Luke McLaughlan George Shaheen Kazun Hapuhetti Beekin Ser (Vinni) x Yi Lian (Roger)

Vision & Objectives

Situation Analysis  Current problems

Core Problem  Existing Hardware condition  Problems due to current hardware

Core problem requirements  Computers need to be faster  To enrich the clients experience and provide better functionality for them.  Future proofing

Expected Benefits  Significantly faster PC performance  Purpose of computer usage broadening  Upgrading these computers will not be necessary for at least three years

Expert Analysis What?Why? Dual core processor at least 2-3Ghz High level of processing power Background task support; antivirus Foreground task support; documents, , web browsing Multitask support Ram 2-4GbWindows Vista and Windows 7 suggest 2gb of Ram 4gb ensures future-proofing Maximum ram supported by most Operating Systems Hard drive >100Gb Existing drive size is not a concern/problem 160gb hard drive will suffice Graphics Card >128mb Current Operating Systems suggest 256mb of graphics Allows for the option of a medium level of gaming Monitor >19 inch Existing 17” CRT (non-LCD) Monitors are outdated and consume a lot of power 20” Monitors are above will cater to those with poor eyesight

Existing vs Target Architecture Existing SpecificationsTarget Specifications Intel Celeron (Single Core) 1.8ghzIntel Core 2 Duo E ghz 256mb Ram2gb (2048mb) Ram 40gb Hard Drive250gb Hard Drive CD Rom DriveDual Layer DVD Burner No Dedicated Graphics CardDedicated 512mb Graphics Card 17” BenQ Monitor 21.5” Wide Screen Flat Panel LCD Monitor

Option 1 AdvisedCustom Build Solution Dell SolutionLenovo Solution Dual core 2- 3Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo E ghz Intel Core 2 Duo E ghz Ram 2-4Gb4gb Ram2gb Ram HDD 100GB +320gb Hard Drive 250gb Hard Drive 320gb Hard Drive 19 inch or Larger 22 inch Wide Screen LCD 21.5 inch Wide Screen LCD 22 inch Wide Screen LCD 128mb Graphics Card or Greater 512mb Graphics Card 256mb Graphics Card Total cost$1263$ (inc Delivery) $ (inc Delivery)

Additional Considerations  Warranty  Support  Delivery

Dell Solution  Meets suggested requirements  Most cost effective  Reputable computer manufacturer  Best support/warranty option Online Technical Support (during business hours) Phone support if needed

Assumptions & Constraints  IT infrastructure (networks, internet and user logins) will remain the same  Akira will be able to acquire funding to the amount that is recommended  F1 IT will assist Alkira with Operating System setup and computer maintenance

Assistive Technology  What is it  Not everyone needs it  Select groups of clients have disabilities that make it hard to interact with a computer in a traditional set up

Vision Impairments

Motor Skills Impairments

Educational Software  What alkira does currently  They want to make more use of the computers for education potential  Requirments, unsure, odnt know,not an eexpert in education for the intellectually disabled.  It is up to Alkira to determine what pacakges are appropriate to teach with  Instead I will do a brief investigation into some avaliable packages

Package 1

Package 2

Conclusions  These packages seem like they may be suitable, but I’m not and expect so I can not give any recommendations as one.  Akira needs to do its own reaseach and decided what is best for itself and its clients  Here are the hardware requirments of the packages, as you can see our recommended hardware is more than capable of running this type of educational software now and into the future. Software 1Software 2Recommended Dell Hardware 1Ghz1.2Ghz3ghz 512mb ram memory 256mb ram memory 4gb 30mb hard drive space 100mb hard drive space 320gb

Additional Games  Wii console  Enrich clients experience  Has these kinda features, active, musical, ect  For all ages  Would be a nice addition to Alkira’s recreational programs.

Major Issues  PC profile issue Same profile setting for every computer clutters in C drive Decrease overall performance  Printing issue User printing the same documents multiple times Increase the cost, waste paper

Possible Solutions for Issues  PC profile issue Giving each user a unique username and password Keep the Desktop and My Documents folder neat and tidy after restart of computer  Printing issue Printing pool control software ○ Enable managing the flow of printing jobs ○ Provides a systematic way of monitoring the overall printing. ○ Reduce paper use

Current Infrastructures Infrastructure Modifications Target Infrastructures

Problems with inappropriate use of computers  Alkira students accidently find adult websites on the internet  Minor problem although Alkira may want to address the issue now or in the future

Requirements analysis of internet filtering problem  Needs to be able to block adult websites and other unwanted non educational web sites  Needs to be cost effective  Must deliver the best value for the price  Less complex more effective solution

Comparison of options Rating by;NetnannyWebOfTrust (WOT) SafeEyesCyberSitter System requirements AverageExcellent Average Above average Features Excellent Poor ExcellentBelow average Effectiveness ExcellentPoorExcellentAverage Licensing Excellent Poor Price AverageExcellentPoorAverage

Pricing comparison  Alkira needs a software which provides a best value for the price.(Prices in AUD) Software namePrice comparison Netnanny$43.79 WebOfTrust(WOT)Free SafeEyes$54.70 for Digital Download $60.17 for CD copy CyberSitter$43.75

Licensing Software nameLicensing requirements NetnannyNo subscription fee required scheduled for automatic updates to the database free of charge WebOfTrust(WOT)No license required SafeEyesAnnual subscription fee required CyberSitterAnnual subscription fee required

Our rating for selected softwares ExcellentAbove average AverageBelow average Poor Software nameRating Netnanny21/25 WebOfTrust(WOT)17/25 SafeEyes15/25 CyberSitter13/25

Conclusions Net nanny is the best fit to alkira’s requirments, based on our research process. Hardware requirements of Netnanny Vs our hardware recommendation

Hardware comparison Netnanny Recommended Specifications Recommended Dell Hardware 133 MHz or faster processor Intel Core 2 Duo E ghz 128 MB RAM minimum, 256 MB recommended 2gb Ram 80 MB of hard-disk space250gb Hard Drive Color monitor with 800x600 resolution 21.5 inch Wide Screen LCD and 512mb Graphics Card CD-ROM driveDual Layer DVD Burner

Recap hardware recommendations and why they are the best fit solution  Sumarise justifcation of hardware  Stress that this is best solutions  Cost benefit analysis Benefits to Alkira are a, b & c Will relevant for 5-10years