Softbridge : a socially aware framework for communication bridges over digital divides

Computer scientists must align social and technical factors for communication technologies in developing regions yet lack a framework to do so. The novel Softbridge framework comprises several components to address this gap. The Softbridge stack abstraction supplements the established Open Systems Interconnect model with a collection of technical layers clustered around 'people' issues. The Softbridge stack aligns the technological design of communication systems with awareness of social factors characteristic of developing regions.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Computer Science

Year dc:date.issued

2009

Author dc:creator

• Tucker, William David

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Blake, Edwin H

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6374

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/6374