ICTICT514 - Review: Hardware Technology Options for Ransford College

This report assesses hardware technology options for organizations, specifically focusing on Ransford College's ICT infrastructure development. It details the initial project plan, the roles of ICT specialists, and evaluations of potential hardware suppliers and vendors. The report reviews specific hardware components like the Lenovo Ideapad 330, Lenovo Ideacentre 51OS-08IKL, and EGATE i9 LED Projector, evaluating their suitability and identifying potential risks such as system hacking, software crashes, and hardware malfunctions. The conclusion emphasizes adhering to industry standards for component selection, and the recommendations suggest mitigating identified risks through the expertise of ICT specialists to ensure proper system functionality and achievement of educational goals.

Running head: RESEARCH AND REVIEW HARDWARE TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS FOR
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Research and Review Hardware Technology Options for Organisations
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................................2
2. Overview......................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Initial Plan of the Project.......................................................................................................2
2.2 ICT Specialists.......................................................................................................................3
2.3 Suppliers and Vendors...........................................................................................................3
2.4 Top Choice of Hardware.......................................................................................................5
2.5 Review...................................................................................................................................5
2.6 Evaluation and Risks Identified.............................................................................................6
3. Conclusion...................................................................................................................................6
4. Recommendations........................................................................................................................6
Bibliography....................................................................................................................................7

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1. Introduction
The Ransford is in their primary stages for the development of an ICT based environment
within the college premises. The impacts of ICT and the possible areas in which ICT based
education would be able to impact and put benefit for the organisation have been discussed. This
report thus puts focus on the appropriate number of technical devices that would be incurred
within the organisation. It also discusses the budget for completing the project and mentions the
time frame under which the project would reach to the final stages.
2. Overview
2.1 Initial Plan of the Project
The primary plan of the project is to facilitate a computerised learning environement
within the education system. This would be facilitated with the use of e-learning systems and
latest technologies.

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2.2 ICT Specialists
ICT Specialists
Name Email Telephone Notes
Oliver [e-mail] [phone] Specialist in Computer Fitting
Willia
m
[e-mail] [phone] Software Specialist
Jack [e-mail] [phone] Hardware Installation Specialist
Thomas [e-mail] [phone] Projector Fitting Specialist
2.3 Suppliers and Vendors
Supplier/vendor 1:
Laptop (add name, price and
picture): Lenovo Ideapad 330
Product details:
15.6 Inches (39.62 cm)
Touchpad with Multi-touch
Gesture Support
1920 x 1080 Pixels
Intel Core i3-8130U (8th
Gen)
4 GB DDR4
Assessment against
industry standards:
Industry Standard
Architecture

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2 Cell Battery
Standard Notebook
Keyboard
Supplier/vendor 2:
Desktop (add name, price and
picture): Lenovo Ideacentre
51OS-08IKL
Product details:
Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100
/ 3.9 GHz
Dual-Core
4 GB DDR4 SDRAM
Core i3
802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth 4.2, Ethernet, Fast
Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11ac
Assessment against
industry standards:
American Standard Code for
Information Interchange
Supplier/vendor 3:
Projector (add name, price
and picture): EGATE i9 LED
Projector
Product details:
LED
1200 Lumens
Assessment against
industry standards:
Display Power Management

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HDMI Input, Speakers, USB
30000 Hours
HD 1920 * 1080 Support
Signalling
2.4 Top Choice of Hardware
The choice of hardware components include - Lenovo Ideapad 330, Lenovo Ideacentre
51OS-08IKL and EGATE i9 LED Projector.
2.5 Review
Lenovo Ideapad 330 - Based on the review of the product, I have been able to conclude
that this laptop would suit the needs of the trainer. They would be impart efficient form of
training with the help of the laptop. The trainer would also be able to install the latest software
applications that would be needed during the training sessions.
Lenovo Ideacentre 51OS-08IKL - The desktop is new to the market and would be able
to suffice to the increasing needs of the students and college. The student would need to make
use of the latest kind of softwares that would be taught in the class. Thus, this laptop would suit
their needs and the college.
EGATE i9 LED Projector - This projector is extremely sturdy and would provide the
needed services. This product would be able to meet the demands of the college would be
primarily be used for teaching purposes.

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2.6 Evaluation and Risks Identified
Based on the evaluation of the above systems, it could be identified that the risks that
might affect the system include: hacking of system software, the software might get crashed
during the installation phase, the hardware components might not work properly, and the
projector might not function properly or might produce low quality images.
3. Conclusion
Based on the discussion from the above report, it could be concluded that the different
plans for the inclusion of hardware and software components should strictly adhere to the rules
and norms of the industry. They should be strictly followed in order to provide the best kind of
components to the educational system. This report thus discusses about the latest kind of
software components that would be used within the industry. It also discusses about the different
suppliers who would be responsible for providing of the service.
4. Recommendations
Based on the conclusions drawn from the report, it could be concluded that the risks that
mainly approach within the systems should be strictly removed from the systems. The
approached risks could be mitigated from the system by completely removing them from the
scenario. These ICT specialists would hold the responsibility to take care of the entire system
procedures. This would be necessary for ensuring that the systems would function properly and
the goals of the education system would also be achieved.

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