Emerging Technologies

 Write a Research paper on three of the following topics as it relates to or complements Systems Analysis and Design (SAD): 

> Descriptive, Predictive & Prescriptive Analytics (why SAD should consider Analytics) 

> Analytics Competencies Centers (Collaboration between Business Analysts, IT Specialists and Users) 

> Cloud Computing (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, DaaS, AaaS) (how SAD is different for cloud solutions) 

> Hadoop and Advanced Data Management (data sources that may impact SAD) 

> Blockchains (how Blockchains impact SAD) . 

Your research paper must be at least 5 pages in length, double-spaced, 12 font, and include at least 5 references, at least 2 of which must be peer-reviewed. Your paper must be formatted using APA guidelines. Do not include a cover page. Do not include an abstract. The reference page is NOT included in the 4-page length requirement. 

The paper should include an Introduction (to include a Hypothesis based on the research), Literature Review (Evidence) and Analysis of the Literature. All references must be cited within the text. Since the paper includes multiple topics, each topic must be separated and start with a HEADING. Include a conclusion at the end of the paper to summarize the entire paper and analyze how each topic relates together as related to the use of Systems Analysis and Design.