@incollection{BensbergBuscherCzarnecki2019,
  author    = {Bensberg, Frank and Buscher, Gandalf and Czarnecki, Christian},
  title     = {Digital transformation and IT topics in the consulting industry: a labor market perspective},
  series = {Advances in consulting research : recent findings and practical cases},
  booktitle = {Advances in consulting research : recent findings and practical cases},
  editor    = {Nissen, Volker},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-95998-6},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-95999-3_16},
  pages     = {341 -- 357},
  year      = {2019},
  abstract  = {Information technologies, such as big data analytics, cloud computing, cyber physical systems, robotic process automation, and the internet of things, provide a sustainable impetus for the structural development of business sectors as well as the digitalization of markets, enterprises, and processes. Within the consulting industry, the proliferation of these technologies opened up the new segment of digital transformation, which focuses on setting up, controlling, and implementing projects for enterprises from a broad range of sectors. These recent developments raise the question, which requirements evolve for IT consultants as important success factors of those digital transformation projects. Therefore, this empirical contribution provides indications regarding the qualifications and competences necessary for IT consultants in the era of digital transformation from a labor market perspective. On the one hand, this knowledge base is interesting for the academic education of consultants, since it supports a market-oriented design of adequate training measures. On the other hand, insights into the competence requirements for consultants are considered relevant for skill and talent management processes in consulting practice. Assuming that consulting companies pursue a strategic human resource management approach, labor market information may also be useful to discover strategic behavioral patterns.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{SchmitzDietzeCzarnecki2019,
  author    = {Schmitz, Manfred and Dietze, Christian and Czarnecki, Christian},
  title     = {Enabling digital transformation through robotic process automation at Deutsche Telekom},
  series = {Enabling digital transformation through robotic process automation at Deutsche Telekom},
  booktitle = {Enabling digital transformation through robotic process automation at Deutsche Telekom},
  editor    = {Urbach, Nils and R{\"o}glinger, Maximilian},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-95272-7},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-95273-4_2},
  pages     = {15 -- 33},
  year      = {2019},
  abstract  = {Due to the high number of customer contacts, fault clearances, installations, and product provisioning per year, the automation level of operational processes has a significant impact on financial results, quality, and customer experience. Therefore, the telecommunications operator Deutsche Telekom (DT) has defined a digital strategy with the objectives of zero complexity and zero complaint, one touch, agility in service, and disruptive thinking. In this context, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) was identified as an enabling technology to formulate and realize DT's digital strategy through automation of rule-based, routine, and predictable tasks in combination with structured and stable data.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{CzarneckiSpiliopoulou2012,
  author    = {Czarnecki, Christian and Spiliopoulou, Myra},
  title     = {A holistic framework for the implementation of a next generation network},
  series = {International Journal of Business Information Systems},
  volume    = {9},
  journal   = {International Journal of Business Information Systems},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {Inderscience Enterprises},
  address   = {Olney, Bucks},
  issn      = {1746-0972},
  doi       = {10.1504/IJBIS.2012.046291},
  pages     = {385 -- 401},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {As the potential of a next generation network (NGN) is recognised, telecommunication companies consider switching to it. Although the implementation of an NGN seems to be merely a modification of the network infrastructure, it may trigger or require changes in the whole company, because it builds upon the separation between service and transport, a flexible bundling of services to products and the streamlining of the IT infrastructure. We propose a holistic framework, structured into the layers 'strategy', 'processes' and 'information systems' and incorporate into each layer all concepts necessary for the implementation of an NGN, as well as the alignment of these concepts. As a first proof-of-concept for our framework we have performed a case study on the introduction of NGN in a large telecommunication company; we show that our framework captures all topics that are affected by an NGN implementation.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{CzarneckiHongSchmitzetal.2021,
  author    = {Czarnecki, Christian and Hong, Chin-Gi and Schmitz, Manfred and Dietze, Christian},
  title     = {Enabling digital transformation through cognitive robotic process automation at Deutsche Telekom Services Europe},
  series = {Digitalization Cases Vol. 2 : Mastering digital transformation for global business},
  booktitle = {Digitalization Cases Vol. 2 : Mastering digital transformation for global business},
