Knowledge cloud system for network collaboration: A case study in medical service industry in China

Authors:
Ivan K. W. Lai;Sidney K. T. Tam;Michael F. S. Chan
Affiliations:
Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macau;School of Engineering, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, United Kingdom;Faculty of Management and Administration, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macau
Venue:
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Year:
2012

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Abstract

This paper introduces a new service model in cloud computing - the knowledge as a service (KaaS) that facilitates the interoperations among members in a knowledge network. In this study, the KaaS is modeled as a framework of a knowledge cloud system which aims for the development of collaborative networks in medical service industry. The framework is applied in a case study of radiotherapy dynamic treatment service. The collaborative activities supported by knowledge cloud system are analysed. This study has investigated the essential components for the success of a private knowledge network for business network collaboration. This study shows the best practices of the formation of collaborative network facilitating by the knowledge cloud system in medical service industry which can be transferred to other industries.