Hypermedia systems may be one of the most significant contributions to the Internet in recent years. This powerful new technology has revolutionized the delivery of e-content through the Internet. However, as the needs of users have changed, the hypermedia systems themselves have also changed....

Provides a wide perspective on the issues related to applications of economics to information systems area. From grid computing to online auctions, the reader can find novel uses of economics tools in understanding concepts related to the use of technology at the firm level. IT professionals...

A range of threats in the areas of safety and security, from natural disasters to terrorism to conventional warfare, involve complex interactions that are beyond the scope and capabilities of traditional problem solving techniques. Applications of Information Systems to Homeland Security and...

"This book presents the recent advances in multi-mobile agent systems, the product development process, fuzzy logic systems, neural networks and ambient intelligent environments among many other innovations in this exciting field"--Provided by publisher.

Chapter I. Basic Concepts of Information Systems Auditing / Rafael Rodríguez -- Chapter II. Adoption and Usage Patterns of a Framework for IT Control and Audit / Jane Fedorowicz, Ulric J. Gelinas -- Chapter III. ICT Security Auditing / Arturo Ribagorda, José M. Sierra -- Chapter IV. Audit of...

Semantic interoperability provides the means to automatically process and integrate large amounts of information without human intervention. Cases on Semantic Interoperability for Information Systems Integration: Practices and Applications provides an in-depth analysis of issues involved with...

Identifies unifying concepts in the field providing a comprehensive treatment of collaborative GIS focusing on system design, group spatial planning and mapping, Internet and wireless applications, and more. This book also details the theories, processes, and tools for designing and implementing...

This book presents research on databases and software development in the area of business applications. Information systems development activities enable many organizations to effectively compete and innovate, as new database and information systems applications are constantly being developed.

While implementing IS and IT in support of their business strategies, companies are looking for ways to bridge the gap between their competitive position and technological investment, including ways to use this investment to the advantage of the organization. This book faces this challenge by...