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Rapid advancements in technology have enabled the use of information and communication technologies to exchange and disseminate data and services with citizens, businesses, civil society, and other arms of government. This handbook formulates leading ICT strategies and critical comprehensive...

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E-business standards can better adapt to the changing needs of tomorrow's networked organizations by applying information communication technologies today. This book studies aspects affecting the nature, relevance, and quality of standards, and the impact they have on businesses. It discusses...