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7th Information Technologies in Environmental Engineering International
Conference
Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July 2015
Summerstrand Hotel, Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa
http://itee2015.org/
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Welcoming Message from the Conference Co-Chairs
The Conference Co-Chairs of ITEE 2015 would like to extend a very warm welcome to all delegates and presenters. ITEE 2015 is being hosted for the first time outside of Europe and aims to highlight the impact companies and other large organisations have on limited global resources and how this can be improved through the use of technology. Setting up smart home and organisational environments to efficiently manage the consumption of scarce resources such as water and electricity will be one of the themes of the conference. Sustainability and integrated reporting is another key issue that will be addressed. We are pleased to welcome both international and national researchers and professional representatives from industry to the conference.
Prof Dr-Ing habil Jorge Marx Gómez and Dr Brenda Scholtz (ITEE 2015 Conference Co-Chairs)
ITEE 2015 Corporate Sponsors
The Organising Committee would like to express its grateful thanks to the generous sponsors of ITEE 2015:
SYSPRO (Platinum Sponsor) REDISA (Platinum Sponsor) PwC (Silver Sponsor) Allan Gray (Bronze Sponsor) Telkom
ITEE 2015 Committee
Organising Committee
Conference Co-Chairs Prof Dr-Ing. habil. Jorge Marx Gómez (Universität Oldenburg) Dr Brenda Scholtz (NMMU)
Proceedings Editor and Webmaster Mr Clayton Burger (Universität Oldenburg) Technical Committee Chair Dr Kevin Naude (NMMU) Programme Coordinator Dr Lester Cowley (NMMU)
Committee Members Prof Andre Calitz (NMMU) Prof Jean Greyling (NMMU)
Assistant Committee Members
Ms Kerryn Botha (NMMU) Ms Bianca Deyzel (NMMU) Ms Maxine Esterhuyse (NMMU) Ms Mareike Hinrichs (Universität Oldenburg) Ms Hayley Irvine (NMMU) Ms Samantha Ludick (NMMU)
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Technical Review Committee
Sedef Akinli Kocak (Ryerson University) Javier Britch (Universidad Tecnológica Nacional de Córdoba) Christian Bunse (Fachhochschule Stralsund) Clayton Burger (Universität Oldenburg) Andre Calitz (NMMU) Lester Cowley (NMMU) Clemens Düpmeier (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) Holger Eichelberger (Universität Hildesheim) Nils Giesen (Universität Oldenburg) Albrecht Gnauck (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin) Marion Gottschalk (Oldenburger Institut für Informatik) Sebastian Götz (Technische Universität Dresden) Klaus Greve (Universität Bonn) Jean Greyling (NMMU) Theo Härder (Technische Universität Kaiserslautern) Timo Hönig (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg) Naoum Jamous (Universität Magdeburg) Horst Junker (Institut für Informationsmanagement) Gamal Kassem (Universität Magdeburg) Veit Köppen (Universität Magdeburg) Oliver Kramer (Universität Oldenburg) Wolfgang Lohmann (Universität Zürich) Siba Mohammad (Universität Magdeburg) Kevin Alexander Naudé (NMMU) Stefan Naumann (Hochschule Trier, Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld) Birgit Penzenstadler (University of California, Irvine) Rafael Bello Perez (Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas) Brenda Scholtz (NMMU) Thomas Schulze (Universität Mannheim) Michael Sonnenschein (Universität Oldenburg) Jean-Paul Van Belle (UCT) Ute Vogel (Universität Oldenburg) Volker Wohlgemuth (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin)
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Conference Attendees Title Name Surname Institution Email Address
Prof Dr
Hans-Knud Arndt Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg
Mr Ian Beaton REDISA [email protected]/ [email protected]
Dr Samuel Bosire NMMU [email protected]
Ms Petrunel Botes Die Kooperasie [email protected]
Ms Kerryn Botha NMMU [email protected]
Prof Andre Calitz NMMU- Computing Sciences [email protected]
Mr Tongai Chiridza NMMU [email protected]
Mr Andrew Couzyn UTi [email protected] Dr Lester Cowley NMMU- Computing Sciences [email protected]
Mr Daniel Da Silva KPMG [email protected]
Ms Jessica De Villiers NMMU [email protected]
Ms Bianca Deyzel NMMU [email protected]
Ms Maxine Esterhuyse NMMU [email protected]
Mr James Filmer NMMU [email protected]
Ms Ellen Fischat Seda- NMB ICT Incubator [email protected]
Ms Jo-Anne Forson Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited [email protected]