  editor    = {Urbach, Nils and R{\"o}glinger, Maximilian and Kautz, Karlheinz and Alias, Rose Alinda and Saunders, Carol and Wiener, Martin},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-030-80002-4 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-030-80003-1},
  pages     = {123 -- 138},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Subject of this case is Deutsche Telekom Services Europe (DTSE), a service center for administrative processes. Due to the high volume of repetitive tasks (e.g., 100k manual uploads of offer documents into SAP per year), automation was identified as an important strategic target with a high management attention and commitment. DTSE has to work with various backend application systems without any possibility to change those systems. Furthermore, the complexity of administrative processes differed. When it comes to the transfer of unstructured data (e.g., offer documents) to structured data (e.g., MS Excel files), further cognitive technologies were needed.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{CzarneckiFettke2021,
  author    = {Czarnecki, Christian and Fettke, Peter},
  title     = {Robotic process automation : Positioning, structuring, and framing the work},
  series = {Robotic process automation : Management, technology, applications},
  booktitle = {Robotic process automation : Management, technology, applications},
  editor    = {Czarnecki, Christian and Fettke, Peter},
  publisher = {De Gruyter},
  address   = {Oldenbourg},
  isbn      = {978-3-11-067668-6 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1515/9783110676693-202},
  pages     = {3 -- 24},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Robotic process automation (RPA) has attracted increasing attention in research and practice. This chapter positions, structures, and frames the topic as an introduction to this book. RPA is understood as a broad concept that comprises a variety of concrete solutions. From a management perspective RPA offers an innovative approach for realizing automation potentials, whereas from a technical perspective the implementation based on software products and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are relevant. RPA is industry-independent and can be used, for example, in finance, telecommunications, and the public sector. With respect to RPA this chapter discusses definitions, related approaches, a structuring framework, a research framework, and an inside as well as outside architectural view. Furthermore, it provides an overview of the book combined with short summaries of each chapter.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{BensbergAuthCzarnecki2021,
  author    = {Bensberg, Frank and Auth, Gunnar and Czarnecki, Christian},
  title     = {Finding the perfect RPA match : a criteria-based selection method for RPA solutions},
  series = {Robotic process automation : Management, technology, applications},
  booktitle = {Robotic process automation : Management, technology, applications},
  editor    = {Czarnecki, Christian and Fettke, Peter},
  publisher = {De Gruyter},
  address   = {Oldenbourg},
  isbn      = {978-3-11-067677-8},
  doi       = {10.1515/9783110676693-201},
  pages     = {47 -- 75},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {The benefits of robotic process automation (RPA) are highly related to the usage of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software products that can be easily implemented and customized by business units. But, how to find the best fitting RPA product for a specific situation that creates the expected benefits? This question is related to the general area of software evaluation and selection. In the face of more than 75 RPA products currently on the market, guidance considering those specifics is required. Therefore, this chapter proposes a criteria-based selection method specifically for RPA. The method includes a quantitative evaluation of costs and benefits as well as a qualitative utility analysis based on functional criteria. By using the visualization of financial implications (VOFI) method, an application-oriented structure is provided that opposes the total cost of ownership to the time savings times salary (TSTS). For the utility analysis a detailed list of functional criteria for RPA is offered. The whole method is based on a multi-vocal review of scientific and non-scholarly literature including publications by business practitioners, consultants, and vendors. The application of the method is illustrated by a concrete RPA example. The illustrated structures, templates, and criteria can be directly utilized by practitioners in their real-life RPA implementations. In addition, a normative decision process for selecting RPA alternatives is proposed before the chapter closes with a discussion and outlook.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{CroonCzarnecki2021,
  author    = {Croon, Philipp and Czarnecki, Christian},
  title     = {Liability for loss or damages caused by RPA},
  series = {Robotic process automation : Management, technology, applications},
  booktitle = {Robotic process automation : Management, technology, applications},
  editor    = {Czarnecki, Christian and Fettke, Peter},
  publisher = {De Gruyter},
  address   = {Oldenbourg},
  isbn      = {9783110676778},
  doi       = {10.1515/9783110676693-202},
