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Showing 1 to 20 of 465 for “"Technology (IT)"”.
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Applied information technology (IT) for ship design, production and lifecycle support : a total systems approach
… Construction and Engineering)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Ocean Engineering; and (S.M. in Ocean Systems Management)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Ocean Engineering, 1999.
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The impact of Information Technology (IT) on the financial performance of organizations in a developing country
The effect of IT investment on the risk and risk profile of managers were studied in the IT-using industry in Namibia. IT investment uses certain of an organization's resources. The following models (computerization index (CI), IT expense ratio (ITEX) , IT costs efficiency ratio (ITCE), operating …
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Effective use of wire-less technology (WT) to enhance productivity in information technology (IT) activity management
… and devices are in use through out the IT industry currently. An analysis of features of such devices and services is done here. Most of them are used for handling unexpected situations (crisis management) and are not well integrated with the IT project or operations management A …
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The relationship between information technology (IT) investment and firm's financial performance of public listed companies in Malaysia
… been and continue to be invested in information technology (IT). Much of this investment is made on the basis of assumption that returns will occur. Prior studies have shown that IT investment increases firm’s performances and operational efficiency. Although, IT investment by Malaysian public …
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Information technology (IT) as a mechanism to build trust and foster collaborative innovation in the buyer-supplier relationship
As companies attempt to remain competitive throughout increasing market forces, many firms develop key operational strategies to differentiate themselves. One method that many companies such as Amazon, Dell, and Toyota, have established a competitive advantage through is supply chain management …
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Combating decision fatigue and optimising decision-making in Information Technology (IT): The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing cognitive outcomes for IT professionals
… a prevalent risk that influences information technology (IT) professionals in New Zealand, affecting the quality of decisions, productivity and overall well-being. This research explored how IT professionals in New Zealand experience decision fatigue and investigated how artificial …
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Prospects for low-skilled workers in the information technology (IT) sector : lessons for workforce development policy from Boston area IT firms and the staffing industry
… policy in creating employment opportunities for lower skilled workers in the information technology (IT) sector and related businesses. It generally accepted that this sector creates job opportunities with superior wages and employment benefits compared to other sectors; this thesis …
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Integrating project management and change management to reduce information and technology (it) project failure. A soft systems methodology (ssm) enquiry into a failing it project at UNHCR, South Africa.
… study – The continued failure of Information and Technology (IT) projects has generated a lot of interest in literature in recent times despite huge capital investments into the industry. However, the failure is not only attributed to technical deficiencies but there is a growing realization, in …
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Critical success factors, mechanisms, and information technology project success: a case study of a data migration project in a large South African organisation
… There are numerous studies in the Information Technology (IT) field on IT project success and/or failure and reasons thereof. There is much discussion about what constitutes IT project success and the main determinants are generally a subjective matter. Several studies address critical success …
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Optimization of hybrid renewable energy generation using a nature-inspired algorithm with advanced IoT analytics
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology (IT) at Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2022.
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Integration of satellite system and Stratospheric Communication Platforms (SCP) for weather observation
Submitted to the Information Technology (IT) Department in conformity with the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology, Durban University of Technology. Durban, South Africa, 2016.
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Investigating the Relationship Between an IT Project Manager's Emotional Intelligence and the Customer's Perception of Success
… intersections of Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Emotional Intelligence. The Project Management Institute (PMI) created the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, which is one of the most highly regarded and sought after professional certifications (Project …
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An empirical investigation of information systems success. An analysis of the factors affecting banking information systems success in Egypt.
Information technology (IT) plays an important role in contemporary organisations and this role continues to expand in scope and complexity and affects business operations dramatically. Advances in the IT industry have caused major changes in every industry sector. The banking industry is no …
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Environmental and organisational drivers influencing the adoption of unified communications technology in South Africa
Even though Information technology (IT) adoption has been widely studied most of this research has been conducted from within a limited set of perspectives. This study used a combination of perspectives as lenses to understand the factors that enable the adoption of unified communications in South …
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Innovation in the AEC industry through wireless sensor networks
I came to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to learn about technological innovation and entrepreneurship. More precisely, I wanted to know more about how to leverage Information Technology (IT) in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry. IT can introduce great …
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TaleBlazer : using iBeacons for indoor location-based augmented reality games
… playing location-based educational augmented reality games. This thesis describes the design and implementation of new indoor location-based functionality in TaleBlazer, based on the use of iBeacon technology. It describes how the new functionality can be used in indoor location-based games, and …
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Implementasi analisis jabatan berbasis Informasi Teknologi (IT) di lingkungan Pemerintah Kabupaten Malang
… menggunakan sistem berbasis Informasi Teknologi (IT). Dengan pemanfaatan sistem berbasis Informasi Teknologi ini memberikan ketepatan, keakuratan serta menghemat waktu dalam proses Analisis Jabatan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana implementasi analisis jabatan berbasis …
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Safety, Operational, and Energy Impacts of In-Vehicle Adaptive Stop Displays Using Connected Vehicle Technology
… intersection creates multiple opportunities for missed or misunderstood information. Stop signs, in particular, can be stolen, covered by vegetation, or rotated out of place, leading to an absence of information, contributing to inappropriate decision-making and crashes. Stop controlled …
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Essays on Two-Sided Search With Heterogeneous Agents
… of issues but assuming a different information technology. It assumes that when two agents meet, each ""runs"" an imperfect test to estimate the type of the potential mate. Despite the complexity of the problem, I am able to characterize the equilibrium strategies and show that, if the strict …
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Gardening the elements in a landscape of technology
Gardening the Elements in a Landscape of Technology discusses three multisensory environmental sculptures: Wave Garden, Eyes of the Wind, and Thermal Delight. Each of these installations explores the relationship between people, nature and technology. It is my thesis that technology can be used to …
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