Brokers IncCEO: Adam Ruff

CFO: Tyler ZarndtCIO: Steve Johnson

Web services are defined as “a software system designed to support computer to computer interaction over a network, such as over the internet.”

YouTube.com Yes, a Web Service used for videos.

MySpace.com Yes, a Web Service used as a social network

Google Maps Yes, a Web Service used to view maps of the world.

Internet Explorer Not a Web Service.

Microsoft Office Not a Web Service

• Brokers Inc contracted to find web services for Brownell.

• Web services have not been used in the company to this point.

• Nancy, the only full-time computer specialist, is looking toward using web services to help the business.

What pitfalls would be important to avoid in shifting to using web services?

What web services would be most likely to be useful to Brownell Construction?

What should Nancy do to keep informed about new web service possibilities?

Integration

Employee intelligence

Poor Technical Support

Reliability

Delays after signing up

Spam in e-mails

Loss of Control (solely with owner of provider)

If provider transfers ownership you lose data access temporarily

Price

Find a proven service provider

Research provider’s background

Make sure virus protection comes with service

Check web/tech support from service provider

• Only one IT specialist Sick, Vacation or Leaves???

• Computers used for spreadsheets and email No strict data security required

• Main focus on project coordination Legal aspects Able to meet IT requirements?

If so…Where is it stored??

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Benefits

• Ease of Set up Register, Install and Forget it

• Instant Online backups No scheduling No interrupting work

• Extremely Secure “Bank Grade” Encryption Only defined users have access

Benefits Continued

• Unlimited Users

• Remote Access

• Versioning Recover prior backed up files

• Affordable Pay for what you use $2/GB

Benefits

• Expense Internal vs. External

• Better Security/Support

• Change in Legal Environment Email Retrieval

Benefits

• Overview

• Secure, Affordable

• Learning Curve Resembles “Outlook”

• Top Support 24/7

Contact Management

Calendar Sharing

Brownell should utilize online data storage and email hosting.

Nancy should visit Web Service Product Vendor listings to keep informed about new web services.

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