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It's unwritten in the Cloud: the technology enablers for realising the promise of Cloud Computing

Dwivedi, Yogesh K.; Mustafee, Navonil - In: Journal of Enterprise Information Management 23 (2010) 6, pp. 673-679

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate, through arguments, the enabling factors that are expected to facilitate the adoption of Cloud Computing. Design/methodology/approach – The approach is based on the study of the recent developments in ICT and the authors' views and arguments...

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Fibre Optics — the Age of the Photon

Calanda, Alison - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 85 (1985) 1/2, pp. 3-5

Telephone companies worldwide are rushing to equip their networks with fibre optics in place of conventional copper wiring. In 1984 orders stood at 40 million and British Telecommunications claim that during 1985 26,000 km of “light‐lines” will be used. Forward projections indicate that by...

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Foundation for the Advancement of British Manufacturing Industry

Hearson, Norman E. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 87 (1987) 7/8, pp. 13-14

Launched in October 1986, the Foundation for the Advancement of British Manufacturing aims to assist the communications between the various sectors — whether manufacturers, suppliers, inventors or entrepreneurs. An on‐line applications database will be available to all members to act as an...

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IMPROVING COMMUNICATIONS AT WORK

Margerison, Charles J. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 88 (1988) 11/12, pp. 19-22

Conversation control is a skill. It can be learnt. It requires an understanding of the concepts and then regular practice. This article looks at the use of facts and opinions; how to open up and close down a conversation and how to diverge and converge, particularly in a work situation.

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Assessing the effect of interpersonal communications on employees' commitment and satisfaction

Awad, Tamer A.; Alhashemi, Suhaila E. - In: International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern … 5 (2012) 2, pp. 134-156

/implications – The research showed strengthening communication ties from a need to encourage more healthy interpersonal relationships by …. Therefore, it would be of great value to understand their employees better and improving their communication ties as well as …

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Customer portfolios – challenges of internal and external alignment

Højbjerg Clarke, Ann; Freytag, Per Vagn; Zolkiewski, Judith - In: IMP Journal 11 (2017) 1, pp. 109-126

interaction spaces that facilitate communication relating to alignment and provide the context for the legitimacy of these actions … implications Understanding of alignment and misalignment processes in customer portfolios gives managers a tool to help to cope … with the dynamic aspects of the customer portfolio. Recognition of the importance of communication to the process, the …

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Advanced swarm robots addressing innovative tasks such as assembly, search, rescue, mapping, communication, aerial and other original applications

Bloss, Richard - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 41 (2014) 5, pp. 408-412

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review some of the various worldwide projects to develop and apply innovative swarm-type robots to many challenging applications. Design/methodology/approach – An in-depth review of published information and interviews with researchers and developers...

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The information concept of Nicholas Belkin revisited – some semeiotic comments

Thellefsen, Torkild; Sørensen, Bent; Thellefsen, Martin - In: Journal of Documentation 70 (2014) 1, pp. 74-92

communication with the authors' semeiotic inspired communication model – the Dynacom. Design/methodology/approach – The authors … compare the two communication models by comparing the requirements given by Belkin and the conditions of the Dynacom. Findings … – The authors conclude that Belkin's idea of information and his idea of communication lack the social aspect. Based on his …

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On thresholds: signs, symbols and significance

Van der Veer Martens, Betsy - In: Journal of Documentation 79 (2023) 4, pp. 1006-1026

Purpose This paper reviews research developments in semiosis (sign activity) as theorized by Peirce, Eco and Sebeok, focusing specifically on the current study of “semiotic threshold zones,” which range from the origins of life through various nonhuman life forms to artificial life forms,...

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The role of emotions in online information seeking and sharing

Savolainen, Reijo - In: Journal of Documentation 71 (2015) 6, pp. 1203-1227

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to specify the role of emotions played in information seeking and sharing taking place in online discussion forum. To this end, an explorative study was made that focussed on consumer awareness. Design/methodology/approach – The study is based on the...

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