Software Applications

Digital technologies comprise a wide range of services, tools, and applications using software and hardware devices. They facilitate blended, offline, online, and mobile services. Computer systems are good outcomes of technologies that contribute significantly to the efficiency of the workplace. They reduce paperwork, offer large storage capacities, and, more importantly, they are not prone to torture, fatigue, and workplace stress like human labor. However, with time technologies becomes out of date, the company needs to keep improving to remain competitive. In this scenario, MilleniaAds needs to improve on the hardware and software devices and the network system of the company to enhance the performance and efficiency of the workers.

First, the company needs to purchase new computers to replace inefficient desktops. Computers and smart devices are currently becoming common in most of the businesses due to their portability and performance. Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micros is the best option for MilleniaAds. It has 8GB Ram, Intel graphics, 500GB HDD, and supports wireless connections (“Dell OptiPlex 3050”, n.d). Dell OptiPlex costs about $400, which is affordable for any organization, both profit-oriented and nonprofit organizations. The company should purchase eight computers of this model and add two tablet computers of the model Microsoft Surface Pro X. Surface Pro X is effective for both office and domestic use with features such as 8GB RAM, front and rear camera, 13-inch and a storage of 128 GB. It cost about $ 1000, and the company needs to buy two for remote workers. The total cost that MilleniaAds will incur in purchasing computer devices and installation would be approximately $ 5 400. The computers will run on open source Microsoft Windows operating system. Other essential software that the company willinstall includes Adobe Creative Cloud and an antivirus.

MilleniaAds also requires hardware devices such as a printer and wireless router. The company can purchase the printer of the model HP Deskjet 2622, which costs approximately $ 200. The cost-efficiency of these peripheral devices will place the company ahead of the competitors by processing data in both digital and physical formats. A networked organization cannot be complete without a network that will enable members to acquire and share resources remotely.  The company will install a wireless local area network that supplies the connection in the company. Wireless routers will concentrate the network in various parts of the company. The installation of the wireless network in all buildings of the company will cost about $ 700.

In connection to this, the company needs a database system to keep a record of the sales and other operations that take place in MilleniaAds. Gliklich et al., (2014) informs that database system relieves reentry of information and allow secure storage of data. Additionally, it helps in offering detailed reports for decision making.  The database system will cost the company about $ 4,500.  An enterprise application facilitates access to resources by remote workers. They can access the company’s platform and communicate on their progress. Developing an enterprise application will cost approximately $ 4200, which would be a little bit cheaper since the company will hire a developer and pay on an hourly basis. The total cost of networking MilleniaAds would be approximately $ 15, 000 hence saving the company $ 10 000.

With the mentioned changes, the company will operate with a quality technology that allows graphic designers to perform their duties without using personal devices and simplified submission of reports. The management will acquire digital reports despite the location while the workers will remotely access the company’s resources.