Question

Write an informal rbusiness report on any topic

Answer 1

February-5, 2012
Mrs. Ruth curry.-Manager
Information, Ins
1015 Highland Avenue
Jonesboro. Al 35000
Dear Mrs. Curry:

Conclusion and recommendation

The market for purchasing software packages for businesses is constantly changing. However, four current developments in software acquisition seem to buy with confidence and user services.

I recommend that you use the services of PC Telemart of Fair fax, Virginia, which is an example of such a company.

Comparison of Four Types

The four types of software acquisition are:

All-in-one software service

The all-in-one software service company provides a total software service package for its subscribers. This total package includes the availability of software consulting, a broad selection of software packages, training, and support. PC Telemart of Fair fax. Virginia is an example of such a company.

According to a company representative. PC Telemart currently has between 200 and 300 subscribers throughout the nation-ed that are linked into its service center in Virginia. For a subscription fee, a subscriber can dial into and interrogate its software directory, which has over 3000 software packages profiled. After deciding to purchase a package, the subscriber can place an order directly through the microcomputer. If evaluation assistance is needed, the subscriber can call a toll-free number and talk to a consultant who will investigate the needs.

Review the packages available, and make a package recommendation, all for no additional fee. Training can be provided on any package by PC Telemetry in its Fair fax, Virginia, service center for an additional fee. This type of service can provide a user/ subscriber with the ability to perform software package evaluation and selection.

Electronic Downloading

Electronic downloading is the practice of transmitting software from source site to a remote terminal by radio signals, telephone lines with special moderns, and encrypted. To date, however, most of the activity in electronic downloading has been centered on home and entertainment software, with only minor use in business

Software distribution: therefore, it cannot be of much use to you at this time.

Firmware

Firmware is the embedding or encoding of software on read-only memory (ROM) chips. Although this concept has been used for some time for entertainment software in ROM packs. Only recently had software packages have been embedded in onboard modules Because these onboard software package modules are hardware-specific, the likelihood of including the software as part of the hardware purchase (bundling) is greatly increased. Thus, the disadvantages preclude you’re using this method effectively.

Software Vending

With the steady increase in the number of software packages available, the difficulty in maintaining the proper mix and levels of inventory also increases. Software vending units offer help in solving this inventory-control problem. An example of a software vending unit is the terminal being used by Romox of Campbell, California.

At the time of sale, a clerk selects the software to be copied, inserts a reusable read-only memory cartridge into the terminal, and turns a key. A copy is stored in the cartridge. During this loading process, the keyboard is inoperable. Although software vending units offer a potential solution to the retailer’s inventory- control problem, the use of software vending as an approach to software distribution today is limited.

Mrs. Curry. If I may be of further service to you, please call or write to me. Based on some contracts with other customers of PC Telemetry in my area. I believe that using this company for your software needs will be very satisfactory.

Sincerely.

John R. James
Research Associate.