Sunday, August 31, 2008

3G Mobile Phones

Visit the B-Mobile website http://www.bmobile.com.bn/

a) From this website, describe all the features that are offered for 3G users.

b) Also from this website outline the different payment schemes that are on offer.

c) Either visit Gadong or search the mobile phone websites, and identify at least 3 different brands and models of 3G mobile phones.

d) 3G Technology is a relatively new communications technology, research 3G and in your own words explain the basics of it. What technology has been developed to enable 3G networks to be introduced into Kenya or Africa?

e) 3G Technology is new technology to Kenya or Africa, research to find out when and where this technology was first introduced.

Personal & Public Communication

Obtain brief notes on the following stating the following;
a) Define the terms
b) Describe how the technologies work
c) List any advantages and disadvantages of the technologies
d) Name the equipment required where possible
e) Give real examples of their use where possible
f) Mention any two social/ethical issues arising from their use

At the end of the research, prepare to share your findings with the class.

Sahil & Samantha- Information Technology Convergence & Pull Technology
Sabeeha & Swaleh- Teleconferencing & Push Technology
Oshan & Akshay- Videoconferencing & Pull Technology
Hussein & Shailen- Digital television & Push Technology

Thursday, August 28, 2008

HL Case Study Task. 29/08/08

There are many investment banks in Kenya. Research on the assigned investment to find out the following;

a) What investments do they deal in
b) Who are their clients
c) What successes have they had
d) What challenges have they faced
e) What IT systems do they use.

1. Sebeeha - CFC financial Services Limited Kenya
2. Hussein - Standard Investment bank Kenya
3. Sahil -Suntra Investment Bank Kenya
4. Oshan- Dyer & Blair Investment Bank