This paper introduces dual-quorum replication, a novel data replication algorithm designed to support Internet edge services. Dual-quorum replication combines volume leases and qu...
Lei Gao, Michael Dahlin, Jiandan Zheng, Lorenzo Al...
: In this paper we describe one of the authors’ experiences working for an IT service provider in an SME environment. The paper starts with an analysis of the factors typical for...
Security requirements strongly influence the architectural design of complex IT systems in a similar way as other non-functional requirements. Both security engineering as well a...
Abstract. Workflow is an important approach for the specification and management of complex processing tasks. This approach is especially powerful for utilizing distributed service...
Automated recommendation (e.g., personalized product recommendation on an ecommerce web site) is an increasingly valuable service associated with many databases--typically online ...