Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Infrastructure for the ASTRI SST-2M telescope prototype for the Cherenkov Telescope Array

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Gianotti ◽  
A. Tacchini ◽  
G. Leto ◽  
E. Martinetti ◽  
P. Bruno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Telescope Array ◽  
Cherenkov Telescope ◽  
Ict Infrastructure

E-Documents and E-Signatures in Tanzania

2012 ◽  
pp. 90-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ubena John
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
The Government

This chapter analyses the use of e-Documents and e-Signatures in Tanzania with a view of establishing their legal status, applicability, and the future of such technologies in e-Government systems. That is important as Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is widely employed in Tanzania. Moreover, the development and application of information systems is influenced by law. Therefore, the problem investigated is twofold: First, legal status, validity, and admissibility of e-Documents and e-Signatures in evidence in Tanzania are questioned. Second, the challenges facing the establishment of e-Government in Tanzania are explored. The chapter is a qualitative study, i.e. library- and desk-based research. Various literatures focusing on e-Documents and e-Signatures are reviewed, analysed, and evaluated so as to draw a conclusion on the relevancy of e-Documents and e-Signatures in the e-Government projects in Tanzania. The literature analysis conducted found that there is a lack of legal framework to recognize e-Documents and e-Signatures compounded with poor ICT infrastructure in Tanzania. This scenario puts e-Government endeavours at risk. It is recommended that the government should enact the laws to recognise e-Documents and e-Signatures to boost e-Commerce as well as e-Government.

The Role of Ugandan Public Universities in Promoting Accessible Information and Communications Technology

2021 ◽  
pp. 322-340
Author(s):  
Patrick Ojok
Keyword(s):  
Public Universities ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Accessible Information ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
Laws And Policies

Information and communications technology is indispensable for many aspects of life. Information and communications technology design, however, often overlooks the needs of users with disabilities. And even when accessible apps are available for purchase, they can be unaffordable for individuals and institutions in developing countries. Information and communications technology (ICT) is a legislative priority in Uganda, but little is known about the availability and use of accessible ICT services by persons with disabilities in its public universities. Hence, this cross-sectional survey explored the use of accessible ICT by 32 teaching and non-teaching staff in four public Ugandan universities. Positively, findings revealed that most of the staff were aware of national ICT laws and policies. Yet the provision of accessible ICT services remains low, with the most available accessible ICT services being the establishment of separate ICT laboratories; library environments; e-learning platforms; and payment systems. The major barriers to accessible ICT services in the universities were insufficient provision of computers; outdated computers; not enough internet-connected computers; dearth of technical support; meager ICT skills; and meager space. The findings reveal a clear need for collaboration on ICT infrastructure to ensure availability, accessibility, and affordability of ICT for persons with disabilities in higher-education institutions in Uganda.

scholarly journals Chinas ICT: Progressing Toward Maturity From A Global Perspective

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
James W. Gabberty ◽  
Linda Jo Calloway
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Knowledge Economy ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Global Knowledge ◽  
The Status ◽  
Ict Infrastructure

This paper assesses the information and communications technology (ICT) factors governing Chinas economic expansion and its ability to sustain this expansion in the context of competing nations with similar infrastructures. This assessment utilizes a variety of selected metrics that capture the status of ICT capability of China. It provides a glimpse into the countrys ability to become a significant force in the global knowledge economy by highlighting the nations overall competitiveness rankings, juxtaposed to the standings of other nations. The timeliness of this work is noteworthy, since the success of Chinas transition towards economic and societal advancement is underpinned, to a large extent, by its total ICT investment. If a positive outcome is achieved, Chinese manufacturers will be able to adroitly weave themselves into the global supply chain by leveraging the countrys burgeoning ICT infrastructure.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and the Supply Chain

2020 ◽  
pp. 578-599
Author(s):  
Olayinka David-West
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Supply Chain Collaboration ◽  
Supplier Relationships ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Extant Literature ◽  
Supply Chain Efficiency ◽  
Classification Framework ◽  
Ict Infrastructure

Information and communications technology (ICT) is an integral part of supply chain management (SCM) (Anderson, Britt, & Favre, 2007; Subramani, 2004). ICT supports SCM by enhancing supply chain efficiency, effectiveness and competitive advantage at strategic, tactical and operational management levels. Derived from extant literature on the application of ICT in SCM and ICT infrastructure sources, this chapter explores the significance of ICT in the business of SCM and describes the various ICT infrastructures deployed in aid of supply chain collaboration, integration and connectivity. While most related studies focus on organisational perspectives of ICT and SCM like benefits (Auramo, Kauremaa, & Tanskanen, 2005b), buyer-supplier relationships (Bakos & Brynjolfsson, 1993) and so on; the chapter presents a technological viewpoint of ICT and SCM. The chapter explores the function of ICT in SCM and proposes a classification framework of ICT in SCM.

