Internet and Technology

Article by Keith Farren

Global wireless communication and consuming the electron to lead manufacturer’s antithetical couplet to send science and technology (MediaTek Inc.) Announce recently, introduce and support the canonial WLAN chip MT5921 of WAPI agreement. Unite, send lead in the development of science and technology international five major the intersection of mobile phone and manufacturer to take the lead in, support WAPI is clear to show, unite, send science and technology, develop technical assurance to domestic the intersection of wireless communication and trade.

According to unite scientific and technological the intersection of press spokesman and Yu engrave tongued bell introduction, MT5921 WLAN chip can be inclusive to unite and take place the science and technology a full range of base band products including 2G, 3G and intelligent mobile phone solution, support WAPI and Wi-Fi standard at the same time. It is reported, uniting MT5921 chip taking place science and technology and introducing this time has interlinkage ability of surfing the Net of superstrong wireless, can increase the speed of surfing Internet with cell phone by a wide margin, support the simple and easy security settlement function at the same time, can promote users to experience by a wide margin. It is reported, support WAPI to pass CTA (network test now) WLAN examine only specification of item, adopt, unite, take place scientific and technological the intersection of MT5921 WLAN and solution, help the intersection of mobile phone and manufacturer increase the intersection of products and competitive edge, lower costs, increase and sell the area.

WAPI is a independent standard of Wireless Local Area Network of China, a gleam of manufacturer of world still stay to China WAPI agreement standard at the time of the interest for being numerous, unite and take place science and technology to already begin in the overall arrangement on the line of one’s own products, this lets WAPI have larger development space. Yu MingDuo represents, WAPI agreement standard is one of the important policy and standard of the inland information industry, unite and take place science and technology and support this policy of 100% and implement into the products actively, WLAN chip introducing WAPI ready this time is the positive response to the state policies.

The consumers with 1/5 in the world of China, its netizen’s scale of broadband is up to 346 million people, it is a huge business opportunity for WLAN supplier. As a kind of important WLAN safe access technology, WAPI is getting extensive acceptance of the market, because it can offer stronger safety, stronger managerial ability and better user to use and experience, all these characteristics have met the harsh commercial requirement for moving Internet.

At present, China three major telecommunication run commercial city, begin or finish batch the intersection of WAPI and bid and competitive bidding of focus work already, take China Mobile as examples, has already disposed about 100,000 of WAPI focuses actually up till now, this means ecosystem of WAPI has already been basically built up. Unite, send science and technology, introduce, support the intersection of WAPI and the intersection of agreement and canonial the intersection of WLAN and chip, indicate WAPI commercialized gate turn on already even more. With the overall arrival of 3G era of China, under the circumstances that the advantage of the policy is promoted, WAPI that has the China’s actual conditions even more will have broader development space.

About WAPI

WAPI(WLAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure),The Wireless Local Area Network distinguishes and secret infrastructure, it is for WEP agreement safety problem in IEEE802.11, WLAN safe solution put forward in the national standard GB15629.11 of Chinese Wireless Local Area Network. Its leading particulars adopts the certificate mechanism based on public key cryptosystem, have realized the movable termination (MT) With the wireless access point (AP) Two-way differentiation of one. On March 7, 2006, alliance’s inaugural meeting of WAPI industry was held in Beijing, WAPI industry alliance established formally.

What are Web Applications?

Web applications are a staple in today’s World Wide Web, and they are an emerging technology in web development. They are popular due to the widespread use of web browsers, and the convenience of having a web browser as a platform of running applications that can access a remote service or another computer system. The ability of web applications to be accessed without the need of distributing and installing software to a vast number of people handling client computers is one of the key reasons for their sudden success. Most businesses employ web application development in their Internet operations for office or public use. Common applications that you see nowadays are online retail sites, webmail, online auctions, wikis, and many others

An Emerging Technology in a Highly Technological Age

For a business in the 21stcentury, the Internet is a crucial factor for growth.

Web applications are now being used in a variety of different helpful ways which have made the lives of businessmen a whole lot easier. With its capability for online editing, users are able to edit various bits of information on a site from any computer making a collaborative project smoother, more efficient, and a lot easier. There are also mail applications that can be used to upload new information with ease. This feature is enabled in the structure of the web application development that goes through such functions. In a highly competitive business world, companies are utilizing web applications for easier communication, information sharing, and a lot more.

