Development of a Distributed Collaborative Research Tool for University-Industry Partnership

Abstract

This research study aims at developing a collaborative research tool using distributed servers to enhance collaborative research among Universities and Industries to promote innovation. The Adaptive Software Development model was employed due to the innovative nature of the study. Requirements were gathered from key stakeholders to determine the system architecture and various models that supported the system development process. The testing procedure demonstrated that three (3) separately located servers representing University A, University B and Industry Players worked together as one unit such that all users could form Research Teams and collaboratively conduct research work on the platform to boost University-Industry partnership for innovation.