To Catch A Thief Ii: Computer Forensics In The Classroom,
2015
California State Polytechnic University
To Catch A Thief Ii: Computer Forensics In The Classroom, Anna Carlin, Steven S. Curl, Daniel Manson
Communications of the IIMA
The subject of computer forensics is still new and both challenging and intriguing for students. Cal Poly Pomona has offered this course since September of 2004. The course involves both the technical and legal aspects of investigative procedures as applied to digital evidence. For the instructor, it can involve challenges not found in other areas of information systems. This paper discusses some of the triumphs and pitfalls of including computer forensics as part of an undergraduate information assurance curriculum.
Competing Next Generation Wireless Technologies,
2015
Iona College
Competing Next Generation Wireless Technologies, Warren Adis
Communications of the IIMA
Wireless computing is facing a choice concerning the next telecommunication standard. Two of the new and competing protocol standards for local area and personal networking are 802.1 In and Ultra Wide Band. Each one has its own strengths and weaknesses and both will change wireless networking by dramatically increasing the transmission speed, the QoS and the security of the broadcast. Yet decisions have to be made about which protocol to adopt. The choice rests on a deeper understanding of each protocol, its evolution, compatibility and future direction. This paper analyzes these two competing protocols, discussing their performance and probability for …
The Anatomy Of Real-Time Crm,
2015
Roosevelt University
The Anatomy Of Real-Time Crm, Joseph O. Chan
Communications of the IIMA
In the digital economy of the 21st century, the focus of production efficiency and product differentiation is shifted to value creation and relationship management. Customer relationship management is a critical business strategy in gaining competitive advantages. The ubiquity of the Internet has changed the way businesses are conducted. Real-time CRM is becoming increasingly significant to enable the agility of businesses to provide quick, accurate and complete responses to customer needs. This paper examines the structural makeup of real-time CRM that consists of e-business enabled CRM (ECRM), knowledge enabled CRM (KCRM) and business intelligence enabled CRM (ICRM). An architecture is developed …
Monitoring Sale Transactions For Illegal Activity,
2015
Iona College
Monitoring Sale Transactions For Illegal Activity, Robert J. Richardson
Communications of the IIMA
Discriminant analysis and neural network methodologies were applied to the problem of identifying illegal sales transactions. The researchers independently developed models using data provided by a cr^it card company. A series of measures were developed and used to construct the models. The final results were that the discriminant analysis model recognized 32.3% of the fraudulent activity, while the neural network approach found 28.9%. With only 11.6% of the transactions in common, the combination of the two models identified 49.6%i. In order to provide a real time monitoring program, the models were simplified yielding a capture rate of approximately 42%.
The Evolution Of An Internet Market Exchange And Value System: Examples From The Motion Control Industry,
2015
University of Monaco
The Evolution Of An Internet Market Exchange And Value System: Examples From The Motion Control Industry, William Lightfoot, James Harris
Communications of the IIMA
This manuscript examines the evolution of internet value systems in the motion control industry. We believe the primary reason behind the inconsistent performance of that industry's adoption of the internet in the supply channel was largely due to poor strategy. Using a the concepts of bias exchanges and game theory it is suggested that intemet strategies such as disintermediation and first-mover advantage were elusive because firms focused too much on technology and not enough on customer value. Lessons for managers and future decisions are offered.
