Browsing Computing by Type of Research "Masters Dissertation"
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Benefits of using data warehousing and data mining tools
(2013)RESEARCH QUESTION: What benefits are organisations deriving from using data warehousing and data mining tools? This research was an attempt to find out the benefits that a sample of organisations are deriving by using ... -
Challenges faced by staff and students at tertiary level in flexible learning environment: An institutional study
(2007)This research is concerned with identifying the challenges / problems of flexible learning environments in the tertiary education sector. Flexible learning environments usually allow students to choose from a mix of learning ... -
Control of Internet search engines in China -- A study on Google and Baidu
(2008)Internet is universal, open, information sharing media environment. The characteristics of Internet make it hard to be controlled. According to much literature, China has been believed to have setup its own Internet border ... -
The critical success factors involved in the implementation of a digital classroom in New Zealand
(2007)Over the last five years New Zealand schools have set up digital classrooms. In a digital classroom, sets of computers are installed in classrooms and connected to the school’s network. The reasons for the schools setting ... -
Evaluation of network performance of Microsoft operating systems
(2009)This master’s dissertation investigates the evaluation of network performance of various Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 Beta) for both ... -
How two large New Zealand secondary schools manage their information and communications technology
(2009)Reviewing research on how ICT is managed in large secondary schools shows a significant gap in research in this area. The Review of Schools’ Operational Funding: ICT Resourcing Framework – Final Report (MOE, 2007b) describes ... -
ICT in rural New Zealand: The Miranda case
(2007)The research question for this masters project was what are the impacts of ICT provision in Miranda as an example of rural NZ? In order to answer this question firstly the ICT provision in Miranda needed to be assessed. ... -
The impact of mobile devices on SMEs in Auckland, New Zealand
(2008)Business is selling goods and services to customers (Thefreedictionary, 2008). Wholesale Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are doing business and having the latest information is very important for their business. The ... -
Mobile internet user experience of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand
(2015)This study is about SMEs (Small to medium enterprises) customers’ mobile internet experience in relation to its key attributes such as speed, security, cost, coverage, reliability and smart phones used. This study is ... -
Mobile phones and teenagers: Impact, consequences and concerns - parents/caregivers perspectives
(2009)BACKGROUND: It is a common sight - cell phones (mobile phones) in the hands of people, especially teenagers. Literature has provided in-depth evidence of the uses, advantages, disadvantages, impact, consequences and ... -
Online community supporting trading functions in an online auction website
(2007)Online auctions have been taking place along the lines of traditional auctions. This has been made possible by the internet and web technology. Online communities associated with the online auction websites are thought to ... -
Perceptions of travellers regarding wireless local area networks at international airports
(2008)This research is concerned with identifying and analysing the issues for travellers around the availability and use of wireless network in public areas of international airports. The subjects of this research study are ... -
RFID technology introduction and impacts on supply chain management systems
(2006)Today’s dynamic and competitive business environment puts an ever increasing pressure on companies to innovate, redesign processes, and leverage the potential of partnerships along the supply chain. One of the technologies ... -
Scaffolding asynchronous communication
(2008)This research identifies and studies the techniques and strategies used by New Zealand tertiary tutors in the process of encouraging participation, and ultimately learning, when using online asynchronous discussion forums. ... -
The socio-economic impact of unsolicited bulk email (spam) on New Zealand organisations and employees: Comparative case studies
(2007)Unsolicited Bulk Email (UBE), or as it is more commonly known, spam, has in a few short years become arguably the most annoying, frustrating and even hated aspects of life on the Internet today, turning what was once ... -
Staff perceptions of Blackboard as an online teaching tool in tertiary education
(2008)The globalised economy and advanced web technologies are the key drivers for the growth of demand for flexible learning. To cope with the increased demand, educational institutions are continuing to explore the potential ... -
Stop re-inventing the wheel: Management of learning resources in institutes of technology and polytechnics
(2008)There did not appear to be any means of managing learning resources in the institution where the author works. There were a number of electronic areas where learning resources could be stored, but nothing existed that ... -
Strategic Information Systems Planning: Alignment of 'IS/IT' Planning and Business Planning
(2006)The advances in information technology have affected the lives of most of the human beings in their day-to day lives. With the passage of time, the technology has evolved immensely and so have the opportunities. Information ... -
The study of students' perceptions of on-campus wireless local area networks (WLANs) usage
(2008)Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) have become increasingly popular, particularly in education sectors. Understanding of the demand from students is critical for the people who want to deploy, manage and improve their ...