In the Web 2.0 communication and cultural environment, the way in which value is created is shifting from a hierarchical model, in which products are created, managed and distributed from the top down (with customers on the bottom), to a horizontal or peer-to-peer model, in which customers generate, distribute and reconfigure content in extensible systems...

The launch of the Apple iPad in January 2010 was one of the most anticipated and publicised launched of a new technological device in recent history. Positioning itself as between a smart phone and a PC, but with the attributes of both, Apple have sought to develop a new market niche with the iPad for...

The Guardian reportage of the United Kingdom Member of Parliament (MP) expenses scandal of 2009 used crowdsourcing and computational journalism techniques. Computational journalism can be broadly defined as the application of computer science techniques to the activities of journalism. Its foundation lies in computer assisted reporting techniques and its importance is increasing due to the...

This document reports on the research findings of the Finding Australia’s Social Enterprise Sector (FASES) project.

This paper reports findings from a study of user behaviours and intentions towards online news and information in Australia, undertaken by the Queensland University of Technology Creative Industries Faculty and the Smart Services Cooperative Research Centre. It has used a literature review, online survey, focus groups and interviews to explore attitudes and behaviours towards online...