Software platforms are a critical component of the computer systems, underpinning leading-edge products ranging from third-generation mobile phones to video games. After describing some key economic features of computer systems and software platforms, the paper presents case studies of personal...

The paper gives a brief introduction to the concept of open source program and examines the role of intellectual property rights role in the protection of source code. Moreover, it exhibits the present Indian scenario in relation to software patenting. The purpose of this paper, however, is to...

Background/Purpose: In order to face the challenge of optimization and allocation of necessary requirements to complete a project with in the allocated time period, the project manager must be efficient in applying different technical skills and managerial strategies to the project management...

This unique text uses Microsoft Excel® workbooks to instruct students. In addition to explaining fundamental concepts in microeconomic theory, readers acquire a great deal of sophisticated Excel skills and gain the practical mathematics needed to succeed in advanced courses. In addition to the...

Aim: The aim of this paper is to describe the construction of a new system for digital currency governed by the central bank, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Although the system uses cryptography, it is a new alternative for crypto currency like the Bitcoin. Today there is a global...

The act of people buying and downloading software (or purchasing it on CD) is very general nowadays. And with these activities, a software license agreement is being concluded. But, as new technologies emerge, new business models appear, and they need a different legal background and a different...

Literature review shows that more accurate software effort and cost estimation methods are needed for software project management success. Expert judgment and algorithmic model estimation are two predominant methods discussed in the literature. Both are reported almost at the comparable level of...