Advantages

Web applications are extremely efficient because they do not require a complex roll out procedure to be deployed in large organizations.

A web browser is all that is needed in order to launch applications, a capability which is very useful for large businesses who want to utilize applications for information sharing. Browser applications, on most instances, do not require disk space from the client, saving you precious hard drive space as opposed to installed applications. Upgrades are an issue when it comes to installed software applications, fortunately, web applications require no upgrades at all for new features can be instantly sent to the server and automatically delivered to all users. The easy integration of web applications into other server-side web procedures such as searching and email make it a very formidable feature in websites. Most installed applications do not function in some platforms, which make accessibility an issue. Web browsers, on the other hand provide cross compatibility because they operate with nothing but your browser window.

Dot Com Infoway

Web application developers have proliferated in the market, and some of them are providing sub-par services for rather exorbitant prices. In order for your business to reach its peak, you need developers who are skilled in web application development and up-to-date with the latest technology. Dot Com Infoway is an application development and outsourcing company with a team of more than 300 highly-skilled developers. Their ingenious solutions and quick turn around times have made them extremely effective as a web applications provider. Dot Com Infoway boasts of their quality and effective web development skills which are coupled with highly competitive pricing schemes that makes web application development very cost effective.

Dot Com Infoway web application development can design and develop your web applications which are critical for your business to progress in the midst of constantly evolving technological practices. Their web applications encourage a seamless, smooth-sailing workflow with the ability to synchronize business operations, making management and monitoring very easy. Web application development can be a tricky process when you do not know what you need, Dot Com Infoway will not dive into the creation of your web applications right off the bat. They will first conduct an in-depth analysis to develop a deeper understanding of your requirements so that what you want is exactly what you get. Infoway’s IT professionals who are skilled in web application development can also take the necessary measures to avoid information-theft, which is highly possible in the most fragile of web applications. Processing delays and problems in data access and recovery are an issue of the past with Infoway’s web application development. Their applications can be accessed by different platforms with their cross-platform compatibility, which means that your Windows. Linux, or Mac machines can access your web applications with ease. If you want to integrate your application to your website, this is absolutely possible with Infoway, for their web applications are easily meshed into other web procedures.

One of a Kind Service

Web application development by Dot Com Infoway can give you a competitive edge by accelerating your productivity and reducing downtimes. Effective applications which can reduce time-to-market periods and diminish high development costs make Infoway a truly formidable web application provider. If experience is an issue, Infoway has a fantastic comprehensive portfolio available on their website, truly a testimony to their high quality services. Infoway has already developed a variety of different web applications and web RIAs for a number of different clients from around the globe.

Article by hi joiney

If you play slowly, please Click here to download the interview video After the local broadcast.

Moderator: Netizens Hello, everybody! Today is November 24, 2006, is the fall of 2006 The 68th China Electronics Fair day, we are delighted to have the Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. General Manager Mr. Yu Xiekang. Rather special status in general, he first is Semiconductor Association Deputy Secretary-General, China IC Association Secretary-General, the Secretary-General of Jiangsu in the semiconductor industry, always very busy in these days just to have a meeting also held in our busy studio. Please always talk about the following Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. of some basic information. Xie Kang

in: Members netizens Hello, everybody! I am Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. General Manager, this coincides with our Annual Meeting held in Shanghai, integrated circuits, China’s semiconductor industry this year is a good year, the year is expected, the integrated circuit industry sales exceeded 100 billion yuan mark, an increase of 49% is rather large, the situation is excellent, so we meet flourished as a venue, the HC Network Invited me to talk about our Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. situation. Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. We are in June 2003 in Shanghai Securities The listing should be is currently the only semiconductor IC packaging and testing industry, a listed company, our company is mainly engaged in the manufacture of semiconductor devices, integrated circuit package Test Should be said to be a brand. Production this year, about 4.5 billion integrated circuits, discrete devices 20 billion, and profit growth than sales growth, sales growth greater than sales growth. This shows that the rising value of the products in our company’s mission is to scale the technology to brand development.

Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. General Manager Mr. Yu XiekangModerator: Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. is a publicly traded company, I would like to talk about the company in general the process from development to market changes and the experience of it. Xie Kang

in: Should say that I feel the company is relatively difficult start, during the brink of collapse several times in the plight of the company under the leadership of Chairman Wang fashion to lead all employees through the difficulties one after another, and finally in 2003 the company went public, I feel to the public later on enterprises, especially enterprises engaged in the semiconductor industry is critical, because our business is to keep the capital input, and is a continuous input. If the words alone is not enough free cash, through listed, we have the last few years through the adjustment of product structure, so that our products continue to adapt to short and light machine to the needs of development, the company has been considerable development.

Moderator: Listing does not mean the end stage of a business could mean a new beginning, the company’s normal development is still a new challenge. In the total energy can not talk about these areas after the listing of new initiatives, what the future development of the company has a new goal? Xie Kang

in: Our future goals is to first have the scale, no scale impossible. Another technology must be leading, ultimately, to the brand. If size alone, without technology is impossible, but if only the technology, not scale, the enterprises do not. But the scale and technology alone are not brands, our businesses can not enduring. We are planning to gradually by 2010 sales volume reached 100 billion yuan, profit of 2.7 billion or so.

Moderator: The continuous upgrading of product research and development is a business or continue an important aspect of the earlier, the show which brought in total of new products, while product research and development in which progress? Xie Kang

in: I feel this show has been held for many years, we have always participated in the past few years, I feel this show should be a more famous, a brand of switch to show If we pass this switch to show both supply and demand play a greater contact and However, this exhibition ties brought us to meet market demand for small patch devices, and new IC Package, there is FBP, CSP, bump packaging. Basically, the production company in a generation, to prepare a generation, research and development generation products to satisfy the market demand. Moderator: The company should be to develop an increasingly large demand for qualified personnel should be more stringent. Long power in this regard is how to do it? Xie Kang

in: Semiconductor industry needs a square talent-intensive industries, it should be according to our information products, and to us from two aspects, the first step, the first thing within the domestic semiconductor industry’s management personnel and senior management and technical personnel to attract over, smoking and combined with the adjustment of product structure, generous talent from abroad, the company’s management philosophy, product technology and international companies to gradually converge. Are now the senior management of company personnel should say that I am almost half coming from the outside, whether it is the company’s General Manager, Technical Director, Quality Director, Vice President, are all from the outside. Combined with ongoing training within the company, culture, as well as new domestic institutions of higher learning in the Elite Student , Combined with the country so that talent continue to grow. We are here to feel what benefits, on the one hand the management philosophy, management took a number of companies, and we are the product of some management experience, the two combine to make the management and then we heard bringing in products from Taiwan to overseas outstanding products introduced over, we have in the past few years among a wide range of talent market, the funds through this chain, we have made the talent growing in line with company needs.

Moderator: The semiconductor industry should be competitive industry, the market is also facing competition in a globalized market, long power technology in the domestic and international markets is how to do, and you focus on where? Xie Kang

in: Should say that we are now facing city economy, I believe that whatever the industry, should be filled with fierce competition, competition in the semiconductor industry may be more intense than other traditional industries. We speak from the rules of semiconductors, a few years there will be a cycle, so it should be even more formidable competition from the run. China’s semiconductor industry that our technology because we are backward, the lower grade of products, in the product low homogeneity of the competition, many companies are all taking a low-end product homogeneity competition. So we Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Company of

Software development is a process in which companies in it provide services such as the development, maintenance, publication of computer software e.g. software services, training, documentation, consulting, etc. There has been tremendous changes in terms of software development languages and delivery as various new tools such as Microsoft .NET Technologies, PHP, MS SQL Server, AJAX, ATLAS, Silverlight, JAVA Technologies, J2EE, JSP, J2ME, ASP, ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, MySQL Database, ORACLE, etc. have come up over two decades of time.

Moreover, there is a structural method which has been in use for quite some in the development of software which is termed as Software Development Process which several methods of software development which again are termed as software development model by computer professionals. Computer engineers involved in the process of software development are called software developers.

There are various models for software development and one of them is waterfall model which is considered best available model by software developers.

Generally, software development companies use typical process wherein a set of activities including of research, new development, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, etc. is done in cumulative manner. Though the process of software development is complex and requires various departments, the final solution is an outcome of efforts put by entire software development and allied team.

