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A comparative analysis of pricing models for enterprise cloud platforms

Author: Mvelase, P ; Sibiya, G ; Dlodlo, N ; Oladosu, J ; Adigun, M Date: Sep 2013 Research and commercial efforts are currently addressing challenges and providing solutions in cloud computing. Business models are emerging to address different use case scenarios of cloud computing. In this paper, we present the evaluation ... Read more
Custom-made cloud enterprise architecture for small, medium and micro enterprises

Author: Mvelase, P ; Dlodlo, N ; Williams, Q ; Adigun, M Date: Jul 2011 Small, Medium, and Micro enterprises (SMMEs) usually do not have adequate funds to acquire ICT infrastructure and often use cloud computing. In this paper, the authors discuss the implementation of virtual enterprises (VE) to enable SMMEs to ... Read more
Custom-made cloud enterprise architecture for small, medium and micro enterprises

Author: Mvelase, P ; Dlodlo, N ; Williams, Q ; Adigun, M Date: Jul 2011 Small, Medium, and Micro enterprises (SMMEs) usually do not have adequate funds to acquire ICT infrastructure and often use cloud computing. In this paper, the authors discuss the implementation of virtual enterprises (VE) to enable SMMEs to ... Read more
Depiction of experimental findings for a cloud enterprise architecture

Author: Mvelase, PS ; Dlodlo, N ; Sithole, Happy M ; Adigun, M Date: Dec 2015 Research and commercial efforts are currently addressing challenges and providing solutions in cloud computing. Business models are emerging to address different use scenarios of cloud computing. In this paper, we present a virtual enterprise ... Read more
Electronic business survey on South African tour operators

Author: Verhoest, P ; James, T ; Marais, Mario A ; Van Audenhove, L Date: May 2006 This contribution presents the results of a pilot project on ICT usage by South African SMMEs in the tourism industry. The Electronic Business Survey (EBS) methodology, which was tested for applicability in a developing country, in this case ... Read more
A framework of key growth factors for small enterprises operating at the base of the pyramid

Author: Van der Merwe, MD ; Grobbelaar, SS ; Meyer, Isabella A ; Schutte, CL ; Von Leipzig, KH Date: Nov 2020 Enterprises operating at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) find it difficult to simultaneously achieve economic (profitable growth) and social (poverty alleviation) outcomes. This study builds on a previously published systematic literature review ... Read more
Multi-criteria analysis for sustainable decision making: Opportunities for waste and recycling SMMEs (including cooperatives) in KwaZulu-Natal

Author: Muswema, Aubrey P ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Nahman, Anton ; Forsyth, Gregory ; Stafford, William HL ; Mapako, M ; Buthelezi, N ; Matinise, Sihle N ; Polasi, Letlotlo T ; Schoeman, C ; Manavhela, V Date: 2022 This paper reports on a study for the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to identify and maximize opportunities in the ... Read more
People innovation capability maturity model (PICaMM) for measuring SMMEs in South Africa

Author: Funchall, D ; Herselman, Martha E ; Van Greunen, D Date: Nov 2011 The South African Government has recognised the potential of the contribution of Small Medium Micro Enterprise’s (SMMEs) to the overall economy of the country. Government and the private sector have introduced agencies and operations to support ... Read more
Preparedness of South African deep rural SMMEs to deliver e-government services to local communities

Author: Dlodlo, N ; Krause, C ; Mathaba, SU ; Mvelase, PS ; Kabanda, SK Date: Oct 2009 This paper reports on a research to assess the readiness of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) to deliver e-government services to deep rural communities through information dissemination by the SMMEs. This research was conducted as ... Read more
Renewable Energy SMME Guide

Author: Mkhwebane, Sesie E ; Semelane, Maphumzane S Date: Oct 2020 The incorporation of renewable energy into the South African resource plan energy mix has brought opportunities in the development of new energy technologies in the country. This is evident through the adoption of renewable energy in the ... Read more
Rural electrification in Zimbabwe reduces poverty by targeting income-generating activities

Author: Mapako, M ; Prasad, G Date: Apr 2007 National electrification programmes are given priority in many developing countries and the level of electrification is generally seen as one of the key indicators of development. Utilities find rural electrification programmes a challenge ... Read more
Smartfactory, a modular, low-cost productivity monitoring system to impact SMMEs

Author: Bosscha, Peter A ; Terblanche, P Date: 01 Sep 2010 As a technology colony, South Africa has often had to rely on imported technologies to assist in the monitoring of production-floor statistics. This results in high costs in both procurement and support of such systems. Whilst this is the ... Read more
Theoretical framework for government information service delivery to deep rural communities in South Africa

Author: Mvelase, PS ; Dlodlo, N ; Mathaba, SU ; Krause, C ; Kabanda, SK Date: Oct 2009 This paper reports on a study to determine the information requirements of communities in deep rural areas on government services and how this information can be made available to them. The study then proposes an e-government theoretical ... Read more
Towards an e-Model for the enhancement of service rendering by SMMEs supporting agencies in South Africa

Author: Ngassam, EK ; Kandie, W ; Nkaelang, B ; Modiba, F Date: May 2009 The traditional and quasi manual-based approach for providing services by Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) supporting agencies to South African SMMEs is considered, and associated drawbacks demonstrated. It is shown that, the ... Read more

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