  pages     = {135 -- 151},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Intelligent autonomous software robots replacing human activities and performing administrative processes are reality in today's corporate world. This includes, for example, decisions about invoice payments, identification of customers for a marketing campaign, and answering customer complaints. What happens if such a software robot causes a damage? Due to the complete absence of human activities, the question is not trivial. It could even happen that no one is liable for a damage towards a third party, which could create an uncalculatable legal risk for business partners. Furthermore, the implementation and operation of those software robots involves various stakeholders, which result in the unsolvable endeavor of identifying the originator of a damage. Overall it is advisable to all involved parties to carefully consider the legal situation. This chapter discusses the liability of software robots from an interdisciplinary perspective. Based on different technical scenarios the legal aspects of liability are discussed.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{SchneiderWisselinkNoelleetal.2020,
  author    = {Schneider, Dominik and Wisselink, Frank and N{\"o}lle, Nikolai and Czarnecki, Christian},
  title     = {Influence of artificial intelligence on commercial interactions in the consumer market},
  series = {Automatisierung und Personalisierung von Dienstleistungen : Methoden - Potenziale - Einsatzfelder},
  booktitle = {Automatisierung und Personalisierung von Dienstleistungen : Methoden - Potenziale - Einsatzfelder},
  editor    = {Bruhn, Manfred and Hadwich, Karsten},
  publisher = {Springer Gabler},
  address   = {Wiesbaden},
  isbn      = {978-3-658-30167-5 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-658-30168-2_7},
  pages     = {183 -- 205},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {Recently, novel AI-based services have emerged in the consumer market. AI-based services can affect the way consumers take commercial decisions. Research on the influence of AI on commercial interactions is in its infancy. In this chapter, a framework creating a first overview of the influence of AI on commercial interactions is introduced. This framework summarizes the findings of comparing numerous customer journeys of novel AI-based services with corresponding non-AI equivalents.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{CzarneckiDietze2017,
  author    = {Czarnecki, Christian and Dietze, Christian},
  title     = {Domain-Specific reference modeling in the telecommunications industry},
  series = {DESRIST 2017: Designing the Digital Transformation},
  booktitle = {DESRIST 2017: Designing the Digital Transformation},
  editor    = {Maedche, Alexander and vom Brocke, Jan and Hevner, Alan},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-59144-5},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-59144-5_19},
  pages     = {313 -- 329},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {The telecommunications industry is currently going through a major transformation. In this context, the enhanced Telecom Operations Map (eTOM) is a domain-specific process reference model that is offered by the industry organization TM Forum. In practice, eTOM is well accepted and confirmed as de facto standard. It provides process definitions and process flows on different levels of detail. This article discusses the reference modeling of eTOM, i.e., the design, the resulting artifact, and its evaluation based on three project cases. The application of eTOM in three projects illustrates the design approach and concrete models on strategic and operational levels. The article follows the Design Science Research (DSR) paradigm. It contributes with concrete design artifacts to the transformational needs of the telecommunications industry and offers lessons-learned from a general DSR perspective.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{NursinskiStolbergGangatharanCzarnecki2016,
  author    = {Nursinski-Stolberg, Andr{\´e} and Gangatharan, Kiritharan and Czarnecki, Christian},
  title     = {Development of a subject-oriented reference process model for the telecommunications industry},
  series = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 259 INFORMATIK 2016},
  booktitle = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 259 INFORMATIK 2016},
  editor    = {Mayr, Heinrich C. and Pinzger, Martin},
  publisher = {Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik e.V.},
  address   = {Bonn},
  isbn      = {9783885796534},
  issn      = {1617-5468},
  pages     = {699 -- 712},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Generally the usage of reference models can be structured top-down or bottom-up. The practical need of agile change and flexible organizational implementation requires a consistent mapping to an operational level. In this context, well-established reference process models are typically structured top-down. The subject-oriented Business Process Management (sBPM) offers a modeling concept that is structured bottom-up and concentrates on the process actors on an operational level. This paper applies sBPM to the enhanced Telecom Operations Map (eTOM), a well-accepted reference process model in the telecommunications industry. The resulting design artifact is a concrete example for a combination of a bottom-up and top-down developed reference model. The results are evaluated and confirmed in practical context through the involvement of the industry body TMForum.},
  language  = {en}
}