Download or read book A History of Modern Computing second edition written by Paul E. Ceruzzi and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2003-04-08 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first digital computer to the dot-com crash—a story of individuals, institutions, and the forces that led to a series of dramatic transformations. This engaging history covers modern computing from the development of the first electronic digital computer through the dot-com crash. The author concentrates on five key moments of transition: the transformation of the computer in the late 1940s from a specialized scientific instrument to a commercial product; the emergence of small systems in the late 1960s; the beginning of personal computing in the 1970s; the spread of networking after 1985; and, in a chapter written for this edition, the period 1995-2001. The new material focuses on the Microsoft antitrust suit, the rise and fall of the dot-coms, and the advent of open source software, particularly Linux. Within the chronological narrative, the book traces several overlapping threads: the evolution of the computer's internal design; the effect of economic trends and the Cold War; the long-term role of IBM as a player and as a target for upstart entrepreneurs; the growth of software from a hidden element to a major character in the story of computing; and the recurring issue of the place of information and computing in a democratic society. The focus is on the United States (though Europe and Japan enter the story at crucial points), on computing per se rather than on applications such as artificial intelligence, and on systems that were sold commercially and installed in quantities.
Download or read book The Principles of Business Computing written by M. G. Eccles and published by Juta and Company Ltd. This book was released on 2000-01-31 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by four prominent academics, this is one of South Africa’s best-selling computer books. It was written specifically for those managing or using computers for the first time, be they accountants, lawyers, or other business people. It is also an ideal introduction to business computing for the commerce student.
Download or read book Successful Business Computing written by M. Tampoe and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2014-05-23 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successful Business Computing offers a practical guide to the selection and use of a computer system. It helps identify those factors that need to be assessed in buying computer equipment and the associated computing instructions, called computer programs or software. It is a management manual and not a technical treatise on computing theory, or advanced computing. The book is organized into three main parts. Part 1 helps the reader to recognize the symptoms and assess needs. It identifies some of the reasons which prompt the purchase of computer systems and the areas of the organization which can benefit. It explains a method of pinpointing the specific application areas. It emphasizes the need for a computing policy within the organization; specifies some significant policy issues; and identifies sources of external help. Part 2 guides the reader through the buying cycle, identifying the major activities and providing guidelines for the evaluation of the systems proposed. Part 3 explains the constituents of a computer system and provides a glossary of terms. This book is intended for the businessman or executive looking for guidelines on how best to handle the task of acquiring a computer system. It can also provide students with an introduction to the application of computers and computer systems in business and commerce.
Download or read book Corporate Computer Security written by Randy J. Boyle and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2012-02-27 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. A strong business focus through a solid technical presentation of security tools. Boyle/Panko provides a strong business focus along with a solid technical understanding of security tools. This text gives readers the IT security skills they need for the workplace. This edition is more business focused and contains additional hands-on projects, coverage of wireless and data security, and case studies.
Download or read book Cloud Computing and SOA Convergence in Your Enterprise written by David S. Linthicum and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massive, disruptive change is coming to IT as software as a service (SaaS), SOA, mashups, Web 2.0, and cloud computing truly come of age. Now, one of the world’s leading IT innovators explains what it all means—coherently, thoroughly, and authoritatively. Writing for IT executives, architects, and developers alike, world-renowned expert David S. Linthicum explains why the days of managing IT organizations as private fortresses will rapidly disappear as IT inevitably becomes a global community. He demonstrates how to run IT when critical elements of customer, product, and business data and processes extend far beyond the firewall—and how to use all that information to deliver real-time answers about everything from an individual customer’s credit to the location of a specific cargo container. Cloud Computing and SOA Convergence in Your Enterprise offers a clear-eyed assessment of the challenges associated with this new world—and offers a step-by-step program for getting there with maximum return on investment and minimum risk. Using multiple examples, Linthicum Reviews the powerful cost, value, and risk-related drivers behind the move to cloud computing—and explains why the shift will accelerate Explains the technical underpinnings, supporting technologies, and best-practice methods you’ll need to make the transition Helps you objectively assess the promise of cloud computing and SOA for your organization, quantify value, and make the business case Walks you through evaluating your existing IT infrastructure and finding your most cost-effective, safest path to the “cloud” Shows how to choose the right candidate data, services, and processes for your cloud computing initiatives Guides you through building disruptive infrastructure and next-generation process platforms Helps you bring effective, high-value governance to the clouds If you’re ready to begin driving real competitive advantage from cloud computing, this book is the start-to-finish roadmap you need to make it happen.
Download or read book Corporate Information Factory written by W. H. Inmon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-03-14 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "father of data warehousing" incorporates the latesttechnologies into his blueprint for integrated decision supportsystems Today's corporate IT and data warehouse managers are required tomake a small army of technologies work together to ensure fast andaccurate information for business managers. Bill Inmon created theCorporate Information Factory to solve the needs ofthese managers. Since the First Edition, the design of the factoryhas grown and changed dramatically. This Second Edition, revisedand expanded by 40% with five new chapters, incorporates thesechanges. This step-by-step guide will enable readers to connecttheir legacy systems with the data warehouse and deal with a hostof new and changing technologies, including Web access mechanisms,e-commerce systems, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems. Thebook also looks closely at exploration and data mining servers foranalyzing customer behavior and departmental data marts forfinance, sales, and marketing.
