based system that could be applied to encourage closer management of these metrics

The Customer Requirements Value StreamIn Lean Project Management

Lean Project Management aims to reduce waste in the organization and add value to the final customer. A company can identify areas for improvement by using Value Stream Maps. Organizations should map the value stream that links market requirements to project organization models. For defined and static needs, a linear project approach will provide the quickest and least resource intensive results. For uncertain and dynamic needs, an iterative project approach will avoid wasted efforts by allowing updated market analysis throughout the life of the project. This paper identifies and analyzes many of the possible components involved for decision making in this value stream