Capstone Report Seminar, "Mobile Applications for the Enterprise"

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Capstone Project Report (due on the 26th of May)

Elements of the project plan, literature will be used in the final report. 

Expected Structure:

Contents

1.      Introduction                                                                       

2.      Literature Review                                                                

Reasons and benefits for the use of the

emerging technology,                                                           

3.      Barriers to the emerging technology

The enterprise                                                                                                 

4.      Conclusion                                                                                                             

References     

Defined Structure for Literature Review

1.      Introduction                                                                         

2.      Abstract                                                                                

3.      A review of current literature                                            

4.      Arguments for mobile applications in

The enterprise,                                                                     

5.      Arguments against mobile applications for

The enterprise                                                                     

6.      Problem Statement                                                              

7.      Conclusions                                                                          

8.      Appendix                                                                              

9.      References                                                                            

Credibility checklist when reviewing literature

Criterion	Rating (1,0,-1)	Comment/justification
The source of the document
Are the author’s name and/or affiliations available?
Are the author’s credentials/affiliations acceptable?
Does the document contain a reference list or bibliography?
Has it been through a rigorous editorial process such as peer-review?
Is the reputation of the publisher acceptable?
Is the document referenced by other credible sources?
The content of the document
Does the author write in an objective, neutral tone?
Is the content relatively current
Is the audience likely to be a scholarly or knowledgeable one?
Is this document useful for the current review?
Additional questions for online sources
Are the publisher details and editorial policy available?
Is the web site current or appear updated regularly?
Are there any broken links or other indicators of poor quality?

Journal selected with relevant citations

Gavalas, D., & Economou, D. (2011). Development Platforms for Mobile Applications: Status and Trends. Software, IEEE, 28(1), 77-86. doi: 10.1109/MS.2010.155 

Cited by IEEE(10)

1. Seungjun Yang; Yongin Kwon; Yeongpil Cho; Hayoon Yi; Donghyun Kwon; Jonghee Youn; Yunheung Paek "Fast dynamic execution offloading for efficient mobile cloud computing", Pervasive Computing and Communications (PerCom), 2013 IEEE International Conference on,On page(s): 20 - 28
   Abstract | Full Text: PDF (436KB)
2. Syer, M.D.; Adams, B.; Ying Zou; Hassan, A.E. "Exploring the Development of Micro-apps: A Case Study on the BlackBerry and Android Platforms",  Source Code Analysis and Manipulation (SCAM), 2011 11th IEEE International Working Conference on, On page(s): 55 - 64
   Abstract | Full Text: PDF (7025KB)
3. Yi-Wei Ma; Jiann-Liang Chen; Ching-Hesign Chou; Shyue-Kung Lu "A Power Saving Mechanism for Multimedia Streaming Services in Cloud Computing",  Systems Journal, IEEE, On page(s): 219 - 224 Volume: 8, Issue: 1, March 2014
   Abstract | Full Text: PDF (639KB)
4. Hernandez, I.M.T.; Viveros, A.M.; Rubio, E.H. "Analysis for the design of open applications on mobile devices",  Electronics, Communications and Computing (CONIELECOMP), 2013 International Conference on, On page(s): 126 - 131
   Abstract | Full Text: PDF (720KB)
5. Amalfitano, D.; Fasolino, A.R.; Tramontana, P. "A GUI Crawling-Based Technique for Android Mobile Application Testing",  Software Testing, Verification and Validation Workshops (ICSTW), 2011 IEEE Fourth International Conference on, On page(s): 252 - 261
   Abstract | Full Text: PDF (452KB)
6. Cruz, O.; Ramos, E.; Ramirez, M. "3D indoor location and navigation system based on Bluetooth", Electrical Communications and Computers (CONIELECOMP), 2011 21st International Conference on, On page(s): 271 - 277
   Abstract | Full Text: PDF (815KB)
7. Jaeyeol, Y.; Jiyeon, L.; Ieejoon, K.; Kwan, K.S.; Younghee, K.; Ung-mo, K. "Android Platform for English Tutoring",  Multimedia and Ubiquitous Engineering (MUE), 2011 5th FTRA International Conference on, On page(s): 302 - 305
   Abstract | Full Text: PDF (1656KB)
8. Yildiz, G.; Kaya, F.; Kavak, A. "A mobile application and web recommendation system for assisting indoor decoration",  Innovations in Intelligent Systems and Applications (INISTA), 2012 International Symposium on, On page(s): 1 - 5
   Abstract | Full Text: PDF (816KB)
9. Grigorescu, C.; Moraru, S.; Grama, C. "Industrial software monitoring system extension for mobile devices based on GlassFish and PhoneGap",  Electrical and Power Engineering (EPE), 2012 International Conference and Exposition on, On page(s): 756 - 761
   Abstract | Full Text: PDF (321KB)
10. Yann-Hang Lee; Chandrian, P.; Bo Li "Efficient Java Native Interface for Android Based Mobile Devices",  Trust, Security and Privacy in Computing and Communications (TrustCom), 2011 IEEE 10th International Conference on, On page(s): 1202 - 1209
    Abstract | Full Text: PDF (365KB)

