The use of data communications and computer networks is constantly increasing, bringing benefits to most of the countries and peoples of the world, and serving as the lifeline of industry. Now there is a textbook that discusses data communications and networking in a readable form that can be easily understood by students who will become the IS professionals of the future.Advanced Data Communications and Networks provides a comprehensive and practical treatment of rapidly evolving areas. The text is divided into seven main sections and appendices:"General data compression"Video, images, and sound"Error coding and encryption"TCP/IP and the Internet"Network operating systems"LANs/WANs"Cables and connectorsOther topics include error detection/correction, image/video compression, digital vi.

ARIS (Architecture of Integrated Information Systems) is a unique and internationally renowned method for optimizing business processes and implementing application systems.

This book describes in detail how ARIS methods model and realize business processes by means of UML (Unified Modeling Language), leading to an information model that is the keystone for a systematic and intelligent method of developing application systems.

Multiple real-world examples - including knowledge management, implementation of workflow systems and standard software solutions (SAP R/3 in particular) - address the deployment of ARIS methods

Data Mining for Business Applications presents state-of-the-art data mining research and development related to methodologies, techniques, approaches and successful applications. The contributions of this book mark a paradigm shift from "data-centered pattern mining" to "domain-driven actionable knowledge discovery (AKD)" for next-generation KDD research and applications. The contents identify how KDD techniques can better contribute to critical domain problems in practice, and strengthen business intelligence in complex enterprise applications. The volume also explores challenges and directions for future data mining research and development in the dialogue between academia and business.

This self-explanatory and highly informative text presents an exhaustive coverage of the concepts of Object-Oriented Programming with JAVA. A number of good illustrative examples are provided for each concept supported by well-crafted programs, thus making it useful for even those having no prerequisite knowledge of programming. Beginning from the preliminaries of the language and the basic principles of OOP, this textbook moves gradually towards advanced concepts like exception handling, multithreaded programming, GUI support through AWT controls, string handling, file handling, basic utility classes and collection framework in Java. In addition, the well-planned material in the book acts as a precursor to move towards high-end programming in Java, which includes the discussion of S...

This book covers the whole spectrum of modeling goals to achieve optimal quality in the process model developed. It focuses on how to balance quality considerations across all semiotic levels when models are used for different purposes, and is based on SEQUAL, a framework for understanding the quality of models and modeling languages, which can take into account all main aspects relating to the quality of models.

Chapter 1 focuses on the theoretical foundations, introducing readers to the topics of business processes and business process modeling, as well as the most important concept underlying the modeling of business processes. In turn, Chapter 2 addresses the quality of models in general and business process models in particular. Chapter 3 contains a specialization of SEQU...

Unix In Easy Steps Is An Easy To Read And Act Book On The Unix Operating System. The Approach Is Easy, Lucid And Gets The Student Involved In The Subject. The Reader Whether New To Unix Or An Experienced User Will Find This Book Interesting Because He/She Can Try Out Each Command Or Concept, Which Are Explained With Examples. At The End Of Each Chapter A Number Of Questions Are Put To Help The Reader Make A Self-Assessment Of How Much Of Concepts Have Been Understood. At The End Of The Book You Have A Final Test, Which Is Meant To Test The Best Brains.Unix In Easy Steps Covers The Basic Concepts Of Unix And Also Gives The Reader A Brief View Of Unix Internals. Finally Fast Track , A Comprehensive Listing Of Commands With Their Options And Arguments, Is Provided Which Is An Invaluable Source Of Reference To All Users Of Unix.

An intimate, gloriously written look at the communications revolution and how it has opened up the world. The Internet is the most remarkable thing human beings have built since the pyramids. A millennium from now, historians will look back at it and marvel that a people equipped with such clumsy tools succeeded in creating such a leviathan. Yet even as the Net pervades our lives, we begin to take it for granted. We have lost our capacity for wonder. Most of us have no idea where the Internet came from, how it works, or who created it and why. And even fewer have any idea of what it means for society and the future. John Naughton has written a warm and passionate book that seeks to rescue the Internet from the condescension of posterity, to celebrate the engineers and scientists who implemented their dreams in hardware and software, and to explain the values and ideas that drove them. Although its subject seems technical, the book in fact is personal. John Naughton writes about the Net like Nick Hornby writes about soccer. A Brief History of the Future is an intimate celebration of vision and altruism, ingenuity and determination, and above all the power of ideas to change the world.". . . a fascinating and highly accessible history of the Internet packed with intriguing anecdotes and stimulating insights." --David Puttnam” At last the Internet gets the history book it deserves." --The Bookseller

oftware engineering is an integral part of studies in computer science and consequently foundational knowledge is critical to all students in the field. This text focuses on the essential elements, providing readers with the basic skills and introductory knowledge required to execute a software project successfully.

Following the winning formula and easy-to read style of the author’s previous An Integrated Approach to Software Engineering, this reader-friendly text is written specifically for undergraduates as an introduction to this broad-ranging discipline. With a strong emphasis on practice, this textbook takes a step-by-step approach whereby the key tasks involved in a project are discussed through the course of the book, illustrating the different activities invo...

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"Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business, and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This succinct Advanced Introduction delivers insights into the pressing technological, political, and legal challenges of cybersecurity. Exploring cybersecurity threats on both a national and global scale, it provides guidance on how countries use domestic and international law to counter crime, terrorism, espionage, and armed conflict in cyberspace. Key Features: - Centres cybersecurity law within the internet as a technology, cyberspace

This textbook is intended for use in an advanced programming course, which assumes completion of an introductory course. Emphasis is on advanced programming skills using the most up-to-date features of Visual Basic, including updating databases using an ADO data control, the Data Environment, and the ADO object model in code. Students learn to develop multi-tier client/server applications, create Active X DLL and EXE code components, author ActiveX controls, develop Web-based database applications, create DHTML and IIS Internet applications, build HTML Help files, call Windows API methods, and package applications for distribution. The text is designed to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Systems Developer Desktop Application exam (Exam 70-176).

For PHP developers who know object-oriented programming, this book is the fast track to learning the Yii framework. It takes a step-by-step approach to building a complete real-world application 'Äì teaching by practice rather than theory.Key FeaturesA step-by-step guide to creating a modern, sophisticated web application using an incremental and iterative approach to software developmentBuild a real-world, user-based, database-driven project task management application using the Yii development frameworkTake a test-driven design (TDD) approach to software development utilizing the Yii testing frameworkWrite less code by using Yii's application generation and scaffolding toolsEnhance your application by adding Web feeds, adapting it to multiple languages, and by utilizing themes to prov...

For anyone who has ever wondered how computers solve problems, an engagingly written guide for nonexperts to the basics of computer algorithms.

Have you ever wondered how your GPS can find the fastest way to your destination, selecting one route from seemingly countless possibilities in mere seconds? How your credit card account number is protected when you make a purchase over the Internet? The answer is algorithms. And how do these mathematical formulations translate themselves into your GPS, your laptop, or your smart phone? This book offers an engagingly written guide to the basics of computer algorithms. In Algorithms Unlocked, Thomas Cormen—coauthor of the leading college textbook on the subject—provides a general explanation, with limited mathematics, of how algorithms .

An authoritative and accessible one-stop resource, An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence presents the first full examination of AI. Designed to provide an understanding of the foundations of artificial intelligence, it examines the central computational techniques employed by AI, including knowledge representation, search, reasoning, and learning, as well as the principal application domains of expert systems, natural language, vision, robotics, software agents and cognitive modeling. Many of the major philosophical and ethical issues of AI are also introduced.

