Modeling of information is necessary in developing information systems. Information is acquired from many sources, by using various methods and tools. It must be recognized, conceptualized and conceptually organized efficiently, so that users can easily understand and use it. Modeling is needed to understand, explain, organize, predict and reason on information. It also helps to master the role and functions of components of information systems. Modeling can be performed with many different purposes in mind, at different levels and by using different notions and different background theories....

CAiSE 2000 was the 12th in the series of International Conferences on Advanced Information Systems Engineering. In the year 2000 the conference returned to Stockholm where it was organized the very first time. Since that year, 1989, the CAiSE conferences have developed into an important forum for the presentation and exchange of research results and practical experiences within the field of Information Systems Engineering. The objective of the CAiSE conference series is to bring together researchers and practitioners in the field of information systems engineering to meet annually in order to...