Ms Deirdre Fryer SYSPRO [email protected]
Ms Roshni Gajjar Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited [email protected]
Prof Jean Greyling NMMU- Computing Sciences [email protected]
Mr Ross Haupt NMMU [email protected]
Mr Kyle Henning NMMU [email protected]
Ms Mareike Hinrichs ICET - University of Oldenburg [email protected]
Mrs Jeanine Horn-Erasmus Virtucomp Consulting Services [email protected]
Ms Hayley Irvine NMMU [email protected]
Mr Carl Jacobs University of Cape Town [email protected]
Ms Heidi Janse van Rensburg NMMU- Business School [email protected]
Prof Kevin Johnston University of Cape Town [email protected]
Mr Matthias Kalverkamp University of Oldenburg [email protected]
Mr Mando Kapeso NMMU [email protected] Dr Gamal Kassem Business Intelligence - Research &
Development [email protected]
Mr Douglas Kativu GRI [email protected]
Mr Lloyd Larbi IESS, University of Ghana [email protected]
Prof Andrew Leitch NMMU [email protected]
Mr Simon Lelaka Volkswagen Group South Africa [email protected]
Ms Marlene Londt UTi [email protected]
Ms Samantha Ludick NMMU [email protected]
Prof Emilio Luque University Autonoma of Barcelona (UAB)
Mr Ranvir Maharaj NMMU [email protected]
Mr Andile Mahlati Volkswagen Group South Africa [email protected]
Ms Meryl Malcomess SYSPRO [email protected]
Ms Jayne Mammatt PwC [email protected]
Mr Simbarashe Mamombe NMMU [email protected]
Prof Jorge Marx Gómez Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg
Mr Frank Medel-González Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas
Mr Ivo Meyer PwC [email protected]
Mr Xolisa Mgwelo NMMU 212252658nmmu.ac.za
Mr Siya Mhambi REDISA [email protected]
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Conference Attendees Title Name Surname Institution Email Address
Mr George Mujuru NMMU [email protected]
Mr Cainos Mukandatsama NMMU [email protected]
Mr Johan Naudé KPMG [email protected]
Mr Anton Neveling Die Kooperasie [email protected]
Mr Ethan Nichols NMMU [email protected]
Mr Benny Ou Allan Gray [email protected]
Dr Melanie Platz University of Koblenz-Landau [email protected]
Mr Jean Rademakers NMMU [email protected]
Mr Dilshod Rahmatov University of Oldenburg dilshod.rahmatov@informatik. uni-oldenburg.de
Dr Jaisheila Rajput TOMORROW MATTERS NOW | TOMA-NOW
JAISHEILA.RAJPUT@ TOMA-NOW.COM
Mr Andre Retief Continental Tyres [email protected] Prof Dolores Rexachs University Autonoma of Barcelona
(UAB) [email protected]
Prof Ulrike Rivett University of Cape Town [email protected] Mr Arno Sagawe University Lüneburg Leuphana arno.sagawe@inkubator.
leuphana.de Mr Robert Schadek University of Oldenburg robert.schadek@informatik.
uni-oldenburg.de
Dr Brenda Scholtz NMMU- Computing Sciences [email protected]
Ms Irene Snyman SYSPRO [email protected]
Prof Oliver Theel Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg
Mr Thabo Tlebere SYSPRO [email protected]
Mr Paul Van de Haar KPMG [email protected]
Mr Enrico Vermaak Virtucomp Consulting Services [email protected]
Mr Nathan Watt Victoria Park High School [email protected]
Mr Stefan Weidner SAP [email protected]
Mr Mornè Willemse Madiba Logistics [email protected]
Mr Grant Woodford NMMU [email protected]
Mr Jaco Zietsman NMMU [email protected]
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Overview of Order of Events
Tuesday 14 July 2015 18:00—20:00 Registration and Welcoming Function
Wednesday 15 July 2015 08:30—09:00 Registration
09:00—16:30 Conference Opening and Academic, Competition and Industry Presentations
19:00—23:00 Gala Dinner and Best Paper and Student Competition Awards
Thursday 16 July 2015 08:30—16:00 Academic and Post-Graduate Presentations 16:00—16:30 Closing Address
Keynote Speaker: Professor Emilio Luque
Our ITEE 2015 keynote speaker is the highly respected Prof Emilio Luque, who is a full professor at the Computer Architecture and Operating System Department at the University Autonoma of Barcelona (UAB), Spain. Emilio has been an invited lecturer at several universities internationally (in the USA, South America, Europe and Asia), a keynote speaker at several conferences and a leader of a number of research projects funded by the European Commission (EC), the Spanish government and different industries. His major research areas are ab initio modelling and simulation,
parallel simulation, performance prediction and efficient management of multicluster-multicore systems and fault tolerance in parallel computers. He has supervised 20 PhD theses and co-authored more than 240 peer-reviewed technical papers in journals and conference proceedings.
