Knowledge cloud system for network collaboration: A case study in medical service industry in China

被引:28
作者
Lai, Ivan K. W. [1 ]
Tam, Sidney K. T. [2 ]
Chan, Michael F. S. [3 ]
机构
[1] Macau Univ Sci & Technol, Fac Hospitality & Tourism Management, Taipa, Peoples R China
[2] Univ Warwick, Sch Engn, Coventry CV4 7AL, W Midlands, England
[3] Macau Univ Sci & Technol, Fac Management & Adm, Taipa, Peoples R China
关键词
Cloud computing; Knowledge system; Collaborative networks; Case study; MANAGEMENT; CAPABILITIES; INTEGRATION; INFORMATION; FRAMEWORK; MODELS;
D O I
10.1016/j.eswa.2012.04.057
中图分类号
TP18 [人工智能理论];
学科分类号
081104 ; 0812 ; 0835 ; 1405 ;
摘要
This paper introduces a new service model in cloud computing - the knowledge as a service (KaaS) that facilitates the interoperations among members in a knowledge network. In this study, the KaaS is modeled as a framework of a knowledge cloud system which aims for the development of collaborative networks in medical service industry. The framework is applied in a case study of radiotherapy dynamic treatment service. The collaborative activities supported by knowledge cloud system are analysed. This study has investigated the essential components for the success of a private knowledge network for business network collaboration. This study shows the best practices of the formation of collaborative network facilitating by the knowledge cloud system in medical service industry which can be transferred to other industries. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:12205 / 12212
页数:8
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