As has been mentioned, there are various models of software development which includes Agile, Cleanroom, DSDM, Iterative, RAD, RUP, Spiral, XP, Scrum, V-Model, FDD, etc. amongst others, the decision to use them specifically for a project is done on the need basis. Besides the selection of software development model, study of requirement analysis, specification, architecture, implementation, testing and documenting, deployment and maintenance, etc. too is done by a separate team.

A much heard term in software sector is SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) which in fact is a software development process wherein a logical process used by a system analyst so that development of an information system can be done. The information system thus includes requirements, validation, training, and user ownership of the developed software.

Notwithstanding, SDLC has become on standard which is seen as credibility of software development company. In order to show credibility and efficiency, companies stress on following SDLC.

The entire hoopla about SDLC is that it ensures that the developed software meets or goes beyond the specific requirement of client, is under the postulated time period, made cost-effectively, etc. amongst others. Popularity of SDLC can be attributed to the fact that it is efficient and effective in the current and planned IT infrastructure. Moreover, another USP of SDLC is that it is inexpensive to maintain and cost-effective to enhance.

Increasing number of software development companies in India can be attributed to the fact that India has sound pool of talented software developers who are able to deliver Quality and Reliability in their software development service. Moreover, with on time deliveries, domain expertise, cost effective solution, customer oriented service, Indian software development companies such HCL, Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, Patni, etc. are known globally among their clients.

Article by Paul Capicik

Information technology (IT) is the branch of engineering dealing with the use of computers and telecommunications, developing and maintaining systems as well as retrieving, storing and transmitting information. Therefore, any person wanting to develop a career in IT should be aware of the value of IT certifications.

Through education and certification, professionals gain the skills, knowledge, and validation needed to be recognized as an expert in diverse products or technologies. MCSE Certification, CCNA Certification, A+ Certification, and SAP Certification are just a few of the many credentials an IT professional may achieve.

Microsoft certification programs are considered to be the major advancement to gain both professional and education background. There are several Microsoft certifications currently available for both onsite or offsite training; being MCSE Certification, one of the most frequently requested certifications.

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification prove an individual’s expertise in designing and implementing the required infrastructure for any type of business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 platform and Microsoft Windows Server System.

Demand for the network administration job function is another branch of IT, which has grown significantly, the same as candidates applying for this certification, particularly CCNA Certification.

The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in apprentice knowledge of networking with certified professionals able to install, configure, and operate WAN, LAN, and dial access services for small networks with 100 nodes or fewer

Operation and configuration services also includes but are not limited to use one but several of the following protocols: Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, IP, IGRP, VLANs, RIP, and Ethernet, Access Lists. 

IT Certifications in career development add valuable credentials for IT professionals in a competitive industry where a certification for jobs like these is needed at the same time that learning is necessary due to the constant changing business environments

A+ Certification prove the competency of entry-level service technicians in the computer industry and it is an internationally recognized testing program sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

This certification is different from the others because it is not promoted by one company only, but by a whole group of PC manufacturers and other companies in the hardware market and its acceptance as an industry-wide credential offers additional benefits.

The ultimate goal of all IT certifications is in the development of your professional career is validating a specific experience required by the network and systems administrator job role for any small, middle or large company. 

SAP Certification is one of the few credentials in the world of business with additional value only issued to those professionals who demonstrated their abilities by passing demanding, process-oriented exams through rigorous study or direct experience

Article by Vincent Victor

What are Web Applications?

Web applications are a staple in today’s World Wide Web, and they are an emerging technology in web development. They are popular due to the widespread use of web browsers, and the convenience of having a web browser as a platform of running applications that can access a remote service or another computer system. The ability of web applications to be accessed without the need of distributing and installing software to a vast number of people handling client computers is one of the key reasons for their sudden success. Most businesses employ web application development in their Internet operations for office or public use. Common applications that you see nowadays are online retail sites, webmail, online auctions, wikis, and many others

An Emerging Technology in a Highly Technological Age

For a business in the 21stcentury, the Internet is a crucial factor for growth. Web applications are now being used in a variety of different helpful ways which have made the lives of businessmen a whole lot easier. With its capability for online editing, users are able to edit various bits of information on a site from any computer making a collaborative project smoother, more efficient, and a lot easier. There are also mail applications that can be used to upload new information with ease. This feature is enabled in the structure of the web application development that goes through such functions. In a highly competitive business world, companies are utilizing web applications for easier communication, information sharing, and a lot more.

