Subject Code & Title :- COM6002 Current Trends In Networking
Assessment Type :- Case-Study based Assignment
Assignment Brief :-
As part of the formal assessment for the programme you are required to submit a Current Trends in Networking assignment. Please refer to your Student Hand book for full details of the programme assessment scheme and general information on preparing and submitting assignments.
COM6002 Current Trends In Networking Assignment – UK
Learning Outcomes:
After completing the module, you should be able to:
1. Apply a systematic understanding of current trends in networking to critically evaluate threats to network provision and compare solutions.
2.Compare existing and emergent networking technologies.
3.Apply appropriate network technologies in complex settings, providing alternative solutions clear selections and justifications.
4.Critically evaluate relevant and credible sources for up to date information on network and data communications technologies.
5.Critically evaluate innovative solutions to complex and novel problems.
Guidance :-
Your assignment should include: a title page containing your student number the module name the submission deadline and the exact word count of your submitted document the appendices if relevant and a reference list in AU Harvard system(s). You should address all the elements of the assignment task listed below. Please note that tutors will use the assessment criteria set out below in assessing your work.
You must not include your name in your sub mission because Arden University operates anonymous marking which means that markers should not be aware of the identity of the student. How ever please do not forget to include your STU number. Maximum word count: 4000 words
Please note the following:
Students are required to indicate the exact word count on the title page of the assessment.
The word count includes everything in the main body of the assessment including in text citations and references. The word count excludes numerical data in tables figures diagrams foot notes reference list and appendices. ALL other printed words ARE included in the word count.
Please note that exceeding the word count by over 10% will result in a 10-percentage point deduction.
Assignment Task :-
The Internet has rapidly evolved over the past decade and has changed the way we communicate conduct business and the way we live. The advancement in network technologies has been the key for the internet evolution. The emerging trends in network technologies such as the 5G and Software-Defined Networks and Internet of Things are expected to enable numerous innovative services and applications to blur the difference between physical and digital worlds.
In this context write an industry style technical report critically appraising the advancements in wired and wireless broadband technologies and reviewing the current and emerging trends in network technologies that is transforming the society in a connected digital space. Your report should address various emerging network applications challenges and opportunities for the service providers. Your report should answer the following questions below:
Q1. Critically evaluate the existing and emerging trend in wireless technology such as the 5G technology, highlight its technical capabilities relative merits and demerits and deployment challenges. Compare your discussion with the ongoing advancements with in the wired broadband technology space particularly with Fibre-to-Home. Use illustrations and appropriate academic references to support your discussion.
Q2. Critically appraise how cloud technology has influenced the way services and applications are delivered during the past decade. Particularly discuss the technical capabilities and advantages that cloud technologies offer to service providers while also commenting on the disadvantages of adopting cloud technologies. Use illustrations and appropriate academic references to support your discussion.
COM6002 Current Trends In Networking Assignment – UK
Q3. Critically discuss the impact of current and emerging short-range communication technologies such as RFID, Bluetooth Zigbee and NFC on any one of your chosen application area. You may choose healthcare banking services smart homes etc. Use illustrations and appropriate academic references to support your discussion.
Q4. Critically compare any two technique or protocol or mechanism used to secure enterprise networks. Use illustrations and appropriate academic references to support your discussion.
Q5. Discuss data privacy concerns that arise due to digitizing existing systems.Identify the specific privacy-related concerns for businesses and discuss any counter-measure that exists.