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Tatianna Fulton Southern New Hampshire University IT-200-X3366 Fundamentals Info Technology Kayla Koskey February 11, 2024

James Otis Tax Associates As a contracted information technology specialist, I am honored to have been contacted by your esteemed organization. I understand that your company is growing rapidly and is opening a new office, with a focus on hiring and retaining the best in the field. I also understand that you believe in providing every employee with the appropriate tools and technology they need to effectively complete their work. It is with great pleasure that I present to you my proposal, which outlines the technological components needed for the computer systems and network for the three employees in the new office. Additionally, I will address the security needs of the various employees. I am confident that my expertise in this field will help your organization achieve its goals and objectives. Data-Entry Specialist: The CPA is a senior position at a tax preparation company. The CPA will be not only handling sensitive customer data from personal tax returns but also preparing tax returns for corporate clients. The CPA is also responsible for the personal tax returns filled out by the tax and data-entry specialist employees. Hardware:  HP All in One (wireless and hardwire throw ethernet)  CPU: Intel Core i7 Processor  RAM: 16GB  Storage: 1TB SSD  Display: 23.8 diagonal  Operating System: Windows 11  External Backup Drive  Peripherals: Ergonomics Keyboard and mouse, Epson Workforce WF-2950 Wireless All- in-One Printer Software:  Operating System: Windows 11  Microsoft 365 (One month free trial with PC)  VIP: Citrix  QuickBooks  Tax Prep Software

Security Measures:  McAfee Life safe (One month free trail with PC)  User Authentication  Encryption  Firewall  Regular Updates Tax Specialist: The tax specialist has the dual role of entering data and verifying that tax returns are correct. This position involves customer interaction in gathering data for minimizing taxes owed or maximizing tax refunds. Hardware  Laptop Dell XPS 15 Intel 12th Gen (wireless and hardwire throw ethernet)  CPU: 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700H  RAM: 32 GB  Storage: 1TB SSD  Display: 15.6", FHD+ 1920x1200  1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port with DisplayPort™  2 Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C™ 3.2 Gen 2) ports  1 headset (headphone and microphone combo) port  (1) USB-C to USB-A v3.0 & HDMI v2.0 adapter (included in the box)  Ergonomic Wireless Mouse  Epson Workforce WF-2950 Wireless All-in-One Printer Software Programs:  Operating System: Windows 11  Microsoft 365  VIP: Citrix  QuickBooks  Tax Prep Software  Home and Small Business Security Solutions: McAfee® Business Protection 1-year Security Measures  Antivirus Software  Password Protection System  User Authentication  Encryption  Firewall

 Regular Updates Data-Entry Specialist: This position requires data entry for personal tax returns for customers who walk in the door. Although the data-entry specialist works with sensitive customer data, they do not have access to the tax returns once the returns are submitted to the tax specialist for review. Hardware Components:  Laptop Dell XPS 15 Intel 12th Gen (wireless and hardwire throw ethernet)  CPU: 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700H  RAM: 32 GB  Storage: 1TB SSD  Display: 15.6", FHD+ 1920x1200  1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port with DisplayPort™  2 Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C™ 3.2 Gen 2) ports  1 headset (headphone and microphone combo) port  (1) USB-C to USB-A v3.0 & HDMI v2.0 adapter (included in the box)  Ergonomic Wireless Mouse  Epson Workforce WF-2950 Wireless All-in-One Printer Software Programs:  Operating System: Windows 11  Microsoft 365  VIP: Citrix  QuickBooks  Tax Prep Software  Home and Small Business Security Solutions: McAfee® Business Protection 1-year Security Measures  Antivirus Software  Password Protection System  User Authentication  Encryption  Firewall  Regular Updates

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