Category: Infrastructure

  • The Big Dig Infrastructure Project Management

    Table of Contents Introduction Root Causes of the Cost Overruns Prevention of the Overruns Causes of Projects that are Over Budget Were the Causes of the Overruns Unique to Big Dig? Available Options after Identifying Causes of Cost Overruns Incentivizing Project Managers, Consultants, and Contractors Conclusion References Introduction Big Dig is one of the largest…

  • Multihoming and Network Infrastructure Administration

    Table of Contents Site Multihoming Administrative and Technical issues of multihoming Bibliography Footnotes Multihoming is the process of configuring multiple network interfaces or IP addresses on a single computer. In means having as many internet roots assigned to an IP network as possible. This strategy is increasingly becoming popular in many companies as a technique…

  • Cloud-Based Computing vs. Traditional IT Infrastructure

    Introduction With the rapid development of technology today, the web hosting environment is shifting at a higher rate. Cloud computing is the new frontier of business delivery of applications and software. This web solution is quickly overtaking the traditional IT system. However, several organizations already have the traditional IT infrastructure, and they still rely on…

  • Public Key Infrastructure and Encryption at Work

    In todays Internet environment, where not only free access to materials is central but also ensures data privacy, it is essential to look for ways to protect corporate protocols and servers. This rule is particularly relevant for companies in the healthcare sector, where patient data must be securely encrypted, as postulated by GLBA: 501b (What…

  • Digital Inspection for Gas Pipelines and Infrastructure

    Gas pipelines and infrastructure need constant inspection as the breakout or failure may lead to significant consequences for a wide range of people, especially in urban areas. However, manual inspections of these types of assets can be expensive and hard to perform. Luckily, with the digital age and improved infrastructure, doing constant inspection is not…

  • New York Citys Sociology and Infrastructure

    Table of Contents Introduction Identification of Targeted City Problem Identification and Needs Assessment Resource Identification Sociological Interventions and Strategies Conclusion References Introduction New York City has the highest population in the world for it has enormous amount of resources that facilitate social growth and development. The city has diverse races, which mainly comprise Europeans, Africans,…

  • New Jerseys Way to Benefit From Its Infrastructure

    Infrastructure and a countrys competitiveness go hand in hand. A country cannot effectively compete in todays global markets without movement of people, goods and services. Every country needs a safe, reliable and an effective movement of goods and services if they need to drive their economy. Products have to be available to customers when they…

  • The Stafford Act and Critical Infrastructure Protection

    A section of the Stafford Act discusses the relationship between the Act and critical infrastructure protection. Critical infrastructure refers to assets and systems that are so vital to the US that their destruction or incapacitation would adversely affect a region or the entire country (Stafford Act, 2019). The United States has a responsibility to protect…

  • South Korean Transportation Infrastructure

    Introduction South Korea has an advanced logistics infrastructure, which the country has been developing since the 60s. Moreover, the logistics industry is the ninth-largest in Korea with regards to revenue from sales and therefore is among the key drivers of economic growth. As of 2014, the sector employed up to 600,000 workers, and the combined…

  • New Jerseys Way to Benefit From Its Infrastructure

    Infrastructure and a countrys competitiveness go hand in hand. A country cannot effectively compete in todays global markets without movement of people, goods and services. Every country needs a safe, reliable and an effective movement of goods and services if they need to drive their economy. Products have to be available to customers when they…