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Knowledge Management in the Age of Cloud Computing and Web 2.0: Experiencing the Power of Disruptive Innovations

25 Nov 2013-IEEE Engineering Management Review (IEEE)-Vol. 41, Iss: 4, pp 98-108
TL;DR: This paper explores the innovation phenomenon of cloud computing and Web 2.0 and specifically examines their impact on organizational knowledge and finds that some of these innovations are of a "disruptive" nature.
Abstract: Organizations, of all types, live in an increasingly dynamic world. Much of this dynamism is generated by developments or innovations in technology, especially information and communication technology (ICT). Some organizations take advantage of this dynamism and create new products and business models and thrive. Others ignore it or take a long time trying to adapt to it and struggle, often with negative consequences. Some of these innovations, to use the terminology of Christensen, are of a “disruptive” nature such as the telephone, the Web and recently cloud computing. This paper explores the innovation phenomenon of cloud computing and Web 2.0 and specifically examines their impact on organizational knowledge.

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01 Jan 2015
TL;DR: The trends in knowledge management and how new emerging technologies have impacted the way knowledge is managed are discussed and their combined adaptability to cater to future needs in this area is discussed.
Abstract: The practice of Knowledge Management (KM) started more than two decades ago and its importance was realized by the leading organizations. It is now considered as an integral component of any business organization. Globalization has played a significant role in how business is conducted and thus the need of innovative KM grew. The emergence of Information and Computer Technologies (ICT) made it possible to put innovative ideas into practice in many areas including KM. This paper discusses the trends in knowledge management and how new emerging technologies have impacted the way knowledge is managed. One of the most prominent technologies within the ICT has been the emergence of Cloud Computing that has significantly impacted the way IT services are provisioned. With its key characteristics, like on-demand self-service, IT resource pooling, rapid elasticity, payas-you-go subscription model and reduced IT costs, it has encouraged various organizations to amend their business strategies. The small and medium scale organizations can now avail hosted services for major IT activities including KM through Cloud Computing, which was beyond their budget before the advent of Cloud Computing. The cloud environment application will be discussed in detail with respect to the knowledge management strategies and their combined adaptability to cater to future needs in this area.

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  • ...Sultan (2013) describes Cloud Computing to be a “disruptive” technology which has the ability to create new products and business models for the organization and businesses and help them to survive and thrive in the dynamic and competitive market environment....

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01 Dec 2016
TL;DR: An epigrammatic overview of role of knowledge in image retrieval and recent advances in image retrieved techniques is presented and a new image retrieval technique for content based image retrieval system which incorporates image mining, amalgam knowledge management technique and advance concept based image retrieved technique is proposed.
Abstract: This paper presents an epigrammatic overview of role of knowledge in image retrieval and recent advances in image retrieval techniques. We also proposed a new image retrieval technique for content based image retrieval system which incorporates image mining, amalgam knowledge management technique and advance concept based image retrieval technique. Proposed system excavated knowledge by mining large image database and then extracted knowledge managed and represented by using hybrid knowledge management methodology. We introduce advanced image retrieval technique to retrieve fast and precise image as per user obligation. We work on small image database. Performance of the proposed technique in content based image retrieval system is evaluated on the basis of precision, recall and accuracy.
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TL;DR: This study proposes nine significant challenges that cause the abandon of the design and maintenance of CMKMS, including continuous changes and updates, integration of knowledge, knowledge granularity, preservation of context, automation, deconstruction of traditional knowledge, dependency on experts, hybrid knowledge of both vendorspecific and vendor-neutral cloud platforms, and parsimony.
Abstract: Migration legacy systems to cloud platforms is a knowledge intensive process. There is an ever increasing body of knowledge reporting empirical scenarios of successful and problematic cloud migration. Reusing this body of knowledge, dispersed and fragmented over the academic/multi-vocal literature, has practical values to mitigate costly risks and pitfalls in further projects of legacy-to-cloud and cloud-to-cloud migration. In line with this, knowledge management systems/platforms pertinent to cloud migration are a prime prerequisite and a strategic imperative for an organization. We have conducted a qualitative exploratory study to understand the benefits and challenges of developing Knowledge Management Systems (KMS) for cloud migration in real trials. Whilst our prototype system demonstration supported the importance and benefits of developing Cloud Migration KMS (CM-KMS), our semi-structured industry interview study with 11 participants highlighted challenging impediments against developing this class of KMS. As a result, this study proposes nine significant challenges that cause the abandon of the design and maintenance of CMKMS, including continuous changes and updates, integration of knowledge, knowledge granularity, preservation of context, automation, deconstruction of traditional knowledge, dependency on experts, hybrid knowledge of both vendorspecific and vendor-neutral cloud platforms, and parsimony. Our results inform cloud architects to pay attention to adopt CM-KMS for the legacy-to-cloud migration in their organizations.
01 Jan 2015
TL;DR: The article presents the identification and characteristic of these areas of virtual education, where the best way is to apply cloud computing technology, for instance teaching and distance learning, publishing, collaboration and social interaction.
Abstract: Cloud computing creates a new opportunities for the development of virtual education. The goal of the paper is to analyze organizational, economic and legal aspects of cloud computing in the context of needs of virtual education. In addition, the article presents the identification and characteristic of these areas of virtual education, where the best way is to apply cloud computing technology, for instance teaching and distance learning, publishing, collaboration and social interaction (e.g. creation of documentation, presentation or communication). The paper presented examples of applications available in the cloud computing.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors analyzed and evaluated the project management tools of the Gartner Leader quadrant (2019Gartner Magic Quadrant) regarding their potential for the Capture, Storage, Sharing and Application of knowledge, according to the artifacts in the PMBOK and determine which are the best options.
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01 Jan 2003
TL;DR: The Innovator's Solution as discussed by the authors is a must-read for all senior managers and business leaders responsible for innovation and growth, as well as members of their teams, and is a necessary addition to any innovation library.
Abstract: An innovation classic. From Steve Jobs to Jeff Bezos, Clay Christensen's work continues to underpin today's most innovative leaders and organizations. A seminal work on disruption--for everyone confronting the growth paradox. For readers of the bestselling The Innovator's Dilemma--and beyond--this definitive work will help anyone trying to transform their business right now. In The Innovator's Solution, Clayton Christensen and Michael Raynor expand on the idea of disruption, explaining how companies can and should become disruptors themselves. This classic work shows just how timely and relevant these ideas continue to be in today's hyper-accelerated business environment. Christensen and Raynor give advice on the business decisions crucial to achieving truly disruptive growth and propose guidelines for developing your own disruptive growth engine. The authors identify the forces that cause managers to make bad decisions as they package and shape new ideas--and offer new frameworks to help create the right conditions, at the right time, for a disruption to succeed. This is a must-read for all senior managers and business leaders responsible for innovation and growth, as well as members of their teams. Based on in-depth research and theories tested in hundreds of companies across many industries, The Innovator's Solution is a necessary addition to any innovation library--and an essential read for entrepreneurs and business builders worldwide.

