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Grace Bowling, Brittany Cardwell & Tyler Falk

The History of Computer Hardware

With technology playing a pivotal role in our day to day activities we will uncover the history behind the computers that we use on a daily basis. The first computer to be discussed is Apple l. It was originally previewed in May of 1976 and was later replaced by a more user friendly, Apple ll. Next, The Commodore VIC-20 and Commodore 64 were produced in 1981 & 1982. Their rival, The IBM PC, introduce in 1981, was a fierce competitor to both Apple & the Commodores. Each of these computers contributed to technology as we know it today.

BUS 360

Tim Bergquist

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Danielle Gehrke, Randi Kostner & Torie O’Keeffe

Telecommunications Infrastructure

Due to an increase with technological production, the telecommunications industry is expanding. Communication between international countries and the U.S. has advanced resulting from telecommunication infrastructure. Telecommunication infrastructure links wireless technology to business practices and is the overall driving force behind acquiring consumers. Through different communication media types such as: physical media (twisted pair, coaxial cable, and optical fiber) and Free Space (broadcast radio frequency, communication satellite, wireless LAN).

BUS 360

Tim Bergquist

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Sharie Krouse, Rachel Stanton & Nicole Tessin-Mason

Influences of Mobile Phone Technology

This topic will focus on the change in phone technology over the years and its impact on businesses and the way they function. To narrow this wide subject of phone technology, we will examine mobile phones and the time frame will be from the year 2000 and forward. This time period was selected because of the impressive leaps technology made in the phone industry and the impacts it had on businesses specifically.

BUS 360

Tim Bergquist

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Aaron Martin

Using Information Technology for Strategic Advantage

Companies can use IT in a variety of different ways. Some choose to use it only for their day to day activities. Others choose to use it for other things in order to gain competitive advantage. These people view IT as a competitive differentiator. They make business strategies using IT. They develop new services and products based on the data that they collect. Their business is shaped by the information they get. This gives the business a major advantage in whatever market it is in. I will talk about how companies can use IT to gain this advantage and I will give brief explanations for some smaller parts that make up this system, including Business Process Reengineering and Virtual Companies.

BUS 360

Tim Bergquist

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Sharaya Moretti

Pros and Cons of Technology and Social Media

The world has been greatly altered by the innovations and improvements of technology. Computer monitors used to take up entire rooms and now there are laptops, touch pads, and smartphones. Although there are many positive aspects of using technology, there are also drawbacks. This presentation explores how the progression of technology has transformed the way businesses advertise to customers by utilizing social media, as well as the negative impact it has had on individuals’ interpersonal relationships. 

BUS 360

Tim Bergquist

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Taylor West

Retail Link and Supply Chain Management

In an age of advanced technology, businesses across the globe are changing the way they interact with other business partners. Manufacturers and retailers alike are becoming more interdependent upon each other’s success than ever before. Looking at Wal-Mart, one of the largest and most profitable retailers in the United States, a prime example of changes in the supply chain model can be found. Their new project, Retail Link, is their most recent advancement towards completely integrating all members of the supply chain with accurate and up-to-date information. This vast project will ultimately help define future supply chain models.

BUS 360

Tim Bergquist

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM