The Figmentum Project

2011 ◽  
pp. 144-157
Author(s):  
Colleen Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Urban Communities ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Real World ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Shared Knowledge ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Generative Art ◽  
Real World Setting ◽  
Information And Communication

This chapter explores how we may design located information and communication technologies (ICTs) to foster community sentiment. It focuses explicitly on possibilities for ICTs to create new modalities of place through exploring key factors such as shared experiences, shared knowledge and shared authorship. To contextualise this discussion in a real world setting, this chapter presents FIGMENTUM, a situated generative art application that was developed for and installed in a new urban development. FIGMENTUM is a non-service based application that aims to trigger emotional and representational place-based communities. Out of this practice-led research comes a theory and a process for designing creative place-based ICTs to animate our urban communities.

Fromhomo economicustohomo roboticus: an exploration of the transformative impact of the technological imaginary

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia J. A. Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Real World ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Regulatory State ◽  
The Real ◽  
Race And Class ◽  
Binary Oppositions ◽  
Rational Thought ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Transformative Impact

AbstractThe largely unfettered realm of hardware and software code offers limitless possibilities in expanding the use and influence of information and communication technologies. As transcendent technologies they are unrestrained by the divergent equivalence of human categories of difference such as gender, race and class, or conceptual binary oppositions such as good/evil, happy/sad, freedom/oppression. Whilst a material grounding in earlier forms of embodied social experience remains an essential precondition of interaction with virtual systems, it is suggested that the virtual world is in the process of transforming the real world or, at least, subordinating it as slave to the machine world. This shift has fostered an imbalance of power between human and the posthuman, and consequently the epoch of the machine is often alleged to be both modern miracle and monster. Just as at a human level, rational thought processes restrain ideas which are unruly and require control, ICT advancements have proliferated to the point where these technologies also need to be classified, constrained where necessary, and diluted into the real world in real time. In this current climate of endless technological transformation, along with the growth of mass surveillance technologies together with the expansion of regulatory state powers, it is clear that any further innovations cannot be left to market forces without first considering the groundwork for the development of an appropriate monitoring mechanism. Before an appropriate set of regulatory mechanisms can be explicated, it is first necessary to consider the nature of the evolving transgressive human–machine relationship and the possible implications for humanity in the modern hypermediated world.

Business Networking

2011 ◽  
pp. 334-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia-Melania Chituc ◽  
Américo Lopes Azevedo
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Rapid Evolution ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Business Networking ◽  
High Level ◽  
Technological Perspective ◽  
Networked Organizations

The rapid evolution of information and communication technologies, the changing client’s demands, and market conditions impelled enterprises to adapt their way of undertaking business, from traditional practices to e-business, and to participate in new forms of collaboration, such as networked organizations. In this context, standards, frameworks, technologies, and infrastructures supporting collaborative business, in a networked environment, become key factors in achieving environments with a desired high level of collaboration and inter- and intra-organization business processes alignment. The aim of this chapter is to underline the main issues, trends, and opportunities related to business integration from a technological perspective, analyzing and discussing the most relevant (existing and still under development) business integration reference models, frameworks, standards, technologies, and supporting infrastructures, and to briefly present relevant research projects in the area of business networking. A special emphasis is made on frameworks such as ebXML and RosettaNet, and the importance of papiNet, BPLE4WS, and freebXML is underlined. Challenges regarding self-forming networked organizations are also advanced.

Business Networking

2009 ◽  
pp. 91-108
Author(s):  
Claudia-Melania Chituc ◽  
Américo Lopes Azevedo
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Rapid Evolution ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Business Networking ◽  
High Level ◽  
Technological Perspective ◽  
Networked Organizations

The rapid evolution of information and communication technologies, the changing client’s demands, and market conditions impelled enterprises to adapt their way of undertaking business, from traditional practices to e-business, and to participate in new forms of collaboration, such as networked organizations. In this context, standards, frameworks, technologies, and infrastructures supporting collaborative business, in a networked environment, become key factors in achieving environments with a desired high level of collaboration and inter- and intra-organization business processes alignment. The aim of this chapter is to underline the main issues, trends, and opportunities related to business integration from a technological perspective, analyzing and discussing the most relevant (existing and still under development) business integration reference models, frameworks, standards, technologies, and supporting infrastructures, and to briefly present relevant research projects in the area of business networking. A special emphasis is made on frameworks such as ebXML and RosettaNet, and the importance of papiNet, BPLE4WS, and freebXML is underlined. Challenges regarding self-forming networked organizations are also advanced.

scholarly journals FEATURES OF THE APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SHAPING THE IMAGE STRATEGY OF SOUTH KOREA

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Baissultanova ◽  
◽  
А. Kaldybai ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
International Image ◽  
Policy Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Republic

This article is devoted to identifying the features of the application of information and communication technology (ICT) in the formation of the international image of South Korea. The authors argue that information communication has had a positive effect on enhancing the image of the Republic of Korea throughout the world. They analyzed the role of ICT and key factors in its use in shaping the image strategy of South Korea. They also tried to reveal the conceptual and ideological foundations of the image strategy of South Korea, analyzing such concepts as “information policy”, “information technology”, and “image”.

scholarly journals Book Review : Handbook of Research on E-Planning - ICTs for Urban Development and Monitoring