Throughout the volume, the authors provide detailed, well-illustrated treatments of each topic with abundant examples and exercises. The authors bring this exciting field to life by presenting a substantial and robust introduction to artificial intelligence in a clear and concise coursebook form. This book stands as a core text for all computer scientists approaching AI for the first time.

Cybersecurity is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing fields. However, there is an acute shortage of skilled workforce. The cybersecurity beginners guide aims at teaching security enthusiasts all about organizational digital assets’ security, give them an overview of how the field operates, applications of cybersecurity across sectors and industries, and skills and certifications one needs to build and scale up a career in this field.

Over 40 hands-on recipes to quickly and efficiently create business grade Titanium Enterprise apps Overview In Detail The demand for Mobile in the Enterprise has never been greater. While meeting this demand is becoming increasingly business critical, the complexities of development are amplified by the explosion in the number and variety of devices and platforms. Appcelerator's Titanium Mobile Platform stands out for its rapid development speed, large number of APIs, and focus on providing a native experience. This ability to rapidly provide business value in a cross-platform way makes Titanium a compelling platform for the creation of Enterprise applications. Appcelerator Titanium Business Application Development Cookbook is your complete guide to creating business applications. From building a unique user experience to securing your application, this book covers every aspect of business application development. Beginning with a discussion of design patterns, the practical recipes in this cookbook progress through different topics required for Enterprise cross-platform mobile development. Each recipe is a self-contained lesson that can be used in creating apps for your organization. With Appcelerator Titanium Business Application Development Cookbook learn how to work with data on the device, create charts and graphs, and interact with various web services. Later recipes discussing application security and native module development help provide additional resources to accelerate your next Titanium mobile development project. What you will learn from this book Approach Appcelerator Titanium Business Application Development Cookbook is a high level and practical Cookbook, packed with easy to follow, task-based recipes to ensure you hit the ground running!. Who this book is written for This book is for the JavaScript developer looking to explore mobile or existing Enterprise developers looking to increase their app development velocity by harnessing the cross-platform power of Titanium mobile. The comprehensive recipes and tutorials assume you have a basic understanding of both JavaScript and the Titanium mobile SDK.

This book introduces foundational and advanced concepts in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), focusing on their real-world applications and societal implications. Covering topics from knowledge representation and model interpretability to deep learning and generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Real-World Applications: A Beginner's Guide with Case Studies includes practical Python implementations and case studies from healthcare, agriculture, and education. Beginning with core concepts such as AI fundamentals, knowledge representation, and statistical techniques, the text gradually advances to cover ML algorithms, deep learning architectures, and the basics of generative AI. Detailed discussions of data preprocessing, model training, eval...

Society's growing dependence on information technology for survival has elevated the importance of controlling and evaluating information systems. A sound plan for auditing information systems and the technology that supports them is a necessity for organizations to improve the IS benefits and allow the organization to manage the risks associated with technology. Auditing Information Systems gives a global vision of auditing and control, exposing the major techniques and methods. It provides guidelines for auditing the crucial areas of IT--databases, security, maintenance, quality, and communications.

AVA's Basics Interactive Design titles are designed to provide visual arts student with a theoretical and practical exploration of each of the fundamental topics within the discipline of Interactive Design. Packed with examples from students and professionals and fully illutrated with clear diagrams and inspiring imagery, they offer an essential exploration of the subject.

Basics Interactive Design: Interface Design is the first book in the new Basics series. From a visual communication direction, it focuses on the design of effective, user-focused front-end designs for a range of digital media interfaces. Using case studies and interviews to delve deeper, the design of effective visual communication for user interfaces is clearly explained, giving the reader the knowledge needed to design better interactions.

Covering all aspects of the Unix operating system and assuming no prior knowledge of Unix, this book begins with the fundamentals and works from the ground up to some of the more advanced programming techniques The authors provide a wealth of real-world experience with the Unix operating system, delivering actual examples while showing some of the common misconceptions and errors that new users make Special emphasis is placed on the Apple Mac OS X environment as well as Linux, Solaris, and migrating from Windows to Unix A unique conversion section of the book details specific advice and instructions for transitioning Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux users

In order to understand this coexistence, we interviewed 20 large organizations in the early months of 2013 about how big data fit in to their overall data and analytics environments. Overall, we found the expected co-existence; in not a single one of these large organizations was big data being managed separately from other types of data and analytics. The integration was in fact leading to a new management perspective on analytics, The integration was in fact leading to a new management perspective on analytics  3.0. In this paper, we will describe the  overall context for how organizations think about big data, the organizational structure and skills required for it..etc. We will conclude by describing the analytic of 3.0 era.

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Don't be deceived by the cover of this book. It is not for dummies. This book uniquely includes Excel basic and advanced features, then makes a transition to VBA programming tools for adding functionality such as custom (user-defined) functions, user forms, and data processing loops by way of lessons in programming logic designed for the beginning programmer. The language is simple with many step-by-step instructions that include many color screen shots. This book will guide you through the steps to create powerful financial and business applications with Excel. It will enlighten the business professional to the many untapped capabilities of Excel.

Over the past few years, many fundamental changes have occurred in data communications and networking that will shape the future for decades to come.

Updated with the latest advances in the field, Jerry FitzGerald and Alan Dennis' 10th Edition of Business Data Communications and Networking continues to provide the fundamental concepts and cutting-edge coverage applications that students need to succeed in this fast-moving field. 

Authors FitzGerald and Dennis have developed a foundation and balanced presentation from which new technologies and applications can be easily understood, evaluated, and compared

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Information systems often fail because their requirements are poorly defined. This book shows IT professionals how to specify more precisely and more effectively what their systems need to do. The key lies in the discovery and application of what are called business rules. A business rule is a compact and simple statement that represents some important aspect of a business. By capturing the rules for your business - the logic that governs its operation - you will gain the ability to create systems fully aligned with your business needs. In this book, Tony Morgan provides a thorough introduction to business rules, as well as a practical framework for integrating them into information systems. He shows you how to identify and express business rules, offers practical strategies for their use, and explains the key elements of logic that underpin their application.

The fifth edition of the book Business Statistics will provide readers an understanding of problem-solving methods, and analysis, thus enabling readers to develop the required skills and apply statistical techniques to decision-making problems.A large number of new business-oriented solved as well as practice problems have been added, thus creating a bank of problems that give a better representation of the various business statistics techniques.

This book meets the specific and complete requirements of students pursuing MBA/PGDBM, B.Com., M.Com., MA(Eco), CA, ICWA, BBA, BIS/BIT/BCA, etc., courses, who need to understand the basic concepts of business statistics and apply results directly to real-life business problems. The book also suits the requirements of students who need practical knowledge of the subject, as well as for those preparing for competitive examinations.

Big Data bring new opportunities to modern society and challenges to data scientists. On the one hand, Big Data hold great promises for discovering subtle population patterns and heterogeneities that are not possible with small-scale data. On the other hand, the massive sample size and high dimensionality of Big Data introduce unique computational and statistical challenges, including scalability and storage bottleneck, noise accumulation, spurious correlation, incidental endogeneity and measurement errors. These challenges are distinguished and require new computational and statistical paradigm. This paper gives overviews on the salient features of Big Data and how these features impact on paradigm change on statistical and computational methods as well as computing architectures. We also provide various new perspectives on the Big Data analysis and computation. In particular, we emphasize on the viability of the sparsest solution in high-confidence set and point out that exogenous assumptions in most statistical methods for Big Data cannot be validated due to incidental endogeneity. They can lead to wrong statistical inferences and consequently wrong scientific conclusions.

