| Considering today’s business environment that emphasizes data, information, and knowledge as essential components of an organization’s resource, database management has quickly become an integral part of many business applications. Information systems development activities enable many organizations to effectively compete and innovate. New database and information systems applications are constantly being developed. Examples of new applications include data warehousing, data mining, OLAP, data visualization, visual query languages, and many more.
Similar to previous advances in database research volumes, we are once again proud to present a compilation of excellent cutting-edge research, conducted by experts from all around the world. This volume, Contemporary Issues in Database Design and Information Systems Development, is a collection of the latest research-focused chapters on database design, database management, and information systems development for researchers and academicians. It is also designed to serve technical professionals in the industry with hopes in enhancing professional understanding of the capabilities and features of new database and information systems applications, and forthcoming technologies. |