Capstone Project Scenario

A former dot com company, Verbania, Inc., shut down in 2001 because of the Internet bubble burst. It is attempting to reinvent and launch itself once again. It is looking for a complete information technology (IT) solution that includes hardware, software, networking, and security, among other requirements. Verbanias core product will be a social networking Web site and mobile application that rivals the big names that currently represent social media. It is attempting to find the best features and consolidate them into its product. The company is looking to establish its headquarters in the Silicon Valley region in California. The executives at Verbania are looking for your company to propose a solution that will endure future Internet trends.

Based on the scenario given above, the student must use the questions provided to answer the question.

1. What unstated requirements are there?
2. What method(s) would you use to collect a more comprehensive set of requirements?
3. Describe all the requirements and explain how they would be met using hardware, software, networking, and security. In other words, summarize the necessary elements of the solution necessary to address the requirements.