CASE STUDY QUESTIONS

1.
Compare the business models and areas of
strength of Apple, Google, and Microsoft.

2. Why is mobile computing so important to these
three firms? Evaluate the mobile platform offerings of each firm.

1.
What is the significance of applications and app
stores to the success or failure of mobile computing?

4. Which company and business model do you think will
prevail in this epic struggle? Explain your answer.

5. What difference would it make to you as a manager or
individual consumer if Apple, Google, or Microsoft dominated the Internet
experience?

Review
Question

1- How do the internet and internet technology
work and how do they support communication and e-business?

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Define the internet describe how it work and
explain how it provides business value.

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Explain how the Domain name system (DNS) and IP
addressing system work.

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List and describe the principal internet
services.

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Define and descried VoIP and virtual private
networks and explain how they provide value to businesses.

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List and describe alternative ways of locating
information on the Web.

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Compare Web 2.0 and Web 3.0.

2- What are the principal technologies and
standards for wireless networking communications and internet access?

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Define Bluetooth, Wi-Fi ,WiMax, and 3G and 4G network .

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Describe the capabilities of each and for which
types of applications each is best suited.

3- Why are
RFID, and wireless sensor networks (WSNs) valuable for business?

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Define RFID , explain how it works, and describe
how it provides value to businesses.

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Define (WSNs) , explain how they work and
describe the kinds of applications that use them .