A Comprehensive Study On The Differences Between Mrp And Erp Implementation,
2015
Radbound University Nijmegen
A Comprehensive Study On The Differences Between Mrp And Erp Implementation, Farshad Salimi, Ben Dankbaar, Reggie Davidrajuh
Communications of the IIMA
This paper presents a comprehensive study on the fundamental differences between Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. In order to reduce the complexity in undertaking such a comprehensive study, the study is performed in a number of steps such as 1) Comparative analysis of the differences in Key Critical Success Factors (KCSFs) in MRP implementation with those in ERP implementation in the period prior to the millennium change, 2) Comparative analysis of the differences in KCSFs in MRP implementation with those of ERP implementation in the post millennium-change period, and 3) How the perceptions of the …
Electronic Privacy: Patient Concerns,
2015
University of California Riverside
Electronic Privacy: Patient Concerns, Anza A. Akram
Communications of the IIMA
This study postulates issues related to electronic privacy and addresses the factors that directly effect personal electronic information. There is no positivist study done to measure patient privacy concerns using Smith et a 1(1996) privacy model and the effect of previous experience and media on these concerns. This study measures the four dimensions of patient concerns against the electronic privacy, defines as the automation of patient records, meaning that computerized patient records will be signed, modified, authenticated, stored, and retrieved via computer. The defined model uses multiple constructs with multiple indicators and thus. Partial Least Square (PLS) is applied to …
The Impact Of Mergers And Acquisitions On Information Systems: A Case Of A Software Industry Acquisition,
2015
Silberman College of Business Administration
The Impact Of Mergers And Acquisitions On Information Systems: A Case Of A Software Industry Acquisition, Jeffrey Hsu, Edward T. Chen
Communications of the IIMA
A company named Syscom was recently acquired by another company, Matcom. Both companies were focused on software development in similar markets, however, the Management Information Systems (MIS) decisions made by each company have resulted in significant differences as to how employees go about the business of developing, selling and supporting software. This paper highlights how Information Systems (IS) decisions made at these two companies enabled different ways for people to work together along with affecting various aspects of business operations and team communications. In addition, this paper presents issues with the integration of Syscom with the Matcom IS structure as …
The Utilization Of Communication Technologies By Study Abroad Participants,
2015
Georgia College and State University
The Utilization Of Communication Technologies By Study Abroad Participants, S. A. Humphries, Kimberly Cowert, Catherine Whelan
Communications of the IIMA
This pilot project was designed to evaluate study abroad participants' degree of homesickness and use of communication channels, specifically telephone and email. A questionnaire was developed to assess several dimensions involved with studying abroad, including degree of culture shock and homesickness, and frequency and methods of communicating home. Respondents were 14 study abroad participants from a medium-sized southern university, including 4 males and 10 females. Based on the findings of this study, homesickness and degree of culture shock were related as measured by the items of strain, helpless, missing, accepted, escape, and shock. As hypothesized, students who reported being homesick …
Are Cybercrime Laws Keeping Up With The Triple Convergence Of Information, Innovation And Technology?,
2015
Quinnipiac University
Are Cybercrime Laws Keeping Up With The Triple Convergence Of Information, Innovation And Technology?, Ramesh Subramanian, Steven Sedita
Communications of the IIMA
This paper analyzes the emergence and development of cyberlaws. In many coimtries aroxmd the world, cyberlaws are being enacted in order to curb or prosecute cybercriminals. Cybercriminals have very rapidly adlapted to developments in technology, specifically Internet technology, and use its characteristics of transience, anonymity, speed and vast spread to perpetrate various types of crimes. Thus the triple convergence of information, innovation and technology has also aided criminals to practice their nefarious "trade." The paper analyzes how various countries are taking counter measures by enacting cyberlaws. These actions are often slow and reactive rather than proactive. In addition, the laws …
The Micro-Multinational - A Model For Small Internationa! Business,
2015
Iona College
The Micro-Multinational - A Model For Small Internationa! Business, William E. Gerbacia, Bryan E. Gerbacia
Communications of the IIMA
With the recent advances in telecommunications networking and teleconferencing software, small companies can become more cost competitive by outsourcing appropriate functions to lower wage countries. Ad-Station Systems is a startup media advertising company that provides a number of online and off-line advertising services. The online product offering requires support and programming. It was decided to evaluate whether these functions could be provided from a foreign location. An industrial dynamics model indicated that this is a viable option. The processes were designed and documented, and are described here.
Learning To Improve Software Processes: Making Sense Of Practice,
2015
Nottingham Trent University
Learning To Improve Software Processes: Making Sense Of Practice, Ian Allison, Yasmin Merali
Communications of the IIMA
Software Process Improvement (SPI) programs are frequently considered to be planned in nature. However, there is recent evidence to suggest that SPI can be understood as a form of learning. Drawing on the organizational learning literature, this paper proposes an active learning perspective of improvements in processes. This view recognizes the various actors in the project to be reflective in their actions, making sense of the current context and thus designing their use of the process to best suit their needs at the time. The changes in the processes emerge through ongoing adjustments, experimentation and improvisation as developers and managers …
A Full Life Cycle Defect Process Model That Supports Defect Tracking, Software Product Cycles, And Test Iterations,
2015
Seattle Pacific University
A Full Life Cycle Defect Process Model That Supports Defect Tracking, Software Product Cycles, And Test Iterations, Jim Nindel-Edwards, Gerhard Steinke
Communications of the IIMA
There are a variety of models, methods and tools to help organizations manage defects found in the development of software. Defect tracking and processing must be integrated in the project life cycle and the testing process for software. This paper reviews a number of defect models and proposes the Full Life Cycle Defect Process model to manage defects that supports defect, project, and test processes. We describe the various states in our model and provide examples of various scenarios and paths through the model.
