Title: Semantic Web applications: a framework for industry and business exploitation – What is needed for the adoption of the Semantic Web from the market and industry

Authors: Miltiadis D. Lytras, Roberto Garcia

Addresses: American College of Greece, Argolidos 40–42, 153–44 Gerakas Attikis, Greece. ' University of Lleida, Jaume II 69, E-25001 Lleida, Spain

Abstract: In recent years, Semantic Web (SW) research has resulted in significant outcomes. Various industries have adopted SW technologies, while the |deep web| is still pursuing the critical transformation point, in which the majority of data found on the deep web will be exploited through SW value layers. In this article we analyse the SW applications from a |market| perspective. We are setting the key requirements for real-world information systems that are SW-enabled and we discuss the major difficulties for the SW uptake that has been delayed. This article contributes to the literature of SW and knowledge management providing a context for discourse towards best practices on SW-based information systems.

Keywords: semantic web applications; semantic web-based information systems; best practices; ontological engineering; ontologies.

DOI: 10.1504/IJKL.2008.019739

International Journal of Knowledge and Learning, 2008 Vol.4 No.1, pp.93 - 108

Published online: 27 Jul 2008 *

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