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Chapter 27
Handbook of Research on Grid Technologies and Utility Computing: Concepts for Managing Large-Scale Applications
A uniform entry point for all grid users to access grid resources and services.
Published in Chapter:
Grid Computing: Combating Global Terrorism with the World Wide Grid
Gokop Goteng (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia), Ashutosh Tiwari (Cranfield University, UK), and Rajkumar Roy (Cranfield University, UK)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 12
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-184-1.ch027
Abstract
The emerging grid technology provides a secured platform for multidisciplinary experts in the security intelligence profession to collaborate and fight global terrorism. This chapter developed grid architecture and implementation strategy on how to connect the dots between security agents such as the CIA, FBI, police, custom officers and transport industry to share data and information on terrorists and their movements. The major grid components that featured in the architecture are the grid security portal, data grid, computational grid, semantic grid and collaboratory. The challenges of implementing this architecture are conflicting laws, cooperation among governments, and information on terrorist’s network and interoperability problem.
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Chapter 39
How to Utilize an Online Community of Practice (CoP) to Enhance Innovation in Teaching and Learning
An online portal that gives key stakeholders up-to-date, ‘on-demand’ access to an individual student’s education progress (Dataview, 2010).
Published in Chapter: How to Utilize an Online Community of Practice (CoP) to Enhance Innovation in Teaching and Learning; From: Encyclopedia of E-Leadership, Counseling and Training
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Chapter 38
Student and Faculty Satisfaction with Enterprise CMS
A portal is a single point of entry Web page that gives users access to various resources in a consolidated format.
Published in Chapter: Student and Faculty Satisfaction with Enterprise CMS; From: Handbook of Research on Instructional Systems and Technology
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Chapter 58
Understanding the Use of Business-to-Employee (B2E) Portals in an Australian University through the Employee Lens: A Quantitative Approach
It is defined as a web site or service that offers a broad array of resources and services (e.g. e-mails, search engines, online shopping malls) to individuals. The first web portals were online services, such as AOL, that provided access to the Web.
Published in Chapter: Understanding the Use of Business-to-Employee (B2E) Portals in an Australian University through the Employee Lens: A Quantitative Approach; From: Encyclopedia of E-Business Development and Management in the Global Economy
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Chapter 121
Technology, Functionality, and Applicability of Portals in E-HRM
Application of IT that constitutes a technological platform with the intention of providing internal and external users with all necessary applications, data, and interactions in an integrated, fitting, and personalized manner.
Published in Chapter: Technology, Functionality, and Applicability of Portals in E-HRM; From: Encyclopedia of Human Resources Information Systems: Challenges in e-HRM
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Chapter 3
The Past, Present, and Future of E-Business Models
A business model which is a point of entry into a content, communication, and/or commerce channel.
Published in Chapter: The Past, Present, and Future of E-Business Models; From: Impact of Digital Transformation on the Development of New Business Models and Consumer Experience
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Chapter 19
U.S. Counties' Efforts and Results: An Empirical Research on Local Adoption and Diffusion of E-Government
An official entry website that contains information about and links to the services provided by all administrative departments and agencies.
Published in Chapter: U.S. Counties' Efforts and Results: An Empirical Research on Local Adoption and Diffusion of E-Government; From: Handbook of Research on Strategies for Local E-Government Adoption and Implementation: Comparative Studies
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Chapter 15
New Approaches to Portletization of Web Applications
A portal is a Web application providing their users with integrated Web access to a set of underlying applications providing different services to the user.
Published in Chapter: New Approaches to Portletization of Web Applications; From: Handbook of Research on Web Information Systems Quality
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Chapter 57
Understanding the Use of Business-to-Employee (B2E) Portals in an Australian University though the Management Lens: A Qualitative Approach
It is defined as a web site or service that offers a broad array of resources and services (e.g. e-mails, search engines, online shopping malls) to individuals. The first web portals were online services, such as AOL, that provided access to the Web.
Published in Chapter: Understanding the Use of Business-to-Employee (B2E) Portals in an Australian University though the Management Lens: A Qualitative Approach; From: Encyclopedia of E-Business Development and Management in the Global Economy
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Chapter 85
Grid Computing for Social Science
A web-based interface that provides a uniform interface to a range of networked services.
Published in Chapter: Grid Computing for Social Science; From: Encyclopedia of Networked and Virtual Organizations
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Chapter 25
Technologies and Services in Support of Virtual Workplaces
A gateway to multiple Internet-based services, generally customizable by the end-user.
Published in Chapter: Technologies and Services in Support of Virtual Workplaces; From: Handbook of Research on Virtual Workplaces and the New Nature of Business Practices
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Chapter 73
Integrative Information Systems Architecture: Document & Content Management
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Chapter 109
A Research Classification for HR Intranets
Provides access to a complete range of human resource functionality through a single point of contact. B2E or BtE portal or HR portals terminolog ies are equivalent.
Published in Chapter: A Research Classification for HR Intranets; From: Encyclopedia of Human Resources Information Systems: Challenges in e-HRM
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Chapter 7
Adaptive Municipal Electronic Forms
A portal offers functionality to offer relevant information and applications to (groups of) end users in a personalized way.
Published in Chapter: Adaptive Municipal Electronic Forms; From: Handbook of Research on E-Transformation and Human Resources Management Technologies: Organizational Outcomes and Challenges
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Chapter 5
Convergence Based E-Government & Governance Policies for Developing Countries
A portal is a mechanism to deliver content using a web browser. It connects commonly used information sites or services through a link placed on a single web page.
Published in Chapter: Convergence Based E-Government & Governance Policies for Developing Countries; From: Handbook of Research on Information Communication Technology Policy: Trends, Issues and Advancements
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Chapter 527
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Management on the Web
Is a web site that acts as an entry point to other web sites or that provides access to information on the Internet.
Published in Chapter: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Management on the Web; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
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Chapter 31
Impact of Portal Technologies on Executive Information Systems
Provides access to and interaction with relevant information assets (information/content, applications and business processes), knowledge assets, and human assets, by select target audiences, delivered in a highly personalised manner.
Published in Chapter: Impact of Portal Technologies on Executive Information Systems; From: Encyclopedia of Internet Technologies and Applications
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Chapter 39
Using a Web-Based Collaboration Portal and Wiki for Making Health Information Technology Decisions
A Web site that offers a range of resources, such as e-mail, chat boards, search engines, content and online shopping.
Published in Chapter: Using a Web-Based Collaboration Portal and Wiki for Making Health Information Technology Decisions; From: Handbook of Research on Web 2.0, 3.0, and X.0: Technologies, Business, and Social Applications
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Chapter 288
Student Support Services
A Web-based environment customized to provide users’ information needs. In contrast to the typical Web page, where a large amount of information is available to all, portals provide information specific to the user’s need and role. The user is able to customize what information is revealed and what is hidden.
Published in Chapter: Student Support Services; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
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Chapter 98
An Intelligent Wearable Platform for Real Time Pilot's Health Telemonitoring
A site on the World Wide Web that typically provides personalized capabilities to its visitors, providing a pathway to other content.
Published in Chapter: An Intelligent Wearable Platform for Real Time Pilot's Health Telemonitoring; From: Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems
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Chapter 65
Continuing Science Education of the Global Public
A one-stop destination for online information.
Published in Chapter: Continuing Science Education of the Global Public; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
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Chapter 27
Open Source Software Use in Local Governments
A typically-World Wide Web based system that allows for multiple services on multiple servers to be accessed from a single website.
Published in Chapter: Open Source Software Use in Local Governments; From: Handbook of Research on Strategies for Local E-Government Adoption and Implementation: Comparative Studies
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Chapter 13
Portals as a Tool for Public Participation in Urban Planning
System providing access to information, applications, processes and persons available within the attached systems. Such a system should grant safe adaptable and easy access. It can be used through different media and access channels.
Published in Chapter: Portals as a Tool for Public Participation in Urban Planning; From: Handbook of Research on E-Planning: ICTs for Urban Development and Monitoring
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Chapter 197
Library Services for Distance Education Students in Higher Education
A WWW gateway or entrance site for users when they get connected to the Web or that users tend to visit as an anchor site.
Published in Chapter: Library Services for Distance Education Students in Higher Education; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
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