Sustainable Cloud Computing Frameworks for E-Government

Personal Development ◽

Social Equity ◽

Effective Implementation ◽

Management Effort ◽

Smart Working ◽

Set Up

Computerizing the country is a priority for the Italian government, which has set up the Digital Agenda for innovation driven by information and communication technologies to deliver smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, in adherence to European Union's policies. Cloud computing is one of the pillars of this strategic plan, since by accelerating the implementation of the Digital Agenda, it represents a chance for Italy to meet its increasingly crucial need for innovation and revitalization of competitiveness. Among the different solutions that Italian public administrations have been adopting, sustainable cloud computing frameworks have been chosen, with minimal management effort, for their contribution to smart working, and their capability of reconciling economic demands, environmental resilience, and social equity. This chapter aims to explore the ongoing change in the technological architecture for e-Government in Italian municipalities and the effects of the activation of sustainable cloud computing frameworks for this purpose, with particular emphasis on personnel's empowerment. On the basis of the benchmarking of the best practices, recommendations will be provided for an effective implementation of Google Apps as a sustainable cloud computing solution to foster staff's continuing professional and personal development in Italian municipalities.

Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development - Digital Solutions for Contemporary Democracy and Government ◽

Sustainable Cloud Computing Frameworks for E-Government

10.4018/978-1-4666-8430-0.ch015 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 271-303

Author(s):

Sabrina Leone ◽

Giovanni Biancofiore

Keyword(s):

Cloud Computing ◽

Personal Development ◽

Social Equity ◽

Effective Implementation ◽

Management Effort ◽

Smart Working ◽

Set Up

Computerizing the country is a priority for the Italian government, which has set up the Digital Agenda for innovation driven by information and communication technologies to deliver smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, in adherence to European Union's policies. Cloud computing is one of the pillars of this strategic plan, since by accelerating the implementation of the Digital Agenda, it represents a chance for Italy to meet its increasingly crucial need for innovation and revitalization of competitiveness. Among the different solutions that Italian public administrations have been adopting, sustainable cloud computing frameworks have been chosen, with minimal management effort, for their contribution to smart working, and their capability of reconciling economic demands, environmental resilience, and social equity. This chapter aims to explore the ongoing change in the technological architecture for e-Government in Italian municipalities and the effects of the activation of sustainable cloud computing frameworks for this purpose, with particular emphasis on personnel's empowerment. On the basis of the benchmarking of the best practices, recommendations will be provided for an effective implementation of Google Apps as a sustainable cloud computing solution to foster staff's continuing professional and personal development in Italian municipalities.

Coworking, the Sharing Economy, and the City: Which Role for the ‘Coworking Entrepreneur’?

Urban Science ◽

10.3390/urbansci2030083 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 83 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Giacomo Durante ◽

Margherita Turvani

Keyword(s):

Organizational Factors ◽

Sharing Economy ◽

Internal Factors ◽

Entrepreneurial Action ◽

Coworking Spaces ◽

Set Up ◽

The City

Sharing economy platforms enabled by information and communication technologies (ICTs) are facilitating the diffusion of collaborative workplaces. Coworking spaces are emerging as a distinctive phenomenon in this context, not only fostering knowledge transfer and facilitating innovation, but also affecting the urban and socio-economic fabric contributing to urban regeneration processes at both the local scale and the city scale. Although the positive impacts of coworking on the urban environment are documented, there is still little or no evidence of the economic viability of coworking businesses, and a “coworking bubble” has been evoked. Given the lack of data, a national survey was set up of Italian coworking businesses, aimed at assessing the relevance of internal organizational factors (size, occupancy, profitability, services provided) for the sustainability of coworking businesses. By presenting the results of the survey, we argue that the sustainability and viability of the coworking model is highly dependent on internal factors, strictly related to the entrepreneurial action of coworking managers.

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SCHOOLS OF LATVIA

10.33225/balticste/2015.80 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Juris Porozovs ◽

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Anita Migleniece ◽

Daina Voita ◽

Alvis Valdemiers ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Key Words ◽

Teaching Process ◽

Modern Education ◽

Effective Implementation ◽

Study Process

Modern education is closely connected with implementation and using of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the teaching process. The questionnaire of teachers and directors of Latvia schools was carried out in order to evaluate the situation of ICT in schools and the attitude of school pedagogues toward this process. The results of the questionnaire showed that supply of schools with modern ICT in Latvia is not sufficient. The respondents expressed their views: what are the main obstacles of effective implementation of ICT in the study process and what are the priority challenges in the implementation of ICT in schools. Key words: information and communication technologies, schools, implementation, teachers, directors.

From Rural Outsourcing to Rural Opportunities

ICT Influences on Human Development, Interaction, and Collaboration ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-1957-9.ch009 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 158-173

Author(s):

Aarti Kawlra

Keyword(s):

Business Strategy ◽

Development Project ◽

Production Model ◽

Overall Design ◽

Key Innovation ◽

Set Up ◽

Production Company

Inspired by the potential of Information and Communication Technologies, henceforth ICTs, for socio-economic development, and supported by a university based technology and business incubator, Rural Production Company, henceforth RPC, was set up in 2007 employing an ICT-mediated distributed production model. This paper reveals how RPC, initially an exploratory project whose key innovation was its Internet kiosk-facilitated model of crafts production and local empowerment, morphed into a social enterprise catering to global demands. The context of innovation provided by the Incubator led to a transformation of an ICT4D (ICT for Development) project into a business venture through the practice of formal and informal questioning at every stage of its implementation. This paper focuses on the iterative method adopted while highlighting the role of the incubator in the overall design and development process of the enterprise. This paper is a reflexive mapping of the organization’s evolution from the original research agenda of outsourcing production cum rural employment, to one that privileges local networks both as a conscious business strategy and as an arena for collaborative change for human development.

Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design - Handbook of Research on Cloud-Based STEM Education for Improved Learning Outcomes ◽

Support for Cloud-Based Mobile Learning

10.4018/978-1-4666-9924-3.ch015 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 225-246 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kritika Verma ◽

Sonal Dubey ◽

M. A. Rizvi

Keyword(s):

Cloud Computing ◽

Mobile Learning ◽

Information Resources ◽

Learning System ◽

Learning Content ◽

The Future ◽

Current Scenario

Cloud based mobile learning (m-learning) is emerging as one of the most important branches of cloud computing, and is still in its infancy. These days, there are two emerging archetypes in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for learning. The first one is the anytime, anywhere, on-the-move, to be called the mobility archetype, and the second one is the cloud computing. Both archetypes are radically transforming the way we learn, communicate, access, and utilize information resources, and connect with peers and colleagues, thus affecting all aspects of education. This chapter delivers an introduction of the evolution of cloud based m-learning, benefits and characteristics of cloud based m-learning. It also canvasses the current scenario of m-learning utilizing the cloud, various challenges for implementing the m-learning system on the cloud. It further confers technologies used for cloud based m-learning. It also considers a brief look at methods for creating m-learning content and experiences, suggested by various researchers and concluded with the future aspects of the cloud based m-learning.

The New “ABC” of ICTs (Analytics + Big Data + Cloud Computing)

Big Data ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-9840-6.ch099 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 2165-2198

Author(s):

José Carlos Cavalcanti

Keyword(s):

Cloud Computing ◽

Big Data ◽

Data Capture ◽

Unstructured Data ◽

Network Computing ◽

Time Data ◽

Trade Off ◽

Information And Communication

Analytics (discover and communication of patterns, with significance, in data) of Big Data (basically characterized by large structured and unstructured data volumes, from a variety of sources, at high velocity - i.e., real-time data capture, storage, and analysis), through the use of Cloud Computing (a model of network computing) is becoming the new “ABC” of information and communication technologies (ICTs), with important effects for the generation of new firms and for the restructuring of those ones already established. However, as this chapter argues, successful application of these new ABC technologies and tools depends on two interrelated policy aspects: 1) the use of a proper model which could help one to approach the structure and dynamics of the firm, and, 2) how the complex trade-off between information technology (IT) and communication technology (CT) costs is handled within, between and beyond firms, organizations and institutions.

Advances in Library and Information Science - Handbook of Research on Information and Records Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽

The Role of Edge/Fog Computing Security in IoT and Industry 4.0 Infrastructures

10.4018/978-1-7998-7740-0.ch014 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 211-222

Author(s):

Meltem Mutluturk ◽

Burcu Kor ◽

Bilgin Metin

Keyword(s):

Cloud Computing ◽

Industry 4.0 ◽

Fog Computing ◽

The Internet ◽

Current State ◽

The Internet Of Things

The development of information and communication technologies (ICT) has led to many innovative technologies. The integration of technologies such as the internet of things (IoT), cloud computing, and machine learning concepts have given rise to Industry 4.0. Fog and edge computing have stepped in to fill the areas where cloud computing is inadequate to ensure these systems work quickly and efficiently. The number of connected devices has brought about cybersecurity issues. This study reviewed the current literature regarding edge/fog-based cybersecurity in IoT to display the current state.

Handbook of Research on Innovations in Information Retrieval, Analysis, and Management - Advances in Knowledge Acquisition, Transfer, and Management ◽

The New “ABC” of ICTs (Analytics + Big Data + Cloud Computing)

10.4018/978-1-4666-8833-9.ch006 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 152-186

Author(s):

José Carlos Cavalcanti

Keyword(s):

Cloud Computing ◽

Big Data ◽

Data Capture ◽

Unstructured Data ◽

Network Computing ◽

Time Data ◽

Trade Off ◽

Information And Communication

Analytics (discover and communication of patterns, with significance, in data) of Big Data (basically characterized by large structured and unstructured data volumes, from a variety of sources, at high velocity - i.e., real-time data capture, storage, and analysis), through the use of Cloud Computing (a model of network computing) is becoming the new “ABC” of information and communication technologies (ICTs), with important effects for the generation of new firms and for the restructuring of those ones already established. However, as this chapter argues, successful application of these new ABC technologies and tools depends on two interrelated policy aspects: 1) the use of a proper model which could help one to approach the structure and dynamics of the firm, and, 2) how the complex trade-off between information technology (IT) and communication technology (CT) costs is handled within, between and beyond firms, organizations and institutions.

Training for E-Commerce Success in SMEs

Managing Information Technology in Small Business ◽

10.4018/978-1-930708-35-8.ch019 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 334-348

Author(s):

Yanqing Duan ◽

Roisin Mullins ◽

David Hamblin

Keyword(s):

Business Performance ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

Goods And Services ◽

Skills Shortage ◽

Set Up ◽

Medium Enterprises

Rapid developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), such as electronic commerce (e-commerce), have revolutionized the way that business is conducted. E-commerce refers to the process of buying and selling goods and services electronically involving transactions using Internet, network, and other digital technology. It offers companies tremendous opportunities to improve their business performance in new and innovative ways. However, its huge potential benefit would only be realized by capable managers who can deal with these emerging technologies and implement them wisely. A skills shortage has been categorized as one of the challenges facing global e-commerce by Bingi and Khamalah (2000). The demand for highly knowledgeable and skilled managers and workloads places enormous pressure upon companies to improve or update their current knowledge and skills. This is particularly important in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as compared with their larger counterparts, as they are often described as “lacking the expertise needed to set up the technologies necessary, despite having a great deal to gain from doing so” (Anonymous, 1998).