There are many claims about the benefits of Open Source Software (OSS). However, these claims are seldom supported by empirical evidence, while on the other hand there are several impediment factors which might overcome the advantages deriving from the use of OSS in a corporate environment: cost of transition, personnel training and, interoperability and integration with existing technologies. ...

Given a choice, individuals may experiment with certain types of office automation and accept them wholeheartedly, while others may reject them. This article develops models to characterize the probability of continued use of an office information system. It then tests these models with usage patterns of 210 study participants of the IBM PROFS Professional Office System during a twoyear period ...

In this paper an abstract model for adaptation of enterprise technologies in heterogeneous networks of small devices is proposed. The model is based on hierarchical multitier approach for better manageability and administration. Its structure allows not only separation between business and presentation logic, but also separation of enterprise and automation functions. Thus, changes in business ...

In order to improve the work efficiency, this paper introduces a collaborative office automation system, and describes main functional modules of system. It also demand analysis hierarchical system architecture design The has characteristics continuous stable operation, which improves efficiency team saves resources.

Luddism, and the smashing of new machines. The introduction to the T.U.C. report on "Automation in the Office"* stated clearly that automation can lead to better living standards for all workers, though it is well worth remembering that, in the offices themselves, the staffs have only just achieved legal provision on Health, Welfare and Safety, the Act introducing them becoming effective on Aug...