Employing the mobility paradigm: the next big leap in digital government?

ABSTRACT

Among the many effects of Digital Government in recent years, increases in responsiveness and agility of government agencies have been reported. Also, in terms of availability, quality, and sophistication, the gap between information and transaction services in the private sector and in government appears to be narrowing. Mobile applications possibly have the caliber of accelerating this trend. This poster presents a framework, which helps inform and direct the strategic choices when exploring and employing the mobility paradigm in Digital Government.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.1 Network Architecture and Design
          Subjects: Wireless communication

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.4 INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS
      H.4.3 Communications Applications
          Subjects: Computer conferencing, teleconferencing, and videoconferencing

General Terms:
Design, Documentation, Economics, Human Factors, Legal Aspects, Management, Measurement, Standardization, Theory

Keywords:
fully mobile wirelessly connected applications, integration with stationary systems, interoperational sustainability, maintainability, mobile operations in government, organizational challenges in digital government, policy principles, wireless connectivity