In this paper we present our approach towards a modularized database management system (DBMS) whose components can be adapted at runtime and show the modularization of a DBMS bene...
Relational database management systems are constantly being extended and augmented to accommodate data in different domains. Recently, with the increasing use of ontology in vario...
There is a manifold of meanings we could associate with the term \evolution" in the database arena. This paper tries to categorize some of these into a unique framework, showi...
The problem with the Grid is that it does not currently extend completely to devices, because these devices are not viewed as having sufficient capability to be both clients and s...
Pervasive information systems give an overview of what digital environments should look like in the future. From a data-centric point of view, traditional databases have to be use...