Application Of Open-Source Enterprise Information Systems Modules

Sang-Heui Lee

ISBN 10: 3845478659 / ISBN 13: 9783845478654

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Sep 2011, 2011

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Neuware -Although there have been a number of studies on large scale implementation of proprietary enterprise information systems (EIS), open-source software (OSS) for EIS has received limited attention in spite of its potential as a disruptive innovation. Cost saving is the main driver for adopting OSS among the other possible benefits including security and reliability, transparency of development process, etc. Due to the costly implementation of proprietary EIS, small- and medium-sized organizations have given attention to OSS as an alternative. OSS EIS can also help create competitive advantage by enabling organizations to customize their information systems by modifying the opensource software codes without the dependency on vendors.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 164 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Application Of Open-Source Enterprise Information Systems Modules
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Sep 2011
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3845478659
• ISBN 13: 9783845478654
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 10D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 10 millimeters depth
• Weight: 262 grams

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Synopsis

Although there have been a number of studies on large scale implementation of proprietary enterprise information systems (EIS), open-source software (OSS) for EIS has received limited attention in spite of its potential as a disruptive innovation. Cost saving is the main driver for adopting OSS among the other possible benefits including security and reliability, transparency of development process, etc. Due to the costly implementation of proprietary EIS, small- and medium-sized organizations have given attention to OSS as an alternative. OSS EIS can also help create competitive advantage by enabling organizations to customize their information systems by modifying the opensource software codes without the dependency on vendors.

About the Author

Sang-Heui Lee is an Assistant Professor in Department of Management and Marketing of Pittsburg State University. Prior to joining to academia, he worked as a software engineer and consultant for IT, manufacturing, and telecommunication industries. His research interests are focused on EIS, Open-Source supply chain applications, and open innovation.