Distributed Databases
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A 9 page research paper on the advantages, history and operation of distributed databases. Also discussed are object transfer design, EDI, client servers and mainframes, along with specific and general business uses. The writer also mentions the current reversal of opinion concerning centralized databases. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Cndistsy.wps

Distributed Databases
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A 9 page research paper on the history and application of distributed computer databases. The writer details how they started, what they include, what considerations should be involved in selecting or designing one. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Distdaba.wps

Distributed Systems/Business Applications
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A 5 page research paper that, first of all, defines what is meant by "distributed systems" and then explores the ramifications of this new technology for business purposes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 99dissys.wps

Dizney: Case Study Analysis (Intellectual Property Rights and Related Issues)
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This 14 page paper examines a case study submitted by a student. Dizney Ltd. is the case study examined and is a British company. Various of aspects of intellectual property rights are explored as well as issues related to web security. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA419Diz.rtf

Do We Manage Information Systems Or Do They Manage Us
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A 3 page paper that discusses this question. In addition to citing literature, the writer uses examples from the recent multiple hurricanes in Florida. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGismng.rtf

DSL and Small Businesses
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This 12 page paper considers how DSL ay be of value so small office or home offices, SOHO. The paper looks at the ways in which DSL may benefit small businesses and uses two case studies to show this benefit. The paper ends with consideration of the future. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEdslint.rtf

Dubai Ports Authority Case Study
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A 10 page paper. Using a Harvard Business School Case Study, the writer responds to student-generated questions as well as the questions contained in this case study itself. The paper begins by describing the situation as it existed at the Ports Authority in the mid-1990s, including the major players, technology and challenges. The paper goes on to discuss how information technology could help overcome the problems and how that type of IT system would need to work (not the technology, the concept of how it would work). From there the writer makes four specific recommendations related to what should be included in the new IT system and where a new system should be first implemented, e.g., small shipping lines or large, and the reasons for each recommendation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGduba.rtf

Duke Energy Corporation – Human Resource Project
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A 10 page paper that begins with a short description of Duke Energy Corporation. Duke is then compared to two competitors in terms of size, revenues and income. A human resource problem with the information technology department is described. The writer then develops a plan to correct the problem. Briefly, the IT department was in chaos with soaring costs and plummeting efficiency. A step-by-step plan is written for the problems that includes hiring a chief information officer, establishing standards, assessing skills, reviewing incentives, and increasing communication, among other actions. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGduke.rtf