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This paper examines some South East European countries readiness to develop digital economy by analyzing and comparing several key measuring indicators. Although these countries have created the basement for digital economy development, more intensive activities are needed in the future in order to create proper environment for further development of digital economy (education, innovation, organizational...
This paper investigates if the provision of mobile technologies to micro-entrepreneurs (MEs) can lead to the development of business models that support the sustainability of these businesses. A case study was undertaken focusing on 14 MEs participating in the Mosaic2B project — a European research project aimed at developing a framework that use cloud-based applications and low-cost internet to provide...
IoE (Internet of Everything) is the new wave next to Mobile Internet and Internet of Things when both bond together. To make it happen, there must be new enabling technologies. In this paper, we discussed the implementation of Scene Perception in IoE era which is based on the enterprise mobile application “container-cloud” model and software-defined applications platform.
Two of the most important drivers of current telecommunication markets are the development of Rich Communication Services (RCS) and cloud computing. The challenges of delivering these new services on a cloud-based architecture are not only on the technical side, they also concern the definition of feasible business models for all the involved agents and the definition and negotiation of proper service...
In only a few ten years payment systems have undergone an incredible evolution passing from a physical transfer of cash to transactions exchanging money as digital data. Mobile Payment (m-payment) refers to one type of electronic payment, performed through mobile devices, such as mobile phones, smartphones, and tablets. To ensure trust and avoid frauds severe security requirements must be imposed...
Availability of modern, reliable and offering a wide range of services wireless communication systems is crucial for the effective operation of Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) agencies during the emergency situations. This paper presents the elements of the financial-economic analysis for acquiring and operating PPDR communication systems by the interested entities. It deals with business...
I joined the Barcelona Supercomputing Center almost a year ago and have always been impressed by the proximity of the BSC facilities to Camp Nou stadium. It is quite an interesting experience working late on a night of the European football Champions League because from my office I can hear the choruses of the supporters and almost see the upper part of the bleachers - such an emotion being so close...
Network operators — being it fixed or mobile — are in continuous need to keep up with a variety of customer requirements while seeking efficient ways to interconnect with other networks. This issue raises several, not only technical challenges that are addressed differently depending on the legacy of operators. This paper conducts a holistic comparison of two interconnection models used for global...
The mobile Internet industry has experienced dramatic changes as plenty of new applications and business models emerged. This study conducts a qualitative review on the changes through adopting business ecosystem approaches. An analytical framework is established for reviewing the structure of mobile Internet business ecosystem. Then the core value, key actors, and inter-firm relationships of the...
As academic and practitioner studies on the subject amassed in the last decade 2003 - 2013, Open Innovation (OI) has gained growing importance in the broad field of Management and Information Systems. However, existing literature lacks a comprehensive understanding of the relationship existing between OI and a firm's Strategy. Employing a data-driven research approach, based on forty-five qualitative...
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication has attracted considerable attention in research communities and has also started to gain momentum from a commercial perspective where operators are starting to offer services within the domains of fleet management, logistics, home automation, etc. At the same time, the more loosely defined, but broader domain of Internet of Things (IoT) is picking up as what...
Adoption of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by enterprises has become a norm. CSR has achieved great traction in its endeavor to do social good for the society at large. Though the main purpose of existence of business is to maximize shareholder's wealth, CSR provides an opportunity for enterprises to leverage upon the existing technological advances in the creation of a better society. However,...
The paper explores the dramatic changes that are imposed on Mobile Networks Business Models, due to introduction of All-IP Network technology. It looks at existing value chains from an architectural viewpoint and how they are affected due to the All-IP transformation. It analyses the value chain for the various parties in this ecosystem (operators, network equipment vendors, Appstores and OTT1 providers).
Passing through ten more years of development, online travel agencies (OTAs) have grown up and attracted a big share of individual and business travelers, while travel websites have become the intuitive and effective information facility. However, with the fast scale expansion of domestic users and online suppliers, OTAs now have to face the fierce homogenized and price-oriented competition, which...
Globally, priority for technology solutions is towards launching strategic cost restructuring in sourcing, processes and infrastructure. Banking and retail business drivers are explored in context of a maturity model to better understand future needs. Cost reduction and richer user experiences are identified as the primary objectives for banking and retail. Simulation and augmentation of business...
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