Technology Financial management software is nothing new; in fact, financial management may be one of the first common uses of personal computers. However, financial management has become sophisticated, thanks to a wide array of tools and services. Many tools and services for financial management are multi-platform, and can work with smartphones as well as computers. One such application is called Mint, which is the application associated with Mint.com. Mint.com is owned

New Technologies in Criminal Investigation: Using GPS to go where police officers cannot go The computer age has brought on a whole new set of criminals: Hackers, virus perpetrators, business secret pilferers, identity thieves and more. The computer age has also changed the way in which traditional crimes are perpetrated too. As we saw in the horrific terrorist attacks of September 11, the Al Queda henchmen stayed in contact with their

The intent of this study is to evaluate how effective social network platforms are today when used for nurturing and supporting long-term learning of abstract, complex concepts when presented in the context of a scaffolding model. Quantifying the value of combining social networks and scaffolding will be accomplished through a test/retest methodology that will seek to isolate the effects of hybrid vs. online only class participation, and fulfillment percentage of

new technology -- The Internet -- and discuss the following concepts: Strategic thrusts, Strategic value of networks (if applicable), Stages of growth, IT strategy, Social and organizational changes (requirements and/or barriers), and Critical success factors. Recently, one of travel agencies located at a rural area at Johnstown, Indiana decided to make the use of the Internet for handling the travel needs of its customers. Previously, the agency was connected with

The design theory and methodology of digital signage encompass the many aspects of advertising design. They are bright, often lit with bold colors, and the screens can scroll, show animations, and quickly change from one scene to another. The displays catch the travelers' eye, keep them entertained, and have been shown to even cut down on the perceived wait times for travelers (Editors). These signs can have voice recognition systems

The Porter Model forces companies to align all available resources in terms of pricing strategies, product strategies, and their own R&D strategies to counter competitors, leading to a more effective marketing strategy than if just a single, isolated tactic was used. The bottom line from Porter's standpoint is that technology alone is not as major of a competitive threat by itself; it does however become a major threat when