Demand for qualified and certified information systems (IS) auditors has increased dramatically since the adoption of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002. Now you can prepare for CISA certification, the one certification designed specifically for IS auditors, and improve your job skills with this valuable book. Not only will you get the valuable preparation you need for the CISA exam, you?ll also find practical information to prepare you for the real world. This invaluable guide contains:

Authoritative coverage of all CISA exam objectives, including:

The IS Audit Process. IT Governance. Systems and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management. IT Service Delivery and Support. Protection of Information Assets. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.

Practical information that will prepare you for the real world such as:

Secrets of successful auditing. Government regulations at a glance. Incident handling checklist. Scenarios providing insight into professional audit systems and controls.

Additional exam and career preparation tools such as:

Challenging chapter review questions. A glossary of terms. Tips on preparing for exam day. Information on related certifications.

A free CD-ROM with:

Advanced testing software with challenging chapter review questions plus bonus practice exams so you can test your knowledge. Flashcards that run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld. The entire book in searchable and printable PDF.

It's a great pleasure in presenting this fifth thoroughly revised edition of the book on Computer Applications in Business .In this revised edition,the book includes Operating System,E-Commerece & Internet,System Analysis & Design,Computer based Information System and Database

This Book Is Designed As Per The Syllabus Of U.P. Technical University. It Also Covers The Syllabus Of Many Other Universities That Have Similar Course. Wide Range Of Topics Are Covered.Salient Features * Book Covers Most Of The Basics Of Computers That One Must Know. * Even A Layman In Computer Can Pick Up The Concepts Easily. * It Covers Introduction To Computers, Basics Of Hardware And Software, Introduction To Dos And Windows, Ms Office, Basics Of Network, Internet And E-Mail And Dbms Along With Some Part Of Application Of Information System.

Presenting an introduction to computing and advice on computer applications, this book examines hardware and software with respect to the needs of the social scientist. It offers a framework for the use of computers, with focus on the 'work station', the center of which is a personal computer connected to networks by a telephone-based modem.

Boolean Algebra And Basic Building Blocks 2. Computer Organisation(Co) Versus Computer Architecture (Ca) 3. Ragister Transfer Language (Rtl) 4. Bus And Memory 5. Instruction Set Architecture (Isa), Cpu Architecture And Control Design 6. Memory, Its Hierarchy And Its Types 7. Input And Output Processinf (Iop) 8. Parallel Processing 9. Computer Arithmetic Appendix A-E Appendix- A-Syllabus And Lecture Plans Appendix-B-Experiments In Csa Lab Appendix-C-Glossary Appendix-D-End Term University Question Papers Appendix-E- Bibliography

With the invention of computers and the advent of the Internet, mobile computing and e-Business applications, Information Technology (IT) has brought rapid progress in domestic and international business, and a tremendous change in the lifestyle of people. This book provides the students not just the knowledge about the fundamentals of a computer system, like its organization, memory management and hardware devices, but also the software that run on it. The book then proceeds to describe operating systems, and the basics of programming concepts like procedure-oriented programming and object-oriented programming. Useful application software like MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint are described in great detail in separate chapters. A complete section has been devoted to the teaching of d.

Computer Fundamentals is specifically designed to be used at the beginner level. It covers all the basic hardware and software concepts in computers and its peripherals in a very lucid manner.

In the vast landscape of modern technology, understanding the fundamentals of computing is akin to possessing a master key that unlocks a world of possibilities. This book, dedicated to the exploration of computer fundamentals, serves as your gateway to comprehending the intricacies of these ubiquitous machines. Knowledge of computer fundamentals is not a mere luxury; it is an indispensable tool in the arsenal of modern life. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking to deepen your understanding or a curious novice embarking on your first foray into the realm of computing, this book is tailored to meet your needs. As your companion in this voyage of discovery, we offer not just knowledge, but guidance. Whether you seek to bolster your technical prowess, embark on a career in tec...

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The Background to the Institute The NATO Advanced Study Institute (ASI)'People and Computers - Applying an Anthropocentric Approach to Integrated Production Systems and Organizations’ about after the distribution of a NATO fact sheet to Brunei University, which described the funding of ASls. The'embryonic'director of the ASI brought this opportunity to the attention of the group of people, (some at Brunei and some from outside), who were together responsible for the teaching and management of the course in Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) in Brunei’s Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Systems. This course had been conceived in 1986 and was envisaged as a vehicle for teaching manufacturing engineering students the technology of information integration through project work. While the original idea of the course had also included the organizational aspects of CIM, the human factors questions were not considered. This shortcoming was recognized and the trial run of the course in 1988 contained some lectures on'people'issues. The course team were therefore well prepared and keen to explore the People, Organization and Technology (POT) aspects of computer integration, as applied to industrial production. A context was proposed which would allow the inclusion of people from many different backgrounds and which would open up time and space for reflection. The proposal to organize a NATO ASI was therefore welcomed by all concerned.

Unlock the Secrets to Computer Maintenance with Our Exclusive Guide

Your One-Stop Handbook for Protecting, Repairing, and Optimising Your Computer

Whether you are a beginner just starting out or a seasoned professional looking to enhance your knowledge, our comprehensive computer maintenance book is designed to be your trusted companion. Get ready to dive deep into the world of computer maintenance and emerge with unparalleled understanding and skills.

A comprehensive survey of computer network security concepts, methods, and practices. This authoritative volume provides an optimal description of the principles and applications of computer network security in particular, and cyberspace security in general. The book is thematically divided into three segments: Part I describes the operation and security conditions surrounding computer networks; Part II builds from there and exposes readers to the prevailing security situation based on a constant security threat; and Part III - the core - presents readers with most of the best practices and solutions currently in use. It is intended as both a teaching tool and reference. This broad-ranging text/reference comprehensively surveys computer network security concepts, methods, and practices ...

Computer networks remain one of the central aspects of the computer world. This book examines crucial issues and research under the following rubrics: Communication Network Architectures; Communication Network Protocols; Network Services and Applications; Network Security and Privacy; Network Operation and Management; Discrete Algorithms and Discrete Modelling Algorithmic and discrete aspects in the context of computer networking as well as mobile and wireless computing and communications.

The continuous and very intense development of IT has resulted in the fast development of computer networks. Computer networks, as well as the entire  subject to constant changes triggered by the general technological advancement and the influence of new IT technologies. These methods and tools of designing and modeling computer networks are becoming more advanced. Above all, the scope of their application is growing thanks to, for example, the results of new research and because of new proposals of application, which not long ago were not even taken into consideration. These new applications stimulate the development of scientist research, as the broader application of system solutions based on computer networks results in a wide range of both theoretical and practical problems. This book proves that and the contents of its chapters concern a variety of topics and issues. Generally speaking, the contents can be divided into several subject groups. The group of contributions concerns new technologies applied in computer networks, particularly those related to nanomolecular and quantum technology.

Computer Networks: A Systems Approach, Fifth Edition, explores the key principles of computer networking, with examples drawn from the real world of network and protocol design. Using the Internet as the primary example, this best-selling and classic textbook explains various protocols and networking technologies. The systems-oriented approach encourages students to think about how individual network components fit into a larger, complex system of interactions.

This book has a completely updated content with expanded coverage of the topics of utmost importance to networking professionals and students, including P2P, wireless, network security, and network applications such as e-mail and the Web, IP telephony and video streaming, and peer-to-peer file sharing. There is now increased focus on application layer issues where innovative and exciting research and design is currently the center of attention. Other topics include network design and architecture; the ways users can connect to a network; the concepts of switching, routing, and internetworking; end-to-end protocols; congestion control and resource allocation; and end-to-end data.

Each chapter includes a problem statement, which introduces issues to be examined; shaded sidebars that elaborate on a topic or introduce a related advanced topic; What’s Next? discussions that deal with emerging issues in research, the commercial world, or society; and exercises.

