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Enterprise information technology project portfolio selection through system dynamics simulations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
As companies are increasingly relying on information technologies (IT) to help maintain their existing and develop new competitive advantages, investing effectively in IT is becoming more and more important. One of the ...
Real option analysis as a decision tool in oil field developments
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This thesis shows the applicability and value of real options analysis in developing an oil field, and how its use along with decision analysis can maximize the returns on a given project and minimize the losses. It focuses ...
System strategies in the management of transit systems towards the end of their life cycle
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This thesis explores and evaluates essential strategies needed for the transit authority/operator to deal with end of life cycle challenges of Rapid Transit Systems (RTS) systems. RTS systems are elaborate systems consisting ...
Architecture for a territorial dispute resolution system : a systems approach
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Introduction: A great part of the world today is engaged in excruciating conflicts that threaten the afflicted regions locally besides holding global peace to ransom. Most of these conflicts take the form of territorial ...
Optimal execution for portfolio transactions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
In my thesis I explore the problem of optimizing trading strategies for complex portfolio transitions. Institutional investors run into this issue during periodic portfolio rebalancing or transition between asset managers. ...
A survey of thin-film solar photovoltaic industry & technologies
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
A new type of solar cell technology using so-called thin-film solar photovoltaic material has the potential to make a great impact on our lives. Because it uses very little or no silicon at all, thin- film (TF) solar ...
Managing agile information technology infrastructure
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Information technology (IT) can be a key contributor for the successful implementation of business strategies. However, companies normally find it hard to synchronize their evolving business strategies with the capabilities ...
Airborne Internet : market & opportunity
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
The purpose of this thesis to evaluate the opportunity for service provider entry and of the airborne internet, to analyze the disruptive impact technology used by AirCell and AeroSat has had on the development of an ...
Architecting complex systems for robustness
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Robust design methodologies are frequently utilized by organizations to develop robust and reliable complex systems. The intent of robust design is to create systems that are insensitive to variations from production, the ...
A systems analysis of complex software product development dynamics and methods
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Software development projects and products have long shouldered a reputation for missed deadlines, blown budgets, and low quality. Unfortunately, this negative reputation appears to be supported by more than just anecdotal ...