Chapter 2

Chapter 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND SYSTEM

Nowadays, technologies have become widespread that even simple tasks are resorted to be done with the aid of these powerful scientific inventions. Through the innovativeness and technical knowledge possessed by man, computers are making revolutionary changes in the way people live, play and work. The contribution of computers in the business fields has been undeniably strong and effective. To perform a complex and tedious work in a very effective manner could be attributed to a computer because of its usefulness like storing, retrieving, and clever of processing information. The microcomputer and development of various software are not just for scientific and engineering use as well as for business purposes made a significant impact on the computer industry. The demand for them grew rapidly when people realized that to make better decision or solve problem, it could be found at the tip of one’s fingers at the quickest time possible.

Gone are the days of long registration queues and paper forms to sign up for an endurance event. An increasing number of event directors from both large and small events are embracing online registration services as an added-value for both them and their participants. Online registration not only improves efficiencies and eliminates unnecessary paperwork, it also maximises participation and improves marketing capabilities while allowing participants to sign up when and where it is most convenient for them from any Internet-enabled computer. 

Technical Background

According to Gerald(2005), a system is a set of detailed methods, procedures, and routines established or formulated to carry out a specific activity, perform a duty, or solve a problem and also could be defined as an organized, purposeful structure regarded as a whole and consisting of interrelated and interdependent elements (components, entities, factors, members, parts etc.). These elements continually influence one...