Cultural researchers are increasingly turning to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technologies for visualising spatially-oriented qualitative data. This paper discusses one example, where mental maps have been employed in interviews with creative industry workers and the results accumulated in a GIS for visualisation and analysis. This technique extends on participatory and qualitative me...

Investment in equipment and new ideas (technological and managerial) are crucial engines of growth. Investing in capital allows existing firms to incorporate new technologies and can be an important part of their strategies to reorganise production processes towards global best practice. The dynamism of innovative new firms which introduce new products and processes is also important for growth...

nity Systems (ICS) comes to the knowledge and technology capital of Norway, Trondheim. By its motto “Future requires Interdisciplinarity” the organizers continue to combine contributions on foundations, technology, applications and socialization of virtual communities. Besides paper presentations, discussions, brainstorming and other, creative activities are enabled. The present LNI volume cont...

Today’s Web depends on a particular pact between sites and users: sites invest capital and labor to create and market a set of features, and users gain access to these features by giving up control of their data (photos, personal information, creative musings, etc.). This paper imagines a very different Web ecosystem, in which users retain control of their data and developers can justify their ...

Today’s Web depends on a particular pact between sites and users: sites invest capital and labor to create and market a set of features, and users gain access to these features by giving up control of their data (photos, personal information, creative musings, etc.). This paper imagines a very different Web ecosystem, in which users retain control of their data and developers can justify their ...

Culture, an intellectual capital of a city, is accumulated through the intellect and wisdom of the government, citizens, businesses and other organizations. Cities regardless of their size are seeking their own distinguishing features and positions. By combining culture and creativity to improve international visibility, cities can develop new potentials, create job opportunities and boost econ...