Hornet Tech Buzz

Robots Better Than Humans?

Surgical robotics is the new technology and wave of the future. Robotic surgery is often referred to as the new revolution, and is an important subject in the medical field. Using robotics would help out a great deal, and will become an important tool in the surgical process. Surgical robotics has the potential to impact the medical field in many positive ways.

the impact of pos at mikuni

Installation of the Point of Sale Systems increased sales for Mikuni Japanese restaurant, and helped the company to make better managerial decisions, giving us what we know today, as one of Sacramento 's favorite Japanese Restaurant.

What Bugs? Web Bugs

Web bugs, what are they? They are extremely tiny GIFs attached to certain e-mails and web sites to measure the statistical data of how many users visited that page. These bugs are so small that many of them are unknown to our eyes which create problems because these bugs are able to locate where we are and collect personal information without our knowledge. This creates a bigger problem of privacy because of advertisers and companies placing web bugs onto the web sites and e-mails without notifying the public is considered not illegal but is an unethical action or invasion of privacy. But don’t worry, there is always a solution to killing unwanted bugs right?

ADVANCES IN TELEMEDICINE

The goal of this article is to inform those who are unaware of the recent advances in a new industry called telemedicine. In particular, sharing the story of a robot named Rudy who is helping both doctors and patients at UC Davis.

Impacts of Expanding Wireless Network on Campus

CSUS provides wireless network for students and faculty on campus. Its positive and negative influences on school activities and classes.

High Technology at the Foot of the Sierras

A new Retail store in Sacramento , Sierra Snowboard & Ski is changing the way we think about specialty stores with their new website, sierrasnowboard.com.

CSUS and Their Information System

Have you ever asked yourself why you must submit documents to Admissions and Records and after choosing your major, turn the same documents to the specific department? Or have you ever had to go back and forth from Admissions and Records to the Business Department in order to prove that you had met all the requirements for a class or graduation? If not, lucky you! But if you are like the majority, you certainly experienced the frustration of having to deal with both departments regarding the same issues. One may even think that there is no communication between them! No kidding… The amount of communication between the departments and colleges is very limited, and most all of the work is still being done manually!

Parking Meter Procrastinators Strike Back

Consider the last time you encountered a parking meter and did not have any quarters with you to pay. Did you A.) Go into the nearest store and get change for a dollar. B.) Look at your watch and think to yourself, “I'll be quick so I don't need to pay this time” or C.) Did you pick up your cell phone, dial a toll free number and pay with your credit card? The majority of us likely picked B. But consider answer C for a moment. How many of us would have likely picked C if given the option? As technology continues to drive the way we function on a daily basis, new ways of completing tasks will continue to evolve. Today's cell phones are able to deliver real-time news and sports information, music, television and can now enable an individual short on time and quarters to pay parking meter fees.

Are you Guilty of “Cyberloafing?”

Many employers are finding cyberloafing to be the number one contributor to production. Some employees surf the web because they are bored, or some because they do not have enough work. Either way, more and more employees are partaking in this practice at work. Cyberloafing is not only affecting the businesses production, but more importantly it is affecting the businesses pocketbook.