Example Of Case Study On Recommendations

Introduction

Widget Wonders require wireless internet connection for access of company resources by sales department staff. Software applications such as word processors, spreadsheet and internet will be required by manufacturing department. The graphics and computer aided design (CAD) software are also needed by research and development department while MIS department will require extra processor and memory to support administrative tasks. Other requirements include the most appropriate operating system that can support all the departments and system security software.

Microsoft office software will be needed to provide word processing, excel spreadsheet for manufacturing department. Microsoft office will also provide ms outlook for internet access within manufacturing department. The same Microsoft office will provide PowerPoint presentation software for the sales department so that they can make presentations at sales meeting and conferences (Collins 2013).
Because of their high number, the sales department staff will need laptop computers with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi software features to enable every employee to access wireless network. The laptops will also enhance their mobility. The inventory department will also need laptop computers to support their mobility given their considerable high number. The research and development department will require desktop computers with graphics editing software, computer aided design software to help them in various graphical design works for the company (Avendano 2012).
The MIS department will also require desktop computers since they do not require mobility. All these departments will need other software such as windows XP, antivirus and personal firewalls. Windows XP is compatible with all the departmental hardware mentioned in the Module 3 case report in addition to being compatible with other software. It is also user friendly as compared to other windows version. Antivirus software will be needed for security scan of both data and system files used in both desktop and laptop computers. The personal firewalls will also be needed for network security through the use of individual laptop computers when accessing the internet (Kolahi 2012).

Conclusion

The recommendations given above are based on the minimum required specifications. The recommendations will also last for three years given that new software technology upgrade do come to the market within the time frame of 2 to 3 years. The company will therefore be in a position to use the recommended software until the fresh ones are introduced to the market in approximately three years time after when it can decide to go for new purchase or upgrade. The change of technology will call for the company to embrace for change as accompany which applies advanced technologies to enhance its competitive position (Tyre, and Wanda 2012).

Works cited

Tyre, Marcie J., and Wanda J. Orlikowski. "Exploiting opportunities for technological improvement in organizations." Image (2012).
Avendano, Conrado, et al. "Use of laptop computers connected to internet through Wi-Fi decreases human sperm motility and increases sperm DNA fragmentation." Fertility and sterility 97.1 (2012): 39-45.
Kolahi, Samad Salehi, et al. "WPA2 security-bandwith trade-off in 802.11 n peer-peer WLAN for IPv4 and IPv6 using Windows XP and Windows 7 operating systems." Computers and Communications (ISCC), 2012 IEEE Symposium on. IEEE, 2012.
Collins, J. Carlton. "Microsoft Office 2013: New Version Delivers Touch-Screen, Cloud, Mobility, and Dozens of Functional Enhancements." Journal of Accountancy 215.4 (2013): 32.