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Optimizing the deployment of cloud-hosted application components for guaranteeing multitenancy isolation (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The sharing of components of a cloud-hosted application and the underlying cloud resources between tenants have the potential to reduce resource consumption and running cost per tenant. However, this sharing may allow the behaviour of one component t... Read More about Optimizing the deployment of cloud-hosted application components for guaranteeing multitenancy isolation.

Cloud-computing : adoption issues for Ethiopian public and private enterprises (2017)
Journal Article
Seifu, S., Dahiru, A., Bass, J., & Allison, I. (2017). Cloud-computing : adoption issues for Ethiopian public and private enterprises. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 78(7), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2017.tb00575.x

This paper explores the emergence and adoption of cloud computing by enterprises in sub-Saharan Africa. Several studies have shown the benefits of cloud technologies for enterprises. Using qualitative techniques we obtained and analyzed data from nin... Read More about Cloud-computing : adoption issues for Ethiopian public and private enterprises.

Implementing the required degree of multitenancy isolation : a case study of cloud-hosted bug tracking system (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Implementing the required degree of isolation between tenants is one of the significant challenges for deploying a multitenant application on the cloud. In this paper, we applied COMITRE (COmponent-based approach to Multitenancy Isolation Through req... Read More about Implementing the required degree of multitenancy isolation : a case study of cloud-hosted bug tracking system.

Improving writing processes using lean and Kanban (2016)
Journal Article
Bass, J. (2016). Improving writing processes using lean and Kanban. Learned Publishing, 29(4), 307-310. https://doi.org/10.1002/leap.1045

Key points
•Concepts from lean manufacturing and Kanban production can usefully be applied to writing for academic publication.
•Value and pull focus the author's attention on the needs of reviewers, editors, and readers.
•Value stream and flow... Read More about Improving writing processes using lean and Kanban.

Artefacts and agile method tailoring in large-scale offshore software development programmes (2016)
Journal Article
Bass, J. (2016). Artefacts and agile method tailoring in large-scale offshore software development programmes. Information and Software Technology, 75, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infsof.2016.03.001

Context: Large-scale offshore software development programmes are complex, with challenging deadlines and a high risk of failure. Agile methods are being adopted, despite the challenges of coordinating multiple development teams. Agile processes are... Read More about Artefacts and agile method tailoring in large-scale offshore software development programmes.

Exploring the factors that influence the success of insourced government ICT projects (2016)
Journal Article
Omar, A., Bass, J., & Lowit, P. (2016). Exploring the factors that influence the success of insourced government ICT projects. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 77(5), 1-22

This paper explores information system insourcing in selected government agencies in Malaysia and discusses the challenges and barriers that have impeded its implementation. The paucity of similar projects and limited literature has resulted in this... Read More about Exploring the factors that influence the success of insourced government ICT projects.

A comparative analysis of two globally distributed group projects: A perspective from CSCW/CSCL research (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Globally distributed group projects are becoming an attractive and increasingly common feature in computer science education. They provide opportunities for students to engage in activities that enhance both their technical skills and wider professio... Read More about A comparative analysis of two globally distributed group projects: A perspective from CSCW/CSCL research.