The book covers the syllabi of Computer Organization and Architecture for most of the Indian universities and colleges. The author has carefully arranged the chapters and topics using Education Technology and Courseware Engineering Principles, with proper planning to help self-paced as well as guided learning. Large numbers of examples, solved problems and exercises have been incorporated to help students strengthen their base in the subject. A number of multiple choice questions have been included with answers and explanatory notes. The basic principles have been explained with appropriate lucid descriptions supported by explanatory diagrams and graphics. The advanced principles have been presented with in-depth explanation and relevant examples.

The book provides comprehensive coverage of the fundamental concepts of computer organization and architecture. Its focus on real-world examples encourages students to understand how to apply essential organization and architecture concepts in the computing world.The book teaches you both the hardware and software aspects of the computer. It explains computer components and their functions, interconnection structures, bus structures, computer arithmetic, processor organization, memory organization, I/O functions, I/O structures, processing unit organization, addressing modes, instructions, instruction pipelining, instruction-level parallelism, and superscalar processors. The case studies included in the book help readers to relate the learned computer fundamentals with the real-world processors.

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Human action analyses and recognition are challenging problems due to large variations in human motion and appearance, camera viewpoint and environment settings. The field of action and activity representation and recognition is relatively old, yet not well-understood by the students and research community. Some important but common motion recognition problems are even now unsolved properly by the computer vision community. However, in the last decade, a number of good approaches are proposed and evaluated subsequently by many researchers. Among those methods, some methods get significant attention from many researchers in the computer vision field due to their better robustness and performance. This book will cover gap of information and materials on comprehensive outlook – through various strategies from the scratch to the state-of-the-art on computer vision regarding action recognition approaches.

This book provides an approach to the understanding of Computer Science to the level required for GCE Advanced. The new edition has greater emphasis on computing driven by end-users, mostly involving networked PC's running standard packaged software, and there is new material on the Internet and RAD. Student self-test questions and longer examination type questions are featured, and there are end-of-chapter glossary checklists and points to note.

This textbook presents a concise introduction to the fundamental principles of software engineering, together with practical guidance on how to apply the theory in a real-world, industrial environment. The wide-ranging coverage encompasses all areas of software design, management, and quality.

Topics and features: presents a broad overview of software engineering, including software lifecycles and phases in software development, and project management for software engineering; examines the areas of requirements engineering, software configuration management, software inspections, software testing, software quality assurance, and process quality; covers topics on software metrics and problem solving, software reliability and dependability, and software design and development, including Agile approaches; explains formal methods, a set of mathematical techniques to specify and derive a program from its specification, introducing the Z specification language; discusses software process improvement, describing the CMMI model, and introduces UML, a visual modelling language for software systems; reviews a range of tools to support various activities in software engineering, and offers advice on the selection and management of a software supplier; describes such innovations in the field of software as distributed systems, service-oriented architecture, software as a service, cloud computing, and embedded systems; includes key learning topics, summaries and review questions in each chapter, together with a useful glossary.

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Data is the most important commodity, which is why data protection has become a global priority. Data breaches and security flaws can jeopardize the global economy. Organizations face a greater risk of failing to achieve strategy and business goals as cyber threat behavior grows in frequency, sophistication, and destructiveness. A breach can result in data loss, business interruption, brand and reputation harm, as well as regulatory and legal consequences. A company needs a well-thought-out cybersecurity strategy to secure its critical infrastructure and information systems in order to overcome these challenges. Cross-Industry Applications of Cyber Security Frameworks provides an understanding of the specific, standards-based security controls that make up a best practice cybersecurity program. It is equipped with cross-industry applications of cybersecurity frameworks, best practices for common practices, and suggestions that may be highly relevant or appropriate in every case. Covering topics such as legal frameworks, cybersecurity in FinTech, and open banking, this premier reference source is an essential resource for executives, business leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, IT professionals, government officials, hospital administrators, educational administrators, privacy specialists, researchers, and academicians.

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We live in a world where the kind of connections you have can make a big difference in your life. These connections are not just about personal and professional relationships, but also about networks. Computer networks must share connections to enable us access to useful information we need online. While these connections help us create a bustling life online, they have also become a cause for worry and concern, hence the need to understand cyber security. In this book, you will learn about the fundamental concepts of cyber security. These are facts that form the foundation of your knowledge in cyber security. The knowledge you gain from this book will help you understand the need to enhance your security online. From office devices to your personal devices at home, you must be keen on securing your networks all the time. We use real life examples to show you how bad a security breach can be. Companies have suffered millions of dollars in damages in the past.

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Cyber threats are ever increasing. Adversaries are getting more sophisticated and cyber criminals are infiltrating companies in a variety of sectors. In today's landscape, organizations need to acquire and develop effective security tools and mechanisms – not only to keep up with cyber criminals, but also to stay one step ahead. Cyber-Vigilance and Digital Trust develop cyber security disciplines that serve this double objective, dealing with cyber security threats in a unique way. Specifically, the book reviews recent advances in cyber threat intelligence, trust management and risk analysis, and gives a formal and technical approach based on a data tainting mechanism to avoid data leakage in Android systems

The emergence of the World Wide Web, smartphones, and Computer-Mediated Communications (CMCs) profoundly affect the way in which people interact online and offline. Individuals who engage in socially unacceptable or outright criminal acts increasingly utilize technology to connect with one another in ways that are not otherwise possible in the real world due to shame, social stigma, or risk of detection. As a consequence, there are now myriad opportunities for wrongdoing and abuse through technology.
This book offers a comprehensive and integrative introduction to cybercrime. It is the first to connect the disparate literature on the various types of cybercrime, the investigation and detection of cybercrime and the role of digital information, and the wider role of technology as a facilitator for social relationships between deviants and criminals. It includes coverage of:

This book includes lively and engaging features, such as discussion questions, boxed examples of unique events and key figures in offending, quotes from interviews with active offenders and a full glossary of terms. It is supplemented by a companion website that includes further students exercises and instructor resources. This text is essential reading for courses on cybercrime, cyber-deviancy, digital forensics, cybercrime investigation and the sociology of technology.

Data Communication and Computer Networks deals with various aspects of the subject vis-à-vis the emerging trends in network-centric information technology. It provides the reader with an in-depth framework of the fundamental concepts. Networking involves different kinds of personal computers, the operating system, the network adapter, the adapter drivers, cabling, and the protocols connecting these items. Likewise, there are many techniques of data communication such as modulation, multiplexing and analog to digital conversion. Constant demand from IT professionals and individuals leads to rapid and unbounded growth of both data communications and networks in terms of better applications and improved opportunities. This book provides a good learning platform to the people who need to be...

Primarily intended as a text for undergraduate courses in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Science, IT courses, and Computer Applications, this up-to-date and accessible text gives an indepth analysis of data communications and computer networks in an easy-to-read style. Though a new title, it is a completely revised and fully updated version of the author's earlier book Data Communications. The rapid strides made during the last decade in the fields of data communication and networking, and the close link between these two subjects have prompted the author to add several chapters on computer networks in this text.

The book gives a masterly analysis of topics ranging from the principles of data transmission to computer networking applications. It also provi...

Big Data concern large-volume, complex, growing data sets with multiple, autonomous sources. With the fast development of networking, data storage, and the data collection capacity, Big Data are now rapidly expanding in all science and engineering domains, including physical, biological and biomedical sciences. This paper presents a HACE theorem that characterizes the features of the Big Data revolution, and proposes a Big Data processing model, from the data mining perspective. This data-driven model involves demand-driven aggregation of information sources, mining and analysis, user interest modeling, and security and privacy considerations. We analyze the challenging issues in the data-driven model and also in the Big Data revolution.

