Information Technology category: 2629 books
by Masahito Hayashi, Satoshi Ishizaka, Akinori Kawachi
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2014
This book presents the basics of quantum information, e.g., foundation of quantum theory, quantum algorithms, quantum entanglement, quantum entropies, quantum coding, quantum error correction and quantum cryptography. The required knowledge is only elementary calculus and linear algebra. This way...
Dangerous Enthusiasms
E-government, Computer Failure and Information System Development
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2006
Information and the technology that supports its collection, communication and analysis is a core concern of modern government, making e-government (meaning electronically enabled government) fundamental to the ongoing "reinvention" of public administration. But the quest for e-government...
IT Development in Korea
A Broadband Nirvana?
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2012
This book investigates the contextual factors that led to Korean society becoming ‘broadband heaven’ — the most wired nation in the world — by scrutinizing the historical contexts surrounding the Korean Information Infrastructure (KII) project (1995–2005), which aimed to establish a nationwide...
Crowdsourcing
One Step Beyond
Language: English
Release Date: September 3, 2013
Crowdsourcing is a relatively recent phenomenon that only appeared in 2006, but it continues to grow and diversify (crowdfunding, crowdcontrol, etc.). This book aims to review this concept and show how it leads to the creation of value and new business opportunities.
Chapter 1 is based on four examples:...
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Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2011
Information is everywhere, and defines everything in today's society. Moreover, information is a key concept in a wide range of academic disciplines, from quantum physics to public policy. However, these disciplines all interpret the concept in quite different ways. This book looks at information...
by Stuart Barnes
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2012
MBusiness: The Strategic Implications of Mobile Communications presents recent theory and evidence on wireless information technologies and their application in business. Such information is useful in both the classroom and for interested practitioners contemplating new technological developments.
MBusiness...
by Paul Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2010
This book has real-world samples of how to solve problems related to Design and Technology and offers tips on how to enhance the use of Moodle to get the most out of the subject. Worked examples will act as a base from which to build complex and exciting courses for students in all age ranges and...
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Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2012
Organizations are increasingly relying on electronic information to conduct business, which has caused the amount of personal information to grow exponentially. Threats, Countermeasures, and Advances in Applied Information Security addresses the fact that managing information security program while effectively...
Information Ethics
Privacy, Property, and Power
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2012
This anthology focuses on the ethical issues surrounding information control in the broadest sense. Anglo-American institutions of intellectual property protect and restrict access to vast amounts of information. Ideas and expressions captured in music, movies, paintings, processes of manufacture,...
Managing Systems Migrations and Upgrades
Demystifying the Technology Puzzle
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2002
Managing Systems Migrations and Upgrades is the perfect book for technology managers who want a rational guide to evaluating the business aspects of various possible technical solutions. Enterprises today are in the middle of the R&D race for technology leadership, with providers who increasingly...
On the Nature of Effective CIO/CEO Communication
Evidence from an Interview Study
Language: English
Release Date: December 23, 2016
This book examines the effectiveness of communication between chief information officer (CIO) and chief executive officer (CEO) and its impact on the role of information technology (IT) in an organization. The book is empirically based on interviews with CIO/CEO pairs from twelve organizations in...
The Neighborhood in the Internet
Design Research Projects in Community Informatics
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2014
Today, "community" seems to be everywhere. At home, at work, and online, the vague but comforting idea of the community pervades every area of life. But have we lost the ability truly to understand what it means? The Neighborhood in the Internet investigates social and civic effects of community...
Ethical and Secure Computing
A Concise Module
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2019
This engaging textbook highlights the essential need for a strong ethical framework in our approach to computer, information and engineering science. Through thought-provoking questions and case studies, the reader is challenged to consider the deeper implications arising from the use of today’s...
Why Engagement Matters
Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives of User Engagement in Digital Media
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2016
User Engagement (UE) is a complex concept to investigate. The purpose of this book is not to constrain UE to one perspective, but to offer a well-rounded appreciation for UE across various domains and disciplines. The text begins with two foundational chapters that describe theoretical and methodological...