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What are the disadvantages of investing in new technology, is a good business strategy?

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Picture this scenario: In the future stategy for an airline, they decide to invest in technology, say the installation of TV units (or anything, what can and over) on the back of each seat, or a joint venture with a famous airline Singapore Airlines say where bothairlines could work together and develop new technologies, new machines, better service? Would this new strategy would be useful in the external environment competitive? (that is, what customers ask what competitors do, trends in the business environment)

I think yes, because I have spoken with many people who only fly on JetBlue aircraft for the exact reasons that you speak; multimedia systems that they maintained during the long, boring flights. Sure, it costs an airline to make money, but when you consider that some passengers to fly with your airline, used exclusively for the reason that such systems offer, then this would be a good investment. It would not be the development of this technology with an airline such as Singapore, because there are many different components manufacturers and suppliers who are already your airline with such technology. In other words, there are other companies that you can buy this stuff, from the shelf, for every passenger seats. None of this is new, and these are standard options from both Boeing, Airbus, various aircraft interior refurbishers, corporate aircraft manufacturers, etc.

What is The Future of Portable Media Technology?

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I am considering the purchase of a portable Sansa MP3 players, especially, I can use Real’s Rhapsody on the road. But I was curious whether there will be a new “breakthroughs” in portable media technology soon (in addition to larger space). If so, I would keep from buying and wait until the new technology.

The only known impending change is the iPhone. Although there are several phones, MP3 capability them in full, I have yet to hear that plays music and a special player. The iPhone is essentially the biggest nano with a mobile phone built around so that the sound quality should be significantly improved (provided, of course, will not insist on the use of the appalling record of the ear). Of course, this is still assuming that you actually want a device to serve double duty.

Other than that the only sure bets right now are smaller and larger capacity. Anything else would be either speculation or injury probably by someone of non-disclosure agreement.

How can technology be used to simplify the control of homes of the future?

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

What kind of technology would make your life easier, how would you like to see, enjoy, etc.?

I have 2 answers here:
1.Technology developed by engineers, particularly computer engineers, can be used to control certain aspects of a house that might our lives easier. For example, I read about a Ph.D. Research Project, where a student wired his house to his computer, and he could do around the house, only to do things with the click of a button (turn devices on and off, open doors, etc.). This type of technology could simplify our lives, or just make us lazy I guess! It would be nice if right!
I personally think it would be nice if people could monitor their homes while they were away, with cameras inside and outside. It would also be nice if people could open windows or turn up the heat or air conditioning in their way home from work. There are so many possibilities! Best wishes!

2.Nowadays people want to simplify things, easy to use and the “press of a button.
This could be referred to as “automatic”. And Automation is a hot topic of research in this period.
Controlling home security system such as doors windows, etc., so that a applicane disable / automatically as if the time is 8.00 clock room heating is turned on and it switches to clock 11.00. And that could be ur use of mobile phone.Suppose you leave your home in a hurry and then do not forget, whether you are in the electric oven or not, it can be in ur with GPRS mobile phone or the Internet or even SMS.
There is a hell lotta things we can do with technology, but basically software part is what we need to play a greater role.

How do you think digital technology will impact Health Care or Human Service?

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

How do you think digital technology will impact Healthcare or human services in the next ten years? What new technical devices could be developed? In what way are new technologies impact the daily operations of Health Care and Human Services?

Right now, the United States and Canada are seriously investigate converting all patient health information from paper to digital records storage and delivery via the Internet. This would have an enormous impact on reducing health care costs and save lives. Click on the link below for more information source.

How has Technology Advanced in Middle Schools?

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I have to make a movie in class about technology in schools. Any suggestions?

Technology is being used in the classroom for many purposes, for example in curriculum and instructional content (mathematics, science, social studies, language arts etc), assessment of learners, exam preparation software, tutoring, and students information systems to mention a few.

What is some cool emerging technology for use in business offices?

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I’m not talking about basic computers or software, I want inspired with cool new unique technology.
Money is no object in this question.
Plants and waterfalls are NOT technology.

i. supermicro size wireless webcam
that sends picture to ur boss’s 3.5G handphone while he’s away to keep an eye on d worker.

ii. use WIFI - wireless internet
. u can use pod radio. - radio podcasts
bluetooth messaging.- saves $$ and instant messaging

iii. Microsoft’s Surface

What effect did technology have on fashion in the 1950s in Britain?

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I need examples of the technology and perhaps also provides links to Web sites. Thank you.

Technology from a massive difference - New materials would be a key avenue to explore - all of synthetic fibres, began to available.nylon, acrylic and polyester would be key examples

The increase in manufacturing technology lead to more mass-produced, from the clothes rod, as opposed to individual adjustment.

Is there a difference between Tempurpedic and other memory foam technology?

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Although our Tempurpedic mattress was great for the last 20 years. it is time for a new bed. This is easier said than done, because not only is there an entirely new approach bed in the Sleep Number system, but it seems that all mattress companies have with their own brand or version of Tempurpedic technology still costs thousands less.

Technology from a massive difference - New materials would be a key avenue to explore - all of synthetic fibres, began to available.nylon, acrylic and polyester would be key examples

The increase in manufacturing technology lead to more mass-produced, from the clothes rod, as opposed to individual adjustment.

Will advances in technology inevitably lead to the destruction of the earth?

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

One of the reasons our troops are such a beating in Iraq is the technology available to terrorists. It is quite simple, effective explosives and electronic detonators to rig (activated by mobile phones, radios, etc.), how quickly technology has progressed (think back, 50 years, a blink of time in the life of the planet), it is not inevitable that more and more powerful and destructive forces will be available to more and more people, so that finally, that the destruction on a global level?

Of course, yes.It ’s inevitable. All the pollution, increased consumption, massive landfills in the world - the byproducts of technologocal ascent, is essentially this planet habitable. I would not say that in the next 20 years, but until the end of the century, we will feel the impact. What we are blowing us goes, I doubt it, our self-preservation instincts are too strong.

I think that may well happen! Most go through life thinking and planning on getting more of whatever it is they want. As we bring new life into this world and to throw them with our bad thoughts of “I, me, me” it is also made available with our thought process allows for many generations to the world with this negative attitude.

As for technology, it will only get better with each passing day. If we couple our egocentric attitudes with all of this new technology, we are sure that those who begin to use it with ruthless abandon. This is, in fact, ultimately lead to us to destroy ourselves and our planet with the new technology.

We are our own worst enemies!

What is the best breakthrough green technology?

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

What do you think is the best new environmentally friendly technology, I personally am very impressed by geo-thermal heat pumps, low energy consumption and better than the system it replaces.
They believe that humanity is intelligent enough to develop and use new technologies quickly enough to prevent environmental catastrophe?

Hydropower is in the whole world as the sea is never still, the technology is available for hundreds of years to exploit, but nobody has.
Environmental disaster is avoidable only now that its Theres not enough profit in it yet.

If it could be done cheaply, I think it would be solar PV cells that generate electricity.

Taking energy from the sun and is converted to useful transmission medium strikes me as the best (if your question relates to energy issues).

And yes, I think we are intelligent enough to the technology fast enough … we are probably even in the situation said with technology, but we do not care enough. Yes, to people as a collective whole, is important enough to impact our environment and then there is no way to prevent environmental disaster.