Mobile Applications: a New Application Model in Information Systems

Mobile applications are enabled by the convergence between information technologies and telecommunication technologies. They represent a new application model introduced to information systems and a new area of research. The paper introduces classical and context-aware mobile application models with emphasize on discussion on context as new information system concept. In the second part the paper discusses the role of mobile application in information systems with the emphasize on introducing contribution and new value gained by the use of mobile applications in information systems. In the last part the paper introduces the results of our research on mobile applications development methodologies.