Towards a scalable G2G framework for customs information system through N-Tier architecture

Abstract

This paper introduces an online G2G (Government to Government) framework to the modern generation of customs information systems. A G2G framework describes internal or external Government to Government data communications. Nowadays, developing a G2G framework for customs information systems is the subject of many big researches as customs administrations meet the problems comes from international regulations, security, legal specifications, technology and trade. The G2G framework of customs must be as a flexible, scalable, available, comprehensive, open and integrated tools which able to address the needs of expected business and predictable future. To design and develop a more efficient G2G customs information system that will facilitate trade, we propose a model. This model is based on the new paradigm in software engineering as N-Tier architecture. We have evaluated our proposed framework with four datasets. Internal users of customs in this proposed G2G framework, external users of customs, internal and external domain expertise are our datasets. The framework allows maximal scalability and makes more future adaptations with a comprehensive G2G system for customs administration.