Web Services in Implementation

Web services (WS) promise to expand and enrich the existing distributed computing arena with their ability to connect disparate systems and allow communication between them from anywhere and on any platform. Web services promise to revolutionise the way in which companies interact with each other and also how they come together or discover each other to form business alliances. This paper describes the implementation of a system that has been built and used as an evaluation tool for determining the challenges and advantages involved in the implementation of Web services – particularly in a small to medium enterprise (SME) scenario. Furthermore, a comparison has been drawn between the use of such a system and the use of more traditional technologies to address the same situation of integrating implementation

The effect of performance management of strategy on an executive decision support framework for the financial service sector of a developing economy

Strategic alignment from a performance perspective is difficult to achieve manually. Transparently aligning organizational strategy to each employee’s key performance indicators reduces the risk of duplication and redundancies in performances. Executive Decision Support Framework (EDSF) results in efficiency, cost reduction, and employee satisfaction when their performance is aligned with organizational goals on a continuous basis. This study posits that achieving optimum strategic alignment for the organization and reducing inefficiencies is a function of data and its ensuing analytics. This paper presents mathematical evidence to confirm that Performance Management of Strategy is integral to an Executive Decision Support Framework (EDSF). A mixed method research approach was followed where semi-structured interviews were held with Chief Information Officers. The semi-structured interviews formed the basis of survey design. The survey questionnaires were qualitatively analysed using structural equation modelling and the maximum likelihood estimates method, to mathematically prove Performance Management of Strategy is an integral part of Executive Decision Support Framework This research provides evidence that Performance Management of Strategy is integral to and must be contained in the Executive Decision Support Framework. Performance Management of Strategy is mathematically linked to an EDSF. Although Performance Management of Strategy comprises latent variables, there is a strong correlation between information quality and an EDSF

Enhancing supply chain performance using RFID technology and decision support systems in the industry 4.0: a systematic literature review

Supply Chain processes are continuously marred by myriad factors including varying demands, changing routes, major disruptions, and compliance issues. Therefore, supply chains require monitoring and ongoing optimization. Data science uses real-time data to provide analytical insights, leading to automation and improved decision making. RFID is an ideal technology to source big data, particularly in supply chains, because RFID tags are consumed across supply chain process, which includes scanning raw materials, completing products, transporting goods, and storing products, with accuracy and speed. This study carries out a systematic literature review of research articles published during the timeline (2000-2021) that discuss the role of RFID technology in developing decision support systems that optimize supply chains in light of Industry 4.0. Furthermore, the study offers recommendations on operational efficiency of supply chains while reducing the costs of implementing the RFID technology. The core contribution of this paper is its analysis and evaluation of various RFID implementation methods in supply chains with the aim of saving time effectively and achieving cost efficiencies

Big Data Strategies for Agile Business: Framework, Practices, and Transformation Roadmap

Agile is a set of values, principles, techniques, and frameworks for the adaptable, incremental, and efficient delivery of work. Big Data is a rapidly growing field that encompasses crucial aspects of data such as its volume, velocity, variety, and veracity. This book outlines a strategic approach to Big Data that will render a business Agile. It discusses the important competencies required to streamline and focus on the analytics and presents a roadmap for implementing such analytics in business

Creating and Applying Green IT Metrics and Measurement in Practice

Green IT metrics and measurements will play a pivotal role in reducing the carbon footprint of businesses. Reduction in carbon emissions, which happens to be a company\u27s environmental responsibility, is undertaken for multiple and wide-ranging reasons. For example, one organization might engage in reductions as a part of being a good corporate citizen; another might want to incorporate its green credentials in its marketing effort. Brian highlights similar reasons for green initiatives in his article in this issue of CBR

Creation of a Process Framework for Transitioning to a Mobile Enterprise

This chapter presents the creation of a process framework that can be used by enterprises in order to transition to mobile enterprises. This framework facilitates adoption of mobile technologies by organizations in a strategic manner. A mobile enterprise transition framework provides a process for transition that is based on the factors that influence such transition. The Mobile Enterprise Transition (MET) framework, outlined in this chapter, is based on the four dimensions of economy, technology, methodology, and sociology. These four dimensions for MET have been identified based on an understanding of people, processes, and technologies. A research project undertaken by the author validates these four dimensions

Practical Object Oriented Analysis

This text has been written for a one-semester (13 week) Object Oriented Analysis (OOA) course, aimed at second year undergraduate level software engineering courses. It is assumed that students will have an introductory understanding of what comprises analysis and design. This book deals with the analysis and modelling of software systems with the Unified Modelling Language (UML 2.0) in the a problem spacea of software development spectrum and presents the topics of analysis and documentation based on the Object Management Groups (OMG) UML 2.0 version. It uses cases, case diagrams, activity diagrams, business-level class diagrams, corresponding interaction diagrams and state machine diagrams

Big Data Framework for Agile Business (Bdfab) as a Basis for Developing Holistic Strategies in Big Data Adoption

The Big Data Framework for Agile Business (BDFAB) is the result of exploration of the value of Big data technologies and analytics to business. BDFAB is based on literature review, modeling, experimentation and practical application. BDFAB incorporates multiple disciplines of Information Technology, Business Innovation, Sociology and Psychology (people and behavior, Social- Mobile media), Finance (ROI), Processes (Agile), User Experience, Analytics (descriptive, predictive and prescriptive) and Staff Up-skilling (HR). This paper presents the key elements of the framework comprising agile values, roles, building blocks, artifacts, conditions, agile practices and a compendium (repository). The building blocks themselves are made up of five modules: business decisions, Data-technology and analytics, user experience-operational excellence, quality dimensions and people-capabilities. As such, BDFAB exhibits an interdisciplinary approach to Big Data adoption in practice