The moderating influence of device characteristics and usage on user acceptance of Smart Mobile Devices

This study seeks to develop a comprehensive model of consumer acceptance in the context of Smart Mobile Device (SMDs). This paper proposes an adaptation of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) model that can be employed to explain and predict the acceptance of SMDs. Also included in the model are a number of external and new moderating variables that can be used to explain user intentions and subsequent usage behaviour. The model holds that Activity-based Usage and Device Characteristics are posited to moderate the impact of the constructs empirically validated in the UTAUT2 model. Through an important cluster of antecedents the proposed model aims to enhance our understanding of consumer motivations for using SMDs and aid efforts to promote the adoption and diffusion of these devices.<br /

Integration of blockchains with management information systems

In the era of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0), many Management Information Systems (MIS) integrate real-time data collection and use technologies such as big data, machine learning, and cloud computing, to foster a wide range of creative innovations, business improvements, and new business models and processes. However, the integration of blockchain with MIS offers the blockchain trilemma of security, decentralisation and scalability. MIS are usually Web 2.0 clientserver applications that include the front end web systems and back end databases; while blockchain systems are Web 3.0 decentralised applications. MIS are usually private systems that a single party controls and manages; while blockchain systems are usually public, and any party can join and participate. This paper clarifies the key concepts and illustrates with figures, the implementation of public, private and consortium blockchains on the Ethereum platform. Ultimately, the paper presents a framework for building a private blockchain system on the public Ethereum blockchain. Then,integrating the Web 2.0 client-server applications that are commonly used in MIS with Web 3.0 decentralised blockchain applications

23rd Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS 2012)

Guided by a participatory action research methodology, this paper outlines an approach to integrating the social media Twitter platform within a tertiary education course, based on a social, constructivist pedagogy. It explores the perceptions of students on the benefits of using this technology for enhancing attentiveness, engagement and participation in the classroom. Previous studies have shown that greater participation and communication can stimulate student learning and lead to better academic performance, increased motivation, and an appreciation of different points of views. The untested hypothesis is that social media tools like Twitter can foster this type of communication. Students posted their responses during classroom activities via Twitter and then were surveyed on their perceived benefits associated with using the social media platform. The preliminary findings of the qualitative study suggest that, while not without its challenges, social media tools like Twitter have the potential to be used effectively for education-based activities in the classroom to improve communication and engagement both amongst the students and with the instructor

9th Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS 2005)

The enthusiasm of many consumers when selecting products for purchase over the Internet is often dampened at the point of payment largely over security and privacy concerns and financial risks. The levels of confidence that exist among potential and existing online purchasers can be influenced significantly by the extent to which merchants inform and reassure their customers over security features and mechanisms that support their e-payment options. This study sets out to establish how online merchants attempt to engender this trust in the payment instrument options on offer to potential customers by indicating technical competence and ability to meet fiduciary obligations. A preliminary assessment of a selected number of Australian web sites was made to determine the extent to which they realize security solutions and other trust mechanisms in practice, and the level and the quality of information they provide to consumers on the technical security solutions in place

23rd Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS 2012)

This study seeks to develop a comprehensive model of consumer acceptance in the context of Smart Mobile Device (SMDs). This paper proposes an adaptation of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) model that can be employed to explain and predict the acceptance of SMDs. Also included in the model are a number of external and new moderating variables that can be used to explain user intentions and subsequent usage behaviour. The model holds that Activity-based Usage and Device Characteristics are posited to moderate the impact of the constructs empirically validated in the UTAUT2 model. Through an important cluster of antecedents the proposed model aims to enhance our understanding of consumer motivations for using SMDs and aid efforts to promote the adoption and diffusion of these devices

6th IBIMA Conference: Managing Information in Digital Economy

[Abstract]: Market, technological and legal developments have contributed to a surge of innovation and change in payment systems in recent years, including the development of new means of making payments and the alteration of existing ones. However, many of the recent offerings have failed to gain traction in the e-Commerce marketplace for a variety of reasons. To understand the reasons for this it is necessary to identify the characteristics and services of payment systems in general, and then to determine the role they play in facilitating the more widespread adoption and diffusion of Internet payment systems in particular. This study examines both practitioner and academic literature related to payment systems, firstly, to develop a comprehensive list of their technical and systemic features, and then, using experts in the field, to categorize and consolidate them within a set of salient attributes. These attributes will then be used to study online merchants and customers and their perceptions of, and preferences towards, different Internet payment instruments

13th Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS 2002)

[Abstract]: Lack of security and consumer trust has been repeatedly reported as one of the most important factors hindering the development of e-Commerce. This paper is a preliminary analysis of the types of trust building mechanisms available to merchants and the extent to which a selection of Australian online retailers have incorporated them in their websites. The assessment of security in the trustworthiness evaluation process typically takes place just before placing an order. The focus here, therefore, is specifically on those measures most likely to enhance confidence in the payment processing phase. We study some of the tools, over and above technical security infrastructure solutions, that could help mitigate consumer concerns over trust and security issues arising out of this stage of the business process chain

Building Business Communities: Justice, Performance and Change Creating a Sustainable Scholarly Community Colloquia (2011)

This paper presents findings on research conducted to determine factors influencing the uptake of Mobile Integrated Media Devices (MiMDs)

Application and device characteristics as drivers for smart mobile device adoption and productivity

This paper proposes an adaptation of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) that can be employed to explain and predict the acceptance of SMDs. Also included in the model are a number of external and new moderating variables that can be used to explain user intentions and subsequent usage behaviour. The model holds that Perceived Mobility Value and Perceived Enjoyment are direct determinants of usage intention and behaviour and that Activity-based Usage and Device Characteristics are posited to mediate the impact of these constructs. The proposed model aims to enhance one’s understanding of consumer motivations for using SMDs and can aid efforts to promote the adoption and diffusion of these devices