"This book is designed to provide understanding of the capabilities and features of new ideas and concepts in the information systems development, database, and forthcoming technologies. It provides a representation of top notch research in all areas of systems analysis and design and...

Recent years have witnessed giant leaps in the strength of database technologies, creating a new level of capability to develop advanced applications that add value at unprecedented levels in all areas of information management and utilization. Parallel to this evolution is a need in the...