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Question 1

Pervasive computing will permeate in business environment therefore it is expected to have

consequences that will be reflected in a variety of business plans. Both positive and negative

effects are likely in equal measure at several levels.

Impact on privacy

In the use and processing of data, rendering all steps in the process visible and logically

comprehensible seems to be of less importance. Far more crucial is a users explicit trust in a

particular pervasive computing system that the service provider will handle personal data

responsibly. !part from this concern, there is the danger that frequent use of a pervasivecomputing application could potentially lead to the inattentive handling of personal data. "#$

For example as an employee the impact of pervasive computing could be harmful as the data of

their background could be centrali%ed where any mishaps on their past working background

could be stored and distributed to other companies through the recruitment database which could

increase the possibilities of unemployment for that particular employee, any sabotages from the

previous company could damage his or her career path.

Economic impact

!mong the economic effects associated with pervasive computing, work efficiency in particular

is expected to improve. &his will become most apparent in the key economic areas of production,

logistics and commerce. &his will not, however, play a role in smart homes. It is worth noting

that no significant efficiency gains from pervasive computing are expected for housework,

professionals working at home, and homecare of the elderly and'or ill. &he motivation for

introducing pervasive computing into the smart home is to increase personal comfort, which isnot quantifiable in economic terms. "#$

&his is because the necessity to be mobile is low in individuals house as they have already on

the comfort %one working from home or setting up a home based daycare or home care and this

specifically does not contribute into any ma(or economics gain via pervasive computing.

Social impact

)lear positive effects are predicted for pervasive computings support of personal activities in

medicine, the home, communications and automobiles, while moderately positive effects are

expected in inner and external security, and in production, logistics and commerce."#$

!s for individuals social impact is that using pervasive computing could enhance the control

efficiency while working in office where they are able to monitor every movement in their house

while they are out and this most certainly the best way to keep everything safe in house as

constant monitoring would reduce stress of employee while working where they dont have to

worry much of their home safe keeping.


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Physical impact

Physical contact with microelectronics can cause health risks as well. *ith the growing number

of devices worn closely to the human body, a more intensive dermal contact with the surface of

these products +polymers with additives is inevitable. -rit and effluvium can be reabsorbed or inhaled during longer periods. ue to the wide range of substances used for microelectronics the

risk of allergic reactions or chronic poisoning increases. /f course, the level of risk depends on

the substances used and the kind of encapsulation or other design measures taken to prevent

abrasion or effluvium. "0$

&he most vulnerable individuals are the one who are using the devices which emits radiation or

any non1visible rays which might harm them internally, this causes unwanted diseases. &he usage

of persuasive computing could even lead into humans reduction on movement where it leads

into unstable health issues on individuals.

Psychological Stress

Further health1relevant effects of pervasive computing can be caused indirectly by influences on

user behavior and the social context encountered. For example pervasive computing could cause

stress for reasons, such as poor usability, disturbance and distraction, the feeling of being under

surveillance +privacy issues, the possible misuse of technology for criminal purposes. "0$

&he employee who have poor knowledge on technology would find it difficult to adapt with

pervasive computing which this could decrease the ability to fulfill the employers requirement

which would lead into high stress environment or far more worst a breakdown. For example I&

related personnel has to be equip with high technology knowledge before enduring themselves to

be prepared working in pervasive computing environment.

Consumer Freedom of Choice

!t the same time there is a risk that consumer freedom about which technology to use will be

limited. !s I)& dominates more and more activities +such as banking, learning, and shopping,

alternatives to using I)& may disappear in certain cases. Persons who do not want or are not ableto use I)& for certain reasons would be practically excluded from such services. &he consumer

can no longer decide freely for which activities he or she will use I)&, or not. "0$

For example an individual who are from the old age group would find it difficult to make

payment via kiosk or any other machine related payment scheme as they are not prompt in using

devices thus this alienate them from being part of the world which does not require their servicesnor existence.


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Question 2

2obility is one of the key factor which could lead an organi%ation into a new era on thiscompetitive age.

Social Impact

3taff management is one of the positive results on ubicomp for an organi%ation where, for

example the usage of 4FI &echnology in 2alindo !ir has taken data based notification into

another level where card reader usage has mobili%e data entry into a more convenient way toinform higher level management on the head count and attendance of the working staff. &he

usage of ubicomp also gives multiple data to the management regarding the punctuality and other

attendance related information which is useful to evaluate the staff from point to point. &his

implementation triggers the awareness of the staff to come in early and perform their duty as

they supposed to. *hile human supervision could lead into multiple problems such as thesupervisor could allow the staff to come in late nor might they not properly observe the

attendance due to lacking in managing their subordinate.

