Analysis of applications and success factors of cloud computing for small- and medium-sized businesses

Analysis of applications and success factors of cloud computing for small- and medium-sized businesses
Author: Carlos Andres Loaiza Garcia
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2013-02-12
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 365637113X

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Master's Thesis from the year 2012 in the subject Computer Science - Commercial Information Technology, grade: 2.0, University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg ; Rheinbach, language: English, abstract: Cloud computing is gaining importance in the industry and specially within small and medium-sized companies due to the many benefits in terms of cost savings, faster time to market, scalability, cost flexibility and optimization of resources. Today, cloud computing is considered as the next IT revolution and the number of articles, books, papers and technical reports flood the literature. Within the scope of this master thesis, relevant cloud computing applications for small- and medium- sized companies are identified and the key success factors for adoption of cloud computing services are analyzed based on the empirical investigation performed as part of this work. Finally, the benefits and constraints of the different cloud computing service models are presented including also the state-of-the-art research in the cloud computing area and a summary of the most important results.

Encyclopedia of Microcomputers

Encyclopedia of Microcomputers
Author: Allen Kent
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1998-10-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780824727192

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Applications of Negotiating and Learning Agents to User Query Performance with Database Feedback

Information Systems Development

Information Systems Development
Author: Marite Kirikova
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1461501679

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This book is the result of the 11 th International Conference on Information Systems Development -Methods and Tools, Theory and Practice, held in Riga, Latvia, September 12-14,2002. The purpose of this conference was to address issues facing academia and industry when specifying, developing, managing, reengineering and improving information systems. Recently many new concepts and approaches have emerged in the Information Systems Development (ISD) field. Various theories, methodologies, methods and tools available to system developers also created new problems, such as choosing the most effective approach for a specific task, or solving problems of advanced technology integration into information systems. This conference provides a meeting place for ISD researchers and practitioners from Eastern and Western Europe as well as from other parts of the world. Main objectives of this conference are to share scientific knowledge and interests and to establish strong professional ties among the participants. The 11th International Conference on Information Systems Development (ISD'02) continues the tradition started with the first Polish-Scandinavian Seminar on Current Trends in Information Systems Development Methodologies, held in Gdansk, Poland in 1988. Through the years this Seminar has evolved into the International Conference on Information Systems Development. ISD'02 is the first ISD conference held in Eastern Europe, namely, in Latvia, one of the three Baltic countries.

Systems Science

Systems Science
Author: Frank A. Stowell
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 652
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1461528623

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As we approach the end of the 20th century we can look back upon the achievements that have been made in a variety of human endeavours with pride. Enormous strides have been made to improve the quality of life of millions of people through the application of the scientific discoveries made during this and past centuries. The 20th century will be remembered as much for the mass exploitation of scientific discovery as for the discoveries themselves. The technological age has meant that the human being is able to contemplate activities which "defy" nature. For example, some of the work involved in the preparation of these proceedings has been done whilst travelling at over 500 miles per hour seven miles above the surface of the earth. It is not difficult to conjecture about the effect that this relatively recent technology has had upon a number of "systems". Air transportation has provided a number of benefits including such disparate examples such as enabling holidays, famine relief and the cross fertilisation of cultural practices from other lands. Equally, there have been undesirable effects such as enabling the means of mass destruction, interference in other cultures and the speedy transportation of disease. Moreover, the physical presence of the aeroplane itself represents the consumption of fossil fuels, a source of pollution and a change in the way think about life. The view expressed here is of course the view of an inhabitant of the "western world".

Enterprise Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications

Enterprise Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 2178
Release: 2010-09-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1616928530

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This three-volume collection, titled Enterprise Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications, provides a complete assessment of the latest developments in enterprise information systems research, including development, design, and emerging methodologies. Experts in the field cover all aspects of enterprise resource planning (ERP), e-commerce, and organizational, social and technological implications of enterprise information systems.

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, First Edition

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, First Edition
Author: Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., Mehdi
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 3807
Release: 2005-01-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 159140794X

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Comprehensive coverage of critical issues related to information science and technology.

Effective Utilization and Management of Emerging Information Technologies

Effective Utilization and Management of Emerging Information Technologies
Author: Information Resources Management Association. International Conference
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 978
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781878289506

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Technological advances of the past decades have allowed organizations of all sizes to use information technology in all aspects of organizational management. This book presents more than 200 papers that address this growing corporate phenomena.

Advanced Topics in End User Computing

Advanced Topics in End User Computing
Author: Mo Adam Mahmood
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1591400651

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Features the latest research findings dealing with end user computing concepts, issues and trends. Empirical and theoretical research concerned with all aspects of end user computing including development, utilization and management are included.