This book will give learners sufficient information to acquire mastery over the subject. It covers the practical aspects of data mining , data warehousing and machine learning in a simplified manner without compromising on the details of the subject. The main strength of the book is the illustration on concepts with practical examples so that the learners can grasp the contents easily. Another important future of this book is illustration of data mining algorithms with practical hands on sessions on Weka and R language (a major data mining tool and language, respectively). In this book every concept has been illustrated through a step by step approach in tutorial form for self practice in Weka and R. This textbook includes many pedagogical features such as chapter wise summary, exercises including probable problems, question bank and relevant references to provide sound knowledge to learners. 

Data Mining for Business Analytics: Concepts, Techniques, and Applications with JMP Pro® hits the 'sweet spot' in terms of balancing the technical and applied aspects of data mining. The content and technical level of the book work beautifully for a variety of students ranging from undergraduates to MBAs to those in applied graduate programs."

— Allison Jones-Farmer, Van Andel Professor of Business Analytics & Director of the Center for Analytics and Data Science, Department of Information Systems & Analytics, Farmer School of Business, Miami University

Incorporating a new focus on data visualization and time series forecasting, Data Mining for Business Intelligence, Second Edition continues to supply insightful, detailed guidance on fundamental data mining techniques. This new edition guides readers through the use of the Microsoft Office Excel add-in XLMiner for developing predictive models and techniques for describing and finding patterns in data.

This is an excellent, up-to-date and easy-to-use text on data structures and algorithms that is intended for undergraduates in computer science and information science. The thirteen chapters, written by an international group of experienced teachers, cover the fundamental concepts of algorithms and most of the important data structures as well as the concept of interface design. The book contains many examples and diagrams. Whenever appropriate, program codes are included to facilitate learning.This book is supported by an international group of authors who are experts on data structures and algorithms, through its website at http: //www.cs.pitt.edu/jung/GrowingBook/, so that both teachers and students can benefit from their expertise

This compact and student-friendly book deals with data structures, particularly user defined data structures, such as linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs and files, using C as the programming language. The text begins with an introduction to the most common concepts of C and then it goes on to give a detailed discussion on the processing of one-dimensional and two-dimensional arrays, their internal organization, and handling arrays using pointers. Besides, it dwells on the dynamic linked list and its variations such as doubly linked lists and circular linked lists, with the help of memory diagrams. The text delineates the static and dynamic implementations of stacks and queues, the application, implementation, and construction of binary trees, and representation of graphs and...

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Formerly published by Chicago Business Press, now published by Sage Database Design, Application Development, and Administration, Seventh Edition, offers a comprehensive understanding of database technology. Author Michael Mannino equips students with the necessary tools to grasp the fundamental concepts of database management, and then guides them in honing their skills to solve both basic and advanced challenges in query formulation, data modeling, and database application development.

The design of correct and efficient algorithms for problem solving lies at the heart of computer science. This concise text, without being highly specialized, teaches the skills needed to master the essentials of this subject. With clear explanations and engaging writing style, the book places increased emphasis on algorithm design techniques rather than programming in order to develop in the reader the problem-solving skills.

The treatment throughout the book is primarily tailored to the curriculum needs of B.Tech students in computer science and engineering, B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. students in computer science, and MCA students.

The book focuses on the standard algorithm design methods and the concepts are illustrated through representative examples to offer a reader-...

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IT Training is, or should be, a major interest of any IT activity. But where to find out information about the ramifications of IT Training, and in a practical and readable form? Mary Clarkson's book is the answer. Developing IT Staff. A Practical Approach can be read as a training manual for IT Trainers, or as a reference handbook, or even as a series of vignettes concerning various aspects of IT Training. The book is a model of clear well-structured writing, obviously a follower of Nietzsche's quote: "It takes less time to learn how to write nobly than how to write lightly and straightforwardly" . The book is primarily aimed at team leaders in IT departments, but should also be useful in helping people who are not team leaders to understand the learning process for themselves. It provides practical guidelines on how the team leader can get people started on their skill development and support them through the learning process. 

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oil recovery enhancement This book, based on the basic theory and definition of seepage mechanics, analyzes and studies experimental data of the capillary number experimental curve QL. The chemical oil displacement experiment core micro-spatial char-act eristics of the oil and water distribution model is established, which shows the structure of core microscopic pore space and the condition of oil and water distribution. The establishment of the microscopic model explains the capillary number curve morphologic change, deepening understanding of the capillary number curve and making the study of chemical flooding experiment (test) deep into reservoir microscopic space. Based on the theoretical research results, the authors put forward the “digital oil displacement test” research method, which was used to study chemical flooding in four oil production plants in Daqing Oilfield.

This is the first digital forensics book that covers the complete lifecycle of digital evidence and the chain of custody. This comprehensive handbook includes international procedures, best practices, compliance, and a companion web site with downloadable forms. Written by world-renowned digital forensics experts, this book is a must for any digital forensics lab. It provides anyone who handles digital evidence with a guide to proper procedure throughout the chain of custody--from incident response through analysis in the lab.

A step-by-step guide to designing, building and using a digital forensics lab A comprehensive guide for all roles in a digital forensics laboratory Based on international standards and certifications.

The vast majority of modern criminal investigations involve some element of digital evidence, from mobile phones, computers, CCTV and other devices. Digital Forensics: Digital Evidence in Criminal Investigations provides the reader with a better understanding of how digital evidence complements “traditional” scientific evidence and examines how it can be used more effectively and efficiently in a range of investigations.

Taking a new approach to the topic, this book presents digital evidence as an adjunct to other types of evidence and discusses how it can be deployed effectively in support of investigations. The book provides investigators/SSMs/other managers with sufficient contextual and technical information to be able to make more effective use of digital evidence sources in support of a range of investigations. In particular, it considers the roles played by digital devices in society and hence in criminal activities. From this, it examines the role and nature of evidential data which may be recoverable from a range of devices, considering issues relating to reliability and usefulness of those data.

Digital Marketing All-in-One For Dummies is the most comprehensive tool for marketers looking to beef up their online presence. In this edition, you’ll learn the latest trends in digital marketing strategies, including brand new insight on how to incorporate artificial intelligence into your marketing plans. You’ll also get the latest information on how to manage your customers’ experiences, create exceptional marketing content, get help from influencers, and leverage social accounts for more followers and greater profits. With the help of this friendly Dummies guide, you’ll accelerate your journey from traditional to digital marketing processes, uncover tips to prove ROI of marketing activities, and increase audience engagement.

Build and implement a winning digital plan for your brand Learn how to establish an online presence with social media Turn online prospects into loyal customers Target consumers in any market segment and age bracket

Dig into the latest marketing advice as you provide your potential and existing customers the kind of personal experience you look for as a customer.

Digital marketing has transformed how businesses and other organisations communicate with their audiences. The 5Ds of digital marketing we introduce in Chapter 1 (digital devices, digital platforms, digital media, digital data and digital technology) can be used, alongside traditional marketing techniques, to get closer to audiences than ever before. Consumers now have access to a much wider choice of entertainment, products, services and prices from different suppliers and a more convenient way to select and purchase. items. Organisations have the opportunity to expand into new markets, offer new services, interact with audiences in new ways and compete on a more equal footing with larger businesses. Marketers working within these organisations have the opportunity to develop new skills and to use these new tools to improve the competitiveness of the company. At the same time, the Internet and related digital technology platforms give rise to many threats to organisations. For example, online companies such as ASOS.com and Zalando (clothing), Amazon.com (books and retail), iTunes and Spotify (music) and Booking.com and Expedia (travel) have captured a significant part of their market and struck fear into the existing players. Many consumers now regularly use social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Snapchat and Twitter as part of their daily lives, with the majority of access via smartphones. Engaging these consumers is an ongoing challenge but, as we will see, companies like those above have taken advantage of these opportunities to interact with customers and this has helped them develop as worldwide brands.