Security Impact

&he usage of wireless technology webcam is highly needed for surveillance factor wherenowadays due to rapid growth on the indulgence of terrorism activity gives out high risk factor

for airlines industry which the priority in security is extremely high, thus the more advance an

airlines company in pervasive computing the more trust it gains from the consumer.

Profit Impact

&he usage of ubicomp most effectively creates high output which this could lead into highsuccess rate of an organi%ation, the more mobili%e and easier for any consumer to gain the

services leads into more outputs. &hrough ubicomp any promotions or advertisement regarding

2alindo !ir could easily viewed by the customers where this could be increasing the productivity of the airlines as the purchasing rate of the tickets could be increased drastically.

Logistic Impact

In logistics, it is important to know where the goods are at any time. In the long term, ubiquitous

computing furthers this goal, in that transported ob(ects are equipped with communication and

computing capabilities. For a more efficient flow of goods and information from suppliers toenterprises, containers, pallets and products will be universally equipped in the midterm with

4FI transponders, which will improve traceability and transparency in the supply chain."5$

&hus the traceability of goods in 2alindo !ir could be high and the trust gained form multipletransaction could lead into high success rate for new emerging airlines such as 2alindo !ir


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Electricity Consumption Impact

espite high output nor profit could be gained using pervasive computing the only bad effect of using this method in business is the amount of electricity usage which could lead into an hike of

567 in electricity wages due to 08 hours usage of all electronic devices in the company, this

would be either an investment for the betterment of the airlines or it could be notified as waste if there is no systematic usage of devices in a company.

Legal Impact

9biquitous computing and its various applications present a considerable challenge for the

further development of data and consumer protection. &he legal challenges are in the protection

of users informational self1determination in relation to the legally protected business interests of

the operators of 9bi)omp applications. In addition, questions may arise from the expectedutili%ation of autonomous information systems under private law. "5$

In 2alindo !ir the need to classify consumers information is high as it is related on various

aspect. !irlines ticket has to be prone on detail of a person who are leaving from one place to

another this is highly important as customers could misuse the services if they are not identified properly. It is highly needed that all their personal authentication are stored on a proper database.

Tracing Impact

&he situation such as flight crash and lost has provoked a lot of controversies where more digital

based tracking of flight has to be enhanced for safety of passengers thus high tech navigation

tracking applications are needed for android based devices are created for the safe tracking of the

flight, thus with ubicomp the free source of the flight arrival and departure tracking has to be

mobili%ed for customers trust. :igh trust on customers results in high profit in an airlines

industry.

!aintenance Impact

Pervasive )omputing has an impact on non1electronic waste. For example, electrical household

appliances and vehicles will be equipped with printed circuit boards, ;) displays, and power

supplies or batteries. Packaging will be


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#$ Impact

&he growing needs on the 9bi)omp require :4 to look for skillful employee as any employee

without technology knowledge could be no use for the airlines group thus more younger

generations are taken into the organi%ation as they are equipped with more or less with I& and I3knowledge. &his could lead into a bad impact on the company where the older generation might

not be of any use for 2alindo !irlines where even if the older generation are not prompt of new

technologies they are still experienced in handling critical situation.


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Question %

9bicomp is considered as a must in a business structure as social networking and other relatedsystems are taking over the world in a rapid way, thus lack in 9bi)omp could lead into a

business failure. !s for culture no matter the westerners or easterners the need of technology has

been crucial for both sides due to daily usage, people prefer mobility and instantaneousinformation as they needed on that time. :ence even in cultures the cultivating of technology has

blended through many items such as communication barrier could be terminated, for example the

usage of google translator. &he need for technology in food industry and medical industry whichis crucial for living beings to survive especially humans, the advance development which is

caused via pervasive computer technology is a benchmark of advancing human race into the next

era. &he social need to communicate freely and clearly has been crucial nowadays and with the

existence of 9bi)omp the apps such as *assap and Facebook has become the leading business

organi%ation which creates the opportunity for many other business of the world to share androam throughout the world with ease. !s for education, the software architecture have changed

the way humans learn and read into more digitali%ed and excitement using devices to learn inschool. !s for the conclusion 9bi)omp is highly profitable venture in a business organi%ation.


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$eferencing

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"0$ 9biquitous computing> !n overview of technology impacts, 2ichael Friedewald, /liver

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"5$ @xpected @nvironmental Impacts of Pervasive )omputing, !ndreas Aohler# and ;oren%

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