Firewalls have ample recognition as key elements in the field of protecting networks. Even though this is not a new subject, many important concepts and resources that could be helpful to designing a secure network are often overlooked or even ignored. This book is targeted at unveiling the potential of Cisco Firewall functionalities and prod- ucts and how they can be grouped on a structured …
The concept. Manufacturing industries worldwide are facing tough challenges as a consequence of the globalization of economy and the openness of the markets. Progress of the economic blocks such as the European Union, NAFTA, and MERCOSUR, and the global agreements such as GATT, in addition to their obvious economic and social consequences, provoke strong paradigm shifts in the way that the manu…
The role of financing to support company strategies to introduce new products and processes in the economy has long been recognised as key. More than a hundred years ago, Joseph Schum peter pointed out the crucial function of banks in stimulating economic growth and innovation, as well as identifying and financing new investments in production. He also emphasised the differences between co…
This book contains selected articles from the fourth International Conference on Information Technology for Balance Automation Systems in Production and Transportation (BASYS 2000). Although reflecting the current tendencies towards networked organizations, BASYS has kept its original aim reflected in the term "Balanced Automation Systems" that is to promote a proper merge of automation wi…
This study examined the effect of pricing strategies on the purchase of consumer goods. Also examined in this research is the effect of internet (online presence) on informed purchase decision. The research intended to answer questions on the extent to which competitor's price affects purchase of products, how customers perceive the value-based pricing concept of firms and the extent to which o…
This study examined the effect of pricing strategies on the purchase of consumer goods. Also examined in this research is the effect of internet (online presence) on informed purchase decision. The research intended to answer questions on the extent to which competitor's price affects purchase of products, how customers perceive the value-based pricing concept of firms and the extent to which o…