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Entry 14: Telecommunications and Network

In Telecommunications and Network, I'd like to share a few information on: 1) Local Area Network (LAN) What is Local Area Network 2) Metropolitan Area Network  (MAN) What is Metropolitan Area Network 3) Network Protocol For TCP/IP, follow this link  Understanding TCP/IP Acknowledgment: www.britannica.com freewimaxinfo.com www.lifewire.com

Entry 13: GRATEFUL is more than just a word

Being GRATEFUL for what you have in your surroundings. I received this video from a Whatsapp group. It is available in YouTube. I think it belongs to BBC News. Please take a look below and let's do some self-reflection: Pagpag: How grateful are we? Can disability stop you from being somebody

Entry 12: Industrial Revolution 4.0 Talk by UTAR President

Dear students, I would like to attract your attention on this announcement: Dear Lecturers & Tutors, Please b ring   the   students   from below lecture and tutorial classes to  attend  the 4th Industrial Revolution Talk given by President which is scheduled on: 21 March 2018 (Wednesday), 10.00am - 12.00pm at  Dewan Tun Dr. Ling Liong Sik, Kampar Campus. Please bring students to the respective venue around 9.40am . ( registration will started at  9.00am ) For Ms Vinothiny lecture class, you can bring student   to the respective venue after   10.10am.  UBTC2013 - CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR   L 1 Wed 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2.0 1-14 IDK1 10092(Yip Yen San) UBFB3843 - PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT L 1 Wed 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2.0 1-14 IDK2 16172(Nakesvari) UBAI1113 - INFORMATION SYSTEMS   L 2 Wed 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2.0...

Entry 10A: Database

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A few issues in Databases are: 1)  Hierarchy of Data Example 1: Example 2: Data hierarchy explained via slideshare. Primary & Foreign Key explained: Primary & Foreign Key To see the difference between the database structure, let's look at the followings: 2) Relational Data model What is a Database model 3) Network Data model Network Database Model 4) Hierarchical Data model DBMS Database model GROUP ACTIVITY : In groups,  compare  and  contrast  between the three (3) data models. Share your findings in lecture. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Multidimensional Data model Example  a:  Example b: To find out further about OLAP cube, please go to:  Multidimensional Databases Now, can you identify the 3-Dimensions (3D) in the two hypercubes above? 6) Creating Databases using MS Access 6.1  Creating a blank database: ...

Entry 9A: How about Software?

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Now, let's move to the soft version - SOFTWARE. You have seen this diagram in the lecture notes, only this time.. there is more information in it: 1. System Software and Application Software A writer explains the difference between System Software and Application Software, you may read them via this link: Neeraj Mishra explains the difference between Systems Software and Application Software 2. What is an Operating System and How does it work? Or, What is an Operating Systems? Or, YouTube version: Understanding Operating Systems   You may read more on OS in this website:  What is an Operating Systems? Sources: www.thecrazyprogrammer.com; www.cleverism.com; internet.frontier.com; www.youtube.com; https://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/understanding-operating-systems/1/ 

Entry 4A: Supercomputers & Hardware

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I love this topic: Supercomputers - may be because of its powerful performance or speed. Let's take a look at the top 10 Supercomputers in the world (2017) at this link: 1) 10 Most Powerful Supercomputer 2) The Motherboard - the mother that holds all the other devices. If you need some explanation, then, please go to this link: The use of the Motherboard Sources:   Internet images; www.quora.com;  www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbdpPX_6rI;

Entry 7: Strategic Information Systems & Value Chain Analysis

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1) In terms of diagrams, where is the applications of SIS (Strategic Information Systems)? It is used or applied by the Strategic Managers (Top Managers) at the top of the hierarchy because these managers determine the strategic direction of an organization.  These managers might be users of Executive Information Systems (EIS) and/or Decision Support Systems (DSS). 2) Porter's Value Chain/ Value Chain Analysis The primary and support activities in the Porter's Value Chain: For an explanation of the Primary and Support Activities, I'd like to bring the students to the following YouTube resource: 2.1   Porter's Value Chain Further readings on Value Chain - Definition, diagrams, applications, etc. 2.2  Value Chain Analysis 1 2.3  Value Chain Analysis 2 Sources:  www.slideshare.net; research-methodology.net;  www.businessnewsdaily.com; www.strategicmanagementinsight;  www.aims.education