I have 2 dicussion and an assignment due by Sunday 4/17/16

Week 2 Assignment : Standards Research

Class,

Hello ~  During week 2 you will be completing your 1st assignment: Standards Research.  The following Website may be used for reference to complete this assignment. The Website represents an electronic document titled “Standards Organizations” written by William Stallings (2009), located at http://www.box.net/shared/9dtnzvwys8/1/15730219/164146343/1.  (see attachment)

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1.Select one (1) of the working groups in the IETF or IEEE and briefly summarize what this group is working on.

2.Justify the need of the IEEE 802 standard used in networking. (Why do YOU think these standards are necessary)?

3.Evaluate the three (3) standard organizations including IEEE, ISO, and ANSI to determine the most important for communication technology.  (Identify which organization YOU think is the most important for network communication?  Why?)

4.Take a position on the need for a federal regulating body of standards such as NIST. Include supporting evidence to justify your opinion.  (Why do YOU think organizations such as NIST are important?  What specific function do the standards serve?  Are they important? Why?)

5.Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

B-Standards.pdf

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What do YOU think about mainframe computers?  Any pros/cons?

What trends can YOU identify in communication and networking that have impacted business in this global economy?  Take a look at the future of informatin of information technology within the Instructor Insights.  What do YOU think of the video?  Please share your thoughts in our week 1 discussion threads.