The title of Prof Luque’s talk will be "Modelling, Simulation, Prediction and Computation". His talk will deal with the role of computation in HPC to improve the xquality of the results of simulations, where computation is used to provide the best possible value for simulation model parameters. An introduction to the limitations of models and how computation could overcome these limitations will also be presented.
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Tuesday 14 July 2015 (Pre-Conference Activities)
TIME EVENTS 18h00 – 20:00 Registration and Welcoming Function (Pool Lounge)
Wednesday 15 July 2015 – DAY 1 (Conference Opening and Academic, Competition and Industry Presentations)
TIME EVENTS 08:30 – 09:00 Registration (Pool Lounge)
Conference Opening (Conference Room) 09:00 – 09:15 Conference Welcome: Prof Andrew Leitch (DVC Research, NMMU)
09:15 – 09:50 Keynote Address: Professor Emilio Luque - Modelling, Simulation, Prediction and Computation The Role of Computation (HPC) to Improve the Quality of the Results of Simulation When Computation is Used to Provide the Best Possible Value for the Models' Parameters.
Parallel Session 1a: Computing for Sustainability With Respect to Societal Impact (Conference Room) Session Chair: Prof Ulrike Rivett (UCT)
Parallel Session 1b: Computing for Sustainability With Respect to Organisational Impact (Meeting Room 2 & 3) Session Chair: Prof Dr Hans-Knud Arndt (Universität Magdeburg)
10:00 – 10:30
Contribution of Mobile Phones to Township Livelihood Outcomes in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Unathi September, Upendo Fatukubonye, Kevin Johnston and Brian O’Donovan. UCT
Application to Support Sustainability Management in Cuban Energy Sector Frank Medel-González, Lourdes García-Ávila and Jorge Marx-Gómez. Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas and Universität Oldenburg
10:30 – 11:00
A Framework for Environmental Management Information Systems in Higher Education. Brenda Scholtz, Andre Calitz and Blessing Jonamu. NMMU
Support for Improved Scrap Tire Reuse and Recycling Decisions. Matthias Kalverkamp and Alexandra Pehlken. Universität Oldenburg
11:00 – 11:15
COFFEE BREAK (Pool Lounge)
Parallel Session 2a (Conference Room) Session Chair: Prof Dr Jorge Marx Gómez (Universität Oldenburg)
Parallel Session 2b (Meeting Room 2 & 3) Session Chair: Prof Jean Greyling (NMMU)
11:15 – 11:45 Risk Profiling for Corporate Environmental Compliance Management. Heiko Thimm. Pforzheim University (by proxy) Student Project Competition Presentations:
Improving Society or the Environment Using the Internet of Things (IoT)
11:45 – 12:15
Designing for Engagement – A Case Study of an ICT Solution for Citizen Complaints Management in Rural South Africa. Carl Jacobs, Ulrike Rivett, and Musa Chemisto. UCT
Session 3a: Computing for Sustainability with Respect to Organisational Impact (Industry Symposium Part 1, Conference Room). Session Chair: Dr Brenda Scholtz (NMMU)
12:15 – 12:45 A Practical Application of Information Technology in the Waste Management Sector. Ian Beaton. CIO REDISA
12:45 – 13:15 Functional Programming in the Corporate Environment. Benny Ou. Allan Gray
13:15 – 14:00 LUNCH (Satis Restaurant))
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Wednesday 15 July 2015 – DAY 1 (continued) (Conference Opening and Academic, Competition and Industry Presentations)
Session 3b: Computing for Sustainability with Respect to Organisational Impact (Industry Symposium Part 2, Conference Room). Session Chair: Dr Brenda Scholtz (NMMU)
14:00 – 14:30 GRI Framework for Sustainability: Empowering Decision Making. Douglas Kativu. GRI Africa
14:30 – 15:00 Making Integrated and Sustainability Reporting Practical for Organisations. Jayne Mammatt. Partner. PwC
15:00 – 15:30 Market Trends and Technological Innovations in Integrated Reporting. Johan Naudé and Daniel Da Silva. KPMG
15:30 – 16:00 Organisational Impact and Value Add – Recycling Case Studies. Jaisheila Rajput. CEO. Tomorrow Matters Now | TOMA-Now
19:00 – 23:00 Gala Dinner and Best Paper and Student Competition Awards (Lillie’s Bar)
Thursday 16 July 2015 – DAY 2 (Academic and Post-Graduate Presentations)
TIME EVENTS 08:30 – 09:00 Keynote Address: SYSPRO Presentation.