Advantages

Web applications are extremely efficient because they do not require a complex roll out procedure to be deployed in large organizations. A web browser is all that is needed in order to launch applications, a capability which is very useful for large businesses who want to utilize applications for information sharing. Browser applications, on most instances, do not require disk space from the client, saving you precious hard drive space as opposed to installed applications. Upgrades are an issue when it comes to installed software applications, fortunately, web applications require no upgrades at all for new features can be instantly sent to the server and automatically delivered to all users. The easy integration of web applications into other server-side web procedures such as searching and email make it a very formidable feature in websites. Most installed applications do not function in some platforms, which make accessibility an issue. Web browsers, on the other hand provide cross compatibility because they operate with nothing but your browser window.

Dot Com Infoway

Web application developers have proliferated in the market, and some of them are providing sub-par services for rather exorbitant prices. In order for your business to reach its peak, you need developers who are skilled in web application development and up-to-date with the latest technology. Dot Com Infoway is an application development and outsourcing company with a team of more than 300 highly-skilled developers. Their ingenious solutions and quick turn around times have made them extremely effective as a web applications provider. Dot Com Infoway boasts of their quality and effective web development skills which are coupled with highly competitive pricing schemes that makes web application development very cost effective.

Dot Com Infoway web application development can design and develop your web applications which are critical for your business to progress in the midst of constantly evolving technological practices. Their web applications encourage a seamless, smooth-sailing workflow with the ability to synchronize business operations, making management and monitoring very easy.

Web application development can be a tricky process when you do not know what you need, Dot Com Infoway will not dive into the creation of your web applications right off the bat. They will first conduct an in-depth analysis to develop a deeper understanding of your requirements so that what you want is exactly what you get. Infoway’s IT professionals who are skilled in web application development can also take the necessary measures to avoid information-theft, which is highly possible in the most fragile of web applications. Processing delays and problems in data access and recovery are an issue of the past with Infoway’s web application development. Their applications can be accessed by different platforms with their cross-platform compatibility, which means that your Windows. Linux, or Mac machines can access your web applications with ease. If you want to integrate your application to your website, this is absolutely possible with Infoway, for their web applications are easily meshed into other web procedures.

One of a Kind Service

Web application development by Dot Com Infoway can give you a competitive edge by accelerating your productivity and reducing downtimes. Effective applications which can reduce time-to-market periods and diminish high development costs make Infoway a truly formidable web application provider. If experience is an issue, Infoway has a fantastic comprehensive portfolio available on their website, truly a testimony to their high quality services. Infoway has already developed a variety of different web applications and web RIAs for a number of different clients from around the globe.  

