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…

  • Congestion in Urban Setting Public Infrastructure

    Introduction Congestion is the state of overcrowding in a street or other area, making movement slow or difficult. Urban setting is the structure of an urban city that may or may not effectively use its facilities, depending on the strategies laid down by its planners. Public infrastructure is a general term often qualified as; aviation…

  • 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…

  • Urban Infrastructure: Transport Appraisal

    Chapter number fourteen, called Transport Appraisal from the book by Cowie, is focused on exploring the structure of investment in the transportation system and its financing. Besides, the chapter studies the meaning and value of time and its relationship with the employees wages. Cowie lists the factors that shape the amount of time and accident…

  • 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…

  • Public Key Infrastructure

    The modern business environment is competitive, and organizations are required to ensure that they have the necessary tools for coping with this competition. In the technological environment, different products and services require the use of digital signatures to enhance security. Currently, public-key technology provides a viable means of securing services and products. By using public-key…

  • 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…

  • Pavement and Bridge Infrastructure: Performance Indicators

    Table of Contents Purpose of Inclusion of Performance Measures in MAP-21 Bridge Performance Measures Adopted in 2017 NHS Bridges in the United States Deficient Bridges Works Cited Purpose of Inclusion of Performance Measures in MAP-21 Including performance measures in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) has been done to ensure…

  • 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…