Session 4 (Conference Room) Session Chair: Dr Melanie Platz (Universität Koblenz-Landau)
09:00 – 09:30 An Analysis of the Perceived Benefits and Drawbacks of Cloud ERP Systems: A South African Study. Brenda Scholtz and Denis Atukwase. NMMU
09:30 – 10:00 Collaborative Network Platform Solution for Monitoring, Optimization, and Reporting of Environmental and Energy Performance of Data Center. Gamal Kassem, Niko Zenker, Klaus Turowski and Naoum Jamous. Universität Magdeburg
10:00 – 10:30 Using Social Media to Improve Environmental Awareness in Higher Education Institutions. Brenda Scholtz, Andre Calitz, NMMU and Thabo Tlebere. SYSPRO
10:30 – 11:00 Sustainability Reporting by South African Higher Education Institutions. Andre Calitz, Margaret Cullen and Samuel Bosire. NMMU
11:00 – 11:30 COFFEE BREAK (Pool Lounge)
Session 5 (Conference Room) Session Chair: Prof Kevin Johnston (UCT)
11:30 – 12:00 A Living Lab for Optimising the Health, Socio-Economic and Environmental Situation in El Salvador. Melanie Platz, Marlien Herselman and Jörg Rapp. University of Koblenz-Landau and University of South Africa
12:00 – 12:30 Modeling the Intention to Use Carbon Footprint Apps. Arno Sagawe, Burkhardt Funk and Peter Niemeyer. Leuphana University
12:30 – 13:00 Mass Customization – Sustainability of a Computer-Based Manufacturing System. Hans-Knud Arndt. University of Magdeburg
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH (Satis Restaurant)
Session 6: Postgraduate Symposium (Conference Room) Session Chair: Prof Jean Greyling (NMMU)
14:00 – 14:20 A Data Replication Protocol for Real-World Network Topologies. Robert Schadek. Universität Oldenburg
14:20 – 14:40 Intelligent Management of Energy Usage in a Home Environment. Cainos Mukandatsama, Janet Wesson and Brenda Scholtz. NMMU
14:40 – 15:00 The Prospects and Approaches of Greening Sub-Saharan African Universities. Lloyd Larbi, Jorge Marx Gómez, José Luís Sambo, Eugénio Alberto Macumbe and Jantje Halberstadt. Universität Oldenburg
15:00– 15:20 Region-Adherent Distributed Algorithms in Faulty Environments. Dilshod Rahmatov. Universität Oldenburg
15:20 – 15:40 A Business Intelligence Framework for Supporting Strategic Sustainability Information Management in South African Higher Education Institutions. Ross Haupt. NMMU
16:00 – 16:30 Closing Address (Conference Room)
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Contribution of Mobile Phones to Township Livelihood Outcomes in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
Unathi September, Upendo Fatukubonye, Kevin Johnston and Brian O’Donovan. University of Cape Town
Abstract Over the past few years, poor communities in developing countries have increasingly come to use mobile phones. There are many ways in which mobile phones can contribute to livelihoods and quality of life among the poor in developing countries. Despite this, the relationship between mobile phones, livelihoods and the poor has not been sufficiently understood, partly due to mixed interpretations of the concepts of sustainable livelihoods and the poor and an inadequate understanding of the impact of mobile phones. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to explore the contribution of mobile phones to livelihood outcomes amongst the urban poor in South Africa. This study involved a questionnaire administered to eighty nine respondents from four townships in the Western Cape. Using the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework as a theoretical foundation, an analysis of the answers obtained found that mobile phones have a positive contribution towards the improvement of the livelihoods of township inhabitants. In respect of Social and Human Capital: improving relationships with relatives and friends, arranging social functions, obtaining assistance in cases of emergencies, cutting down travelling and transport costs and improving efficiency of daily activities. However, mobile phones were found to have played a minimal role in respect of Financial and Socio Political Capital, such as sending money, improving neighbourhood security, improving household income, and communicating with government.