Article by liujianwu

Eleventh China (Dongguan) International Textile & Clothing Industry Fair and eleventh China (Dongguan) International Footwear Machinery and Material Plant Industry Fair, has Houjie Town in Dongguan City, Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Centre. According to organizers, seminar on information technology management is a major feature of this exhibition has attracted many businesses to participate. By the global financial crisis, in the past year years, most industries have encountered unprecedented difficulties, the industry in how to get rid of the current difficulties, seek times of financial crises following the road of development Er efforts to explore business transformation upgraded to become a major topic. The International Industry Fair, the industry has not only brought advanced industrial technology, information management technology industries are more favorable for all exhibitors.    It is understood that the information from the domestic garment enterprises, and sales of investment ratio is 85% of enterprises less than 1%, 10% of the company to reach 1% to 2%, 5% of the company to more than 2%. The foreign invested garment enterprises of information technology to reach at least 2% of sales, leading companies and even to 5% to 10%. Lower level of the decision into the domestic textile and apparel industry generally low level of information, and in the shoe industries, information technology is also not satisfactory condition. The status quo, the majority of enterprises are mainly the existence of several areas: information technology investment on the serious shortage; relevant aspects of the lack of qualified personnel; suitable for industry application software products less; information technology master plan is not perfect…… All these factors have hindered the development of enterprise information, which restricts the overall rapid growth itself.    Now, in the era of rapid development of information technology, enterprise development and the increasingly close relationship between information technology, accelerating business innovation, information, construction will undoubtedly become a business process innovation and development of the most important work is the development of enterprises propellant. Shows that information technology is critical for businesses, not only that, in accelerating the progress of the industry also plays an important role. Particularly in the footwear industries, the operation has been the traditional form of shoe production and the lack of advanced concepts and efficient technology and equipment, resulting in low efficiency in work, not to a strong core competitiveness foothold in the market. Therefore, the shoe need to actively complete information technology to enable enterprises of various business process can be orderly, and guide enterprises to achieve better and faster development.    The so-called information technology is the use of modern information technology companies to support business and brand management tools and processes. In computer technology, network technology and the rapid development of communications technology and a large number of applications today, information has become the enterprise to achieve sustainable development and improve the market competitiveness of important safeguards. So, how the shoe should be a proactive response measures to strive to promote the informatization construction process?    Shoe should be on the overall objectives of Zhanluejihua and detailed analysis, formulate a reasonable construction plan of information technology programs, according to the actual operation of enterprises in which Jigefangmian Mingque Zhongdian should invest money and energy, each targeted to complete the construction of a De details. In terms of hardware, shoe equipped to adapt through the requirements of modern enterprise management operations automation, intelligent basis for equipment and facilities, including network, communication tools and other kinds of information management systems to improve production management’s activities. On the software side, shoe to absorb all kinds of creative talents for building enterprise information backbone of the backing support. The treatment of specific conditions should be good, broad promotion of space to attract and retain people with lofty ideals to which enterprises, has been the best people to build elite teams, this set up with information technology-related institutions in order to achieve an effective division of labor and management, enhance employee sense of responsibility; develop more application software products, improve efficiency, a comprehensive help enterprise information construction.    Meanwhile, the shoe market to enhance their own insight on the variety, good at observing the market environment and competitive situation, forecast changes in industry trends, timely adjustment of information technology strategy. Domestic and foreign enterprises should learn from the successful experience of practical application of the information to the shoe construction, and give full play to the initiative to innovate, to make shoes with core competitiveness of enterprises. Shoe should start from the unique advantages of information technology, so that information technology can improve the success rate, and lay a solid foundation for the next step to enhance construction of information across the enterprise confidence. In addition, government agencies and related organizations, support is also essential, through policy support, technical guidance, etc., can also encourage enterprises to speed up the process of information construction.    Shoe emphasis on information technology is only truly multi-faceted production management input to the development of the overall vision to look at changes in the market, the times and learn to adjust and innovate strategic plan, under the guidance of Government Organization intensive so that when information Construction work achieved remarkable results and breaking through the bottleneck!

Over the past decade Massachusetts has developed academic technology-engineering standards and implemented related programs. The Massachusetts experience has become a reference point for a number of other states and countries looking to support engineering education. This paper outlines the process Massachusetts has undertaken and some of the successes and challenges related to the implementation of engineering concepts in K-12 education.The development of state technology-engineering standards was initially made possible through the Massachusetts 1993 Education Reform Law but was only carried out through the advocacy of technology education educators and engineers with an interest in education. Massachusetts treats technology engineering as a science discipline, equivalent to physical science, life science, and earth and space science. A number of state policies support the implementation of school and district technology-engineering programs aligned with the technology-engineering standards, such as licensure and assessment expectations. A number of challenges remain, however, before technology-engineering can be considered to have developed to a point equivalent to traditional science disciplines.

The development of technology-engineering standards in Massachusetts started with the inclusion of language in the 1993 Massachusetts Education Reform Law: The board shall develop academic standards for the core subjects of mathematics, science and technology, history and social science, English, foreign languages and the arts. The board may also include in the standards a fundamental knowledge of technology education and computer science and keyboarding skills.The inclusion of”science and technology” in this legislation was the impetus for the development of the first state M4 Science and Technology Framework(MA ESE, 1996). The inclusion of the word “technology” in this label sparked a state-wide discussion of what that should include. For the science education community, it was indicative ofa science, technology, and society (STS) perspective reflective of Science for All Americans (AAAS, 1989) and the National Science Education Standards (NRC, 1996). For the technology education community, it suggested a technological literacy perspective reflective of Technology for All Americans (ITEA, 1996). There was some discussion as to whether it meant computers-instructional technology but the later inclusion of the label “technology education” in the statement about what the board “may also include” was interpreted as a reference to computers. The result of this state-wide discussion was an initial state framework that defined “science and technology” as an academic subject that integrated the STS and technology education perspectives. Later, in the 2001 framework revision, the STS perspective was reduced and replaced with more specific engineering principles, leading to the modified framework title “science and technology-engineering.” Learning things is not limited to the scentific area. Instead it also has relations with some other things like speaking a language or using software, including Rosetta Stone English and Rosetta Stone French. If you have a creative mind, you will make all your own differences in the end!

