Technology Research

Technology Topic List

Data Security	Charlotte, Christiane
Global Outsourcing (Software Development)	Lily
IPV6	Peter(?)
RFID	Andrew, Lisa
String	Mike C.
VOIP	Kun

Technology Investigation

Investigate the technology area of your choice. Prepare a report for top management to inform them of the following:

What is the technology?

Develop a concise description of the needs that the technology addresses and the way the technology meets these needs.

What are the current issues regarding the technology?

What are the opportunities and threats to a commercial enterprise posed by the technology?
What regulatory, competitive, economic or social issues are associated with the technology?

Conclusions and recommendations

What conclusions and recommendations can you make to management regarding the implementation of the technology in the next five years?
In a longer time frame, what are the likely trends regarding the impact of the technology?

Updated May 3, 2004