A Framework for Environmental Management Information Systems in Higher Education
Brenda Scholtz, Andre Calitz and Blessing Jonamu. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Abstract Higher education institutions (HEIs) are increasingly addressing their environmental impact and to do this need to improve access to environmental information in order to improve decision making and sustainability efforts. Educational institutions have a different focus to other more industrial organisations and therefore frameworks for these organisations are not necessarily suited to educational environments. Whilst several environmental management information systems (EMIS) have been proposed there is a lack of understanding of the components which should be included in such a system due to the existing broad definitions. In addition there are not many best practice guidelines to support the design and development of these systems. This paper proposes a framework for EMISs in higher education. The framework is derived from several literature studies and includes guidelines which can assist with the design of an EMIS. These guidelines are classified according to the components of EMIS.
An Application to Support Sustainability Management in the Cuban Energy Sector
Frank Medel-González, Lourdes García-Ávila and Jorge Marx-Gómez. Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas and Universität Oldenburg
Abstract A critical element to the success and survival of organizations is the effective management of information. Sustainability has become a major challenge at all levels in society. Organizations in all sectors are being pressured to address environmental and social responsibility performance in addition to the traditional financial performance. Information technologies can play an important role in sustainability management, specifically the evaluation of sustainability performance. The main purpose of this paper is to present an application that facilitates the management and storage of sustainability indicators that are the basis for assessing the sustainable performance of organizations. The application allows the calculation of a Corporate Index of Sustainability Performance to determine the level of compliance with respect to the direction defined by business sustainability strategies. The functionality includes the generation of different reports. The software application makes use of various technologies and was developed and partially implemented in the electric sector in Villa Clara, Cuba.
Full Academic Paper Abstracts
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Support for Improved Scrap Tire Re-use and Recycling Decisions
Matthias Kalverkamp and Alexandra Pehlken. Universität Oldenburg
Abstract This paper explores the challenges of decisions which must be made in waste management regarding their complexity in terms of factors influencing them from different domains. These include the economic, ecological, legal and social domains. The objective of this paper is to develop improved decision-making about the treatment of end-of-life of tires (scrap tires) by taking into account a multi-dimensional perspective instead of one single focus, e.g. only environmental indicators. It is argued that such decisions are too complex to be fully understood by a single decision maker since no-one knows all the facts. The paper proposes to develop a new software tool to support a decision making process, which will lower transaction costs and find a better balance between economic and ecological drivers for decisions to be made about waste management in general and for scrap tires in particular. This paper contributes to the debate on Life Cycle Assessment and on market drivers. The focus of this paper is the cascade use of scrap tires and their conversion into new products.
Risk Profiling for Corporate Environmental Compliance Management
Heiko Thimm. Pforzheim University
Abstract It is the ultimate goal of corporate environmental compliance management to assure that the company complies with all relevant legal regulations. Among other factors of success this requires to be aware of events that can cause non-compliance. However, risk management has so far gained only little attention in the environmental compliance research community and also by practitioners. In this article a risk management framework for corporate environmental compliance is proposed that considers the correlation between a company’s compliance enforcement activities and the resulting compliance status. Furthermore, central considerations for extending an existing environmental compliance management information system by a novel risk profiling service are described.
Designing for Engagement – A case study of an ICT solution for citizen complaints management in rural South Africa
Carl Jacobs, Ulrike Rivett, and Musa Chemisto. University of Cape Town
Abstract This paper reflects on a study that investigated how the engagement between rural communities and their relevant government authority can be improved through bilateral information flow. In a case study of seven communities in two municipalities in South Africa, an ICT system was developed using a co-design approach that allowed all stakeholders to engage through various fora. The system that emerged through this process was characterized by its simplicity. By following the suggestions of the co-designers (community members, government authorities, experts) one of the simplest aspects to be implemented was the notion of being able to engage with the government in a “free-at-point-of-use” system. The constraint of not having a recurrent IT budget in the municipality to facilitate system development or maintenance became a design requirement. The system addresses the process of citizens’ complaints and the tracking of the municipality response to the complaint. Most of the complaints required an intervention and action from the municipality, which resulted in a requirement to improve the internal workflow and the service delivery processes. Findings of the study showed that within two months of usage, the engagement between municipalities and communities has changed. Citizens’ queries and complaints have increased due to the system reducing the difficulty of raising a request. The municipalities use the system to manage their internal workflow. It is to be seen in which way the capacity of the municipality will suffice to respond to the complaints.
