This article reports the results of a study aimed at identifying the information needs and uses of the informal sector in Uganda. The demographic and business characteristics of these entrepreneurs are highlighted and empirically tested with regard to their information needs. This study has largely employed qualitative research methodologies, such as the critical incidence technique for intervi...

Malaysia, in its effort to achieve its Vision 2020, launched a National Broadband Pelan (NBP) in 2004; subsequently Broadband Implementation Plan was formulated in 2007 as an effort and strategy by the government to provide and upgrade the ICT infrastructure and broadband facilities throughout Malaysia. The initiative to bridge digital divide is encapsulated in two strategic foundations of the ...

Despite an extensive amount of research carried out and knowledge accumulated to explain the adoption of electronic services in public sector, the issue of managing egovernment service quality (EGSQ) remains an unresolved and relatively understudied topic. To address this knowledge gap, using the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) theory and the literature on citizen engagement (or parti...

BACKGROUND The emerging field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has brought about new interaction styles. Its excessive use may lead to addictive behaviours. The objective is to determine the prevalence of the problematic use of ICT such as Internet, mobile phones and video games, among adolescents enrolled in mandatory Secondary Education (ESO in Spanish) and to examine associ...

This paper presents the results of an exploratory study carried out to learn about the use and impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Oman. The study investigates ICT infrastructure, software used, driver for ICT investment, perceptions about business benefits of ICT and outsourcing trends of SMEs. The study provides an insight...

The successful operation of companies in most industries is becoming increasingly dependent on their ability to adopt and utilise ICT systems. However, ICT adoption often requires: knowledge of business and IT, investment in IT infrastructure, plans to invest and training in new technologies and other aspects. Many companies lack these factors, resulting in a steady increase in the demand for I...

E xpanding access to advanced information and communication technology (ICT) services will be a key factor in sub-Saharan Africa’s economic and social development. Cross-country data show that ICT investment fosters higher long-term economic growth (Roller and Waverman 2001). Small businesses with access to mobile phones can generate sustained increases in the incomes of poor people in developi...

We present the design of an online environment that provides mechanisms for the exploitation of school ICT infrastructure by empowering teachers to discover and comment on educational activities that can be implemented in their schools.

Pulkkinen, Mirja Enterprise Architecture as a Collaboration Tool: Discursive Process for Enterprise Architecture Management, Planning and Development Jyväskylä: University of Jyväskylä, 2008, 130 p. (+ included articles) (Jyväskylä Studies in Computing ISSN 1456-5390; 93) ISBN 978-951-39-3409-5 (PDF), 978-951-39-3378-4 (nid.) Finnish summary Diss. The information and communication technology (I...