Collaborative Product Development

         CPD is a business strategy, work process and collection of software applications that facilitates different organizations to work together on the development of a product. It is also known as collaborative product definition management (cPDM). Collaborative Product Development helps individual users and companies manage, share and view your CAD projects without the cost and complexity of purchasing an entire PDM or PLM solution. CPD comes in the form of a Software as a service delivery model, which allows for rapid iterations and little or no downloads and installs. Exactly what technology comes under this title does vary depending on whom one asks; however, it usually consists of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) areas of: Product Data Management (PDM); Product visualization; team collaboration and conferencing tools; and supplier sourcing software. It is generally accepted as not including CAD geometry tools, but does include data translation technology.


Technologies and methods used:

 Clearly general collaborative software such as email and chat (instant messaging) is used within the CPD process. One important technology is application and desktop sharing, allowing one person to view what another person is doing on a remote machine. For CAD and product visualization applications  product that supports OpenGL graphics is required. Another common application is Data sharing via Web based portals.

Technological Implication

        Convergent solutions include both fixed-line and mobile technologies. Recent examples of new, convergent services include: Using the Internet for voice telephony Video on demand Fixed-mobile convergence Mobile-to-mobile convergence DEPT OF CSE & IT VSSUT, Burla Location-based services Integrated products and bundles Convergent technologies can integrate the fixed-line with mobile to deliver convergent solutions. Convergent technologies include: IP Multimedia Subsystem Session Initiation Protocol IPTV Voice over IP Voice call continuity Digital video broadcasting - handheld

Technological Convergence

        Technological convergence is the tendency that as technology changes, different technological systems sometimes evolve toward performing similar tasks. Digital convergence refers to the convergence of four industries into one conglomerate, ITTCE (Information Technologies, Telecommunication, Consumer Electronics, and Entertainment).Previously separate technologies such as voice data and productivity applications, and video can now share resources and interact with each other synergistically. Telecommunications convergence, network convergence or simply convergence are broad terms used to describe emerging telecommunications technologies, and network architecture used to migrate multiple communications services into a single network. Convergence in this instance is defined as the interlinking of computing and other information technologies, media content, and communication networks that has arisen as the result of the evolution and popularization of the Internet as well as the activities, products and services that have emerged in the digital media space. Convergent services, such as VoIP, IPTV, Mobile TV, Smart TV, and others, tend to replace the older technologies and thus can disrupt markets. IP-based convergence is inevitable and will result in new service and new demand in the market.

Convergence

     is a coming together of two or more distinct entities or phenomena. Convergence is increasingly prevalent in the IT world; in this context the term refers to the combination of two or more different technologies in a single device. Taking pictures with a cell phone and surfing the Web on a television are two of the most common examples of this trend.


Convergence may influence consumers to accept new technologies. According to some studies, people who aren't computer literate are more likely to embrace the Internet, video-on-demand, and so on if they can -- at least initially -- access these technologies through their televisions. In general, TV is familiar and non-threatening. Displays are large and TVs are easy to operate, requiring almost no training. Personal computers, in spite of their graphical user interfaces ( GUI ) tend to be more text-oriented, highly interactive, oriented in terms of purpose and content toward business and education uses. Displays are smaller. Computers can be very challenging to use and usually require formal education or a certain personal learning curve.

Computer-television convergence is already underway with WebTV , which pipes the World Wide Web to a slightly-modified TV set with a set-top box from an ordinary phone line and provides a degree of interactivity. A number of interactive games designed for the TV environment can also be played over the Internet. Broadcasting companies such as NBC have partnered with computer companies such as Microsoft for TV program content.

A major barrier to more rapid convergence is the large investment required to bring cable TV to households, both by cable access providers and individual households. Satellitewireless service is another approach that is only beginning to bring its subscribers access to the Internet. Digital Subscriber Line ( DSL ) technologies offer the possibility of sufficientbandwidth connections over ordinary phone wires for streaming video to TV sets.

A consortium of leading computer and telecommunication companies including Compaq, IBM, and Microsoft are working toward common standards that will help speed up convergence and hope to sponsor a standard for a relatively low-cost digital TV . They have endorsed a subset of the recommendations of the Advanced Television System Committee (ATSC) that would speed up a transition to digital TV and so that personal computers could have the ability to receive digital video and data.

Web Security

           It is a branch of Information Security that deals specifically with security of websites, web applications and web services. At a high level, Web application security draws on the principles of application security but applies them specifically to Internet and Web systems. Typically web applications are developed using programming languages such as PHP, Java EE, Java, Python, Ruby, ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET or Classic ASP.

Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is a technical standard for accessing information over a mobile wireless network. A WAP browser is a web browser for mobile devices such as mobile phones that uses the protocol.

Before the introduction of WAP, mobile service providers had limited opportunities to offer interactive data services, but needed interactivity to support Internet and Web applications such as:

Email by mobile phone
Tracking of stock-market prices
Sports results
News headlines
Music downloads

Advantages of Internet

There many advantages to using the internet such as: 

E-mail 

            Email is now an essential communication tool in business. It is also excellent for keeping in touch with family and friends. The advantage to email is that it is free ( no charge per use) when compared to telephone, fax and postal services.

Information 

            There is a huge amount of information available on the internet for just about every subject known to man, ranging from government law and services, trade fairs and conferences, market information, new ideas and technical support.

Services

            Many services are now provided on the internet such as online banking, job seeking and applications, and hotel reservations. Often these services are not available off-line or cost more.

Buy or sell products.

            The internet is a very effective way to buy and sell products all over the world.

Communities

            Communities of all types have sprung up on the internet. Its a great way to meet up with people of similar interest and discuss common issues.

A Leading-Edge Image 

            Presenting your company or organization as leading-edge shows your customers and prospective customers that you are financially strong, technologically savvy, and ready for the 21st century. And that you care enough about your customers to take advantage of new technologies for their benefit. And finally that you have the resources to support your clients in the most beneficial manner possible. More and more advertisers on television, radio, magazines, and newspapers are including a Web address. Now is the time to avoid playing catch-up later.

Improved Customer Service 

           The companies are available to their customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Internet never sleeps. Whenever customer needs information about any company, products or services, they can access the company‘s Web Page.

Market Expansion 

           The Internet is a global system. Latest estimates are that there are about 40 million people with access to the Internet, and this number is growing every day. By simply posting a Web Page you are also addressing International markets. 

Low Cost Marketing 

            Imagine developing a full color brochure without having to incur the costs of proofs, printers, wasted paper, long lead times between revisions, and more. Then imagine a full color product or services brochure that is interactive and which incorporates text, graphics, audio, and/or video. One that can be immediately updated without incurring the usual costs of product material updates.

Low Cost Selling 

           Without the cost of direct selling potential customers can get detailed information about your products or services at any time. And they can easily order your products over the Internet, or request additional information be sent to them via a request form on your Web page.

Lower Communication Costs 

Your time, and your employees time, is valuable. Most businesses and organizations spend time answering the same questions over and over again. With a Web page you can make the answers DEPT OF CSE & IT VSSUT, Burla available to everyone immediately. You can also update your Wed page with new information quickly and easily