Develop a computer hardware proposal (including printer(s)) to allow the business to provide up to twenty (20) staff with computer access, including current Australian prices for the equipment . Justify why this hardware is necessary for the business. 2. Develop a computer software proposal, including both system and application software, to support the proposed computer hardware proposal, including Australian prices for the software . Justify why this software is necessary for the business.

(Use Baltzan Chapter 5 – Technical Fundamentals to assist you in answering this topic)
3. What would be the benefits to the business of using business intelligence?
(Use Baltzan et al Chapter 8 Section 2 – Business Intelligence)
4. What would be the benefits to the business of implementing a collaboration system?
(Use Baltzan et al Chapter 10 Section 2 –Enterprise Information Systems: Collaboration Systems to assist you in answering this topic)
5. What issues should the business be aware of when embarking on a social media presence?
(Use Baltzan et al Chapter 11 Section 2 – Social Media to assist you in answering this topic)
All phases in this project must be developed with professionalism and user-friendliness in mind.

karledwards.com/poster-gallery/, Karl Edwards Studios.
Mrs Hyacinth Macaw, your manager, has set up the following tasks for you to complete this project:
Refer to the marking criteria for details of mark allocations.
Task 1: Journal (maximum 500 words) 10%
Prepare a journal that records your activities and progress related to completing this assignment. In date order, clearly list the following:
• Date of research activity/discussion
• Full description of research activity / discussion (at least 25 words)
• Web sites visited to collect information; other references accessed (using Harvard AGPS Referencing style – submitted separate to the List

of References in Task 2).
• Time duration of the activity
If you are working in a team, clearly state the activities of each team member.

Submit this journal as an appendix to Task 2. Any references to web pages and online documents, such as white papers, should be listed at the end of

the journal.
Task 2: Case study ( 4,500-5500 words) 90%
Report Structure and Presentation 5%
Your report should include a professional title page, computer generated Table of Contents (including List of Tables and List of Figures) and

Appendices.
Note: Make sure to state the names of all students involved in the report on the title page.
Report Letter of Transmittal, Executive Summary and Introduction 5%
Your report should include a letter of transmittal, executive summary, and introduction to the report.
Report Section 1 – E-Business and Mobile Business (1000-1500) 10%
How can the business move from mail order to being an online presence?
1. What are the benefits and challenges that the business should be aware of before becoming an e-business?
2. What are the characteristics of Web / Business 2.0? How should the business address these characteristics when setting themselves up as an

e-business?
3. Which type(s) of e-business model(s) should the business be considering implementing? Why?
4. What type of e-commerce tools should the business consider utilising to connect and communicate with their customers? Why?
5. What tools should the business use to measure their e-business success?
6. Should the business also consider implementing m-business? What are the benefits and challenges Dr Dorothy “Dodo” Little will need to be

aware of?
(Use Baltzan et al Chapters 7 & 3 – A Brave New Connected World / E-Business & Mobile Business to assist you in answering this topic)(( refer

sample))

Report Section 2 – Hardware, Software and Networking Infrastructure(1000-1500) 10%
What type of hardware and software, including networking infrastructure, should the business acquire to expand their capabilities to meet their new

e-business initiative?
1. Develop a computer hardware proposal (including printer(s)) to allow the business to provide up to twenty (20) staff with computer access,

including current Australian prices for the equipment . Justify why this hardware is necessary for the business.
2. Develop a computer software proposal, including both system and application software, to support the proposed computer hardware proposal,

including Australian prices for the software . Justify why this software is necessary for the business.
3. Develop a networking and communications proposal, including a suggested network architecture, topology and communication medium to support

the proposed computer hardware and software proposal . Justify why this networking infrastructure has been chosen for the business.
4. Include a diagram of the proposed hardware and network infrastructure to help Dr Dorothy “Dodo” Little visualise what you are recommending.
(Use Baltzan Chapter 7 – Technical Fundamentals to assist you in answering this topic)(( refer sample)) APPENDIX A
Report Section 3 – Business Intelligence(800-1500) 10%
What would be the benefits to the business of using business intelligence?
1. How could the business use business intelligence? Outline for Dr Dorothy “Dodo” Little how business intelligence can assist the business

decision making.
2. How could the business use data mining to gain competitive advantage? What type of data mining would best suit the current businesses

analysis needs? Why?