Sustainable Networks Cut Carbon Have Questions I
Sustainable Networks Cut Carbon Have Questions I
Instructions
Chapter 4, Network, Collaboration, and Sustainability, addresses how IT networks and critical infrastructures are a huge expense for organizations. Business runs on high-capacity (broadband) data and voice networks. Business performance depends on wired and wireless network connectivity, mobility, and collaboration. Exciting developments and disruptions are occurring in networks and collaboration. The latest 4G networks, multitasking mobile operating systems, and collaboration platforms are revolutionizing work.
- Turn to page 90 and read IT at Work 4.1 “Hospital of the Future Built on Mobile Network Infrastructure”
- Respond to questions 1 through 4.
- Turn to page 99 and read “IT at Work 4.5 “Canada’s Labatt Brewer Builds “The Pub” an Intranet for Enterprise Collaboration and Search”
- Respond to questions 1 through 4.
- Turn to page 105 and read “IT at Work 4.6 “Eco-Sustainable Networks Cut Carbon Emissions by 42 Percent”
- Respond to questions 1 through 4.
1. What capabilities did RMH management envision for the hospital of the future?
2.Why was an adaptable network solution so critical to RMH?
3.What were the main components of the hospital’s network? Explain why each was required.
4.In your opinion, how do the hospital’s network-enabled capabilities influence quality of health care and health care costs?
5.How do information silos impact productivity?
6.Why was a single point of access an important feature?
7.How has sharing information via The Pub improved collaboration at Labatt?
8.Why might workers not be in favor of document and data sharing?
9.Rank the four incentives according to how you believe they motivate a company to invest in greener IT? Explain why each is an “incentive”.
10.Explain the reasons for your ranking.
11.Review predictions of global warming and related issues. Consider the expected surge in the use of 4G networks that will increase electricity consumption to power the networks and cool the equipment. Based on your research, estimate the impact on the environment if mobile network operators did not invest in greener networks.
12.Bottom line: Is it profitable for operators to go green? Explain.
InstructionsChapter 4, Network, Collaboration, and Sustainability, addresses how IT networks and critical infrastructures are a huge expense for organizations. Business runs on high-capacity (broadband) data and voice networks. Business performance