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Nunes Silva ◽  
Alias Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Planning Development ◽  
Current Practices

This edited book preserits 23 chapters with 454 pages of literatures and case studies on the use of information and communication technologies in urban planning, development and monitoring. With its nomenclature E-Planning, the book provides a comprehensive and in depth elaboration on the theory, concept, methods and tools of the current practices of E-Pl an ning worldwide. ft is a very useful text for students, professionals, academics and government officers interested in learning and understanding about how different forms of E-Planning research have been developed and used.

scholarly journals Conjunction of Local and Global Processes Towards Qualitative Integrated Urban Development of Danube Region

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-95
Author(s):  
Miodrag Ralevic ◽  
Tatjana Mrdjenovic ◽  
Esad Muminović
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Global Network ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Spatial Level ◽  
Danube Region ◽  
Global And Local

AbstractWe are witnesses of continuous and turbulent complexity process of urban development at every spatial level. The presence of information and communication technologies in every aspect of our life leads to the fact that there is no more “delay” in between global and local changes. This conjunction changes the paradigm of urban development, which is now in networking, communication and integration. This paper discusses these relations described as hypothesis within Castells’ paradigm of network society and project identity that should be developed on local level in order to be a part of – a node of global network, and to survive and develop its potentialities and capacities. This paradigm is discussed in relation to C. Alexander’s, E. Howard’s, and P. Geeds’ approach in order to define principles and steps of integration of different spatial levels toward more coherent, harmonized urban development. The research applies theoretical approaches of networking towards integrated development of Danube region.

Sales training and ICT: a literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-80
Author(s):  
Hector Augusto Torres ◽  
Andres Chiappe ◽  
Yasbley Segovia
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sales Training ◽  
The Past ◽  
Information And Communication

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify in the specialized literature published in the past 20 years about sales training, some elements or key factors that could be applied to the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) as a support for the learning of the detection of business opportunities. Design/methodology/approach This is a study of a documentary nature in which a method of systematic literature review was applied to 132 studies published in journals indexed in Scopus and Scielo on sales training processes. The analysis of the data combined a process of categorization and frequencies statistical analysis. Findings The results highlight the role of ICT and specifically the use of mobile devices to support the strengthening of training in sales in terms of relationship, opportunity and flexibility in communication with the client, the construction of positive emotional environments and experiential/situated training. Originality/value The originality of this study lies in the extraction and interpretation of key factors focused on addressing a guiding question about the relationships between the use of ICT and sales training.

Business Networking

2011 ◽  
pp. 481-498
Author(s):  
Claudia-Melania Chituc
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Rapid Evolution ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Business Networking ◽  
High Level ◽  
Technological Perspective ◽  
Networked Organizations

The rapid evolution of information and communication technologies, the changing client’s demands, and market conditions impelled enterprises to adapt their way of undertaking business, from traditional practices to e-business, and to participate in new forms of collaboration, such as networked organizations. In this context, standards, frameworks, technologies, and infrastructures supporting collaborative business, in a networked environment, become key factors in achieving environments with a desired high level of collaboration and inter- and intra-organization business processes alignment. The aim of this chapter is to underline the main issues, trends, and opportunities related to business integration from a technological perspective, analyzing and discussing the most relevant (existing and still under development) business integration reference models, frameworks, standards, technologies, and supporting infrastructures, and to briefly present relevant research projects in the area of business networking. A special emphasis is made on frameworks such as ebXML and RosettaNet, and the importance of papiNet, BPLE4WS, and freebXML is underlined. Challenges regarding self-forming networked organizations are also advanced.

Empowering the Economic Impact of Virtual Communities

2020 ◽  
pp. 150-171
Author(s):  
Tuğçe Aslan ◽  
Adem Akbıyık
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Transformation Process ◽  
Digital Networks ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Information And Communication

Developments in information and communication technologies have led to changes in the consumption patterns of individuals and the distancing of businesses from traditional business models. Globally, the digital transformation process has led businesses to more innovative and flexible business models. Sharing economy is a type of digital economy in which goods or services are shared through digital networks, is an innovative and flexible business model. One of the key factors in sharing economic business models is the perception of trust. The term trust has been called the currency of the sharing economy. This chapter examines trust issues in sharing economy to empower the economic impact of virtual communities because trust is a key element in strengthening participation or knowledge sharing in virtual communities. In this respect, the concept of virtual communities and trust is explained. Moreover, the concept of trust in virtual communities and the effects of virtual communities on the economy are evaluated within the framework of sharing economy.

scholarly journals Parkour, The Affective Appropriation of Urban Space, and the Real/Virtual Dialectic

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey L. Kidder
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Real World ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Physical World ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The Real ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The City

Parkour is a new sport based on athletically and artistically overcoming urban obstacles. In this paper, I argue that the real world practices of parkour are dialectically intertwined with the virtual worlds made possible by information and communication technologies. My analysis of parkour underscores how globalized ideas and images available through the Internet and other media can be put into practice within specific locales. Practitioners of parkour, therefore, engage their immediate, physical world at the same time that they draw upon an imagination enabled by their on–screen lives. As such, urban researchers need to consider the ways that virtual worlds can change and enhance how individuals understand and utilize the material spaces of the city.

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