 Technology intervention in Organization Development

The Internet, email, and Web conferencing tools have created the capacity for collaborating across time and space both within and between organizations. Just as technology has transformed the organizational environment, it’s also transforming the field of Organization Development (OD).

Currently, there are three widely recognized applications of technology in OD:

1. Quantitative, database assessment tools, such as employee surveys and 360-degree feedback

2.Communications and teamwork, including document management and information sharing

3. Management and employee development, including online training.

 OD practitioners increasingly use technology in their work every day. But, whereas most technologies applied to OD are used for one-way communication, data collection, or individual mentoring or training, we need new generation of interventions that use technology to facilitate “whole system” collaboration and organizational change.

Evolution of new Technologies

Currently, technologies are available that extend beyond normal correspondence and simple data collection to facilitate online collaboration, community building, collaborative learning, and the sharing of best practices on a global scale. New uses for such emerging technologies by OD practitioners hold the promise of becoming an integral part of the dynamic organizational change process itself.

 The evolution of collaborative technologies such as portals, online discussion groups, real-time chat and webcasts (transmission of linear audio or video content over the Internet) have provided valuable capabilities that promote the organization development mission of whole system collaboration.

Portal technology offers a wide variety of tools for the OD professionals to promote increased organizational effectiveness, enable open communication and knowledge sharing and deliver multi-dimensional organizational change efforts. Properly implemented portals knit together disparate business applications and, in effect, present a composite application tailored to the role of the user in the organization. By presenting business tools, data and content to users via an easy-to-use, personalized interface, portals support the primary OD goals of increased organizational effectiveness and performance. Used in combination with content management systems, portals also become valuable communication and knowledge-sharing vehicles by presenting online content filtered by the language, geography or role of the user. Best practices, compliance information and strategic content can be pushed simultaneously to geographically diverse internal and external (customers, partners, suppliers) audiences. The top portal vendors also integrate search capability into their products, allowing users to search for the content that meets their needs. Prior to the advent of portal technologies, organizations were restricted to a “one size fits all” approach to pushing applications and content to employees. Portals allow the creation of a user experience that is tailored to the employee’s demographics.

Online discussion groups, weblogs offer users the ability to post questions, comments and general information at a central online location. These types of forums are particularly well suited for the ongoing, system-wide communication required during large organizational change efforts. Typically, these discussion forums are created to focus on topics related to specific training programs, practice areas or operational best practices. The questions or comments posted can be directed toward specific experts, facilitators or to the general group membership, creating an open, collaborative process.These online discussions can take place over a period of weeks rather than minutes. The content of the discussions can be made searchable and becomes part of the organization’s knowledge base for future reference. When delivered through portal technology, links to specific discussion forums can be made available to individuals based on their demographics.

Instant messaging and online chats offer organizations a much more immediate form of real-time collaboration than asynchronous online discussion groups. Most enterprise instant messaging applications now allow users to form real-time instant group chats by pulling multiple users into an online discussion as needed. Users can also share content (documents, slides, graphics) during their chats to facilitate understanding. Instant messaging technology is particularly useful when immediate information exchange is required (customer service, call center, etc.) by a small number of users.

For larger audiences, scheduled online chats are effective vehicles for mass interactive communication. Executives and subject-matter experts can communicate to mass audiences and answer questions on the fly regardless of geography through scheduled chat sessions. Participation in the chats is usually voluntary and users also have the ability to join the chats anonymously, which promotes open, informal and candid discussion. Online chat sessions are increasingly being used in OD efforts that involve large-scale organizational change and require frequent mass communication. The contents of both instant message sessions and scheduled online chats can be saved and made searchable for future reference. Prior to these chat technologies, interactive conversations would require conference calls, real-time office visits and herding masses of people into meeting rooms for live face-to-face dialogue. Although the online collaborative applications have not replaced more traditional live meetings, they have presented viable alternatives that augment the efforts of OD professionals and lead to increased organizational effectiveness.

