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Data management technologies are the different types of database systems and techniques that are utilized for managing the use of information and distribution both within and between organizations (Workman, 2013).
Implications for utilizing data management technologies when working with employees in remote locations
Cost
The immediate, common concern of developing countries is poverty. The things that people in the West take for granted are usually unaffordable in developing countries. The costs of importing hardware is however relatively consistent, with most of the imported hardware coming from China and other Asian leaders in the field (Workman, 2013). This means that it is expensive to ship in and maintain the computers and related hardware to communicate with the remote workforce.
Network capability
Many nations in the developing world lack speed, stable and secure network connectivity. This is especially true for remote regions in the developing world (Workman, 2013).
Speed and capacity
While Kenya, South Africa and several other African nations have mobile network penetration rates of more than 80% of their respective populations, the majority of African countries have less than 10% coverage. High speed fiber and 3G internet is often only available in major urban centers (Workman, 2013).
Network reliability
Another factor...
Outages are often the norm rather than the exception in long distance networks. Network outages results in large delays, lost internet packets and dropped calls. The problem of network reliability is not restricted to remote areas; it is also a problem in major cities.
Road networks
Though not a technology component, road networks also have impacts on clinical studies. Roads leading to remote areas are often in a very poor state, meaning that researchers have to choose between transporting their clinical research forms over poor road networks and capturing data in remote locations using unreliable computer networks.
Future Upgrades
Service providers often upgrade their services in cases where there is a need. Owing to this fact there are often no network upgrades in many parts of the developing world because the potential internet users are often poor and won't generate the adequate revenue for ISPs to consider network upgrades (Workman, 2013).
Satellite communications
Satellite networks are available almost everywhere around the world. However, internet speeds are often low and the cost is usually very high (Workman, 2013).
Power supply
Many countries in Africa including the biggest economy on the continent, Nigeria, do not have reliable power supplies. Power blackouts occur…
References
Assessment of Impact of Information Technology on Rural Areas of India (n.d.). Retrieved January 15, 2016 from http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/files/5870/10352133010india.pdf/india.pdf
Workman, M. (2013, May 1). Technology issues for research in remote areas/developing regions. Retrieved January 15, 2016, from https://globalhealthtrials.tghn.org/articles/technology-issues-research-remote-areasdeveloping-regions/
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