This article describes how Cloud Computing is not just a buzzword but a shift from IT departments to the outsourcing vendors without impacting business efficiency. Some organizations are moving towards cloud computing but many have resistance to adopting cloud computing due to limitations in...

Constant advancement and growth in digital technology is swiftly changing the scenario of text detection from hard copy images to natural images. An in-depth study of the previous research work reveals that though a lot of research work has been done on text detection and recognition in natural...

The primary focus of a successful organization is to deliver the high quality product to fulfil the client's needs. In the software industry, quality requirements play a major role for the projects to be successful. Quality requirements are influenced by the users, clients and stakeholders...

This article describes how swarm intelligence (SI) and bio-inspired techniques shape in-vogue topics in the advancements of the latest algorithms. These algorithms can work on the basis of SI, using physical, chemical and biological frameworks. The authors can name these algorithms as SI-based,...

Purpose: Technological development has not only helped in effective integration of renewable sources but also made it possible for consumers to participate in system operation. Different market players are coming up in the electricity market, microgrid being one of them. Thus, this paper aims...

Purpose: This study aims to examine the altering paradigms for two specific characteristics of the international diamond industry: community-based business model and competitive advantage and their impact and interaction effect. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses global value chain...