Webcasts and Podcasts are examples of Online audio/video technologies becoming mainstream tools OD professionals use to disseminate information quickly and efficiently. Live training or informational events are often shared organization-wide via webcasts and recorded for later use. Audio or video combined with many of the newer e-learning authoring tools allows other content (slides, text, graphics) to be displayed along with the video or audio for a media-rich user experience. The newest of the online audio/video technologies are podcasts, which combine the standard recorded webcast with “publish/subscribe” functionality. Publish/subscribe functionality allows the user to subscribe to specific subject areas and have the content automatically pushed to their computer or MP3 player whenever new content is available. The user can then view or listen to the content whenever his or her schedule allows. Although podcasts are not yet widely used in organizational communication, their popularity in the public domain is a glimpse of the potential of this evolving medium. Previous to the use of the online audio/video technologies, organizations would distribute videotaped content via mail to all their far-flung locations. Employees would view the video individually or congregate in meeting rooms to watch the video presentations.

Benefits

OD approaches that embrace technology as an integrated component of the strategic change process itself can

 enable whole system participation.

With hurdles like travel costs and time zone issues greatly lessened through technology, bringing the whole organizational system into the room–employees, partners, customers, and so forth is made possible. Ideas, opinions and issues from all stakeholder groups can be shared and considered in a collective forum virtually and in connection with face-to-face meetings.

rapidly align dispersed stakeholders.

Creating alignment between stakeholders who are located across the country or the globe can take months or years. By blending face-to-face participation with an inclusive virtual participation process, stakeholders can be brought together in productive ways that decrease the time it takes to reach an agreement.

accelerate organizational readiness.

Inviting the whole system to participate in the change process enhances communication, fosters buy-in and establishes a level of readiness for change that traditional communications plans cannot easily achieve.

produce higher quality strategies and plans.

Through obtaining direct input from both a horizontal and vertical slice of the organization, as well as partners, customers, and other stakeholder groups, more robust ideas and work products can be produced.

foster collaborative learning and knowledge sharing.

By linking together stakeholders that would not otherwise connect and communicate, it becomes possible to harness learning and knowledge in ways that surface and diffuse best practices, which leads to a greater capacity for innovation and organizational agility.

 Getting started 

Integrating technology into OD interventions can open the door to new opportunities for engaging teams, workgroups, organizations, partners, and customers in collaborative change processes. But where do you start? Here are some tips that may help. 

Assess the need.

Determine if the needed intervention would be advanced through engaging stakeholders that cannot be in the room.

Determine readiness.

To be successful, an organization must embrace the potential value of using technology to support the process. Determine the readiness of the client system to explore new ways of working.

Gauge the fit.

Select technologies that fit the desired intervention. Know when you’re looking for divergent vs. convergent thinking, qualitative vs. quantitative input, individual vs. group contributions, and so on, and choose the tools that support the lifecycle stage of the process.

Make the business case.

While there are costs associated with applying technology, using technology can also reduce travel costs, save time, and accelerate the change process. Defining the ROI (return-on-investment) of using technology helps garner support for new approaches.

Define integration points.

OD interventions that involve technology also typically include face-to-face meetings. Look for ways to use technology prior to, during, and after meetings to support group and organizational goals.

Engage the early adopters.

Identify individuals who are predisposed to embrace technology as part of the process in order to create early wins that create proof points for the new approach.

Tell success stories.

Even small successes can be used as stories to energize the organization and inspire others to participate through the new tools and approaches.

Technology in OD is here to stay. More and more, OD interventions will include collaborative technology as a core enabler of the change process. As OD practitioners apply these tools to their work, especially when they enable whole system change, new expectations within organizations are established. Once people experience the possibilities associated with incorporating the voices of a larger collective in ways that increase participation, accelerate change, and deliver higher quality results, the value of these collaborative technologies are established and the organization’s desired future draws nearer.