Cited by Other Publishers(1)Back To Top

1. Hable, R.; Platzer, E. "Evaluation of a development framework for a mobile gaming platform with financial transfers",  MIPRO, 2012 Proceedings of the 35th International Convention, On page(s): 528 - 533,  Volume: Issue: , 21-25 May 2012
   
   Abstract |Full Text: PDF (822KB)

Cited by Patents(1) Patent Links Provided by 1790 AnalyticsBack To Top

1. Foote, William ;  Nijamkin, Alejandro ,  "Budgeting Native Resources In Resource-Constrained Devices That Employ A Dynamic, Garbage-Collection Based View Architecture" , Patent No. 8516018 More
   View At Patent Office | Full Text:PDF

1. M. Kenteris, D. Gavalas and D. Economou, "An Innovative Mobile Electronic Tourist Guide Application," Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, vol. 13, no. 2, 2009, pp. 103–118.
   [CrossRef] 
2. S. Blom et al., "Write Once, Run Anywhere A Survey of Mobile Runtime Environments," Proc. 3rd Int'l Conf. Grid and Pervasive Computing (GPC 08), IEEE CS Press, 2008, pp. 132–137. 
3. C. Neable, "The .NET Compact Framework," IEEE Pervasive Computing, vol. 1, no. 4, 2002, pp. 84–87.
   
   
   Abstract | Full Text: PDF (334KB)
4. O. Anderson et al., Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) Tiny 1.2 Specification, World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) recommendation, 22 Dec. 2008; www.w3.org/TR/SVGMobile12.  
5. J. Soh and B. Tan, "Mobile Gaming," Comm. ACM, vol. 51, no. 3, 2008, pp. 35–39.
   
   Full Text: Access at ACM 
6. Sun Developer Network, "Java ME: De-fragmentation," 2006;http://developers.sun.com/mobility/reference/techart/design_guidelines.  
7. A. Gefflaut et al., "Porting the .NET Compact Framework to Symbian Phones-A Feasibility Assessment," J. Object Technology, vol. 5, no. 3, 2006, pp. 83–106. 
8. A. Koller, G. Foster and M. Wright, "Java Micro Edition and Adobe Flash Lite for Arcade-Style Mobile Phone Game Development: A Comparative Study," Proc. ACM Ann. Conf. South African Inst. Computer Scientists and Information Technologists (SAICSIT 08), ACM Press, 2008, pp. 131–138. 

Journals/articles found on primo search

Yan, Z., Dong, Y., Niemi, V., & Yu, G. (2013). Exploring trust of mobile applications based on user behaviors: an empirical study. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 43(3), 638-659. doi: 10.1111/j.1559-1816.2013.01044.x

 Knight, H. (2012). The decision lens.(internet services and mobile applications for decision making). New Scientist, 214(2860), 36.

 

Enis, M. (2013). Mobile evolution: the popularity of native apps is growing in tandem with improvements in functionality. Library Journal, 138(2), 34. 

Crosman, P. (2011). Tracking the Mobile Banking Juggernaut.(Industry Watch). Bank Systems + Technology, 48(3), 9. 

Al-Hakim, L. (2007). Web Mobile-Based Applications of Healthcare Management. Hershey, PA: Idea Group, Inc.

. Mobile Applications and Knowledge Advancements in E-Business. (2012): IGI Global.

. Wordpress Mobile Applications with PhoneGap. (2012). Birmingham: Packt Publishing. 

International journal of e-services & mobile applications. (2008). E-services and mobile applications. Hershey, PA: IGI Pub. 

Literature Review_ where to start?

Topic Activity 4

Task 1: Using a search term related to your topic of interest, find a list of subject headings from the CSU Primo Search system that deal with this topic.

Task 2: Using one or more of these subject headings, do a search in Primo to locate at least 5 journal articles that deal with this topic.

Task 3: Using the same subject headings, do a search in Google Scholar to locate at least 5 documents that you feel will be useful to this topic.

Topic Activity 5

Task 1: You are searching for 12 articles on a research topic using the following keywords in Primo: mobile applications for managing cattle

Task 2: Locate 12 different types of documents (four documents from each of the three reference types as Journal article, book chapter or eBook ) and give their references usinf EndNote in the correct APA style.

Task 3: Choose one journal paper and  identify the citations to references and list how many citations can be found on each of the pages. Note that the referencing system used at the end of the article that was required by the editors of the journal may not be the same as the APA style you used in Task 2.

