BB-1403 : CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
So, nowadays we notice that people are using lots of applications to help them do a lot of things. We've chosen five applications that we predict might give a big impact to application users in the near future (5-10 years).
Looking into the meaning of the term itself, an application or application software is a computer software designed to help the user to perform a singular or multiple related specific tasks. Therefore, we've categorised the applications into that which is used to perform specified tasks and those that are more general.
Five categories that we've chosen are:
• Education
• Environment
• Networking
• Office
• Travel
"Consider five potential “killer” applications that you think will emerge in the near future."
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We are UBD first year Gen-next students, from the Faculty of Business.
This blog was created in response to a corporate communication assignment given by Mr.Jeremy Brown (Welcome to our blog sir !) regarding the question:
"3. Consider five potential "killer" applications that you think will emerge in the in the near future (next 5-10 years)".
There are 5 of us in the group, and each have our roles in the assignment; where everybody participated in the many discussions and had contributed by sharing ideas. Moreover, each did their research and made a post on their allocated topics:
09B4125: on "networking" category, while also having full credits of being the template editor of this blog. Also, incorporating her own experience using the WhatsApp for iPhone.
09B4045: on "Office Applications".
09B4116: on "Education Application".
09B4124: on "Environment Applications".
09B4131: on "Travel Applications".
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E-books for Education
Sunday, 18 April 2010 @ Sunday, April 18, 2010
EducationIt has become one of the most prominent necessities for any society to acquire some sort of education in order to move forward in life to be successful. Over the years, we can see that seeking knowledge is a never ending process. With the help of technology, we are provided with the equipment to aid us in the learning adventure. One of the many tools that have been introduced to us many years ago, which has become the basic technology used everywhere are books. Although traditionally books are printed, the advancements in technology has helped in the creation of electronic books or better known as e-books.
What are e-Books?
E-Book is short for electronic books, or better defined as a digital book. In simpler words, an e-book is an electronic version of a printed book which can be read on a personal computer or hand-held device designed specifically for this purpose.
Why is this application a potential killer?
- E-Book applications are available anywhere, as long as there is internet connection. Users are able to access it from home, in school, even in cafes. The best part is about not having to leave our home to visit the library or book store to get a book. With more than 2 million free books available online, users are able to read leisurely or do research at the comfort of their own homes. On another note, users do not have to be online to read the books. After they complete their downloads, users may enjoy it whenever they like.
- E-books are portable and storage is almost unlimited. Users may download and save it through their hard drives or save them on disks. When compared to weight and the bulk you would have to carry, e-books are much more favourable. You carry less for more.
- Unlike paper-based books, e-books are more updated. Most websites would provide links to the latest versions of the books. At the same time, these links can lead users to books of similar genres, topics as well as other books written by the same author.
- E-books are also environmentally friendlier compared to printed books. Because e-books to not require paper or ink, environmentally conscious people would appreciate that e-books do not use up raw material such as trees and water.
- It values time. You can get a book instantly with a click of a button. Most e-books providers’ help you look for keywords through a finder which helps users to do research much easier.
Possible improvements can make e-books killer applications
At the moment, e-books are mainly available online and can only be opened through special software known as Adobe Acrobatic Reader. It is able to open PDF files that are compatible to both Windows and Mac operating systems. Right now, people are trying to make e-Books available on smart phones as well. With e-books being available in other places, users would not have to carry their laptops around and use their phones to read instead.
Nowadays one can find e-books about every possible subject, fiction and nonfiction, free and not free. However not all books are available online. Some of them only show samples of the books and expects readers to buy the printed version. These books should also be available in full for the users to read. Therefore, e-book sites could provide free memberships for adamant readers. This would also benefit students who are always looking for information to research on.
People are already spending a lot of time in front of their computers, so why not read an e-book, instead of doing something else?
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