Research Publications Authored by SLIIT Staff
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Publication Open Access An Approach to eTransform Enterprises in Developing Countries(Proceedings of the 5th International Information Technology Conference, 2003) Kapurubandara, M; Arunatileka, S; Ginige, ADeveloping countries differ form their affluent counterparts, the “developed”, in numerous ways. Infrastructure, cultural, social and regulatory differences are among the main factors. These differences or barriers tend to widen the digital divide. They stand in the way of the developing countries trying to achieve their goals towards a global economy by embracing eTechnologies The feeble and many unsuccessful attempts to re-cycle the methodologies used by the developed countries, have left the developing high and dry. In formulating strategies for e-transformation of developing countries, the barriers specific to countries with lower GDPs have to be taken into serious consideration. In this paper, an eTransformation model that is being successfully used with SMEs in Australia is being modified appropriately, proposed and applied as the approach for eTransformation for developing countries using a case study approach. The 7E’s in eTransformation is a model developed by researchers at the University of Western Sydney. It is currently being used successfully with a group of companies in Western Sydney. The model incorporates new business thinking, business models in the new e-economy and addresses issues such as analysing the external environment in eTransforming, re-engineering business, business-IT alignment, and change management issues. A company in the ceramic manufacturing sector in Sri Lanka – is being used as the case study for eTransformation.Publication Open Access An exploratory study of SME barriers for adoption of ICT and e-commerce in the Developing Countries -An empirical pilot study of Sri Lanka(Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Management and Business, 2006) Kapurubandara, MEmbracing ICT and e-commerce for stability in international markets and competitive advantage are becoming imperative for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs,) to survive in a global economy. Yet, SMEs in developing countries, forming the backbone of the economy, are relatively slow in adopting ICT and ecommerce. Literature reveals many significant reasons contributing towards this reluctance.This paper looks into more in-depth information about the reasons why SMEs in Sri Lanka – a developing country in Asia, are reluctant to adopt ICT and e-commerce technologies. . The barriers were identified through a pilot studyof 17 SMEs carried out in Sri Lanka. It identifies the similarities and differences between the SMEs in developing countries and the developed. The author hopes to develop a methodology to effectively help e-transform SMEs in developing countries.Publication Embargo Language skills with mouse clicks(IEEE, 2009-04-03) Wickramarathne, J; Wimalaratne, G; Goonetilleke, V; Kapurubandara, MInformation, processed from Knowledge, occupies center stage in this era and literacy in English is vital to deal with this information towards challenges of this digital age. A sound knowledge of English proves essential for success or prosperity not only to the dasiatechno-richpsila but also to nations struggling to meet demands of globalised economies requiring accessing and filtering such information. Information Communication Technologies (ICT) has surfaced as a benefactor towards acquisition of language skills in English to tackle challenges in education. Using ICT, it is found that adaptive and blended learning in English could contribute much towards proficiency in English, illuminating the lead to the information highway towards advancement in the knowledge economy. Where adaptive learning allows for a continuation of learning from a position, blended learning combines traditional classroom teaching with learning online or through a computer screen. Taken together, adaptive, blended learning encourages progress from a stagnant position through new technologies developed for a self-access approach. Blended learning, combining online learning and traditional approaches helps with self-learning processes. Overall, blended learning allows for mass customization with Web 2.0 and social networking, currently in vogue. Learning materials or dasialearning objectspsila used for social networking with Web 2.0, lend much support to online learning in English towards self or peer learning, working collaboratively in small groups or participating in interactive classroom sessions. This paper highlights attempts towards improving language proficiency in English of tertiary level students on the threshold of graduate courses, using a blended, adaptive learning process with Web 2.0.Publication Open Access Can Sri Lanka adapt work-based learning? Insights from UK work-based learning cases(2012) Liyanage, L.; Strachan, R; Penlington, R; Casselden, B; Kapurubandara, MAim–• to develop recommendations/a tool kit as a suggested way forward for work-based learning which takes account of needs of all stakeholdersPublication Embargo SMEs in developed and developing countries treading similar paths towards eTransformation(IEEE, 2010-07-26) Kapurubandara, M; Hol, A; Ginige, AThe global economy has become increasingly reliant on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) toolsand systems to process and exchange information. The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are yet to reap these benefits as obtaining such opportunities rests on their ability to integrate ICT into business tasks and processes. They need to transform their companies by implementing appropriate ICT in order to compete within a busy digital economy. The aim of this study was to see how SMEs from developed and developing countries follow their eTransformation journey and also to identify the differences and similarities businesses encounter in that process. Our research confirms that the eTransformation takes place as an incremental process for both groups and that the eTransformation pattern is similar in both worlds. However, we notice that in Australia, a developed country, SMEs are more aware of eTransformation and are demanded by customers and digital economy to change, where as in Sri Lanka eTransformation is still in its early stages of development.Publication Embargo E-Commerce Adoption and Appropriation by SMEs in Sri Lanka(IGI Global, 2009) Kapurubandara, M; Lawson, RAcceptance of the Internet has paved the way towards the development of virtual communities that keep increasing in the current information society making it imperative for business, especially the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which