Preparing for Literature review

At a high level view the purpose of a literature review is to gather evidence from others to quantify your own participation or views or even to disagree with your own views and opinions.


Sources of information



Traditional sources of information for scholarly research:

• Professional Journals, 
• Research Reports, 
• Books 
• conferences 

I will also be using the following resources:

• CSU (University Library) libraries
• Google Scholar
• Internet based resources (whitepapers, articles, tech websites)

I have broken my research project into 2 areas:

1st phase: University library

2nd phase: Internet Search

The Problem Domain associated with Workforce Mobility

Problem Domain:

Enterprises that leverage the Third Platform–(the combination of cloud, mobile, social and big data) will have a distinct competitive advantage. Business has changed in modern times and corporations are looking into new ways to conduct business. The easiest way that can explain the problems that corporations are facing is that staff are expecting and demanding access to information similarly to how they access information in their private life. With the release of tablets and smart phones as well as social media consumers have been exposed to a new way of accessing information and preforming functions in a simple “cloud” like way. The challenge that IT from various corporations now face is how they provide these services to their user base in a secure and optimized fashion. Business if forcing IT to change this way so that their workforce can work from anywhere, anytime and be better than the competition they face.  

Here is a brief list of challenges that IT departments that are engaged on a workforce mobility project may encounter:

•         Users of corporate IT systems may have a range of devices that they want to use to access the corporate applications that they need to perform their jobs.
•        Corporate data/IP is now stored on multiple devices, what happens if the device is lost or stolen?
•       Applications that work on laptops/PC’s (traditional) may not run or be supported on mobile devices (new platform).
•        How does IT support and preform break fix solutions to devices that are not connected directly to the corporate network?

These are just a few of the problems that arise from a mobile workforce. The benefits that can be realized from giving users flexibility and innovation seems to be a strong driving force for the adoption however organizations need to understand the risks and costs associated with it.

WBS_March 14

Workforce Mobilty research project_Pert Chart

Where to start when choosing a research topic????

How do I find out about emerging trends or innovative topics in ICT?

Hold a brainstorming session and record your ideas on your computer, mobile device or even on pen and paper (think by writing). A blank page and a wandering mind can be just as thought provoking as an online search with keywords and phrases. You may never uncover what you think unless you write it down and then you can evaluate your thinking further.

Places to go, people to see, things to do

• Subscribing to IT magazines eg Wired, http://www.wired.com/, PC mag http://www.pcmag.com/
• Membership of professional organisations:
  • Australian Computer Society, http://www.acs.org.au/
  • IEEE, http://www.ieee.org/index.html/
  • Association for Computing Machinery, http://www.acm.org/
  • COMPTIA http://comptia.org/
• Attend Conferences and read the Proceedings. See Conference Alert pages like http://www.conferencealerts.com/
• IT companies own research:
  • Microsoft Research: http://research.microsoft.com/
  • IBM Research: http://www.research.ibm.com/
  • Intel Labs: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/research/intel-research.html
  • Google Research: http://research.google.com/
• Social networks and microblogging eg Twitter and Linkedin
• Big universities: http://web.mit.edu/research/
• Traditional media, current affairs from newspaper and television
• Communities of practice such as listservs
• Celebrity 'mavens' – follow blogs or Twitter feeds of 'charismatic experts'
• Vendor sites eg Microsoft, Oracle, IBM etc.
• RSS feeds
• Create Journal alerts- Primo topic alerts(Library)
  • http://www.csu.edu.au/division/library/research/alerting-services
• Google scholar alerts as per the page below:

Make sure it is something that interests you the must and is current with the modern times. The topic must have an abundance of resources available for you to review.  

Chosen topic: Mobile (workforce Mobility)

Chosen topic: Mobile (workforce Mobility)

1. Is it suitable?

-          It is a broad topic that touches on all three discussion points: technology, applications and issues.

-          It is a broad topic and offers many discussions and I have a particular interest in how and why mobile devices are being used in the corporate workplace.

-          Mobile devices are still considered a major emerging innovation and technology. They have completely changed the way consumers access information and are key drivers for the change in IT- nicknamed the "third platform".

-          The topic of mobile devices is interesting.

-          The selected topic is technology focused and relevant to this research subject.

2. Technologies associated with smart mobile devices

-          Smart Phones

-          Tablets

-          WIFI

-          3G/4G/LTE

-          Bluetooth

-          Bar code scanners

-          GPS

-          End point payment systems (credit card swipe machines attached to smart devices)

3. Applications associated with mobile devices

-          Navigation applications

-          Email

-          Web browser

-          Sync and Share

-          Social media

-          Mobile Gaming

-          Corporate applications

-          Banking

-          Trading

-          Weather

4. Issues associated with  mobile devices

-          Security concerns for both corporates and consumers

-          Management concerns (for corporate IT?

-          Limited processing power

-          Limited battery life

-          Limited enterprise functionality