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Is global IPv6 deployment on track?
Authors: Domingues Mónica , Friaças Carlos , Veiga Pedro 
Published: October 2007

PurposeThe main aim of this paper is to focus on a big step for IPv6: deployment. At the same time, it aims to issue a warning about something that should be in a more evolved stage.Design/methodology/approachA multiple‐angle analysis about IPv6 deployment was used: breaking some myths, looking at deployment data and trying to relate to IPv4's deployment.FindingsThe paper finds that IPv6 deployment is not yet on track. Comparison between IPv6 and IPv4 network performance is negative.Research limitations/implicationsNumbers and policy analysis described in this paper will naturally evolve and thus will need to be revisited in future work. This theme will be progressively more important as IPv4 address space becomes exhausted.Practical implicationsMore IPv6 deployment is needed, in order to ensure Internet's continued growth. In order to become a viable solution for the global Internet, IPv6 deployment must be seen as a priority for network administrators today.Originality/valueThis paper's content may alert some players to the needed effort associated with the Internet's evolution. Other audiences will benefit from the data and details discussed, in order to gain confidence about deploying IPv6.
Between underlay and overlay
Authors: Wählisch Matthias , Schmidt Thomas C. 
Published: October 2007

PurposeThis paper aims to discuss problems, requirements and current trends for deploying group communication in real‐world scenarios from an integrated perspective.Design/methodology/approachThe Hybrid Shared Tree is introduced – a new architecture and routing approach to combine network – and subnetwork‐layer multicast services in end‐system domains with transparent, structured overlays on the inter‐domain level.FindingsThe paper finds that The Hybrid Shared Tree solution is highly scalable and robust and offers provider‐oriented features to stimulate deployment.Originality/valueA straightforward perspective is indicated in the paper for a mobility‐agnostic routing layer for future use.
Sharing audiovisual content using a P2P environment based in JXTA
Authors: Martín Rosa Ma , Casanovas Josep , Crespo José Francisco , Giralt Joan 
Published: October 2007

PurposeThis paper aims to present the outcome of the i2CAT Foundations' research and innovation projects that use JXTA P2P technology to share audiovisual content.Design/methodology/approachThe project consisted of designing and developing a distributed application named eRuc that allows management and sharing of audiovisual content.FindingsThe paper finds that JXTA is suitable to develop P2P applications that share audiovisual files or that interact with different kind of devices. JXTA services and protocols provide an easy integration with other P2P services and a gain of independence from the topology of the physical network (NAT, firewalls, etc.).Research limitations/implicationsHigh‐quality streaming requires specifically designed P2P architectures. Further testing needs to be performed to evaluate whether the use of JXTA, together with proven, efficient P2P streaming architectures, affect the efficiency of the P2P streaming system.Practical/implicationsP2P technologies have proven to be very efficient for some kind of applications. However, there are no standard frameworks for interoperability and application development may become difficult. JXTA P2P technologies facilitate application development and integration. The authors have used JXTA in different scenarios related with audiovisual content sharing and have proven its suitability. The current work is focused in P2P streaming. Previous literature suggests that there are some proven architectures for P2P life streaming. Using JXTA together with them may prove if JTXA is suitable for applications that require high bandwidth and minimum delay.Originality/valueThe paper provides information of value to information management and technology professionals.
Business model innovation: it's not just about technology anymore
Authors: Chesbrough Henry 
Published: October 2007

PurposeTo innovate the company business model, executives must first understand what it is, and then examine what paths exist for them to improve on it. This article aims to examine this issue.Design/methodology/approachThe article provides a practical definition of business models and offers a Business Model Framework (BMF) that illuminates the opportunities for business model innovation.FindingsThe article finds that BMF sequences possible business models from very basic (and not very valuable) models to far more advanced (and very valuable) models. Using the BMF, companies can assess where their current business model stands in relation to its potential and then define appropriate next steps for the further advancement of it.Practical implicationsAn organization must give a senior manager the resources and authority to define and launch business‐model experiments.Originality/valueThe article provides a cogent model for assessing the potential for new business model innovation, a framework for carrying it out and a management plan for decision making.
Changing your company's approach to innovation
Authors: Loewe Pierre , Chen George 
Published: October 2007

