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Multimedia technology has the potential to evolve the paradigm of end user computing, from the interactive text and graphics model that has developed since the 1950s, into one more compatible with the digital electronic world of the next century. Interactive Multimedia Systems addresses these innovative technologies and how they can positively impact a variety of areas.

Explores how to measure the benefits of IT. Different IT evaluation approaches and methods are discussed and illustrated with cases: traditional financial evaluations such as the return on investment, information economics and the recently introduced IT Balanced Scorecard. The latter approach is proposed as an ideal mechanism to support the IT/business alignment process.

Provides a comprehensive, critical approach to meeting the new challenges of technology in the classroom. This book gathers together research on technology methods, principles, and content, and acts as a reference source for proven and innovative methods. It also contains strategies for innovation by examining the what, why, and how of technology education.

Provides an overview of data mining technology and how it is applied in a business environment. This volume describes the corresponding data mining methodologies that are used to solve a variety of business problems which enhance firm-level efficiency in a less technical, more managerial style.

Provides an holistic approach to social computing in respect to its underlying theory, technology and mechanisms, as well as the challenges, opportunities and impact of social computing to any application area. As such, it provides a much needed interdisciplinary perspective and delivers a concentrated body of knowledge with contributions from diverse domains and fields.

Bridges the worlds of healthcare and information technology, increasing the security awareness of professionals, students and users, and highlighting the recent advances in certification and security in health-related Web applications.

Examines IT service quality management to encourage people to spend more time researching the numerous facets of this increasingly important aspect of commercial value adding. Featuring economic and social perspectives along with implementation and practical solutions, this book gives both scientists and practical experts an insight into the many different facets of IT service quality management.

Focuses on knowledge management theoretical models and empirical research findings for developing economies. Specifically it seeks to understand the social, organizational, and cultural implementation aspects of knowledge management in the context of developing economies, and to discuss issues, challenges, and trends surrounding this implementation.

Provides interdisciplinary research on comparative studies of the cultural, social and ethical implications of genomics and bioinformatics. It focuses on ethical, social, cultural, and legal implications of genetics, genomics and genetic databanking as they relate to concrete cultural and historical traditions.

Discusses the main issues, challenges, opportunities, and solutions related to electronic business adoption, with a special focus on SMEs. Addressing technological, organizational, and legal perspectives in a comprehensive manner, this text disseminates current developments, case studies, new integrated approaches, and practical solutions and applications for SMEs.

Covers a wide range of digital product management issues and offers some insight into real-world practice and research findings. Experts in several disciplines from around the world offer their views on the technical, operational, and strategic challenges that face digital product managers and researchers now and in the next several decades.

Demonstrates how to effectively map and respond to the real-world challenges and purposes which software must solve. This book forms an essential reference for developers and researchers by providing both cases and theories to ensure a strong and suitable domain analysis to support all other efforts when creating and applying software solutions.

Bringing computing solutions to ancient practices and modern concerns, this book treats subjects such as old modeling flood patterns and predicting potential climates to 21st century topics such as pesticide leaching models and the impact of agricultural policy.

Provides current information on multimedia retrieval, advances the field of multimedia databases, and educates the multimedia database community. It is a critical text for professionals who are engaged in efforts to understand machine learning techniques for adaptive multimedia retrieval research, design and applications.

Covers various aspects of AMI applications, specifically those involving the effective design, realization, and implementation of a comprehensive AmI application.

Captures the trends in technology integration from PreK-12 to higher education. This title focuses on the various constituent groups, namely students, teachers, and communities, in education and the effects of educational technology on learning and empowerment.

Suitable for educators and practitioners who wish to incorporate a dynamic online element to their classroom.

Addresses various aspects of hacking and technology-driven crime, including the ability to understand computer-based threats, identify and examine attack dynamics, and find solutions. It presents current research undertakings and findings in order to find interdisciplinary solutions to the complex domain of cyber crime and network breaches.

Discusses specific solutions for increasing the interoperability of standalone and Web-based educational tools. It investigates issues arising from the deployment of learning standards and provides relevant theoretical frameworks and leading empirical research findings.

Provides a complete investigation of new methods, technologies, and practices critical to modern educational environments. Exploring topics such as virtual worlds, learning methods, and ICTs as well as interoperability in e-learning environments, this reference provides essential knowledge for educators, practitioners, and students alike.

Investigates the creation and implementation of enterprise information systems. This title covers topics such as flow-shop scheduling, information systems outsourcing, ERP systems utilization, Dietz transaction methodology, and advanced planning systems. It is suitable for researchers and professionals.

Focuses on three foundational aspects of e-government Web sites, namely concepts or theories that influence e-government Web site development, description and analysis of e-government Web site experience from different national perspectives, and possible models that might provide direction for future e-government development.

Presents a conversation between established experts and fresh researchers in the field of philosophy and computer science about human and non-human relationships with the environment.

A reference on ICT policy framework that provides background information for scholars and researchers who are interested in carrying out research on ICT policies and promotes the understanding of policies guiding technology.