Digitalization and the Indian Textiles Sector: A Critical Analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 231971452096186
Author(s):  
Kanupriya
Keyword(s):  
Textile Industry ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Running Away ◽  
The World ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
Advantageous Position ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
Negative Impacts

This article discusses and analyses the complex relationship between digitalization and the Indian textile industry. It is found that the process of digitalization has both positive and negative impacts on the sector, in terms of its opportunities and supposed challenges. To effectively meet the challenges and convert these into opportunities, it is proposed that certain measures be taken of the likes of protecting the jobs of the poor and imparting adequate digital skills to the textiles workforce. To make the digital economy a success and not a disaster, it is imperative that digitalization be supported by an effective information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure, involving both the state efforts and individual initiative. A visionary and practical approach to the issue of digitalization shall render not only the industry but also the economy in an advantageous position, given the pre-eminence of the digital technologies in the world today. In sum, running away from the process of digitalization may be the last thing any industry could manage to do; only embracing it intelligently would be useful for the sector as well as for its stakeholders—managers, employees and the entire Indian economy.

Educational Technology, Innovation and Habitus

2010 ◽  
pp. 72-91
Author(s):  
Larry McNutt
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Educational Technologist ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Modern Life ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Ict Infrastructure

Information and communications technology has radically transformed many aspects of modern life. However, this is in marked contrast to its impact on education. The purpose of this chapter is to explore why educational technology has done little to transform our higher education system. This is in spite of the emergence of the formal role of educational technologist, the improved ICT infrastructure and the evolving recognition of the importance of teaching and learning within the sector. Yet it is also apparent that within a given academic community there are many individually motivated innovators, i.e. those characterised by their willingness to experiment with new approaches and embrace change. Whilst there are also many who resist and avoid any possible alterations (or interference) in how they teach their subject matter.This chapter will argue that Bourdieu’s concepts of habitus and field could provide a suitable lens to investigate why this apparent dichotomy has developed. This will involve a review of what we mean by educational technology; a broad look at the characteristics of innovators in other domains and to consider how applicable their experiences are to education. Finally, I will propose that rather than identifying and classifying shared characteristics of innovators it would be more valuable to examine and capture the innovative educator’s habitus.

E-Documents and E-Signatures in Tanzania

2012 ◽  
pp. 610-642
Author(s):  
Ubena John
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
The Government

This chapter analyses the use of e-Documents and e-Signatures in Tanzania with a view of establishing their legal status, applicability, and the future of such technologies in e-Government systems. That is important as Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is widely employed in Tanzania. Moreover, the development and application of information systems is influenced by law. Therefore, the problem investigated is twofold: First, legal status, validity, and admissibility of e-Documents and e-Signatures in evidence in Tanzania are questioned. Second, the challenges facing the establishment of e-Government in Tanzania are explored. The chapter is a qualitative study, i.e. library- and desk-based research. Various literatures focusing on e-Documents and e-Signatures are reviewed, analysed, and evaluated so as to draw a conclusion on the relevancy of e-Documents and e-Signatures in the e-Government projects in Tanzania. The literature analysis conducted found that there is a lack of legal framework to recognize e-Documents and e-Signatures compounded with poor ICT infrastructure in Tanzania. This scenario puts e-Government endeavours at risk. It is recommended that the government should enact the laws to recognise e-Documents and e-Signatures to boost e-Commerce as well as e-Government.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and the Supply Chain

2016 ◽  
pp. 495-515
Author(s):  
Olayinka David-West
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Supply Chain Collaboration ◽  
Supplier Relationships ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Extant Literature ◽  
Supply Chain Efficiency ◽  
Classification Framework ◽  
Ict Infrastructure

Information and communications technology (ICT) is an integral part of supply chain management (SCM) (Anderson, Britt, & Favre, 2007; Subramani, 2004). ICT supports SCM by enhancing supply chain efficiency, effectiveness and competitive advantage at strategic, tactical and operational management levels. Derived from extant literature on the application of ICT in SCM and ICT infrastructure sources, this chapter explores the significance of ICT in the business of SCM and describes the various ICT infrastructures deployed in aid of supply chain collaboration, integration and connectivity. While most related studies focus on organisational perspectives of ICT and SCM like benefits (Auramo, Kauremaa, & Tanskanen, 2005b), buyer-supplier relationships (Bakos & Brynjolfsson, 1993) and so on; the chapter presents a technological viewpoint of ICT and SCM. The chapter explores the function of ICT in SCM and proposes a classification framework of ICT in SCM.

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