PurposeThis article aims to offer executives specific guidance on how to tailor a successful innovation strategy to their individual company situation.Design/methodology/approachBased on Strategos' experience assisting clients in many industries to develop a core competence at innovation, the firm offers three practical guidelines.FindingsThe article finds that Strategos recommends: start with fresh perspectives; leave behind the old innovation paradigm by challenging three outdated assumptions that constrain innovation efforts; use “innovation architecture” to design your innovation program; map out what you need to do on the three critical dimensions of innovation – the “what”, the “who” and the “how.”; avoid seven pitfalls that can thwart the initiative; and learn from the experience of innovation pioneers as you implement your innovation program.Research limitations/implicationsThe article offers numerous case examples and step‐by‐step guidance.Practical implicationsThe article identifies seven pitfalls and explains how to avoid them. These are: overly relying on customers to find solutions; generating ideas without new insights; assuming that innovation is about making a few “big bets”; failing to give innovators time, training and tools; confusing “involving many people” with “making it a free for all”; letting a systematic innovation process become bureaucratic; and failing to insist on sufficient involvement from the executive group.Originality/valueMaps out what companies need to do on the three critical dimensions of innovation – the “what”, the “who” and the “how.”
Three ways to successfully innovate your business model
Authors: Giesen Edward , Berman Saul J. , Bell Ragna , Blitz Amy 
Published: October 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to find out what exactly the term business model innovation encompasses and what type yields the best results.Design/methodology/approachIBM Consulting researchers first identified the main types of business model innovation, which can be used alone or in combination. They then compared these three types of business model innovation across 35 best practice cases.FindingsThe study found that all new business models can be classified into three types: innovations in industry models; in revenue models and in enterprise models. A key finding was that each type of business model innovation, with the right strategy and strong execution can generate success.Practical implicationsResearchers found that while network plays are being used by diverse companies in different industries and regions and of varying age, size and other characteristics, this tactic has been a particularly useful strategy for older companies.Originality/valueThe study found that best business model innovation strategies provide a strong fit between the competitive landscape for a particular industry and the organization's strengths, shortcomings and characteristics such as age and size.
Berkshire Hathaway and GEICO: an M&A case study
Authors: Calandro Joseph , Dasari Ranganna , Lane Scott 
Published: October 2007

PurposeThis paper aims to illustrates the use of the modern Graham and Dodd valuation methodology as a corporate M&A tool by way of case study.Design/methodology/approachThe paper presents a case study of the 1995 Berkshire Hathaway acquisition of GEICO and draws on previously published Graham and Dodd methodological materials as well as GEICO's publicly available financial information. The valuation presented in the case is the sole work of the authors.FindingsThe paper finds that, while Graham and Dodd‐based valuation is a popular investment methodology it has thus far received scant attention as a corporate M&A tool. The results of the GEICO case suggest that Graham and Dodd valuation could be applied successfully to corporate M&A.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper explains modern Graham and Dodd valuation in the context of Berkshire Hathaway's 1995 GEICO acquisition. It demonstrates how that acquisition contained a reasonable margin‐of safety, or price discount to estimated intrinsic value, even though it was taken private at a 25.6 percent premium over the $55.75/share market price at the time. The case demonstrates the practical utility of Graham and Dodd‐based valuation in corporate M&A, and provides recommendations for its use in that context.Originality/valueWhile Graham and Dodd valuation has been well covered from an investment perspective this is the first work, as far as the authors are aware, that seeks to apply it to corporate M&A.
How knowledge companies succeed
Authors: Ward Martin 
Published: October 2007

