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Developing Information Infrastructure: The Tension Between Standardization and Flexibility

Hanseth, Ole, Monteiro, Eric, Hatling, Morten·1996·Science, Technology, & Human Values
DOI 10.1177/016224399602100402
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This article explores the tension between standardization and flexibility in information infrastructure (II). Just like other large technical systems, the geographically dispersed yet highly interconnected II becomes increasingly resistant to change. Still, II design must anticipate and prepare for changes, even substantial ones, if infrastructure is to survive. An II contains a huge number of components that alternate between standardization and change throughout their lifetimes. These components are interdependent: when one is changed, others have to remain stable, and vice versa. The article examines theoretical concepts for frammg these aspects of an II. The empirical underpinning of the article is a study of two existing embryonic manifestations of II.

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Authors
Hanseth, O., Monteiro, E., & Hatling, M.
Venue
Science, Technology, & Human Values
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
1996-10
Volume
21
Issue
4
Pages
407-426
ISSN
  • 0162-2439 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-8251
DOI
10.1177/016224399602100402
OpenAlex
W2120482701
Cited by
519
References
0
FWCI
22.93
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license (tdm)

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