List and describe the major trends in computer hardware. Which of ...

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List and describe the major trends in computer hardware. Which of these do you think will create the biggest changes in business information systems, and why?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

As a result of new public laws, accountants are beginning to perform more technical duties, such as auditing systems and networks.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer to Question 1

The major trends in hardware are: the mobile digital platform, consumerization of IT and BYOD, nanotechnology and quantum computing, cloud computing, virtualization, green computing, high performance and power-saving processors, and autonomic computing.
In the mobile digital platform trend, business computing is increasingly moving to smaller, mobile devices such as smartphones, and tablet computers, and netbooks.
The consumerization of IT describes the phenomenon in which new information technology first emerges in the consumer market and then spreads to business organizations. One aspect of this is BYOD, or bring your own device, which describes the use of personal mobile devices for work.
Nanotechnology uses individual atoms and molecules to create computer chips and other devices that are thousands of times smaller than current technologies permit.
In quantum computing, data is processed using principles of quantum physics rather than binary digits or bits, making processing speeds millions of times faster than today.
Virtualization is the process of presenting a set of computing resources (such as computing power or data storage) so that they can all be accessed in ways that are not restricted by physical configuration or geographic location. Server virtualization enables companies to run more than one operating system at the same time on a single machine.
In cloud computing, firms and individuals obtain computing resources and software applications over the Internet (the cloud).
In green computing, companies utilize practices for manufacturing, deploying, and disposing of technology assets that minimize waste and pollution.
The development and use of high performance and power-saving microprocessors is an additional method of increasing computational power without increasing or with reducing the power and cooling requirements of computers.
Student opinions regarding the effects of the trends will vary. An example answer is: I think mobile computing will create the biggest changes, because this means that the amount of information and types of information being used in business, as well as the locations and hours of business, will increase drastically.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE