Next Wave of Technologies : Opportunities in Chaos by Phil Simon (2010, Hardcover)

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Along with other experts in the field, he discuss the basics, pitfalls, best practices, and corporate applications of these technologies. The subtitle reads Opportunities in Chaos on the cover rather than Opportunities from Chaos.

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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100470587504
ISBN-139780470587508
eBay Product ID (ePID)77859135

Product Key Features

Book TitleNext Wave of Technologies : Opportunities in Chaos
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicOrganizational Behavior, General, Information Management
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Business & Economics
AuthorPhil Simon
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight23.9 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.3 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-046294
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"...is a must-read for IT professionals who are scrambling to keep up with the implications of new technologies and a book for their colleagues who need to interface with them." ( impressionsthroughmedia.com , March 28, 2010)
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal004.068
SynopsisPraise for The Next Wave of Technologies: Opportunities in Chaos "Written for executives and managers by a team of hands-on subject matter experts, the book shows how to utilize and optimize emerging technologies with outstanding governance, project management, enterprise architecture, systems development, and leadership." Leon A. Kappelman , PhD, Professor of IS & Director Emeritus of the IS Research Center, College of Business, University of North Texas "This book is absolutely essential reading to any organization that recognizes that, in the future, appropriate use of technology is going to separate the successful organizations from the unsuccessful ones. Congratulations to Phil and his team of experts for providing the industry with a much needed book about technology, what works, and how it works." Tony Fisher , CEO, DataFlux Corporation "In an age of significant information overload, where new technologies seemingly come out of nowhere, Simon's book represents a smorgasbord of everything busy executives need to know for the Information Age." Jonathan B. Spira , CEO and Chief Analyst, Basex "With concise chapters that are easy to digest, this great book is essential for helping IT and business leaders make sense of the latest advances in technologies. It'll help you chart a course for the future. Don't leave home without it!" Martin Moseley , CTO, Initiate Systems " The Next Wave of Technologies provides a superbly curated survey of the most important areas of progressive IT thinking. It's a valuable resource for both business and technology executives alike." John L. Funge , founder, Pickle.com (acquired by Scripps Networks) and Clara Vista (acquired by CMGI) "Simon delivers on his promise to help the reader understand these technologies and how, or if, they should be introduced into an organization. Simon's style is appealing, educational, and will satisfy your hunger for clarity. Don't miss it!" Danette McGilvray , President and Principal, Granite Falls Consulting, and author of Executing Data Quality Projects: Ten Steps to Quality Data and Trusted Informatio n " The Next Wave of Technologies is required reading if you wish to avoid common mistakes and realize the full potential of new technologies especially before your competitors do." Jim Harris , independent consultant, speaker, writer, and Blogger-in-Chief at Obsessive-Compulsive Data Quality, Opportunities in Chaos will serve to help organizations better understand new technologies and their potential impact.   It will help them determine if, and at what level they should be implemented, and ensure that they avoid making the IT and management mistakes of the last 25 years., Your all-inclusive guide to all the latest technologies Providing you with a better understanding of the latest technologies, including Cloud Computing, Software as a Service, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Open Source, Mobile Computing, Social Networking, and Business Intelligence, The Next Wave of Technologies: Opportunities in Chaos helps you know which questions to ask when considering if a specific technology is right for your organization. Demystifies powerful but largely misunderstood technologies Explains how each technology works Provides key guidance on determining if a particular technology is right for your organization Contains contributions from experts on Cloud Computing, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Software as a Service (SaaS), Open Source, Mobile Technologies, Enterprise Risk Management, Social Media, Business Intelligence, and more More of a management text than a technical guide, the book is designed to help your organization better understand these exciting new technologies and their potential impact. The Next Wave of Technologies: Opportunities in Chaos will help you determine if your organization is ready for a specific technology, how to prepare for its successful adoption, how to measure success, and the key risks and red flags to recognize.
LC Classification NumberHD30.2.S577 2010

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