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A reference on ICT policy framework that provides background information for scholars and researchers who are interested in carrying out research on ICT policies and promotes the understanding of policies guiding technology.

Information technology for intellectual property protection has become an increasingly important issue due to the expansion of ubiquitous network connectivity, which allows people to use digital content and programs that are susceptible to unauthorized electric duplication or copyright and patent infringement. Information Technology for Intellectual Property Protection: Interdisciplinary Advancements contains multidisciplinary knowledge and analysis by leading researchers and practitioners with technical backgrounds in information engineering and institutional experience in intellectual property practice. Through its discussions of both engineering solutions and the social impact of institutional protection, this book fills a gap in the existing literature and provides methods and applications for both practitioners and IT engineers.

Presents factors related to the implementation and dissemination of data-exchange standards. This book covers topics such as product life cycle support, IT standardization, and innovation- and adopter-centric data analysis.

Presents a collection of chapters addressing a variety of aspects related to IT standards and the setting of standards. This book covers a variety of topics, such as economic aspects of standards, alliances in standardization, and the relation between 'formal' standards bodies and industry consortia.

Examines methods of developing and regulating compatibility standards in the ICT industry, assisting organisations in their application of the latest communications technologies in their business practices. This book serves as a compendium of the most recent research and development in this arena, providing readers with the insight necessary to take full advantage of a wide range of ICT solutions.

Collects advanced research on the development, use, application, and influence of information technology in standardization techniques in the international corporate market.

Examines the IT standards conceptual model through insightful case studies that illustrate the factors affecting the performance of business processes. By offering organizations the opportunity to enhance process performance through IT standardization, it demonstrates the effectiveness of IT standards, and the applicable techniques for implementation and management of such practices.

E-business standards can better adapt to the changing needs of tomorrow's networked organizations by applying information communication technologies. This book studies the nature, relevance, and quality of standards involved with ICTs and the impact they have on businesses.

Establishes a framework of analysis for public policy discussion and debate. Discussing topics such as social practices and political economic discourse, this book offers an interdisciplinary approach to standardization and privatization for technical, economic, and political researchers and practitioners, as well as academicians.

The use of standards to optimize the interoperability of systems has become commonplace in the business world. Though once believed to limit innovation, it has been shown that standardization promotes organisational growth. This reference source assesses the link between standards and efficiency in the business world.