In this sixth edition, the hugely popular Digital Marketing Excellence is a practical guide to creating and executing integrated digital marketing plans, combining established approaches to marketing planning with the creative use of new digital models and digital tools. Written by two highly experienced digital marketing consultants, the book shows you how to:

Draw up an outline integrated digital marketing plan

Evaluate and apply digital marketing principles and models

Integrate online and offline communications

Implement customer-driven digital marketing as part of digital transformation

Reduce costly trial and error

Measure and enhance your digital marketing

Learn best practices for reaching and engaging your audiences using the key digital marketing platforms.

This new edition has been streamlined to seamlessly integrate the latest developments in digital analytics, ethics and privacy, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Including new international case studies and up-to-date examples throughout, this book cuts through the jargon to show marketers how to leverage data and digital technologies to their advantage.

Offering a highly structured and accessible guide to a critical and far-reaching subject, Digital Marketing Excellence, 6th edition, provides a vital reference point for all digital marketing students, and managers involved in digital marketing strategy and implementation.

Online resources have been fully updated for the new edition and include a new set of PowerPoint slides and a full test bank of questions and exercises.

Digital Marketing for Dummies has the tools you need to step into the digital world and bring your marketing process up to date. In this book, you’ll discover how digital tools can expand your brand’s reach and help you acquire new customers. Digital marketing is all about increasing audience engagement, and the proven strategy and tactics in this guide can get your audience up and moving!

One will learn how to identify the digital markets and media that work best for your business—no wasting your time or money! Discover how much internet traffic is really worth to you and manage your online leads to convert web visitors into paying clients. From anonymous digital prospect to loyal customer—this book will take you through the whole process!

Learn targeted digital strategies for increasing brand awareness Determine the best-fit online markets for your unique brand Access downloadable tools to put ideas into action Meet your business goals with proven digital tactics

Digital marketing is the wave of the business future, and you can get digital with the updated tips and techniques inside this book!

We develop and describe a framework for research in digital marketing that highlights the touchpoints in the marketing process as well as in the marketing strategy process where digital technologies are having and will have a significant impact. Using the framework, we organize the developments and extant research around the elements and touchpoints comprising the framework and review the research literature in the broadly defined digital marketing space. We outline the evolving issues in and around the touchpoints and associated questions for future research. Finally, we integrate these identified questions and set a research agenda for future research in digital marketing to examine the issues from the perspective of the firm.

World is going through digital transformation era and customers are spending most of their times online. Now most of the people using online for the purchasing essentials items due to pandemic situation. People are spending time online for various purposes like spending time in social media networks, searching in the internet. It also helps them to take purchasing decisions at faster pace than before. Hence organization needs to have dynamic strategies to understand the needs of the users and covert them as their potential customers. Digital marketing is a broader term which also includes the e-marketing concepts. Digital marketing includes strategies which are related to digital media such as internet, social media, e-mail, digital display boards such as billboards, mobile applications, virtual reality, and databases. Digital media content includes audio, video, text and graphics. Digital marketing analytics plays an important role in the success of digital marketing strategies especially with the use of Machine Learning and Deep Learning models in predicting customer behaviors, purchasing patterns and customer loyalty and retention. This book starts with the introduction of digital marketing and discusses the different types of digital marketing strategies, its positives and areas of weakness. It also helps the users to develop and evaluate the effects of their digital marketing strategies. ABMS Academywww.abmsacademy.com

This book of the digital marketing planning is no different to any other marketing plan, in fact it’s increasingly strange to have separate plans for ‘digital’ and ‘offline’ since that’s not how your customers perceive your business. However, we’re often required to separate plans for “digital” only based on the way teams and reporting is structured and to help the transition to digital - before it becomes “business as usual”. A common format helps align your plan to other marketing plans!  

Several areas of mathematics find application throughout computer science, and all students of computer science need a practical working understanding of them. These core subjects are centred on logic, sets, recursion, induction, relations and functions. The material is often called discrete mathematics, to distinguish it from the traditional topics of continuous mathematics such as integration and differential equations. The central theme of this book is the connection between computing and discrete mathematics. This connection is useful in both directions: • Mathematics is used in many branches of computer science, in applications including program specification, data structures, design and analysis of algorithms, database systems, hardware design, reasoning about the correctness of implementations, and much more; • Computers can help to make the mathematics easier to learn and use, by making mathematical terms executable, making abstract concepts more concrete, and through the use of software tools such as proof checkers. These connections are emphasized throughout the book. Software tools (see Appendix A) enable the computer to serve as a calculator, but instead of just doing arithmetic and trigonometric functions, it will be used to calculate with sets, relations, functions, predicates and inferences. There are also special software tools, for example a proof checker for logical proofs using natural deduction.

As an under-studied area of academic research, the analysis of computer network traffic data is still in its infancy. However, the challenge of detecting and mitigating malicious or unauthorised behaviour through the lens of such data is becoming an increasingly prominent issue.This collection of papers by leading researchers and practitioners synthesises cutting-edge work in the analysis of dynamic networks and statistical aspects of cyber security. The book is structured in such a way as to keep security application at the forefront of discussions. It offers readers easy access into the area of data analysis for complex cyber-security applications, with a particular focus on temporal and network aspects.Chapters can be read as standalone sections and provide rich reviews of the latest...

E-mail management is a particularly serious business issue in the post-Enron, corporate fraud climate, with many legal and retention concerns related to a company's electronic documents. "E-Mail Rules: A Business Guide to Managing Policies, Security, and Legal Issues for E-Mail and Digital Communication" provides readers with a smart, practical, system for handling everything that comes in and leaves their companies' computers from transaction details, to trade secrets, and confidential documents. "E-Mail Rules" also helps business people to maximize the effectiveness of their system by considering e-mail as a critical business tool and provides readers with a practical system for managing and protecting electronic capital. It includes discussion of all the related technologies like instant messaging, Listservs[registered], and online chat.

Marketers are faced with new challenges and opportunities within this digital age. Digital marketing is the utilization of electronic media by the marketers to promote the products or services into the market. The main objective of digital marketing is attracting customers and allowing them to interact with the brand through digital media. This article focuses on the importance of digital marketing for both marketers and consumers. We examine the effect of digital marketing on the firms’ sales. Additionally the differences between traditional marketing and digital marketing in this paper are presented. This study has described various forms of digital marketing, effectiveness of it and the impact it has on firm’s sales. The examined sample consists of one hundred fifty firms and fifty executives which have been randomly selected to prove the effectiveness of digital marketing. Collected data has been analyzed with the help of various statistical tools and techniques. 

The revolutionary way in which modern technologies have enabled us to exchange information with ease has created a demand for interdisciplinary research in digital forensics and investigations aiming to combat the abuse of computer technologies. Emerging Digital Forensics Applications for Crime Detection, Prevention, and Security presents various digital crime and forensic disciplines that use electronic devices and software for crime prevention and detection. This book provides theoretical and empirical research articles and case studies for a broad range of academic readers as well as professionals, industry consultants, and practitioners involved in the use, design, and development of techniques related to digital forensics and investigation.

This book focuses on issues related to entrepreneurship and SME management on the African continent by providing insights from different conceptual, empirical and case studies. In doing so, it focuses on context-specific challenges for conducting entrepreneurial activities or business endeavors in smaller firms in the African continent. The book responds to calls for more research about African businesses given the acknowledgement of scholars, students and policy makers around the world who realize the increasing and growing economic importance of the African continent. In addition to serving as a source book for more in-depth studies by assisting the reader in gaining increased understanding of the topics covered, complementing the different parts with reviews, the book also elaborates...

