Cisco Systems‚ Inc.: Implementing ERP Case Summary This case describes the deliberations‚ process‚ problems‚ solutions and outcome of Cisco Systems’ implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. In 1993‚ Pete Solvik‚ Cisco Systems CIO‚ was convinced that the company needed to move away from its UNIX-based software package in order to prepare the company for growth. Initially‚ he was inclined not to consider an ERP implementation‚ concerned about the overall costs and scope
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Analysis of the Success of Huawei: Coincidence or Consequence? Abstract This paper analyzes the success of Huawei Technologies Co.‚ Ltd.‚ one of the largest telecommunications equipment manufacturers in China. This paper applies two prevalent organizational theories: the ecological and evolutionary approach and the resource-based view‚ to interpret the causes of the success of Huawei. Based on the strength and weakness analysis of each theory in the explanation of the same phenomenon‚
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Case Analysis: Cisco Name: _ _______________________________ 1) Describe who Cisco is and what are its main strategies. Cisco is a company‚ founded in 1984‚ that deals in computer networking. This includes the manufacturing and selling of networking equipment such as routers and technology for VOIP. Their main strategies when they began included assembling a broad product line so they can be a one-stop shop for business networks. This strategy includes acquiring many companies‚ as
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modification requirements and encountered a malfunction that resulted in corrupting the database. The company was almost completely shut down for two days. It became clear that the legacy system would not continue much longer and a solution was required. Cisco was faced with the dilemma of selecting from three potential solutions to the system issue: 1) Upgrade to the new version of the legacy‚ 2) Implement a single integrated replacement of all applications in parts‚ 3) Implement a single integrated replacement
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Step-by-step Guide for Configuring Cisco® ACS server as the Radius with an External Windows Database Table of Contents: INTRODUCTION:....................................................................................................................................... 2 GETTING STARTED: ................................................................................................................................ 3 STEP-1: INTERFACE CONFIGURATION ............................................
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Cisco Background Cisco is an IT enterprise that was founded in 1984 by Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner. Bosack and Lerner eventually got married and were the first to develop a multi- protocol router. McJunkin and Reynders (2000) describes the multi-protocol router as “a specialized microcomputer that sat between two or more networks and allowed them to talk to each other by deciphering‚ translating‚ and funneling data between them” (Mcjunkin & Reynders‚ 2000). The organization was responsible
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Huawei Strategic Information Technology Plan Tricia L. Miller MGT 497 Thomas Hennefer May 9‚ 2011 Huawei Strategic Information Technology Plan Executive Summary The Huawei Technologies organization is a leader in innovative technologies and has developed a strong strategy to expand and grow as innovators. Huawei Technologies has embraced technology and has been innovative since the inception of the firm. “Huawei has built comprehensive advantages in core areas such as wired and wireless
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upgrade the operating system‚ warning banners and disable unneeded services. Hardening cisco routers Upgrade IOS One of the important parts of securing routers is to choose the right router operating system. Users can check for the latest version of IOS in the cisco website. Also‚ it is necessary to check for IOS update because the company fixes flaws in the IOS version. Password Encryption Cisco routers have password configuration file. There are three methods of indicating password‚ which
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Cisco SWOT Analysis & Case Questions Cisco SWOT Analysis Strengths: Cisco is a worldwide leader in providing Internet networking equipment. Cisco has been around for 30 years and has been a public company since 1990. They have been an international company since 1991. From 1991 to 1999 Cisco grew faster than any other company going from a worth of $1 billion to $300 billion. In March of 2000 Cisco was been considered the most valuable company in the world. Cisco successfully produces both
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INDIVIDUAL CASE REPORT Cisco Systems Inc.: The Viking Challenge Submitted to: Mr. Dave Swanston Submitted by: Vishal Gupta ID: 125821880 20th March 2013 Executive Summary Cisco Systems Inc. is a $100 B technology company which provides internet networking solution to telecommunication and broadband service provider corporations. Cisco is leader in developing the networking equipment for the industry. Cisco wants to develop a new generation
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