Atlantic Computer - Business Case

High performance servers depend on low latency, extended uptime, power efficiency and process scheduling. All of those factors hinge upon the quality of the CPU. Dependability makes or breaks client relationships and user interactivity. For mission critical deployments, the Intel Xeon E3-1270 V2 3.5 GHz Quad-Core processor ensures quality performance for serious systems. More cores to handle high user volume ensures fast response time. A TDP of 69W reflects power efficiency to keep overhead down. Whether hosting a search engine, cloud software, forums with high volume feedback, or browser based games, Intel delivers with Xeon.

In our second assumption, instead of using the cost of goods per cases in 1986, we try to use the percentage it counts in the total expenses which is 50.4% and to find the sales needed to break-even. The detail of the calculation is shown in the answer for questions d. The result is that 95,635, a little bit higher than the estimated sales of 90,000.

We recommend investing in the Web-Based Customer Portal. The expected high financial rewards with net present value of $346K and 41% IRR within five years (see Exhibit 1) are the main motivators. Based on our market research, we believe the high revenue would come from an expanded customer base, increased order frequency/size and reduced costs. Going beyond the financial rewards, the strategic impact of the project is not only to increase our penetration rate and customer service quality in the short run, but also to enhance

This sourcing strategy report represents the result of our analysis of four potential suppliers both domestic and international in an attempt of the company to outsource many key product components and subassemblies, including the 9000x series DVD drives. The identified suppliers include:

To begin our IT solution, our company will look at the center point of all technology, which is our on-site data center. In the data center we have 2 physical servers, which are rack mounted with our uninterruptable power supply (UPS). This area also has its own dedicated A/C units. Our servers are designed for virtualization, which means multiple virtual servers can run on one server. These 2 servers also mirror each other and provide an on-site backup. There will be a fiber channel backbone between the 2 physical servers so data can be sent between them as needed. These 2 servers are Intel E 7450 zion, 6 core, 2.4GHz processors with 128GB memory and the operating system is VMware ESXi version 3.5 with 5 300GB 15K RPM drives which give approximately 1.2TB of total disk space. It also includes 4GB network cards with VMware virtual center version 2.5. Also, our company will have a 3 year 24/7 onsite support.

4. Evaluate key pricing considerations and strategies relative to the product life cycle of your client’s

The standard by which all activities are measured is stated with the excellent quality of service as well as the highest customer satisfaction. Service can be measured by the speed to which customer issues are addressed as well as how fast the hosting services are. Customer satisfaction can be measured through online forms where customer feedback as well as service ratings can be submitted. It’s our goal to provide a platform which can deliver our customer’s web sites to the user’s browser in less than two seconds.

For effective operations, business, regardless of their size and industry, would require a dedicated server. This would provide them with a lot of benefits such as having a chance to take on different opportunities in the market as well as providing the customers with satisfactory and excellent services and having a competitive edge over their rivals in their markets. Though it may not be the cheapest option, the benefits that come with it are great and worthwhile.

Since I am a very new student, I don’t have enough information regarding the current performance of PGSA and the challenges it faces. I understand that the current website is still under construction and I believe that accelerating its deployment and improving overall functionality will greatly improve current and new members

No programmable calculators are permitted. Please show all calculations in an orderly and clear format for part marks. Time management is crucial. Be sure to attempt each question. No questions will be permitted during this examination. If you need to make an assumption, state it and continue. Read the questions carefully before making any assumptions. Question 1 (18 marks; suggested time 18 minutes) Revenue Recognition

No.of employees * 10% of gross sales = Cost of set up & ongoing communication + No. of employees * (Employee Base Salary + 5% of gross sales)

One of America’s largest forest products/paper firms with sales of $6.5Billion in 1983 and a net income of $105 million. The case study revolves around Atlantic Corporation’s intention to add linerboard capacity. In order to achieve this goal, they started looking at viable solutions, including purchasing and acquiring mill and box plants instead of through construction and fabrication of new plants and equipment. This included the possible acquisition of Royal Paper’s “crown jewels”, that is, the Monticello mill and the corrugated box plants.

After several years as an Intel’s follower, AMD had finally achieved the market recognition of a superior product for the Server and Workstation Segment and, as a consequence, is gaining market share at Intel’s expenses. Faced with the need of increasing volume, AMD considers essential to leverage the success obtained with Opteron to increase market share in other segments. The analysis of the data presented in the case indicates that there is still volume to make in the Server Segment and important issues to address in this same segment. We can also conclude that there is a high probability of failure in

Free PESA Software with Purchase. Rather than regarding the PESA R&D as a sunk cost, I chose to distribute the costs to every server. The price under this route was determined to be $2,122 (see Appendix B). The primary drawback is that a customer who would have normally purchased the Tronn without the software would be charged a higher price ($2,122 vs. $2,000). Continuing with the tradition and norm of free software, staff would not have to be retrained and customers will not feel alienated. Furthermore, the one-bundle price could easily be transitioned to on-line sales, and the low price will increase market share. The “free” software could create an illusion of low perceived value. Finally, the lower price will result in lower profit margins, and it does not take into consideration the value advantage received by the customer.

2. What do you think of the way the team set out to find a market for the Kittyhawk? What correct turns and what wrong turns did they make?