Showing papers by "Higher College of Technology published in 2010"
01 Jan 2010
TL;DR: In developed countries such as Australia Internet technologies have been embraced by the banking industry and, for several years, banks have pursued strategies to encourage their clients to engage in Internet banking as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: In developed countries such as Australia Internet technologies have been embraced by the banking industry and, for several years, banks have pursued strategies to encourage their clients to engage in Internet banking. In an article relating to on-line banking portals, Ayadi (2007) notes the diversity of competitive, technical and strategic challenges faced by banks on the Internet. In developing countries, financial institutions have been less inclined to adopt Internet technology and thereby capitalize on the benefits of simplicity, convenience and usefulness claimed to be associated with its implementation (Kurihara, Takaya, Harui, & Kamae, 2008). Oman is an example of a developing country committed to economic growth but with a banking industry that is yet to embrace Internet technology. Traditionally, Oman has been heavily reliant on oil as its main income source. Fluctuations in AbstrAct
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