HS1011 Data Communications and Networks Assignment Help
Group Assignment
Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines
Trimester
T1 2025
Unit Code
HS1011
Unit Title
Data Communications and Networks
Assessment Type
Group Assignment
Due Date + time:
5 May 2025
11.59 pm (Melb / Sydney time)
Weight
50 %
Total Marks
Assignment (50 marks)
Word limit
2500 words
Submission Guidelines
All work must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page.
The assignment must be in MS Word format unless otherwise specified.
Academic Integrity
Information
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Penalties
All work must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date and time, along with a completed Assessment Cover Page. Late penalties apply.
Your answers must be based on Holmes Institute syllabus of this unit. Outside sources may not amount to more than 10% of any answer and must be correctly referenced in full. Over-reliance on outside sources will be penalised
Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using Holmes Institute Adapted Harvard Referencing. Penalties are associated with incorrect citation and referencing.
Group Assignment Guidelines and Specifications
Case Study: Data Communications Solution for Future Tech Corporation
Background: Future Tech Corporation is a rapidly growing technology company specializing in AI-driven solutions. The company has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, with plans to expand internationally. Currently, Future Tech's IT infrastructure struggles with inefficiencies, security concerns, and inconsistent connectivity across locations. The company seeks a robust data communications solution to address these challenges and ensure seamless operations.
Problem Statement:FutureTech Corporation faces several key challenges:
Inter-office Communication: The existing network architecture lacks efficient connectivity between offices, leading to data silos and collaboration issues.
Scalability: The current system cannot handle increasing traffic as the company expands.
Security Concerns: The company has experienced cyber threats, necessitating a more secure communication framework.
Remote Work Enablement: With a growing number of remote employees, FutureTech needs a reliable and secure solution for remote access to corporate systems.
Cost Efficiency: The company seeks to optimize costs while maintaining high performance and security.
Task Requirements: As a group, students must analyzeFutureTech’s requirements and design a comprehensive data communications solution. The report should include the following sections:
Introduction (5 marks)
Overview of the case study
Importance of an efficient data communication system
Current Challenges and Requirements Analysis (10 marks)
