DISCUSSION ESSAY

For Your Success

In this module, we examine the importance of networks to communication and sharing information. We will explore network basics that managers should understand in order to make effective decisions on network-related investments. We will also cover some network technologies businesses can use to improve processes and decision making.

Learning Outcomes

  • Differentiate between various network types and functions.
  • Examine protocols and network capabilities, and why a business manager should understand these.
  • Articulate the importance and impact of mobile networks on business.
  • Analyze the business uses of collaborative technologies and the Internet of Things.

Readings

Required:

Chapter 4: Networks, Collaborative Technology, and the Internet of Things in Information Technology for Management: On-Demand Strategies for Performance, Growth, and Sustainability

Dustdar, S., Nepal, S., & Joshi, J. (2019). Introduction to the Special Section on Advances in Internet-based Collaborative Technologies. ACM Transactions on Internet Technology (TOIT) – Special Section on Advances in Internet-Based Collaborative Technologies, 19(3), 1–4.https://doi.org/10.1145/3361071

Aljeraisy, A., Barati, M., Rana, O., & Perera, C. (2021). Privacy laws and privacy by design schemes for the Internet of Things: A developer’s perspective. ACM Computing Surveys, 54(5), 102.

Wang, C., Kuo, J., Yang, D., & Chen, W. (2020). Collaborative social internet of things in mobile edge networks. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 7(12), 11473–11491.

Collaborative Technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming increasingly popular in both business and everyday life.

  • Explain what the Internet of Things (IoT) is and provide a brief history, in your own words, of the IoT.
  • Discuss the potential impact that IoT can have on how people live.
  • Select a company and explain how the organization has benefited from the IoT. Detail specific examples of how the company benefited.
  • How has the IoT been impacted by the pandemic? Explain specific examples.

Your well-written report should be 4-5 pages in length, not including the title and reference pages. To make it easier to read and therefore grade, make sure you clearly delineate each section of your answer so it can be matched with the relevant question. Use academic writing standards and APA style guidelines, citing at least 3 references as appropriate. Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.

  • Must have an introduction and conclusion.