Ten years ago, groupware bundled with email and calendar applications helped track the flow of work from person to person within an organization. Workflow in today's enterprise means more monitoring and orchestrating massive systems. A new technology called Business Process Management, or BPM, helps software architects and developers design, code, run, administer, and monitor complex network-based business processes

BPM replaces those sketchy flowchart diagrams that business analysts draw on whiteboards with a precise model that uses standard graphical and XML representations, and an architecture that allows it converse with other services, systems, and users.

Sound complicated? It is. But it's downright frustrating when you have to search the Web for every little piece...

Essentials of Discrete Mathematics is the ideal text for a one-term discrete mathematics course to serve computer science majors as well students from a wide range of other disciplines. The material is organized around five types of mathematical thinking: logical, relational, recursive, quantitative, and analytical. This presentation results in a coherent outline that steadily builds upon mathematical sophistication. Graphs are introduced early and referred to throughout the text, providing a richer context for examples and applications. Students will encounter algorithms near the end of the text, after they have acquired enough skills and experience to analyze them properly. The final chapter contains in-depth case studies from a variety of fields, including biology, sociology, linguistics, economics, and music. Clear and concise, Essentials of Discrete Mathematics presents a unified and complete picture of discrete math that instructors can move through in a single semester.

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1. A general introduction -- 2. Computer hacking -- 3. Aspects of computer crime -- 4. Intellectual property rights -- 5. Regulating Internet content -- 6. Personal privacy and computer technologies -- 7. Computer technologies: accessibility issues -- 8. Empowering computers in the workplace -- 9. The use of artificial intelligence and expert systems -- 10. The failure of IT projects -- 11. Codes of conduct -- 12. Towards the future: some ethical and social questions.

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The recent surge of interest in digital ecosystems is not only transforming the business landscape, but also poses several human and organizational challenges. Due to the pervasive effects of the transformation on firms and societies alike, both scholars and practitioners are interested in understanding the key mechanisms behind digital ecosystems, their emergence and evolution. In order to disentangle such factors, this book presents a collection of research papers focusing on the relationship between technologies (e.g. digital platforms, AI, infrastructure) and behaviors (e.g. digital learning, knowledge sharing, decision-making).

Express Web Application Development is a practical introduction to learning about Express. Each chapter introduces you to a different area of Express, using screenshots and examples to get you up and running as quickly as possible.If you are looking to use Express to build your next web application, "Express Web Application Development" will help you get started and take you right through to Express' advanced features. You will need to have an intermediate knowledge of JavaScript to get the most out of this book

This is the first book in the two-volume set offering comprehensive coverage of the field of computer organization and architecture. This book provides complete coverage of the subjects pertaining to introductory courses in computer organization and architecture, including: Instruction set architecture and design Assembly language programming Computer arithmetic Processing unit design Memory system design Input-output design and organization Pipelining design techniques Reduced Instruction Set Computers (RISCs) The authors, who share over 15 years of undergraduate and graduate level instruction in computer architecture, provide real world applications, examples of machines, case studies and practical experiences in each chapter.

What every electrical engineering student and technical professional needs to know about data exchange across networks

While most electrical engineering students learn how the individual components that make up data communication technologies work, they rarely learn how the parts work together in complete data communication networks. In part, this is due to the fact that until now there have been no texts on data communication networking written for undergraduate electrical engineering students. Based on the author’s years of classroom experience, Fundamentals of Data Communication Networks fills that gap in the pedagogical literature, providing readers with a much-needed overview of all relevant aspects of data communication networking, addressed from the perspective of the v...

In the newly revised third edition of Fundamentals of Database Management Systems, veteran database expert Dr. Mark Gillenson delivers an authoritative and comprehensive account of contemporary database management. The Third Edition assists readers in understanding critical topics in the subject, including data modeling, relational database concepts, logical and physical database design, SQL, data administration, data security, NoSQL, blockchain, database in the cloud, and more.

The author offers a firm grounding in the fundamentals of database while, at the same time, providing a wide-ranging survey of database subfields relevant to information systems professionals. And, now included in the supplements, the author's audio narration of the included PowerPoint slides! Readers...

This practical and accessible textbook/reference describes the theory and methodology of digital forensic examinations, presenting examples developed in collaboration with police authorities to ensure relevance to real-world practice. The coverage includes discussions on forensic artifacts and constraints, as well as forensic tools used for law enforcement and in the corporate sector. Emphasis is placed on reinforcing sound forensic thinking, and gaining experience in common tasks through hands-on exercises.

This enhanced second edition has been expanded with new material on incident response tasks and computer memory analysis.

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Outlines what computer forensics is, and what it can do, as well as what its limitations are Discusses both the theoretical foundations and the fundamentals of forensic methodology Reviews broad principles that are applicable worldwide Explains how to find and interpret several important artifacts Describes free and open source software tools, along with the Access Data Forensic Tool kit Features exercises and review questions throughout, with solutions provided in the appendices Includes numerous practical examples, and provides supporting video lectures online

This easy-to-follow primer is an essential resource for students of computer forensics, and will also serve as a valuable reference for practitioners seeking instruction on performing forensic examinations.

Joakim Kävrestad is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Skövde, Sweden, and an Access Data Certified Examiner. He also serves as a forensic consultant, with several years of experience as a forensic expert with the Swedish police.

This report from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) provides a comprehensive analysis of the patent landscape related to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). It examines the rapid growth in patent filings and scientific publications in this field, highlighting key technological advancements and emerging trends. The report identifies significant players in the GenAI patent arena, including major corporations and research institutions, and outlines the influence of powerful computing, large datasets, and advanced algorithms on GenAI development. The document serves as a resource for policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to understand the evolving GenAI ecosystem and its potential applications across various sectors.

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This book aims to help readers understand the status of the division of labor in global value chains, its impact on traditional research topics and to familiarize readers with the application of input-output methods in Global Value Chain (GVC) research.

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Across three volumes, the Handbook of Image Processing and Computer Vision present a comprehensive review of the full range of topics that comprise the field of computer vision, from the acquisition of signals and formation of images, to learning techniques for scene understanding. The authoritative insights presented within cover all aspects of the sensory subsystem required by an intelligent system to perceive the environment and act autonomously. Volume 2 (From Image to Pattern) examines image transforms, image restoration, and image segmentation.

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Hands-On Low-Code Application Development with Salesforce follows the "Clicks, not Code" mantra to develop business applications within the Salesforce environment. This book will help you increase your productivity by understanding the core concepts of metadata-driven development.

This introductory user's guide to systems analysis and systems design focuses on building sustainable information systems to meet tomorrow's needs. It shows how practitioners can apply multiple participatory perspectives in development, so as to avoid future problems. As a practical guide, it is presented to be readily comprehensible and is organized to enable users to concentrate on their goals efficiently, and with minimum theoretical elaboration. The chapters follow the sequence involved in planning an information system, explaining key words, the time involved in each step, ending with a tutorial or exercises.

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Concerned with the development, use, and application of computer technology to the human resources management system.

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This book presents the fundamentals of mobile visual computing in iOS development and provides directions for developers and researchers interested in developing iOS applications with image processing and computer vision capabilities.
Presenting a technical overview of some of the tools, languages, libraries, frameworks, and APIs currently available for developing iOS applications __Image Processing and Computer Vision in iOS__ reveals the rich capabilities in image processing and computer vision. Its main goal is to provide a road map to what is currently available, and a path to successfully tackle this rather complex but highly rewarding task.

