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South African Journal of Information Management
Volume
4, Issue 4, December 2002
ABSTRACTS
Digital divide in Australia: where the real
invisibility lies
Berner, S.
Abstract: The 'digital divide' is an issue occupying more
and more space in scholarly studies, especially in the fields of
economics, sociology, business and information studies. The importance
stems from the fact that for the past two decades the world is
perceived as having entered a new form of economic activity - the so
called 'information economy'. The effect of the 'digital divide' on
segments of the Australian population that are already disadvantaged
is discussed, showing that the digital divide is not a new way of
alienation, but just another layer added to an already existing
divide: the visible elite and the invisible Web of the dispossessed
and now uninformed masses.
Controlling Internet abuse through effective
content filtering: a higher education implementation
Rensleigh, C.W.
Abstract: Today's business environments are increasingly
dependent on the Internet. Surveys have indicated that employees tend
to abuse their Internet privileges with a negative impact on
productivity and Internet bandwidth. This is applicable not only to
businesses, but also to the higher education sector. As the
information resources of academic libraries become more and more
available on-line (Internet-based), it becomes increasingly important
that the access to these resources be effectively and efficiently
managed. In this article is a discussion on the need and necessity of
Internet content filtering mechanisms. An implementation of such a
content filtering solution inside a higher education library
environment to better manage and increase the use of student Internet
workstations is also discussed.
The Morgan Project: technological solution building
with regard to personalized content management and storage
Sandy, S.G.; Cramer, D.L.M.
Abstract: The Morgan Project (TMP), a personal content
manager, uses Web services to store, edit and share media. TMP aims to
develop a space on the Web where learners can create virtual study and
research environments. Various communicative tools, e-mail, instant
messaging and text messaging (SMS) enable users to interact and share
resources. Such environments permit users to develop or find content,
upload and share it within a group. TMP has begun an attempt to
understand the complexities related to building on-line communities.
It lays the technical foundation for an e-learning portal that is more
closely aligned to constructivist learning theories. An integral part
of TMP is its open source platform. PHP, selected as a server side
HTML-enabled scripting language, is an open source and powerful tool
that easily integrates with the MySQL database system. It is intended
that users select their own look and feel to all components, which is
achieved with cascading style sheets. This approach makes it easer for
users to create a workspace that they find aesthetically and
cognitively friendly. The project aims at developing a system that is
easy to manage and that can provide learners with tools that match
their own style and individuality.
Emerging role of corporate treasury management in
cyber space
Van Rooyen, J.H.
Abstract:
'Internet' and 'e-business' are words that have become part of today's
business world. Invariably we hear of the effect thereof on the way we
used to do things, owing to the shift in paradigm from command and
control to a more open globalized, multi-polar world. Traditional ways
of doing business are becoming redundant, as they are not able to
cater for the needs of a business in cyberspace. To benefit from the
many new developments that allow more efficient marketing, improved
productivity, lower costs and better service, a rethink or
re-engineering of the enterprise in many respects will be necessary.
This will affect all sectors in the economy. The question is how
corporate treasuries in South Africa must change to take advantage of
the e-business environment. Research confirms many benefits brought
about by these changes, which imply a new approach to treasury
management and a new and changed position for the corporate treasury
department
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