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Business intelligence (BI) architecture based on service-oriented architecture (SOA) concept enables enterprises to deploy agile and reliable BI applications. However, the key factors for implementing a SOA-based BI architecture from technical perspectives have not yet been systematically investigated. Most of the prior studies focus on…

The paper presents new methods of distributing non-food products that undeniably better meet customers’ rationale of purchase than traditional distribution areas. Consequently, the universe of consumption is analysed, a concept that continues to be a vital issue both in the United States and Europe.The analysis…

In this paper a set of successful Enterprise Application Integration projects are analyzed and common characteristics are identified. These characteristics are then distilled into a set of key success factors. The empirical foundation for this study is the active participation in a number of successful…

This study presents the priority of key success factors (KSFs) on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation life cycle. There are twenty KSFs considered in this study. They were chosen from literature review. The KSFs are classified into five stages of ERP implementation life cycle;…

In order to be more competitive, companies often have to work together to offer users a more compact and unique product. This implies that companies must reach an agreement in terms of the necessity of each user. The majority of companies currently present their functionality…

In order to enhance service provision to general public, information and communication technologies are increasingly being deployed in public sector around the globe, using a combination of processes, structures and relational mechanisms. The aim is to bring general public and governments close to each other.…

This study examines the relation of Internet penetration rate with human development level over the last decade. The main purpose is to investigate the possible existence of a digital divide between developed and developing countries during the last 10 years. Furthermore, it also explores how…

The purpose of this paper is to assess the financial performance of Romanian banks involved in M&A activities, as target banks, over a period of 10 years (1998-2008).  Performance is analyzed in terms of profitability by using traditional accounting measures: ROE, ROA and NIM. Post-M&A…

Triggered by the need to make decisions concerning the purchase or investment in new economic entities, with correct and detailed information on their status and economic development conditions, the due diligence process identifies ever better its role and meaning. Knowing the impact generated by the…

Building on the stakeholder theory, this paper proposes a conceptual framework that looks into the effects of ethical and socially responsible practices on the financial and non-financial performance of SME in Malaysia.  This paper argues that ethical and socially responsible commercial practices are seen critical…