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In order to further explore the relationship between ICT\/e-business and the environment, the approach adopted in this study aimed to simulate how ICT\/e-business indicators interact with environmental indicators quantitatively. Owing to lack of data and information in the current area in government bodies\/councils\/research institutes, two questionnaire surveys were conducted. Details of the data collection progress are provided. An artificial neural network (ANN) approach, embedded in a more predictive and empirical model, is suggested herein as a new methodology and possible solution. Furthermore an expert decision support system (EDSS), built around these neural networks with a user-friendly interface and being able to post-process data to information, is developed. 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