Business Problem
A. A local law firm needs your advice. It currently has 20 PCs being used by its attorneys and staff, and it is debating whether to use Google Apps for Work or Office 365 as its productivity tools. Write a two-page paper that summarizes your recommendation. What are two advantages and two disadvantages of each choice? Which alternative is less expensive? What are two advantages of Office 365 over traditional Office?
B. Object-oriented programming (OOP) methodology is increasingly being used for application and software development. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that describes three advantages of this methodology. Reuse of codes for other purposes is among the advantages of OOP. Explain how this is achieved. Also list four programming languages that are based on this methodology.
C. A classmate of yours is not sure whether to buy a PC or a tablet. He needs the device for schoolwork (mostly Microsoft Office), for Web access, and as an e-reader. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that summarizes your recommendation to this fellow student. Also mention two choices that you consider as top of the line for each alternative.
D. IBM Watson has created a lot of excitement in the computing field. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that summarizes three commercial applications of this platform. What are two advantages of using Watson compared to using humans in the medical field? What are two disadvantages? How can Watson be used as a trip-planning service?
E. Android and iOS are two major operating systems for smartphones and other mobile devices. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a two-page paper that summarizes the key features of each OS. What are two advantages and two disadvantages of each? Which OS has a bigger market share and why?
F. Dragon NaturallySpeaking Solutions is an example of an NLP. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a two-page paper that describes five commercial applications for this platform. Which businesses will benefit the most from this platform? What are two other products that compete with this software?
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.