Browsing MSIT Theses and Dissertations (2013) by Title
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Application of SOA architecture in credit information sharing in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2013)The main objective of this study is to explore the use of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) in Credit Information Sharing in Kenya. The study sought to analyze how service oriented architecture can be used in developing ... -
An assessment of open source software's use for administrative, teaching and learning in private chartered universities in Kenya.
(Strathmore University, 2013-06)Kenyan private chartered universities have implemented Open source software for administrative, teaching and learning purposes. However despite the implementation of these Open source software, a review of literature ... -
Cloud computing implementation framework: case study of directorate of e-government
(Strathmore University, 2013)Information Technology has gone through a continuous paradigm shifts. All these shifts are either driven by technological change and advancement or the requirements by the clients. Hence these shifts have made the IT ... -
Cloud-based multi-agent supply chain system architecture
(Strathmore University, 2013)Efficient supply chain management is a key challenge for many organizations. This becomes even critical and complicated when the goods that these organizations deal with are considered to be life saving. The Kenya Medical ... -
Coffee supply chain traceability model: Case of the Coffee Board of Kenya
(Strathmore university, 2013-06)This thesis describes the potential impact of the introduction, implementation and integration of traceability model in the coffee industry. It seeks to identify a traceability model to be used as a blueprint in developing ... -
Context-aware mobile applications development framework
(Strathmore University, 2013)Mobile application development follows a number of strategies and approaches. Recent developments in mobile applications tend to consider context to be key. This has necessitated the need for context-aware mobile applications. ... -
Cost based data security model for organizations
(Strathmore University, 2013)As information systems threat environment continue to escalate and change, the focus on information security shifts towards effectiveness and efficiency of security countermeasure. Organizations continue to suffer the ... -
Evaluative standard that address cloud-specific virtualization security concerns
(Strathmore University, 2013)Cloud computing is an emerging technology that offers an efficient delivery of computing resources through pooling of storage, network and software. These computing resources are critical to business functions, since they ... -
The extent of IT governance in achieving business competitiveness: a case of Kenya Airways Limited
(Strathmore University, 2013)The pervasive use of technology has created critical dependency on IT that calls for a specific focus on IT governance. There is a devaluation of the importance of IT as a strategic asset by executive management in many ... -
Factors affecting information diffusion in healthcare : a case study of the Nairobi Hospital
(Strathmore University, 2013)Information technology (IT) has the potential to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of health care. The main objective of the research study was therefore to establish the factors affecting information technology ... -
A framework for assessing cloud computing risk for Kenyan organizations
(Strathmore University, 2013)Cloud computing has recently emerged as a buzz word in the distributed computing community. Many believe that Cloud is going to reshape the IT industry as a revolution. Yet for security professionals, the cloud presents ... -
Framework for data sharing between satellite campuses in public universities : the case of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
(Strathmore University, 2013)In the past decade Public Universities in Kenya have more than quadrupled in number from seven in 2002 to over thirty in 2013. This increase has contributed to the introduction of universities constituent campuses and ... -
Framework for enhancing cyber security: case study of Kenyan Internet Service Providers
(Strathmore University, 2013-06)Cyber security plays an important role in ensuring an ISP's services availability so as to ensure its clients satisfaction. It is just not about detection of cyber threats but also having the best practices to thwart ... -
Framework for ICT based agricultural information dissemination system:case of Agricultural Information Resource Center, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2013)Networks of information and communication technologies (ICTs) enmesh the globe and represent a transformational opportunity for farmers to receive information as and when required. While correct, the opportunity presented ... -
A framework for integration of mobile devices in distance education: a case of University of Nairobi
(Strathmore University, 2013)Distance education was introduced many years back and has continuously gained popularity among institutions. Students heartily embrace it as it gives them the flexibility they so require, while for institutions they are ... -
Framework for medical collaborative systems in public hospitals : case study: Mbagathi District Hospital & Health Centres
(Strathmore University, 2013)Private healthcare institutions in Kenya have adopted Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in their daily operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, to improve quality of services. Information Communication ... -
A framework for selection of information systems : case of the Kenya Civil Service
(Strathmore University, 2013)Organizations in the civil service should endeavour to implement information systems that meet both their organisational objectives as well as e-Government objectives. However, information systems in the civil service ... -
A framework for technology adoption for a virtual university
(Strathmore University, 2013)Virtual universities have emerged as a viable option for accessing university education due to the rapid advancement of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) particularly internet based. This has become more ... -
A framework to guide information security initiatives for banking information systems: Kenyan banking sector case study
(Strathmore University, 2013)Banks are increasingly using technology to reduce their costs and deliver high quality services. As banks continue to become very dependent on computers, millions of shillings are being spent on these information systems. ... -
ICT Adoption Framework in Rural Secondary Schools: Case of Meru, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2013)Secondary school teachers and administrators are under increasing pressure to use Information and Communication Technology to impart to students the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to survive in the twenty first ...
