EMPOWERING ALKIRA THROUGH IT
Luke McLaughlan 5697549
George Shaheen 6151779
Kazun Hapuhetti 6180094
Beekin Ser (Vinni) 576582x
Yi Lian (Roger) 6260586
Core problem requirements Computers need to be faster
To enrich the clients experience and provide better functionality for them.
Future proofing
Expected Benefits
Significantly faster PC performance
Purpose of computer usage broadening
Upgrading these computers will not be necessary for at least three years
Expert AnalysisWhat? Why?
Dual core processor at least 2-3Ghz
•High level of processing power•Background task support; antivirus•Foreground task support; documents, e-mail, web browsing•Multitask support
Ram 2-4Gb •Windows Vista and Windows 7 suggest 2gb of Ram•4gb ensures future-proofing•Maximum ram supported by most Operating Systems
Hard drive >100Gb
•Existing drive size is not a concern/problem•160gb hard drive will suffice
Graphics Card >128mb
•Current Operating Systems suggest 256mb of graphics•Allows for the option of a medium level of gaming
Monitor >19 inch
•Existing 17” CRT (non-LCD) Monitors are outdated and consume a lot of power•20” Monitors are above will cater to those with poor eyesight
Existing vs Target ArchitectureExisting Specifications Target Specifications
Intel Celeron (Single Core) 1.8ghz Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93ghz
256mb Ram 2gb (2048mb) Ram
40gb Hard Drive 250gb Hard Drive
CD Rom Drive Dual Layer DVD Burner
No Dedicated Graphics Card Dedicated 512mb Graphics Card
17” BenQ Monitor21.5” Wide Screen Flat Panel LCD
Monitor
Option 1Advised Custom Build
SolutionDell Solution Lenovo
Solution
Dual core 2-3Ghz
Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93ghz
Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93ghz
Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 2.66ghz
Ram 2-4Gb 4gb Ram 2gb Ram 2gb Ram
HDD 100GB + 320gb Hard Drive
250gb Hard Drive
320gb Hard Drive
19 inch or Larger
22 inch Wide Screen LCD
21.5 inch Wide Screen LCD
22 inch Wide Screen LCD
128mb Graphics Card or Greater
512mb Graphics Card
512mb Graphics Card
256mb Graphics Card
Total cost $1263 $938.90 (inc Delivery)
$1559.55 (inc Delivery)
Dell Solution Meets suggested requirements
Most cost effective
Reputable computer manufacturer
Best support/warranty optionOnline Technical Support (during business
hours)Phone support if needed
Assumptions & Constraints IT infrastructure (networks, internet and
user logins) will remain the same
Akira will be able to acquire funding to the amount that is recommended
F1 IT will assist Alkira with Operating System setup and computer maintenance
Assistive Technology
What is it
Not everyone needs it
Select groups of clients have disabilities that make it hard to interact with a computer in a traditional set up
Educational Software What alkira does currently They want to make more use of the
computers for education potential Requirments, unsure, odnt know,not an
eexpert in education for the intellectually disabled.
It is up to Alkira to determine what pacakges are appropriate to teach with
Instead I will do a brief investigation into some avaliable packages
Conclusions These packages seem like they may be suitable, but I’m not
and expect so I can not give any recommendations as one. Akira needs to do its own reaseach and decided what is
best for itself and its clients Here are the hardware requirments of the packages, as you
can see our recommended hardware is more than capable of running this type of educational software now and into the future.Software 1 Software 2 Recommended
Dell Hardware
1Ghz 1.2Ghz 3ghz
512mb ram memory
256mb ram memory
4gb
30mb hard drive space
100mb hard drive space
320gb
Additional Games
Wii console Enrich clients experience Has these kinda features, active,
musical, ect For all ages Would be a nice addition to Alkira’s
recreational programs.
Major Issues PC profile issue
Same profile setting for every computer
clutters in C drive
Decrease overall performance
Printing issueUser printing the same documents multiple times
Increase the cost, waste paper
Possible Solutions for Issues PC profile issue
Giving each user a unique username and password
Keep the Desktop and My Documents folder neat and tidy after restart of computer
Printing issuePrinting pool control software
○ Enable managing the flow of printing jobs
○ Provides a systematic way of monitoring the overall printing.
○ Reduce paper use
Problems with inappropriate use of computers
Alkira students accidently find adult websites on the internet
Minor problem although Alkira may want to address the issue now or in the future
Requirements analysis of internet filtering problem Needs to be able to block adult websites
and other unwanted non educational web sites
Needs to be cost effective
Must deliver the best value for the price
Less complex more effective solution
Comparison of options
Rating by; Netnanny WebOfTrust (WOT)
SafeEyes CyberSitter
System requirements Average Excellent
AverageAbove
average
FeaturesExcellent
PoorExcellent Below
average
Effectiveness Excellent Poor Excellent Average
Licensing Excellent Excellent Poor Poor
Price Average Excellent Poor Average
Pricing comparison
Alkira needs a software which provides a best value for the price.(Prices in AUD)
Software name Price comparison
Netnanny $43.79
WebOfTrust(WOT) Free
SafeEyes $54.70 for Digital Download$60.17 for CD copy
CyberSitter $43.75
LicensingSoftware name Licensing requirements
Netnanny No subscription fee requiredscheduled for automatic updates to the database free of charge
WebOfTrust(WOT) No license required
SafeEyes Annual subscription fee required
CyberSitter Annual subscription fee required
Our rating for selected softwares
Excellent Above average
Average Below average
Poor
5 4 3 2 1
Software name Rating
Netnanny 21/25
WebOfTrust(WOT) 17/25
SafeEyes 15/25
CyberSitter 13/25
Conclusions• Net nanny is the best fit to alkira’s requirments, based
on our research process.
• Hardware requirements of Netnanny Vs our hardware recommendation
Hardware comparison
Netnanny Recommended Specifications
Recommended Dell Hardware
133 MHz or faster processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93ghz
128 MB RAM minimum, 256 MB recommended
2gb Ram
80 MB of hard-disk space 250gb Hard Drive
Color monitor with 800x600 resolution
21.5 inch Wide Screen LCD and 512mb Graphics Card
CD-ROM drive Dual Layer DVD Burner
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