S/C/77. Interactive Mobile Learning and Teaching: University of Mauritius

The paper examines the interactive low-cost mobile learning (m-learning) system used at the University of Mauritius (UoM) to make lectures more lively and participative. The background of UoM is described; academic opinions about m-learning as a further development of e-learning are reviewed; the interactive multimedia m-learning system is analysed and evaluated.

C/HR/299. Saba Performance: IT package to assist in performance management

The paper examines the IT package of Saba Performance (SP) used to assist in performance management. The system’s applications in different organisations are illustrated including the Disney Corporation, Gore, etc.

C/C/64. Using Linear Programming Simplex calculate the optimal production mix and interpret your solution to the final matrix

The paper reports on the optimization procedure conducted in Excel using the solver tool. The distribution of the production among the different products is documented and discussed; the constraints of the model are established and compared to the solution obtained through the use of Excel.

C/C/58. Issue of strategic IS: How ICT usage is moving from Social domain into Organisational domain

The paper examines the impacts of information communication technology (ICT) on the life of the organisation analysing the introduction of video gaming interactive concepts into professional networking, and describing the organisational use of instant messaging, e-mailing, mobile communication, data sharing, virtual team collaboration, Wikipedia, etc. Conclusions are made about the transformation of social ICT concepts into organisational practices.

C/C/59. Possible uses of emerging technologies in logistics company TLD

The paper looks into the current use of IT in the logistics and distribution company TLD identifying current gaps and suggesting what emerging technologies could be used and how these technologies could be employed in specific applications.

C/C/49. Business Information Systems: Strategic Advantage

The paper examines the concepts of Business Information Systems, Strategic Advantage and Web 2.0 technologies. Examples are given of the Internet based Web 2.0 technologies adopted by different organisations for gaining strategic advantage. The views of Carr about the role of IT are argued.

C/C/50. Globalised Information and Communication Systems: Technology based marketing

The paper examines the technology based marketing using the IBM DecisionEdge as an example for discussing various challenges in marketing and how they can be solved using technology based marketing of DecisionEdge.

C/M/776. E-Health and Knowledge Management at NHS (Ayrshire and Arran Health Board)

The paper looks at the knowledge management (KM) practices in British National Health Service (NHS) conducting a case study of NHS in Scotland. Technologies implemented in the department are described highlighting the use of IT and IS within the framework of the 'Information for Health' strategy with the aims to introduce online information service, to identify the patients in all new systems, etc. The benefits of ITC and KM solutions for the department are outlined suggesting recommendations for the future.

S/C/72. Forensic Computing

The paper examines the technologies of converting information including encryption, public key infrastructure and Firewalls. The applications of these technologies in the collection and analysis of forensic evidence are described.

C/C/53. Mobile network to Internet network communication

The paper describes the hardware, software and network protocols that allow for the e-mail communication between two people, one of whom uses a handheld mobile phone on the mobile phone network and the other uses a computer at home. The essay looks into the hardware, software and network stack for each instance and describes how they interconnect.

C/C/56. Role of Information System in Rural Communities of Developing Countries: Focus on India and South Africa

The paper offers a review of literature on the role of ICT in the economy of developing countries with a focus on India and South Africa discussing the obstacles faced by rural communities, the contribution of ICT to overcoming these obstacles, etc. Case studies of the RWA in South Africa and the PIKs (PICs) in India are presented highlighting the benefits of ICT, the training and services that must support the ICT infrastructure, the importance of E-Commerce and E-Governance in rural communities, etc. The leadership roles within the community are considered.

C/EI/56. Using ICT at Cathay Pacific

The paper examines the utilisation of ICT in the Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific providing the company's details, an overview of their IT evolution since the 1960s to the information systems they currently use, and focusing on their E-procurement system. The benefits of the E-procurement system are outlined.

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