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Information modeling plays an important role in every level of the enterprise information system's architecture. Modeling allows organizations to adapt and become more efficient, helping top managers and engineers outline tactics to reach strategic objectives, understand organizational needs, and design information systems that are aligned with business goals. New Perspectives on Information Systems Modeling and Design is an essential reference source that discusses organizational adaptation through the integration of new information technologies into existing processes and underlying supporting applications. Featuring research on topics such as application integration, change management, and mobile process activities, this book is ideally designed for managers, researchers, system developers, entrepreneurs, graduate-level students, business professionals, information system engineers, and academicians seeking coverage on emerging technological developments and practical solutions for system modeling and design.

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Blockchain technology is being adopted mainly in cryptocurrencies and digital transactions. However, evidence suggests it can be utilized for multiple different purposes, far beyond virtual money, due to its characteristics of immutability, transparency in recorded information, and exemption from a central authority. Supporting Technologies and the Impact of Blockchain on Organizations and Society collects the most recent developments on the technological, organizational, and social dimensions of blockchain technology on the security and traceability in value and supply chains to assure trust and reliable processes. Covering key topics such as governance, regulations, new business models, and technological trends, this premier reference source is ideal for computer scientists, managers, entrepreneurs, business owners, policymakers, researchers, academicians, practitioners, scholars, instructors, and students.

Information modeling plays an important role in every level of the enterprise information system's architecture. Modeling allows organizations to adapt and become more efficient, helping top managers and engineers outline tactics to reach strategic objectives, understand organizational needs, and design information systems that are aligned with business goals. New Perspectives on Information Systems Modeling and Design is an essential reference source that discusses organizational adaptation through the integration of new information technologies into existing processes and underlying supporting applications. Featuring research on topics such as application integration, change management, and mobile process activities, this book is ideally designed for managers, researchers, system developers, entrepreneurs, graduate-level students, business professionals, information system engineers, and academicians seeking coverage on emerging technological developments and practical solutions for system modeling and design.