Arden University: Big Data, Cellular Networks, IT Security and Payroll

This assignment analyzes the role of technology in organizations, focusing on big data, cellular networks, and IT security. It begins by defining big data, its characteristics (velocity, volume, veracity, variability, variety, and value), and its application within Arden University, providing examples from specific departments. The assignment then discusses the key benefits of big data adoption for the university, such as customized educational programs, enhanced research capabilities, and improved student performance. It delves into IT security and data privacy measures, emphasizing the importance of data protection and the use of intrusion detection systems and firewalls. The assignment also details the key provisions of GDPR, including its extra-territorial effect, the role of Data Protection Officers (DPOs), consent requirements, individual rights, and data enabling timelines. Finally, the assignment includes a description of cellular networks, their components, and benefits to businesses, as well as a payroll analysis based on a provided spreadsheet from Weaning Entertainment Ltd.