Abstract. In this paper we describe the principles of the design and development of an intelligent query interface, done in the context of the SEWASIE (SEmantic Webs and AgentS in Integrated Economies) European 1ST project. The SEWASIE... more
Abstract. In this paper we describe the principles of the design and development of an intelligent query interface, done in the context of the SEWASIE (SEmantic Webs and AgentS in Integrated Economies) European 1ST project. The SEWASIE project aims at enabling a uniform access to heterogeneous data sources through an integrated ontology. The query interface is meant to support a user in formulating a precise query-which best captures her/his information needs-even in the case of complete ignorance of the vocabulary of the ...
... faster decisions to better cope with the external environment, and to automate routine work ... on using the new corporate HRIS for activities ranging from compensation to recruitment ... where the main value of HRIS stems from... more
... faster decisions to better cope with the external environment, and to automate routine work ... on using the new corporate HRIS for activities ranging from compensation to recruitment ... where the main value of HRIS stems from timesavings achieved by automating repetitive clerical ...
The management of compliance with rules, policies, guidelines, practices, and standards is largely done through a manual and labour-intensive process. This process can be facilitated through the use of a computer-based Compliance... more
The management of compliance with rules, policies, guidelines, practices, and standards is largely done through a manual and labour-intensive process. This process can be facilitated through the use of a computer-based Compliance Management System (CMS). A CMS identifies compliance tasks, tracks the performance of these tasks with respect to a set of requirements and documents their compliance status. The output from a CMS can be used to satisfy a variety of reporting requirements and initiate alerting mechanisms. A CMS can be particularly useful in managing regulation change and overlap. This paper presents the first step in the development of a decision and compliance management tool, in particular, a prototype CMS for the pharmaceutical industry is described. The CMS has been tested with a simulated case study.
... under the brand management system, a firm using a customer management system wouldintegrate all marketing ... This concept is based on the premise that, at least within establishedproduct cat-egories, producers benefit from an... more
... under the brand management system, a firm using a customer management system wouldintegrate all marketing ... This concept is based on the premise that, at least within establishedproduct cat-egories, producers benefit from an understanding of customer needs and ...
An atlas has always been an important aid for the gathering, visualization, analysis and dissemination of geographical data. The development of modern information and communication technology, like Internet and Geographical Information... more
An atlas has always been an important aid for the gathering, visualization, analysis and dissemination of geographical data. The development of modern information and communication technology, like Internet and Geographical Information Systems (GIS), led to an increased availability of digital information. These developments change the way people explore the world. Therefore digital atlas has replaced static atlas. There are several
The need to simulate a number of advanced ITS concepts prior to deployment has also necessitated development of high performance microscopic simulators for estimating dynamic traffic assignment, freeway corridor diversion, as well as... more
The need to simulate a number of advanced ITS concepts prior to deployment has also necessitated development of high performance microscopic simulators for estimating dynamic traffic assignment, freeway corridor diversion, as well as evaluating driver information systems (including variable message signs), vehicle guidance systems, real time adaptive traffic control strategies and other traffic management concepts. The high performance microscopic simulators
In this paper we describe the principles of the design and development of an intelligent query interface, done in the context of the SEWASIE (SEmantic Webs and AgentS in Integrated Economies) European IST project. The SEWASIE project aims... more
In this paper we describe the principles of the design and development of an intelligent query interface, done in the context of the SEWASIE (SEmantic Webs and AgentS in Integrated Economies) European IST project. The SEWASIE project aims at enabling a uniform access to heterogeneous data sources through an integrated ontology. The query interface is meant to support a user in formulating a precise query–which best captures her/his information needs–even in the case of complete ignorance of the vocabulary of the ...
Abstract. Using an innovative process model, we describe and analyse the process of introducing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in two Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises and especially their decisions concerning... more
Abstract. Using an innovative process model, we describe and analyse the process of introducing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in two Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises and especially their decisions concerning business process re-engineering. First we ...
The effect of culture has been popular topic in recent information system research. However, it is not a simple task to either collect or analyze data containing elements of "culture". This paper presents previous literature on... more
The effect of culture has been popular topic in recent information system research. However, it is not a simple task to either collect or analyze data containing elements of "culture". This paper presents previous literature on how to measure culture, the theoretical background how to build this construct and a short description of empirical study we conducted in a multicultural
The purpose of auditing is to verify that all hardware and software functions, automated processes, declared and published performance criteria are producing correct results, within the confines of system integrity, security measures and... more
The purpose of auditing is to verify that all hardware and software functions, automated processes, declared and published performance criteria are producing correct results, within the confines of system integrity, security measures and other control mechanisms, in accordance with functionality, originally envisaged, designed or modified.
... Adopting regulations as security strategy can lead organizations towards the compliancerequirements of ... Instead, they will focus on convincing employees to execute cyber attacks [33]. Therefore, developing information security... more
... Adopting regulations as security strategy can lead organizations towards the compliancerequirements of ... Instead, they will focus on convincing employees to execute cyber attacks [33]. Therefore, developing information security awareness among the organization is no longer a ...
The anabolic growth of dot.com—with third-generation network license auctions as the grand finale—implied a series of large investments in mobile technology. Without new products and services utilizing this infrastructure (m-services),... more
The anabolic growth of dot.com—with third-generation network license auctions as the grand finale—implied a series of large investments in mobile technology. Without new products and services utilizing this infrastructure (m-services), however, these investments may never be recouped, and today there is no sure sign of demand for these new nomadic applications in the market. This paper shows how actors in the m-services value network coordinate their efforts to bring such applications to the marketplace. It shows their risk averse and locally optimizing strategies, which theoretically are very different from the current fascination in Information Systems with disruptive innovation. This paper illustrates the need for a theory of ordinary innovation in nomadic and ubiquitous computing.
Contingency theory suggests that there is no universal information system that is applicable to all organizations in all circumstances. In this study, segment, ownership type, sales level, and financial success were all examined for their... more
Contingency theory suggests that there is no universal information system that is applicable to all organizations in all circumstances. In this study, segment, ownership type, sales level, and financial success were all examined for their relationships to information technology usage in the restaurant industry. Restaurant owners and managers (n = 243) across three restaurant segments (casual service, quick service, and
Definitions of spatial data infrastructure (SDI), and claims about its value, emphasise applications that solve real societal issues as the ultimate benefit. While it may be premature to expect that those benefits show up in many SDIs (if... more
Definitions of spatial data infrastructure (SDI), and claims about its value, emphasise applications that solve real societal issues as the ultimate benefit. While it may be premature to expect that those benefits show up in many SDIs (if in any, by now), preparing for systematic evaluation is timely. Initiatives like the Spatial Data Interest Community on Monitoring and Reporting, in
