Purpose – The aim of this paper is to explore what tools may be available in the future to assist in governing businesses and the potential strengths and weaknesses of such tools. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes the form of humorous fiction. Findings – Visual input could...

Purpose – In less than three decades the entertainment software industry has emerged as a huge industry, with sales larger than Hollywood movie box office sales. Yet, little is known about this industry. Stereotypes about the industry may not be correct. This paper seeks to address this...

Highlights the need for business process reengineering and impact of IT on enterprises. Presents in detail the evolution, modules, verticals, model, management concerns and network infrastructure, selection of software packages and enterprise preparedness for implementation of enterprise...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to discuss the evolution of the collaborative computing technology and highlight major benefits of using this technology in small and medium‐sized firms. The trends in collaborative products and services and some of the collaborative computing products...

Economic downturns often see a reduction in training budgets. In some cases, they are axed altogether. But mentoring can help organizations and, in particular, information‐technology (IT) departments, to protect the investment they have made in technical personnel, and continue to develop the...

Purpose – To highlight key success factors in supply chain projects. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents insights from a number of supply chain projects in which IT has played an important part in the business solution. Findings – Successful supply chain projects have four...

It is one of the founding mottos of the modern age that information is power. Without the ability to harness the skills and abilities of employees, companies simply will not survive the increasing pace of change. Another well known fact is that even the best teams can struggle without the right...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...