An Analysis of the Perceived Benefits and Drawbacks of Cloud ERP Systems: A South African Study
Brenda Scholtz and Denis Atukwase. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Abstract Adopting a cloud ERP system instead of a traditional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system promises improved flexibility, improved business efficiency and reduced IT costs. However in spite of these benefits some companies are not adopting cloud ERP systems. In emerging markets such as Africa the adoption rates are much lower than the rest of the world. One reason for non-adoption of cloud ERP systems could be due to misperceptions regarding the benefits and drawbacks of cloud ERP systems. Whilst cloud computing can reduce the environmental impact of traditional ERP systems, the increased size of datacentres require high energy usage. The purpose of this paper is to propose a model of the perceived benefits and drawbacks of cloud ERP systems which is derived from an extensive review of the literature. The model is then verified by means of a survey of South African companies. The results show that security and strategic risks are the most frequently reported drawbacks of adopting a cloud ERP system whilst increased flexibility and collaboration are strong reasons or benefits for adopting them. A more in depth understanding of the perceptions of cloud ERP systems by organisations in South Africa is obtained through this study.
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Collaborative Network Platform Solution for Monitoring, Optimization, and Reporting of Environmental and Energy Performance of Data Center
Gamal Kassem, Niko Zenker, Klaus Turowski and Naoum Jamous. Universität Magdeburg
Abstract Collaborative Network Platform Solution for Monitoring, Optimizing, and Reporting of Environmental and Energy Performance of Data Center – Service Oriented Solution” - (MORE) is about the design and development of a software solution as a collaborative network platform that supports organizations by monitoring, optimizing, and reporting of environmental and energy performance of a data center from ecological, energy usage effectiveness, and business perspectives. Based on existing standards, legal regulations, and accepted models of the data center sector, standardized Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will be provided in terms of collection, aggregation, and dependency. Both the structure of the center’s components (hardware and software) and the monitoring level are corresponded and described semantically. The KPIs cover three main areas: environmental impacts represented by Environmental Performance Indicators (EPIs), energy usage effectiveness represented by Usage Performance Indicators (UPIs), and business perspectives represented by Business Performance Indicators (BPIs). Many organizations - especially SMEs - have no ability to benchmark or to assess all data center components, or they are missing the needed know-how to do so. Therefore, a collaborative network platform should promote cooperation between involved organizations by exchanging expertise and sharing information and data. KPIs are services and tools that give access via multiple consumption channels: mobile devices, Internet access, ERP integration, and web-services. This paper aims to assess the impact on corporate social responsibility related topics and further strategic decisions.
Using Social Media to Improve Environmental Awareness in Higher Education Institutions
Brenda Scholtz, Andre Calitz and Thabo Tlebere. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and SYSPRO
Abstract Environmental awareness campaigns have the ability to provide individuals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to reduce environmental impact. Social media have been used by environmental activists to conduct environmental awareness campaigns. This paper proposes a conceptual model for improving knowledge and thereby awareness of environmental issues by means of a social media campaign. The model, called the Social Media for EnviroNmental Awareness (SMENA) model, consists of three phases of the campaign and factors impacting each phase. The model was implemented at a South African university and activities of the environmental awareness campaign were conducted on a social media website (SMENA website) and the popular social media sites Twitter and Facebook. The results showed that environmental knowledge increased as a result of the campaign. Generally the campaign was well received; however several students were resistant to the idea of using social media for education purposes on a topic which did not contribute to course credits.
Sustainability Reporting by South African Higher Education Institutions
Andre Calitz, Margaret Cullen and Samuel Bosire. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Abstract The number of organisations reporting on sustainability is increasing internationally. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are required to adhere to sound business management principles and implement sustainability reporting. In order to address these issues, this study investigates the extent to which HEIs in South Africa conduct comprehensive sustainability reporting. A national survey was conducted amongst the 21 universities in South Africa in 2014 to determine the level of sustainability reporting being conducted. The results indicate that the universities mainly focus on financial reporting and that there is an increased awareness in environmental reporting.