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19 Nov 2013
TL;DR: The Innovators Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen as discussed by the authors is one of the most influential business books of all time and has been cited by the worlds best-known thought leaders, from Steve Jobs to Malcolm Gladwell.
Abstract: A Wall Street Journal and Businessweek bestseller. Named by Fast Company as one of the most influential leadership books in its Leadership Hall of Fame. An innovation classic. From Steve Jobs to Jeff Bezos, Clay Christensens work continues to underpin todays most innovative leaders and organizations. The bestselling classic on disruptive innovation, by renowned author Clayton M. Christensen. His work is cited by the worlds best-known thought leaders, from Steve Jobs to Malcolm Gladwell. In this classic bestsellerone of the most influential business books of all timeinnovation expert Clayton Christensen shows how even the most outstanding companies can do everything rightyet still lose market leadership. Christensen explains why most companies miss out on new waves of innovation. No matter the industry, he says, a successful company with established products will get pushed aside unless managers know how and when to abandon traditional business practices. Offering both successes and failures from leading companies as a guide, The Innovators Dilemma gives you a set of rules for capitalizing on the phenomenon of disruptive innovation. Sharp, cogent, and provocativeand consistently noted as one of the most valuable business ideas of all time The Innovators Dilemma is the book no manager, leader, or entrepreneur should be without.

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TL;DR: In this paper, the call came in late on Thursday afternoon and right away I wished I hadn’t answered the phone. We had received a last-second opportunity to bid on a sizable piece of work that the Partner on the other end of the line really wanted to pursue.

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  • ...In a study involving 40 managers, Cross et al. (2001) asked those professionals to reflect on a recent project that was important to their careers and to indicate where they obtained information critical to the project’s success....

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01 Jan 2000
TL;DR: In this article, the authors report on a cross-industry research program assessing ways to promote knowledge creation and transfer in networks of employees and find that people are often more reliant on other people thanthey are on databases when seeking answers to unstructured questions.
Abstract: Many early knowledge management initiatives focused heavily on informationtechnology and codified knowledge and so missed performance improvementopportunities from interventions targeting knowledge embedded within networks ofemployees. Despite advanced technical solutions employed to manage organizationalknowledge, we continue to find that people are often more reliant on other people thanthey are on databases when seeking answers to unstructured questions. As a result,organizations creating more cohesive networks on knowledge related dimensions arebetter able to collectively solve problems, create new knowledge and transfer explicit andtacit knowledge embodied within employees. The following article reports on a cross-industry research program assessing ways to promote knowledge creation and transfer innetworks of employees. Specifically, we have found four characteristics of relationshipsimportant for knowledge creation in networks: 1) knowing what others know; 2) havingaccess to other people’s thinking; 3) having people be willing to actively engage inproblem solving; and 4) having a safe relationship to promote learning and creativity.Mapping these dimensions in social networks yields targeted social and technicalinterventions managers can employ to improve a network’s ability to create and shareknowledge.

918 citations

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TL;DR: Even though the technology faces several significant challenges, many vendors and industry observers predict a bright future for cloud computing as mentioned in this paper, and many experts predict a promising future for the cloud computing.
Abstract: Even though the technology faces several significant challenges, many vendors and industry observers predict a bright future for cloud computing.

626 citations