Impact of Service-Centric Computing on Business and Education

J. L. Zhao, University of Arizona
Michael Goul, Arizona State University
Sandeep Purao, Penn State University
Padmal Vitharana, Syracuse University
Harry J. Wang, University of Delaware

Abstract

Service-centric computing is one of the new IT paradigms that are transforming the way corporations organize their information resources. However, research and teaching activities in the IS community are lagging behind the recent advances in the corporate world. This paper investigates the impact of service-centric computing on business and education. We first examine the transformative impacts of service-centric computing on business and education in the foreseeable future. Then, we discuss opportunities and challenges in new research directions and instructional innovations with respect to service-centric computing. We believe that this article will serve as a good starting point for our IS colleagues to explore this exciting and emerging area of research and teaching.

Recommended Citation

Zhao, J. L.; Goul, Michael; Purao, Sandeep; Vitharana, Padmal; and Wang, Harry J. (2008) "Impact of Service-Centric Computing on Business and Education," Communications of the Association for Information Systems: Vol. 22, Article 16.
Available at: http://aisel.aisnet.org/cais/vol22/iss1/16