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to review issues and concepts related to the use of knowledge in business for the purpose of generating profit, and show their application in relation to the author's own company, Ricardo. As far as possible, both the conditions common to other knowledge companies, and those unique to Ricardo, are identified, with a view to furthering the management of knowledge by others.Design/methodology/approachThe paper approaches the topic of knowledge management from a case‐study angle, with a view to identifying the knowledge inputs into the company's work, its processing of those inputs, and the generation of outputs in the form of profitable knowledge products and services.FindingsThe paper finds that knowledge is presented as a differentiated concept with various levels and functions. Following a description of how the various types of knowledge are used by the author's company, some of the lessons to be learned are listed.Practical implicationsThe paper offers, both explicitly and by implication, some useful guidelines for KM practitioners.Originality/valueThe paper reveals how far theoretical concepts, such as tacit and explicit knowledge, knowledge bases and knowledge or learning communities, are reflected in the real world situation of Ricardo.
Do we know what really drives KM performance?
Authors: Yu Sung‐Ho , Kim Young‐Gul , Kim Min‐Yong 
Published: October 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify the several key drivers for developing organizational KM capability and examining their relationships with KM performance. It shows that despite the active interest in managing organizational knowledge as a strategic resource, most organizations do not yet understand the challenges involved in implementing KM initiatives.Design/methodology/approachIn the paper data was collected from a questionnaire survey of 66 Korean firms. The structural equation modeling technique called Partial Least Squares method was chosen for analyzing the research model.FindingsThe paper found that KM drivers such as learning orientation, KM system quality, reward, and KM team activity were significantly related to the organizational KM performance – knowledge quality and user knowledge satisfaction. The paper also found that a KM team activity and a reward system have significant effects upon other KM drivers. In addition, the KM stage of an organization was found to have a significant and positive effect on KM team activity.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper shows that the sample consists of organizations from only one country, which reduces the generalizability of the results obtained. The paper also shows that the KM stage of the respondent organizations is skewed toward the low stage, which also reduces the representativeness of our sample.Practical implicationsThe results of this paper are helpful for researchers to examine and identify the characteristics of KM that may enhance certain outcomes of KM. The paper also shows that a KM team can obtain some direction toward understanding and evaluating KM performance.Originality/valueThis paper identifies the key management drivers to improve KM performance.
Estimated numbers of new TB cases in Patan, a city in Nepal
Authors: Martin Allaby , Preston Christine , Byanjankar Laxmi , Bam Dirga S. , Bahadur Pande Shanta , Chandra Baral Sushil , Newell James N. 
Published: October 2007

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to show that, despite comprehensive coverage of services for TB provided by a public‐private partnership for TB control in Patan, a city in Nepal, case finding is low, compared with the target based on an Annual Risk of Tuberculosis Infection (ARTI) of 4 per cent. Doubts have been raised as to the appropriateness of the target. The objective of the study was to estimate the number of new TB cases occurring in Patan, to assess whether the target was appropriate.Design/methodology/approachIn the paper doorstep interviews were conducted with all households in the study area, followed by in‐depth interviews of households with possible or probable TB cases. The survey findings were validated against the patient registers of the five DOTS centres in Patan.FindingsThe paper finds that, among the study population of 36,918, the household survey identified 17 smear‐positive TB cases (none privately‐treated) and 24 smear‐negative/extra‐pulmonary cases (including four privately‐treated cases). Validation against the DOTS patient registers indicated that the survey was 54 per cent complete. After adjusting for incompleteness, the number of smear‐positive cases in the study area was estimated as 31, equivalent to an incidence of 85 smear positives per 100,000 population and an ARTI of 1.7 per cent.Originality/valueThe paper shows that using the ARTI may lead to misleadingly high targets for urban TB control. Unrealistically high targets may cause TB workers to become demoralised, and useful strategies to be abandoned. Therefore, further work is needed to identify better ways of setting targets.
Current trends in library and information studies curricula around the world
Authors: Bronstein Jenny 
Published: October 2007

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to identify current trends in library and information science (LIS) education related to the user‐centred approach adopted by libraries and information professionals in response to the advent of the internet.Design/methodology/approachCourse descriptions of 30 LIS departments around the world were analyzed based on Wilson's map of information science that proposes five basic foundations fields: information content, information systems, people, organizations, and policy. The analysis focused on the user‐centred people field and on the interactions between this field and the other four fields proposed by the model. Course descriptions found in the departments' web sites were analyzed using the content analysis method and eight categories were revealed in the analysis that represent the different interactions between the fields.FindingsFindings show that LIS departments have been successful in infusing the traditional information‐related curricula with a user‐centred approach but they have yet to develop areas of study that strengthen the students' social skills.Research limitations/implicationsThe data collection method limited the scope of the study. By restricting the data collection to course descriptions as advertised in the departments' web sites the study could only analyze the departments' intent and not their actual work in the field.Originality/valueThe study recommends the implementation of courses dealing with social or personal skills.
Knowledge in dialogue: empowerment and learning in public libraries
Authors: Elbeshausen Hans 
Published: October 2007

