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SMEs in developed and developing countries treading similar paths towards eTransformation
(IEEE, 2010-07-26) Kapurubandara, M; Hol, A; Ginige, A
The 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.
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E-Commerce Adoption and Appropriation by SMEs in Sri Lanka
(IGI Global, 2009) Kapurubandara, M; Lawson, R
Acceptance 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 countries
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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, M
Agile 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.

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