On the Implementation of an Information System in the Mozambican Context

Macome, Esselina

doi:10.1007/978-0-387-35695-2_11

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“…For developing countries the importance of local context and involvement of local stakeholders during the implementation of systems has been stressed [22]. This is based on a case study on the implementation of an invoice system in the Mozambique Electricity Company.…”

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Agile Methods in Ethiopia: An Empirical Study

Regassa

Bass

Midekso

2017

Information and Communication Technologies for Development

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Abstract. This paper provides empirical evidence of agile method adoption in smaller companies in Ethiopia. Agile methods are emerging as best practice for software development in the global north. So, is there evidence that agile methods are being used in Ethiopia? A Grounded Theory approach was adopted using face-to-face interviews with 17 software professionals from 7 software companies, which were selected by using a snowball sampling technique. The interviews were semi-structured and open-ended and have been audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed. It was discovered that agile principles, values and practices are important to study participants. Agile practices are used to encourage user participation and clarify requirements. However, it was found that many projects are for government clients that mandate extensive requirements and design documentation which must be approved prior to delivery of working software that complies with predefined delivery schedules.

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Agile Methods in Ethiopia: An Empirical Study

Regassa

Bass

Midekso

2017

Information and Communication Technologies for Development

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“…It is roughly 200 mm wide and gives an analogue output dependent on the sensor's lateral position above a magnetic tape [5]. While used in a similar application by Xing et al [6], and providing good resolution, the cost of R 8 400 per sensor meant that it was too high to meet the budget restraints of the project.…”

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Navigation and locomotion of a low-cost Automated Guided Cart

Cawood

Gorlach

2015

2015 Pattern Recognition Association of South Africa and Robotics and Mechatronics International Conference (PRASA-RobMech)

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Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are widely used for material handling in industry. AGV designs and capabilities vary depending on the complexity of required tasks, the environment and the level of autonomy. As the AGV market is highly competitive, the designer was required to provide a low-cost solution that does not compromise on functionality. An automated guided cart (AGC) is one type of AGV that provides material handling capability with a low level of control and complexity.This research looks at the development of an AGC for use in assembly lines as requested by a local automotive manufacturer. In particular, this paper focuses on the navigation and locomotion aspects of the AGC, but includes discussion of safety and SCADA related topics. A line-following based method of navigation was implemented making use of a magnetic tape and sensor array. The project is based around a commercial PLC which manages the movement and communication of the AGC. The AGC was tested in a working environment and proved to be capable of material handling tasks as defined by the automotive manufacturer.

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Implementation of information technology in Africa: Understanding and explaining the results of ten years of implementation effort in a Tanzanian organization

Furuholt

Ørvik

2006

Information Technology for Development

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This study traces attempts to introduce information technology into a management college in Africa, over a 10-year period from 1991 to 2001. The study uses an interpretative approach and is informed by information technology (IT) implementation literature. The case shows little progress over the 10-year period studied and the authors identify several explanations for this. The findings related to implementation, or the lack thereof, tie in well with the general IT implementation literature, suggesting that some of the key elements in the literature are of a fairly general and universal nature. The general nature of the literature does not provide the background for a deeper understanding of the issues and underlying levels of explanations. For this, more contextual factors need to be taken into account. The authors have been able to point to some of these sociocultural factors. However, this is an area where further research is needed. C 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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On the Implementation of an Information System in the Mozambican Context

Cited by 5 publications

References 11 publications

Agile Methods in Ethiopia: An Empirical Study

Agile Methods in Ethiopia: An Empirical Study

Navigation and locomotion of a low-cost Automated Guided Cart

Implementation of information technology in Africa: Understanding and explaining the results of ten years of implementation effort in a Tanzanian organization

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