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In this paper we demonstrate the feasibility of IoT deployment for noise level measurement to time-limited and high-intense, high-volume data, events. Through an iterative process, a prototype solution were designed and implemented in a real-time, privacy-compliant IoT sensor system under tight constraints concerning budget and development time. Our sensor system enables festival management to easily track, document and further, by applying real time big data analytics to the harvested information, have fact-full insights generated for decision making in terms of resolving noise disturbances. The whole approach was demonstrated by the use of lightweight Internet of Things architecture demonstrating how web technologies can be used throughout the technology stack in and IoT big data analytics case.

With the development of ubiquitous technologies that support the digitization of money, research is needed on how individuals’ private life practices are affected by new technological financial systems and how cash-based practices can inform their design. In this paper, we report the cash-based monetary practices of one Ethiopian rural community and identify their implications for the design of new financial technology. Particularly, we focus on addressing the question: What characteristic features should go into the design of mobile money application(s) to embody a rural Ethiopian community’s money practices in social (marriage and death) and religious contexts? Primary data on everyday practices of the community was collected. Analysis of our data reveals that new financial technology design should support lived experiences such as: embedded social meaning, segregated and aggregate money control, restricted money use, identity extension and hiding, refusal and acceptance of donations, disclosed and secret money practices, and assigning aesthetics to money. The paper concludes by discussing possible ways of mapping these concepts into financial system design, thus contributing towards the development of cashless transactions and a cashless society.

Virtual Reality (VR) offers new opportunities to marketers. Considering the fact that the primary role of marketing is to engrave a product or service to potential users and that VR arouses emotional responses and can influence the behavior of users, the applicability of VR to marketing cannot be underestimated. Accordingly, in this paper, we explore Critical Success Factors (CSFs) of VR in marketing ecosystems. Moreover, by adopting the means-end chain model, this paper focuses on the conditions that lead to a successful VR marketing campaign rather than any barriers associated with it. Results highlight the presence of 17 success factors for VR-based marketing campaign and provide insights to stakeholders who are considering whether or not to utilize VR technology in marketing their service or product.

This paper describes the use of Internet of Things as a solution for personal training, based on NFC wearable sensors mounted on garment like gym t-shirts and smart training units. Instead of sowing in wearable technology to every possible body part in motion, our solution builds on a sensory system applied to the object in training — such as a training mat, a barbell or a rod. The described study is underpinned by a research gap of-which a prototype solution (SmartPT) is developed to fill. Furthermore, the planning-, design-and development processes are described. Lastly, novel lessons learned and challenges faced when developing SmartPT are discussed, as well as possibilities for future research.