The objective of the Ph.D. work discussed in this paper is to define a methodology for the design of distributed applications, in line with the ModelDriven Architecture (MDA). An i...
Simulation studies of Grid scheduling strategies require representative workloads to produce dependable results. Real production Grid workloads have shown diverse correlation stru...
Abstract. Conceptual modelling is a promising approach for Web application development, thanks to innovative CASE tools that can transform high-level specifications into executabl...
The impact of non-functional requirements (NFRs) over software systems has been widely documented. Consequently, cost-effective software production method shall provide means to in...
: Information Technology (IT) has evolved over time from its traditional use as administrative support towards a more strategic role to enforce business processes (BP). But several...