Evaluating DSpace for an industrial application

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dc.contributor.advisorSuleman, Hussein
dc.contributor.authorAsary, Gavin
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-28T08:09:06Z
dc.date.available2024-11-28T08:09:06Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.date.updated2024-11-27T09:11:57Z
dc.description.abstractThe industrial sector is experiencing challenges in managing the escalating complexity and volume of digital content. Traditional Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems often fall short in addressing these sophisticated needs, leading to inefficient data handling and potential loss of crucial information. This problem is critical as it directly impacts operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and decision-making processes within industries. This study proposes the adaptation of DSpace, a tool predominantly used in academic settings, for industrial digital content management in a downstream oil and gas environment in the Western Cape. The goal of the study is to bridge the gap between academic and industry practices in digital content management by examining how DSpace can meet the intricate demands of a business setting. An online survey assessed the toolkit's functionality, usability, and impact on user experience within the industrial context. Participants, varying in IT proficiency, provided critical insights into the toolkit's adaptability to industrial needs. The results indicate that DSpace is a viable option for businesses seeking efficient digital repository or content management systems. It excels in usability, content management, search capabilities, and metadata handling, suggesting that, with certain adaptations and enhancements, DSpace could meet the requirements of end-users and administrators in an industrial environment. However, the study also identifies limitations and areas where DSpace differs from traditional ECM systems, indicating potential avenues for adaptation. Specific industrial demands may necessitate further investigation and customisation. This study opens new possibilities for digital content management in industries and advances practices in digital repository management, suggesting that academic solutions like DSpace could be reimagined for commercial use with the right modifications.
dc.identifier.apacitationAsary, G. (2024). <i>Evaluating DSpace for an industrial application</i>. (). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Science ,Department of Computer Science. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/40751en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationAsary, Gavin. <i>"Evaluating DSpace for an industrial application."</i> ., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Science ,Department of Computer Science, 2024. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/40751en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationAsary, G. 2024. Evaluating DSpace for an industrial application. . University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Science ,Department of Computer Science. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/40751en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Asary, Gavin AB - The industrial sector is experiencing challenges in managing the escalating complexity and volume of digital content. Traditional Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems often fall short in addressing these sophisticated needs, leading to inefficient data handling and potential loss of crucial information. This problem is critical as it directly impacts operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and decision-making processes within industries. This study proposes the adaptation of DSpace, a tool predominantly used in academic settings, for industrial digital content management in a downstream oil and gas environment in the Western Cape. The goal of the study is to bridge the gap between academic and industry practices in digital content management by examining how DSpace can meet the intricate demands of a business setting. An online survey assessed the toolkit's functionality, usability, and impact on user experience within the industrial context. Participants, varying in IT proficiency, provided critical insights into the toolkit's adaptability to industrial needs. The results indicate that DSpace is a viable option for businesses seeking efficient digital repository or content management systems. It excels in usability, content management, search capabilities, and metadata handling, suggesting that, with certain adaptations and enhancements, DSpace could meet the requirements of end-users and administrators in an industrial environment. However, the study also identifies limitations and areas where DSpace differs from traditional ECM systems, indicating potential avenues for adaptation. Specific industrial demands may necessitate further investigation and customisation. This study opens new possibilities for digital content management in industries and advances practices in digital repository management, suggesting that academic solutions like DSpace could be reimagined for commercial use with the right modifications. DA - 2024 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town KW - Traditional Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems KW - DSpace KW - digital repository KW - content management systems LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2024 T1 - Evaluating DSpace for an industrial application TI - Evaluating DSpace for an industrial application UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/40751 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/40751
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationAsary G. Evaluating DSpace for an industrial application. []. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Science ,Department of Computer Science, 2024 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/40751en_ZA
dc.language.rfc3066eng
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Computer Science
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Science
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subjectTraditional Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems
dc.subjectDSpace
dc.subjectdigital repository
dc.subjectcontent management systems
dc.titleEvaluating DSpace for an industrial application
dc.typeThesis / Dissertation
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationlevelMPhil
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