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The contingent use of agile systems development methodologies
(North-West University, 2012)Over the years, organizations have seen fit to adopt the use of agile systems development methodologies (ASDMs) because of the benefits that they offer, such as flexibility and the ability to deliver products faster, in ... -
The contingent use of systems development methodologies in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)There are two main classes of Systems Development Methodologies (SDMs) that are commonly deployed in the systems' development projects. These are the plan-driven SDM class and the agile SDM class. Previous research has ... -
Critical success factors of mobile application development
(2016)The development of mobile applications is fast growing and many mobile applications are being evolved into the software world every year. There are significant differences between the successes of these mobile applications. ... -
The development of a fuzzy expert system to aid in the adoption and use of systems development methodologies
(North-West University, 2009)A topic of great interest to the field of information system (IS) development is the concept of systems development methodologies (SDMs) and their successful adoption by, and use in, an organisation. Therefore, there ... -
The development of a hybrid agile project management methodology
(North-West University, 2011)The aim of this study is to investigate whether a combination of agile system development methodologies (ASDMs) and project management methodologies (PMMs) can be used to develop a hybrid APMM that will have the ability ... -
The development of a hybrid Agile Software Development Methodology through the integration of Agile Software Development Methodologies with Project Management Methodologies
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Implementing software development projects successfully remains a challenge for many organisations across all industries. Organisations today have to adapt to complex business environments where continuous change and ... -
Evaluation of pre-processing techniques for the analysis and recognition of invoice documents
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The automatic extraction and handling of information contained on invoice documents holds major benefits for many businesses as this could save many resources, which would otherwise have been spent on manual extraction. ... -
An evaluation of the supportiveness of systems development methodologies to strategic goals during business process reengineering
(North-West University, 2012)Professionals in system development have recognised and recommended the use of System Development Methodologies (SDMs) in South African organisations (Huisman and Iivari 2003). The first decade of South African independence ... -
A framework for relevant software development education
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)It is widely acknowledged that there is a shortage of software developers with the right skills and knowledge. In respect of their university education, students want to take courses and carry out projects that clearly ... -
An interpretive analysis of systems development methodology adaptation in South Africa
(North-West University, 2006)According to recent surveys on the use of systems development methodologies, many organizations claim that they are adapting systems development methodologies (Hardy et al. 1995; Russo et al. 1996; Fitzgerald, 1998). The ... -
An interpretive study of the contingent use of systems development methodologies in the telecommunications industry
(North-West University, 2010)The telecommunication industry is dominating the world. Most recently there have been technological advancements made in mobile telecommunication. There are currently a few telecommunication organizations in South Africa. ... -
Investigating critical success factors in agile systems development projects
(North-West University, 2012)This study investigates the critical success factors involved in agile systems development projects. Various systems development methodologies and project management methodologies are presented with their underlying ... -
An investigation of the suitability of agile system development methodologies for the development of data warehouses
(North-West University, 2006)The aim of this study is to investigate whether agile system development methodologies (ASDMs) are suitable for the development of data warehouses. To reach this aim, a literature study was conducted on the relatively ... -
An investigation on the adoption and diffusion of mobile applications in Africa
(North-West University, 2019)In recent years, the emergence of various kinds of mobile application (mobile app) has become noticeable across Africa. Many people are using mobile apps in their everyday activities. The penetration of mobile apps services ... -
An ontology for information system development methodologies
(North-West University, 2009)As more organisations are expanding in their operations, there has been a strong emphasis on investing in Information Systems (IS). To ensure successful deployment of IS, software developers are advised to apply Information ... -
Reconceptualising an e–Learning framework for South African public sector training
(North-West University, 2012)The emerging knowledge economy necessitates rapid skills development, to ensure that organisations sustain a competitive edge. Rapid skills acquisition would enable organisations, whether public or private sector, to take ... -
The relationship between organizational and national culture and the use and effectiveness of systems development methodologies
(North-West University, 2011)The aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between organizational and national culture and the use and effectiveness of systems development methodologies. Various different aspects of both culture and ... -
The relationship between process maturity models and the use and effectiveness of systems development methodologies
(North-West University, 2012)The need for information systems has increased to a point where virtually all business environments require some sort of software to aid in its daily operations. This study will address the need for quality information ... -
A semantic content based methodology framework for e–government development
(North-West University, 2011)The integration and interoperability of autonomous and heterogeneous electronic government (e-government) systems of government departments and agencies for a seamless services delivery to citizens through one-stop ... -
A systems development methodology for developing location based games
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)Rapid expansion and development in the modern mobile technology market has created an opportunity for the use of location-based technologies in games. Because of this fast expanding market and new technology, it is ...