form the backbone of any economy, to keep abreast with e-commerce and remain competitive. To stimulate and facilitate SME participation in business activities through the Internet, it is necessary, therefore, to provide clear guidance and direction with suitable models and frameworks specifically tailored for the purpose. This chapter highlights an attempt to develop a suitable framework for the e-transformation of SMEs in Sri Lanka. In the belief that new models and frameworks can help SMEs to equip themselves to better understand their current stage and identify the main barriers at each stage of the adoption process, this attempt starts with an initial exploratory study of 17 SMEs, followed by a regional survey involving 625 SMEs from various industry sectors, along with interviews with the SME intermediary organizations. The proposed model facilitates establishing the current stage of an SME with regard ICT and e-commerce sophistication using five stage variables. It also assists to determine current position with regard to barriers towards the adoption of e-commerce and helps determine the support necessary to overcome such identified barriers. The research detailed in this chapter establishes that barriers show variance when SMEs proceed to more advanced stages in the adoption process. Likewise, the necessary support required indicates a similar trend. Going further, the chapter proposes a model for adoption of e-commerce for SMEs in Sri Lanka and identifies the essential need for support while acknowledging available support. Finally, it proposes an initial framework to e-transform SMEs in developing countriesPublication Embargo SMEs in developing countries face challenges in adopting e-commerce technologies(IEEE, 2007-02-21) Kapurubandara, M; Lawson, RAlthough research indicates e-commerce offers viable and practical solutions for organizations to meet challenges of a predominantly changing environment, the few available studies related to SMEs in developing countries reveal a delay or failure of SMEs in adopting e-transformation technologies. The various factors identified as causes for the reticence can be broadly classified as Internal Barriers and External Barriers. This paper presents a model for barriers to adoption of ICT and e-commerce and the results of an exploratory pilot study and survey. This research also identifies support required by SMEs in a developing country, Sri Lanka.Publication Embargo A model to eTransform SMEs in Developing Countries(IEEE, 2008-12-12) Kapurubandara, MAlthough research indicates e-commerce offers viable and practical solutions for organizations to meet challenges of a predominantly changing environment, the few available studies related to SMEs in developing countries reveal a delay or failure on the part of SMEs in adopting e-transformation technologies. The various factors identified as causes for the reticence can be broadly classified as Internal Barriers and External Barriers. The SMEs require support to overcome the barriers, some of which may be provided internally and some with the help of external interventions or both. With pilot exploratory interviews and a survey with SME organizations in Sri Lanka it was revealed that SMEs adopt the technologies in small but progressive steps. This created sub stages within the main stages of the roadmap. The sub stages were identified depending on the availability of technology infrastructure and applications, and also the extent of features adopted by SMEs. These findings led to the development of a model "the eSME roadmap" towards et transformation of SMEs in developing countries. This paper highlights efforts towards the eSME roadmap for SMEs in developing countries taking Sri Lanka as the test bed. In addition, barriers to adoption of ICT and e-commerce and the necessary support for SMEs in a developing country context were identified. A practical, yet an efficient framework to identify the SMEs level of ACT sophistication is proposed.Publication Open Access Incorporating business requirements and constraints in database conceptual models(2004-01-23) Khan, K. M; Chadha, U; Kapurubandara, MEntity relationship (ER) approach is predominantly used for conceptual modelling of database systems in terms of entities and their relationships. The approach does not provide sufficient support for incorporating business constraints and their impact on the entity relationships, thus leaving a gap between the requirements elicitation and database implementation. This paper makes an attempt to bridge this gap by proposing a construct that would enable the system architects to illustrate business requirements and constraints at the conceptual model with minimal effort. To do this, we have proposed an approach called attribute-oriented business requirements and constraints (BRCs). We classify five different categories of attribute-oriented BRCs for binary relationships. Based on this approach, we propose a construct to enhance the modelling capabilities and expressiveness of the ER approach without introducing any conflict with the current features. Our main contribution in this paper is a new construct to specify the business rules and constraints along with the systems requirements in database conceptual modelling.Publication Open Access Success factors for agile software development â [euro]" A Case Study from Sri Lanka(Foundation of Computer Science, 2015-01-01) Vithana, V. N; Fernando, S. G.S; Kapurubandara, MAgile software development methods provide great flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and rapidly market products. Sri Lankan software organizations too are embracing these methods to develop software products. Being an iterative an incremental software engineering methodology, agile philosophy promotes working software over comprehensive documentation and heavily relies on continuous customer collaboration throughout the life cycle of the product. Hence characteristics of the people involved with the project and their working environment plays an important role in the success of an agile project compared to any other software engineering methodology. This study investigated the factors that lead to the success of a project that adopts agile methodology in Sri Lanka. An online questionnaire was used to collect data to identify people and organizational factors that lead to project success. The sample consisted of Sri Lankan software professionals with several years of industry experience in developing projects using agile methods. According to the statistical data analysis, customer satisfaction, customer commitment, team size, corporate culture, technical competency, decision time, customer commitment and training and learning have a influence on the success of the project.