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Many pervasive computing courses don't require a textbook. Instead, a variety of papers are given as assigned reading. Although there are advantages to using papers for reading assignments, there are disadvantages as well. With each course, instructors must curate their own list of important papers, and students don't have the benefit of a well-planned book, which ties together topics systematically...
The author worked past year as Professor & Head of School of Computing, Information and Mathematical Sciences and Director of Japan Pacific ICT Centre at the University of South Pacific. The South Pacific Region has many problems related to environmental and economic issues. The University of the South Pacific (USP) is an ideal platform for provision of development of Human Resources and enhancement...
With the advance of ubiquitous computing environments, more convenient and personalized intelligent services can be possible. While we can enjoy comfortable life thanks to the upgraded broadband and fast Internet, various types of adverse effects may be emerged at the same time. Among these side effects of information society, the leakage of personal data will be one of the most serious problems in...
The emergence of the knowledge society, building on the pervasive influence of modern information and communication technologies, is bringing about a fundamental reshaping of the global economy. Knowledge has always been a factor of production, and a driver of economic and social development. However, the capacity to manipulate, store and transmit large quantities of information cheaply has increased...
Ubiquitous has brought a new paradigm to our society. `E'-branded apartments and mobile phones are now catching the public eye with a new brand, the `U' prefix. There are a range of U-City related businesses carried out in diverse fields including R&D, central government, and self-governing bodies. As noted above, U-City is currently the buzz business in many fields but lacks professional manpower...
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