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Paul G Thomas posted a new activity comment 7 years, 10 months ago
Cloud computing deals with an internet network of shared computing resources that store, manage, and process data. In the past, it was common to store data and information on a local server, or one’s own computer. One benefit to cloud computing is it can give remote access to its network when needed, such as an employee accessing his work…[Read more]
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Paul G Thomas commented on the post, Happy Birthday SNL // the typists from the Carol Burnett show, on the site 8 years ago
I would like to eventually leave the hospitality industry upon finishing my degree here at Temple, but ERDs are great for hospitality businesses such as restaurants. Keeping track of the information, such as email address, average spending, most common order, and other information related to frequent customers can give the business a better grasp…[Read more]
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Paul G Thomas commented on the post, Weekly Question, on the site 8 years ago
One thing I thought about while studying for the exam was the importance and usefulness of Swim Lane Diagrams and Entity Relationship to expedite even the most simple of business practices. Sometimes, the information involved seems like common knowledge, but having an ERD or SWD on hand can save valuable time when sharing information or locating a…[Read more]
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Paul G Thomas commented on the post, Weekly Question #2, on the site 8 years ago
Personally, I find swim lane diagrams to be more beneficial than entity relationship diagrams.. At work, I have been using SLDs at times to visualize the process of receiving and selling inventory between our restaurant locations. I had been using them for a few years, before I took this class and knew the specifics of SLDs. If anything in the…[Read more]
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Paul G Thomas commented on the post, ICE 5.1 Telling a Story through Visualization, on the site 8 years, 1 month ago
I think it is very interesting that this is the first point in time that four generations: traditionalist, baby boomer, gen-x, and millennial, are working together side by side. I feel this would make firms and companies better decision makers as they have the view points of different-minded individuals, and each generation has strengths and…[Read more]