IT 200 Wk 1 Discussion – Practice with Productivity Tools 

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students (or replies to the instructor’s replies).

Due Thursday

Practice using a collaborative productivity tool of your choice—try features such as sharing a screen, sharing a document, and communicating live.

Summarize your experience with the product, including the following, in a minimum of 175 words:

• Which product you tested
• What you liked and disliked about it
• How useful you think it can be in your professional life

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

IT 200 Wk 2 Discussion – Microsoft® Azure® vs. Oracle® Cloud Solutions

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students (or replies to the instructor’s replies).

Due Thursday

The new CEO of your organization is planning to move your company to the cloud. He needs your help comparing Microsoft® Azure® and Oracle® cloud solutions to allow his sales teams to make decisions from anywhere, 24/7, and to have access to customers’ and sales data. Research recommendations to give him.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What recommendations do you have?
• What justification do you have for these recommendations?
• What concerns might you anticipate from the CEO or the sales teams about your choice(s)?
• How might you respond to those concerns?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

IT 200 Wk 3 Discussion – Analytic Tools

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students (or replies to the instructor’s replies).

Due Thursday

Search the Internet for data analytic tools, and review tools for business use. Consider key features, usefulness, and cost.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What criteria do you think are important in the selection of a data analytic tool?
• How could data analytic tools help small businesses?
• How might your selection criteria be different for a medium or large business?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

IT 200 Wk 4 Discussion – Benefits of Mobile Devices

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students (or replies to the instructor’s replies).

Due Thursday

Read the article, “Tablets In The Field: Pipeline Post-Construction Restoration Monitoring Case Study” from the University Library.

Search the Internet for other studies where organizations have found efficiencies through the use of mobile technology. Think about ways mobile computing devices would benefit your current or future organization.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What are the benefits and risks of mobile technology for the employees?
• Is mobile technology more beneficial to the organization or its employees? Why or why not?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

IT 200 Wk 5 Discussion – Computer System Protection

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students (or replies to the instructor’s replies).

Due Thursday

Think about your computer system’s security.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What anti-virus software is installed on your computer? What are its capabilities?
• How would you prevent a data breach?
• Do you think the installed software is appropriate for your machine? Why or why not?
• If you were to change it, what might you change it to?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.