Download or read book IT Governance Policies and Procedures 2023 Edition written by Wallace, Webber and published by Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. This book was released on with total page 1522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Business Value of Computers written by Paul A. Strassmann and published by Information Economics Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book addresses the practical needs of executives responsible for planning, budgeting & justifying information technology expenditures. Written by the former chief information executive (1956-1978) & vice president of strategic planning (1978-1985), author of the widely acclaimed & translated INFORMATION PAYOFF - THE TRANSFORMATION OF WORK IN THE ELECTRONIC AGE (Free Press, 1985), lecturer & university professor. Reviews: "A New Bible for Management Information Systems. An eminently readable book made more so by a playful sense of humor" -Information Week-; "Strips away obfuscation that has concealed the real value of computers." (The Financial Post); "A true path to the Holy Grail of business value." (Computer Weekly); "Some surprising answers to familiar questions cast new light on investing profitably in computer hardware & software." (The Conference Board); "All those either transfixed or baffled by the powers & potential of computers would do well to heed Strassmann's advice." (Daily Telegraph); "Measuring managerial productivity is the key to knowing how to invest in information technology. Strassmann's new book sets out the results of his research in detail. His argument comes through clearly." (The Financial Times).
Download or read book IT Governance Policies and Procedures 2020 Edition written by Wallace, Webber and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 1470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IT Governance: Policies & Procedures, 2020 Edition is the premier decision-making reference to help you to devise an information systems policy and procedure program uniquely tailored to the needs of your organization. Not only does it provide extensive sample policies, but this valuable resource gives you the information you need to develop useful and effective policies for your unique environment. IT Governance: Policies & Procedures provides fingertip access to the information you need on: Policy and planning Documentation Systems analysis and design And more! Previous Edition: IT Governance: Policies & Procedures, 2019 Edition ISBN 9781543802221
Download or read book Information and Software Technology written by David Grover and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The student book provides a clear project development focus in line with the spirit of the syllabus. It presents a precise coverage of the Core topics to provide a ready reference as the Options are studied.
Download or read book Business Computing written by Gediminas Adomavicius and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-29 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on presenting specific innovative computing artifacts and tools developed by researchers that are not commercially used. This work presents approaches and frameworks that focus on ability of an enterprise to analyze, build and protect computing infrastructure that supports value-added dimensions to the enterprise's business processes.
Download or read book Network World written by and published by . This book was released on 1993-03-22 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 20 years, Network World has been the premier provider of information, intelligence and insight for network and IT executives responsible for the digital nervous systems of large organizations. Readers are responsible for designing, implementing and managing the voice, data and video systems their companies use to support everything from business critical applications to employee collaboration and electronic commerce.
Download or read book A to Z of Computer Scientists Updated Edition written by Harry Henderson and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the previous edition: "Entries are written with enough clarity and simplicity to appeal to general audiences. The additional readings that end each profile give excellent pointers for more detailed information...Recommended."—Choice "This well-written collection of biographies of the most important contributors to the computer world...is a valuable resource for those interested in the men and women who were instrumental in making the world we live in today. This is a recommended purchase for reference collections."—American Reference Books Annual "...this one is recommended for high-school, public, and undergraduate libraries."—Booklist The significant role that the computer plays in the business world, schools, and homes speaks to the impact it has on our daily lives. While many people are familiar with the Internet, online shopping, and basic computer technology, the scientists who pioneered this digital age are generally less well-known. A to Z of Computer Scientists, Updated Edition features 136 computer pioneers and shows the ways in which these individuals developed their ideas, overcame technical and institutional challenges, collaborated with colleagues, and created products or institutions of lasting importance. The cutting-edge, contemporary entries explore a diverse group of inventors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries in the computer science field. People covered include: Grace Hopper (1906–1992) Dennis Ritchie (1941–2011) Brian Kernighan (1942–present) Howard Rheingold (1947–present) Bjarne Stroustrup (1950–present) Esther Dyson (1951–present) Silvio Micali (1954–present) Jeff Bezos (1964–present) Pierre Omidyar (1967–present) Jerry Yang (1968–present)
Download or read book IT Governance Policies and Procedures 2021 Edition written by Wallace, Webber and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 2020-11-06 with total page 1524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The role of IT management is changing even more quickly than information technology itself. IT Governance Policies & Procedures, 2021 Edition, is an updated guide and decision-making reference that can help you to devise an information systems policy and procedure program uniquely tailored to the needs of your organization. This valuable resource not only provides extensive sample policies, but also gives the information you need to develop useful and effective policies for your unique environment. For fingertip access to the information you need on IT governance, policy and planning, documentation, systems analysis and design, and much more, the materials in this ready-reference desk manual can be used by you or your staff as models or templates to create similar documents for your own organization. The 2021 Edition brings you the following changes: The chapter on Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) has been thoroughly revised to incorporate the recent launch of ITIL version 4. The sections on causes of employee burnout, as well as the potential pitfalls of poor recruiting practices, have been expanded. New material has been added to address the increased use of video conferencing for virtual workers, as well as the need to safeguard personal smartphones that store company information. Tips for developing a mobile device policy have been added. Additional pitfalls associated with end-user computing have been added. A new subsection regarding data storage guidelines for documents subject to data retention laws has been added. Additional tips regarding data management have been added. Appendix A has been updated to include data breach notification laws for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and also to reflect changes to Vermont's data breach notification laws. Data from recent surveys and reports has been added and updated in the Comment sections throughout. In addition, exhibits, sample policies, and worksheets are included in each chapter, which can also be accessed at WoltersKluwerLR.com/ITgovAppendices. You can copy these exhibits, sample policies, and worksheets and use them as a starting point for developing your own resources by making the necessary changes. Previous Edition: IT Governance: Policies & Procedures, 2020 Edition ISBN 9781543810998
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