Mary’s MediBracelets Final Report

Hardware, Software, and Network Requirements

Derrick Hobbs

Hardware, Software, and Network Requirements

· Describe how you would select appropriate hardware and software to develop her internal business infrastructure

When one wants to buy computer hardware or software, there are a number of considerations that they ought to make. To start with is quality. The quality of a computer hardware or software encompasses how the product can perform the required functions. In other words, quality is about the suitability of the product to the required needs. For instance, some of the features that they can look into are whether it has features that would enable it to perform the intended functions effectively. The second feature is the price. If the business is at start up, the systems that can handle the available client base can be considered. More sophisticated software and hardware can be bought later on when the business expands. The after sale services and products is also critical. For instance, it is important to understand that computer systems are prone to breakdown due to attacks by malware and viruses that may harm the functionality of the system completely (Kendall, 2015). Hence, return policy should hence be given consideration. Warranty is also key and applies to the state of the product when it is purchased. Some of the fundamental questions that one can ask herein include would the seller repair the product if it breaks down or the cost of repairing is extended to the final consumer?

· Explain at least two possible approaches to managing her data for easy access and security

Data management refers to the practice of maintaining and organizing data in a manner that is secure to meet the ongoing information lifecycle needs. One possible approach to data management is IT system consolidation. A popular way to eradicate some of the challenges associated with data management is by use of this technique. It encompasses both ERP and EMR data solutions (Gray, 2017). It makes it possible to consolidate all the data belonging to an organization such that everything is stored in the organization’s master data. This is done in such a manner that there is a central management system such that all actions undertaken in the system are fast-tracked centrally. This minimizes chances of unwarranted access to data which can be significantly detrimental if it happens.

Upstream MDM implementation is another important approach to data management. In this approach, organizations can maintain their disparate IT systems. They master their data via a third party tool like enterprise master patient index (EMPI). Despite the fact that master data issues are not reconciled at the source, they are reconciled near the source. This allows extensive manual adjudication even when the system fails or is nor working.

· Describe possible networks that might be used to support her business needs

There are various networks that can be used to support the business herein. To start with are social networks. The company will need to advertise its products and services online, and social media provides a quick and cost-effective way of doing this. These include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter among others. The business will also need financial networks. It is important to understand that the customers will be required to pay for the products before are delivered to them. Hence, the business will need to utilize financial networks to facilitate the payment process.

· Create a network diagram showing possible internal connections as well as those between her site and her potential customers

References

Gray, P. M. (2015). The functional approach to data management: modeling, analyzing, and integrating heterogeneous data. Berlin: Springer.

Kendall, J. E. (2017). Systems analysis and design. Boston: Pearson.