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A Living Lab for Optimising the Health, Socio-Economic and Environmental Situation in El Salvador
Melanie Platz, Marlien Herselman and Jörg Rapp. University of Koblenz-Landau and University of South Africa
Abstract In order to address chronic renal failure as a critical health problem in El Salvador (Central America) a Living Lab (LL) methodology was applied to assist El Salvador to carry out research on low-cost techniques to mitigate exposure to pesticides and other chemicals in the environment, to improve the production processes and to improve the care of kidney patients in rural areas. This paper discusses and outlines the elements of LLs, and how these were applied to establish a LL in El Salvador to assist with creating risk awareness for risk mitigation to optimise the socio-economic, environmental and health situation in that country. The methodology applied in this paper is a qualitative approach with interpretation as theoretical underpinning and case study as the strategy. A successful LL context incorporates a clear focus/vision, strong leadership, self-sustainability, a strong sense of community-own challenges and the potential for sustainable community development. The multi-stakeholder inter-disciplinary partnerships on which LLs are based can provide the necessary foundation for addressing some of these challenges, but only when communities are fully engaged. This can allow for co-creation with all stakeholders and to drive innovation as it is from this perspective that LLs can support open innovation in any situation. The newly established LL in El Salvador will support collaborations and innovation between communities, industry, academia and government entities. In the present paper, the elements of LLs, and how these have played a role in the establishment of a LL in El Salvador to assist with creating risk awareness for risk mitigation to optimise the socio-economic, the health situation and the environmental situation will be outlined and discussed based on experiences with LLs in Southern Africa.
Modelling the Intention to use Carbon Footprint Apps
Arno Sagawe, Burk¬hardt Funk and Peter Niemeyer. Leuphana University
Abstract Today, there is an increasing number of smartphone apps which support users to understand their personal carbon footprint that is being developed by them. But until now there are not many users. In this paper, we discuss the relevant concepts that drive intention of smartphone users to use carbon footprint apps (CFA). To do so, we apply the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and adapt it to the context of carbon footprint apps. Furthermore, we present the design of an empirical study with more than two hundred participants. We suggest, to measure and discuss positive and negative effects on the intention to use CFA. This should help in future development of CFA.
Mass Customization - Sustainability of a Computer-based Manufacturing System
Hans-Knud Arndt. Universität Magdeburg
Abstract The issue of mass customization becomes increasingly meaningful to the global economy. A need exists for a sustainability approach of mass customization. The four aspects customer co-design, needs of each individual customer, stable solution space and adequate price must be considered. A core point of a concept of sustainable mass customization is the design and customer co-design of products and services. The goal of our Grand Management Information Design approach is to support the concept of mass customization with sustainable products and services according to the sustainable needs of end users.
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A Data Replication Protocol for Real-World Network Topologies
Robert Schadek. Universität Oldenburg
Abstract Highly available services can be implemented by means of so-called quorum protocols. Unfortunately, applying quorum protocols in real-world networks is complex since efficient quorum protocols often depend on a particular topology imposed on the replicas managed by it. This work in progress paper proposes a quorum protocol that works directly on real-world networks without requiring modification to the network. The current state of our research is also discussed. In addition future plans to increase the performance of the protocol as well as the accuracy of the analysis of the protocol are presented.
Intelligent Management of Energy Usage in a Home Environment
Cainos Mukandatsama, Janet Wesson and Brenda Scholtz. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Abstract. This paper discusses the preliminary outline of the research aimed at investigating ways of managing energy usage in a home environment intelligently. There are a number of emerging forms of technology which can be connected and channelled towards monitoring energy usage. Southern Africa is facing energy problems and to increase sustainability in that area, energy users need to maximise energy efficiency. Technology can support people and increase awareness of the impact of their activities, both positive and negative. Existing solutions do not sufficiently solve the issues involved with intelligent energy management. The concept of an internet of things can be used to set up a Smart Home Environment (SHE) that can support and monitor a user’s everyday activities. The focus of this research is to investigate ways of using a SHE to effectively monitor and manage the user’s energy-related activities and possibly increase energy efficiency.
The Prospects and Approaches of Greening Sub-Saharan African Universities
Lloyd Larbi, Jorge Marx Gómez, José Luís Sambo, Eugénio Alberto Macumbe and Jantje Halberstadt. Universität Oldenburg
Abstract The concept of sustainable development is at a stage of consideration in most developmental sectors within the Sub-Saharan African region. However, this concept is indispensable in addressing current challenges in sectoral development within the 21st century and as projected beyond (UNEP 2005). Sub-Saharan African universities could be great avenues to disseminate the precepts of sustainability within the sub-region through the implementation of green solutions to current challenges in management. Universities within the region have long been drivers of change and it is essential that they develop a green strategic plan that would instil green thinking into the university community. As leaders of the future, graduates from these institutions that have the values of sustainability well imbedded in them would create great transformation in the various developmental sectors in which they may find themselves. However, to implement such a strategy successfully calls for the combined participation and commitment of top management, students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members. In the long term, green universities can create an environment with strong institutions that account for the ethical, environmental and economic outcomes within the sub region.