PurposeThe demand for learning is constantly increasing in transcultural knowledge societies. This paper aims to consider the impact of learning concepts, as developed by Danish libraries, and the way they relate to mutual recognition and social inclusion of ethnic minority groups.Design/methodology/approachConducting research on open social spaces as libraries and learning labs in libraries implies a multiple research design along with a differentiated analytical framework.FindingsLibraries in multicultural districts will be able to contribute to the fulfilment of integration purposes more effectively if they cease to be bound to the concept of information. In transformative and cross‐cultural learning contexts, the concept of knowledge should be employed.Practical implicationsStudying activities in libraries still need to be delimited from learning in schools. Enhancing multicultural learning with focus on learning styles, which permits a mutual reflection of significant symbol systems, will be desirable.Originality/valueThe paper shows, in the context of this study, knowledge emerged from the interaction of social and cultural capital.
A model design proposal of a supportive web site for women experiencing IPV
Authors: Bouhnik Dan 
Published: October 2007

PurposeThis paper attempts to recognize the informational needs of women who suffer from intimate partner violence (IPV). It then presents a model of a web site that may answer to these needs.Design/methodology/approachFirst, the paper defines the phases women suffering from IPV go through. This is done by surveying the literature that describes the stages these women experience. In order to clarify the proposed model, the paper then describe our own set of phases based on the above literature. Once the phases mentioned above are understood, the needs of these women become evident, thus allowing us to define and specify them. The model of the web site is then described and the paper shows how it relates to the various aforementioned needs.FindingsThe web site would offer a variety of information, such as: names of organizations that offer support, chats, and forums that provide emotional support and advice from women who experienced abuse in the past as well as from professionals.Research limitations/implicationsSecurity issues of this model need to be researched before applying it to use, as they are beyond the scope of this paper. Such issues should include techniques for erasing the user's traces and for keeping out “unwelcome visitors.”Originality/valueThis model, if applied, may greatly aid women suffering from IPV, as it would provide them with the emotional support and technical information they need in order to make important decisions regarding their situation. Information, if utilized, may give these women the ability to control their fate and actively improve their quality of life.
Information professionals serving disadvantaged communities
Authors: Menou Michel J. , Mchombu Kingo 
Published: October 2007

PurposeThis paper sets out to offer a holistic perception of the information ecology in which disadvantaged communities of the so‐called third world operate with a view to contribute to overcoming its limitations in a more effective way.Design/methodology/approachThe authors briefly review the major social, economic and cultural characteristics of disadvantaged communities that balance the common place trust in the power of modern information products and infrastructures. Based upon a number of field studies the notion of information needs is reconsidered and combined with concerns for information literacy, social autonomy and the role of indigenous knowledge. The authors then present a number of examples of innovative approaches to the delivery of information services that may support the role of information centers and libraries as change catalyst from within the communities rather than mere providers of ready made information.FindingsTo this end, information professionals have to be educated in order to become change agents and consider this role as essential for their practice to be rewarding for themselves and more importantly for the people they serve. There are numerous examples of information services and information professionals who make a difference in the life of their communities against the most severe circumstances. This however requires a radical shift in their value system and operation.Originality/valueThe authors hope that the paper will encourage information professionals and in first place those who educate them to give social responsibility toward disadvantaged communities the same emphasis and priority as alignment with the latest technological artifact or excellence in observance of standards.
The health information specialist
Authors: Shalom Nira 
Published: October 2007

PurposeThis paper discusses the need for health information specialists who can promote patient empowerment by tailoring the information patients receive as they cope with illness. The objectives of this study are to distinguish the various stages of coping with illness, examine the informational needs of patients during these stages, explore how web information contributes to patient empowerment, and describe the potential role of the health information specialist.Design/methodology/approachIn order to meet the study's objectives, a qualitative research method was used in which 110 in‐depth interviews were conducted with patients who told their story of coping throughout the course of illness. By distinguishing and understanding the different stages of coping with illness, we came to distinguish the distinct informational needs during the coping process, and understand how web information contributes to patient empowerment.FindingsThe process of coping with illness has four stages. In each stage, the patient's informational needs differ, as does his ability to absorb and process information. Health systems do not provide information to match the coping stage of the patient. Patients turn to professional (hospitals, universities) and unprofessional (forums, blogs) internet sites in their search for medical knowledge. The current study, integrated with other studies that show patients' difficulties using the internet, emphasizes the importance of the information specialist in the patient empowerment process.Originality/valueThe study will aid policy makers in the process of empowering patients by demonstrating patients' dynamic informational needs when coping with illness. This study proposes a role for the information specialists that will enable them to expand into the health domain. This role is the health information specialist, a professional who will, among other things, learn how health systems work, identify types of web information sources, assess medical site quality, recognize patients' coping stages, and adapt information to individual characteristics.