Table Of Content1: Introduction 2: Structure of the Book and Key Definitions 3: Evolution of IT Governance Frameworks 4: Slow Responses to Disruptive Technologies 5: Nimbleness in the Animal Kingdom 6: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 7: Blockchain 8: Platforms 9: Algorithms 10: Edge Computing 11: Quantum Computing 12: Immersive Technologies (VR, AR, MR, and XR) 13: Holographic Technologies 14: Deep Tech 15: Other Metaverse-Related Technologies 16: Organizational Structure for the Metaverse Era 17: Governance Framework for the Metaverse Era 18: Enterprise Architecture (EA) 19: Infusing Nimbleness into the Enterprise Architecture 20: Central IT and the Metaverse Enterprise 21: Conclusion and Path Forward 22: Case Study in Transforming to the Metaverse Index
SynopsisThis book provides guidance on how organizations can respond effectively to a rapidly converging collection of advanced technologies, methods, and models often referred to as "the metaverse." The arrival of the metaverse will likely lead to one of the most disruptive eras in modern history. We will see our personal, social, professional, and business lives change just as dramatically as we experienced with the arrival of the personal computer, Internet, and smart phone. The book also discusses some of the most important metaverse technologies, concepts, and methods which are needed by organizational leaders to understand as they begin to map out their metaverse transformation plans. These discussions are followed by detailed chapters on the main elements of an effective enterprise transformation initiative, concluding with a detailed hypothetical case study that describes how such a transformation can be accomplished. The central purpose of the book is to help executives and other professionals in charting an effective course to the metaverse. FEATURES: Discusses the most important metaverse technologies, concepts, and methods organizational leaders need to understand as they begin to map out their metaverse transformation plans Features detailed chapters on the main elements of an effective enterprise transformation initiative Covers machine learning, AI, augmented reality, quantum computing, enterprise architecture, robotics, platforms, ChatGPT, holograms, organizational structure for the metaverse era, and more Concludes with a detailed hypothetical case study that describes how such a transformation can be accomplished, This book provides guidance on how organizations can respond effectively to a rapidly converging collection of advanced technologies, methods, and models often referred to as "the metaverse." The arrival of the metaverse will likely lead to one of the most disruptive eras in modern history. We will see our personal, social, professional, and business lives change just as dramatically as we experienced with the arrival of the personal computer, Internet, and smart phone. The book also discusses some of the most important metaverse technologies, concepts, and methods which are needed by organizational leaders to understand as they begin to map out their metaverse transformation plans. These discussions are followed by detailed chapters on the main elements of an effective enterprise transformation initiative, concluding with a detailed hypothetical case study that describes how such a transformation can be accomplished. The central purpose of the book is to help executives and other professionals in charting an effective course to the metaverse.