Multi-Stakeholder Assessment Of A Mobile And Temporarily Interconnected Systems Prototype: People-First Tourism,
2015
N. Carolina State
Multi-Stakeholder Assessment Of A Mobile And Temporarily Interconnected Systems Prototype: People-First Tourism, Fay Cobb Payton, Duarte Morais, Ernie Heath
The African Journal of Information Systems
While tourism has often been proposed as a mechanism for equitable and sustainable development in developing countries, most destination communities remain relegated to the role of passive “tourees” who are unable to participate in economic opportunities often controlled by tourism retail monopolies. Guided by information systems (IS) research on mobile and temporarily interconnected systems (MTIS), this work examines the ubiquitous nature of information services for users on the move. That is, users that are largely dependent on mobile telephones and temporary tourism services. Stakeholder interviews included local South African micro-entrepreneurs from under-resourced rural and peri-urban communities and other national and …
Knowledge Management And The Nigerian Culture – A Round Peg In A Square Hole?,
2015
University of Tasmania, Australia
Knowledge Management And The Nigerian Culture – A Round Peg In A Square Hole?, Adeola Bamgboje-Ayodele, Leonie Ellis
The African Journal of Information Systems
Knowledge Management (KM) is a key strategy which many organizations have been leveraging upon because of its potential in achieving competitive advantage. However, factors such as the national culture can impact the efficacy of this strategy. Hence, the aim of this paper is to provide insight into how Nigerian culture influences organizational culture, which in turn influences KM practices in Nigerian organizations. Based on a post-positivist stance, this research employs a descriptive survey approach for the data collection and analysis while also incorporating Hofstede’s cultural dimensions. The findings suggest that the hierarchical nature of the society in Nigeria supports centralized …
Politics, Democracy In The Light Of Information And Communication Technology,
2015
California State University, San Bernardino
Politics, Democracy In The Light Of Information And Communication Technology, Anza Awan
Communications of the IIMA
The purpose of the paper is to discuss the effects of information and communication technologies on democracy. These effects are important to study because they play a major role in shaping society. It examines the relationship of theories in communication and democracy. It studies major driving forces and issues behind tele-democracy and speculates the future of democracy and issues related to it in 2009.
Use Of The Internet By Health Professionals And Consumer Support Groups: A Case Analysis,
2015
Manchester Metropolitan University
Use Of The Internet By Health Professionals And Consumer Support Groups: A Case Analysis, Rachel Mclean, Oliver G. Kayas, Alison Henderson
Communications of the IIMA
This paper outlines case study research with "Eye Believe " a support group for patients who have had an eye removed usually (but not exclusively) due to ocular melanoma (cancer of the eye). It is a participative action research (PAR) project. The aim is to adopt a user-centric socio-technical approach to developing an online community to offer information and support to the group. The project will draw upon theories of knowledge creation and management through socialization, user participation in a health service context and the sociology of technology. In its initial stages the research was explorative. However, a conflict of …
A Method For Filling Up The Missed Data In Information Table,
2015
University of Science and Technology Beijing
A Method For Filling Up The Missed Data In Information Table, Gao Xuedong, E Xu, Li Tieke, Zhang Qun
Communications of the IIMA
Almost algorithms based on the rough sets, such as mean value method, maximum frequency method, mode method are week in supporting the hidden rules in the information tablel. By the breaking point sets in the information system, a new method for packing the missed attribute value is provided in the paper,. The method is more efficient for indicating the decision rules.
An Effective Knowledge Management Environment Based On Knowledge Grid In Business Organizations,
2015
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology
An Effective Knowledge Management Environment Based On Knowledge Grid In Business Organizations, Hengshan Wang, Liqun Ji
Communications of the IIMA
Ongoing transition of most of business enterprises to knowledge-based ones is a watershed event in the evolution of the global knowledge economies. This transition marks a paradigmatic shift from energy- based economies with traditional factors of production to information-based economies based upon knowledge assets. Accordingly, the objective of this paper is to develop a theoretical and pragmatic architecture of knowledge management system based on Knowledge Grid for better implementing knowledge management (KM) in business organizations to facilitate their vision of sustainable growth and development. This paper objectively analyzes the environmental problems that most of those enterprises, especially those knowledge-based ones …
Sifo-Peers: A Social Foaf Based Peer-To-Peer Network,
2015
National University of Ireland
Sifo-Peers: A Social Foaf Based Peer-To-Peer Network, Brahmananda Sapkota, Lars Ludwig, Xuan Zhou, John G. Breslin
Communications of the IIMA
In this paper, an attempt is made to conceptually unite three different application areas for semantic technologies, namely personal Knowledge Management, social networking, and Peer-to-Peer information-sharing. Until now, semantic technology has been applied to each of these application areas separately or in binary combinations only. By functionally combining all three areas in a single application, it is hoped to sketch a compelling Semantic Web system that will help increase the spread and acceptance of the Semantic Web vision. A concrete usage scenario of a community of researchers is used to demonstrate the approach.