Region-Adherent Distributed Algorithms in Faulty Environments
Dilshod Rahmatov. Universität Oldenburg
Abstract This research work is exploring a new class of fault-tolerant distributed algorithms based on a concept which is called region-adherence. A region-adherent algorithm upper-bounds the violation of safety due to faults in space. With bounding in space, it is meant that the decrease of the quality of service that the system provides to its environment is upper-bounded per fault. This paper presents a brief introduction, focusing on a particular property of the self-stabilisation concept and a new concept called region adherence that is somewhat “orthogonal” to the property of self-stabilisation. The paper then presents a formal definition of region adherence, the status of the research work done so far as well as ideas for further work.
M & D Symposium Paper Abstracts
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A Business Intelligence Framework for Supporting Sustainability Information Management in Higher Education Institutions
Ross Haupt, André Calitz and Brenda Scholtz. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Abstract Analysing sustainability information is a challenge to green initiatives in higher education. Business Intelligence (BI) tools can assist with the provision of information to management to support decision making regarding sustainability. BI is a component of the underlying infrastructure that enables effective sustainability information management. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the importance of effectively managing sustainability information and the challenges that Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) face in doing so. HEIs are faced with several challenges associated with BI tools and need to ensure that a BI solution is correctly implemented and addresses the problem of effective sustainability information management. This research uses a case study of a South African HEI to address the research problem of sustainability information management and will propose a BI framework for South African HEIs.
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Auction
To support local artists and the Sikhanyise Computer Centre (SCC) charity in Walmer
Township, we will be hosting an auction during the Gala Dinner at the
Summerstrand Hotel and we would appreciate your generous contribution.
Various items (eg local crafts, paintings etc) will be on display prior to the auction.
The SCC charity aims to empower the youth in Walmer Township by teaching them
computer skills. The charity has already started equipping a shack with computers,
but most of the computers and related equipment are unserviceable or have
missing parts. That is why printers, monitors and keyboards are needed. Any kind of
support would be greatly appreciated.
Tours
If you are interested in exploring the area where the ITEE 2015 Conference will take
place, tours can be arranged. Please specify which day is suitable for you via this
link:
http://doodle.com/s5biy3782xrm3iea
There is a tour guide available who can take you on a short tour of Addo Elephant
National Park, as well as a township tour to visit a shebeen (local pub). A traditional
Xhosa meal and music will be provided at the shebeen. The complete tour costs
R1010 (=75€) for international visitors and R810 for South African visitors, per
person.
For planning purposes we would like to find out in advance how many people would
like to go on the tour. Please use the link given above to indicate your interest in
attending the tour.
Dankie - Enkosi - Thank you!
Arrangements for different tours (e.g. Along the Garden Route (including bungee
jumps) or visits to the Elephant Sanctuary (elephant back rides) can be made
individually. Please contact Kevin at [email protected] or ‘phone him at +27
71 877 5381 – also available on Whatsapp) for any special requests.
The following link summarises other activities that the Friendly City of Port Elizabeth
has to offer:
http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/101-things-to-do-in-and-around-port-elizabeth
Conference Events
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The Conference will take place at the Summerstrand Hotel, Marine Drive,
Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, 6001.
Directions from Port Elizabeth Airport
As you leave the airport, turn right into Allister Miller Drive. Continue along Allister
Miller Drive until you get to a set of traffic lights. At the traffic lights turn right into
La Roche Drive. Continue along La Roche Drive until you get to the second set of
traffic lights. At these traffic lights turn right into Strandfontein Road. Continue
along Strandfontein Road until you get to the second traffic circle. At this traffic
circle turn left into Admiralty Way. Continue along Admiralty Way until you get to
the second set of traffic lights at a T-junction. At these traffic lights turn right into
Marine Drive. You will see the Summerstrand Hotel on your right-hand side after a
few hundred metres.
Latitude: -33° 59' 37.17" S | Longitude: 25° 40' 34.75" E
Maps
http://www.nmbt.co.za/listing/summerstrand_hotel.html#anchor-map
http://www.summerstrandhotel.co.za/images/stories/map/map_maporama.gif
Directions to the Conference Venue
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The ITEE 2015 Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
SYSPRO
REDISA
Silver Sponsor
PWC
Bronze Sponsor
Allan Gray
Additional Sponsor
Telkom