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Social networking and digital gaming media convergence : classification and its consequences for appropriation (2008)
Journal Article
classification and its consequences for appropriation. Information Systems Frontiers, 10(4), 447-459. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10796-008-9105-4

Within the field of Information Systems, a good proportion of research is concerned with the work organisation and this has, to some extent, restricted the kind of application areas given consideration. Yet, it is clear that information and communica... Read More about Social networking and digital gaming media convergence : classification and its consequences for appropriation.

Unpacking end-user relations in an emerging ubiquitous computing environment : introducing the bystander (2008)
Journal Article
Ferneley, E., & Light, B. (2008). Unpacking end-user relations in an emerging ubiquitous computing environment : introducing the bystander. Journal of Information Technology, 23(3), 163-175. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jit.2000123

The move towards technological ubiquity is allowing a more idiosyncratic and dynamic working environment to emerge that may result in the restructuring of information communication technologies, and changes in their use through different user groups'... Read More about Unpacking end-user relations in an emerging ubiquitous computing environment : introducing the bystander.

Web mediated market interactions and enterprise software (2008)
Journal Article
Avila-Porro, D., Light, B., & McLean, R. (2008). Web mediated market interactions and enterprise software

With increased consolidation and a few large vendors dominating the market, how can software vendors distinguish themselves in order to maintain profitability and gain market share? Increasingly customers are becoming more proactive in selecting a ve... Read More about Web mediated market interactions and enterprise software.

IT consultants, salesmanship and the challenges of packaged software selection in SMEs (2008)
Journal Article
Howcroft, D., & Light, B. (2008). IT consultants, salesmanship and the challenges of packaged software selection in SMEs. Journal of Enterprise Information Management, 21(6), 597-615. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410390810911203

Purpose – This paper seeks to analyse the process of packaged software selection in a small organization, focussing particularly on the role of IT consultants as intermediaries in the process. Design/methodology/approach – This is based upon a longi... Read More about IT consultants, salesmanship and the challenges of packaged software selection in SMEs.