In the last years, data warehousing systems have gained relevance to support decision making within organizations. The core component of these systems is the data warehouse and nowadays it is widely assumed that the data warehouse design must follow the multidimensional paradigm. Thus, many methods have been presented to support the multidimensional design of the data warehouse. The first methods introduced were requirement-driven but the semantics of the data warehouse (since the data warehouse is the result of homogenizing and integrating relevant data of the organization in a single, detailed view of the organization business) require to also consider the data sources during the design process. Considering the data sources gave rise to several data-driven methods that automate the data warehouse design process, mainly, from relational data sources. Currently, research on multidimensional modeling is still a hot topic and we have two main research lines. On the one hand, new hybrid automatic methods have been introduced proposing to combine data-driven and requirement-driven approaches. These methods focus on automating the whole process and improving the feedback retrieved by each approach to produce better results. On the other hand, some new approaches focus on considering alternative scenarios than relational sources. These methods also consider (semi)-structured data sources, such as ontologies or XML, that have gained relevance in the last years. Thus, they introduce innovative solutions for overcoming the heterogeneity of the data sources. All in all, we discuss the current scenario of multidimensional modeling by carrying out a survey of multidimensional design methods. We present the most relevant methods introduced in the literature and a detailed comparison showing the main features of each approach.

In this international collection of papers there is a wealth of knowledge on artificial intelligence (AI) and cognitive science (CS) techniques applied to the problem of providing help systems mainly for the UNIX operating system. The research described here involves the representation of technical computer concepts, but also the representation of how users conceptualise such concepts. The collection looks at computational models and systems such as UC, Yucca, and OSCON programmed in languages such as Lisp, Prolog, OPS-5, and C which have been developed to provide UNIX help. These systems range from being menu-based to ones with natural language interfaces, some providing active help, intervening when they believe the user to have misconceptions, and some based on empirical studies of what users actually do while using UNIX. Further papers investigate planning and knowledge representation where the focus is on discovering what the user wants to do, and figuring out a way to do it, as well as representing the knowledge needed to do so. There is a significant focus on natural language dialogue where consultation systems can become active, incorporating user modfelling, natural language generation and plan recognition, modelling metaphors, and users' mistaken beliefs. Much can be learned from seeing how AI and CS techniques can be investigated in depth while being applied to a real test-bed domain such as help on UNIX.

This AI beginner’s guide aims to take the readers through the current AI landscape, provides the key fundamentals and terminologies of AI, and offers practical guidelines on why and how you can be a part of the AI revolution, and also the ways in which you can scale up your AI career.

This accessible and engaging textbook presents a concise introduction to the exciting field of artificial intelligence (AI). The broad-ranging discussion covers the key subdisciplines within the field, describing practical algorithms and concrete applications in the areas of agents, logic, search, reasoning under uncertainty, machine learning, neural networks, and reinforcement learning. Fully revised and updated, this much-anticipated second edition also includes new material on deep learning.

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Presents an application-focused and hands-on approach to learning, with supplementary teaching resources provided at an associated website

Contains numerous study exercises and solutions, highlighted examples, definitions, theorems, and illustrative cartoons Includes chapters on predicate logic, PROLOG, heuristic search, probabilistic reasoning, machine learning and data mining, neural networks and reinforcement learning

Reports on developments in deep learning, including applications of neural networks to generate creative content such as text, music and art (NEW)

Examines performance evaluation of clustering algorithms, and presents two practical examples explaining Bayes’ theorem and its relevance in everyday life (NEW)

Discusses search algorithms, analyzing the cycle check, explaining route planning for car navigation systems, and introducing Monte Carlo Tree Search (NEW)

Includes a section in the introduction on AI and society, discussing the implications of AI on topics such as employment and transportation (NEW)

Ideal for foundation courses or modules on AI, this easy-to-read textbook offers an excellent overview of the field for students of computer science and other technical disciplines, requiring no more than a high-school level of knowledge of mathematics to understand the material.

Cybersecurity takes an integrated approach to networking and cybersecurity, highlighting the interconnections so that you quickly understand the complex design issues in modern networks. This full-color book uses a wealth of examples and illustrations to effectively connect the principles of networks and networking protocols with the relevant cybersecurity issues.

Written for university and community college students who are interested in learning Windows-based, business-oriented computer programming, Visual Basic 6.0 assumes no previous knowledge of computer programming. The authors strive to develop sound, fundamental skills in graphical interface design and in structured computer programming as well as to cover all of the fundamentals well, while leaving more advanced topics to other textbooks and trade publications Following a structured outline, each chapter begins with learning objectives and key terms. The body of each chapter mimics the seven step programming process. During the first step, "Understanding the Problem, " the student is guided in running that chapter's application and noticing its new features. In the second step, "Design a Solution, " the new features necessary for the chapter's application are discussed in detail. The third step, "Develop an Algorithm, " is devoted to program logic. Beginning with Chapter Three, this includes the table of contents as well as pseudocode for individual procedures. Step 4, "Design the GUI, " contains all of the property settings needed for the graphical interface. Step 5 presents the complete coding for the program and any needed explanations. Step 6, as appropriate, discusses testing and debugging of the program. Finally, Step 7 describes documentation that must be completed.

Introduction to Cyber Security is a handy guide to the world of Cyber Security. It can serve as a reference manual for those working in the Cyber Security domain. The book takes a dip in history to talk about the very first computer virus, and at the same time, discusses in detail about the latest cyber threats. There are around four chapters covering all the Cyber Security technologies used across the globe. The book throws light on the Cyber Security landscape and the methods used by cybercriminals. Starting with the history of the Internet, the book takes the reader through an interesting account of the Internet in India, the birth of computer viruses, and how the Internet evolved over time. The book also provides an insight into the various techniques used by Cyber Security professionals to defend against the common cyberattacks launched by cybercriminals. The readers will also get to know about the latest technologies that can be used by individuals to safeguard themselves from any cyberattacks, such as phishing scams, social engineering, online frauds, etc. The book will be helpful for those planning to make a career in the Cyber Security domain. It can serve as a guide to prepare for the interviews, exams and campus work.

This textbook provides an in-depth introduction to software design, with a focus on object-oriented design, and using the Java programming language. Its goal is to help readers learn software design by discovering the experience of the design process. To this end, a narrative is used that introduces each element of design know-how in context, and explores alternative solutions in that context. The narrative is supported by hundreds of code fragments and design diagrams.

The first chapter is a general introduction to software design. The subsequent chapters cover design concepts and techniques, which are presented as a continuous narrative anchored in specific design problems. The design concepts and techniques covered include effective use of types and interfaces, encapsulation, composition, inheritance, design patterns, unit testing, and many more. A major emphasis is placed on coding and experimentation as a necessary complement to reading the text. To support this aspect of the learning process, a companion website with practice problems is provided, and three sample applications that capture numerous design decisions are included. Guidance on these sample applications is provided in a section called “Code Exploration” at the end of each chapter. Although the Java language is used as a means of conveying design-related ideas, the book’s main goal is to address concepts and techniques that are applicable in a host of technologies.

This book is intended for readers who have a minimum of programming experience and want to move from writing small programs and scripts to tackling the development of larger systems. This audience naturally includes students in university-level computer science and software engineering programs. As the prerequisites to specific computing concepts are kept to a minimum, the content is also accessible to programmers without a primary training in computing. In a similar vein, understanding the code fragments requires only a minimal grasp of the language, such as would be taught in an introductory programming course.

This extensively classroom-tested text takes an innovative approach to explaining software testing that defines it as the process of applying a few precise, general-purpose criteria to a structure or model of the software. The book incorporates cutting-edge developments, including techniques to test modern types of software such as OO, web applications, and embedded software. This revised second edition significantly expands coverage of the basics, thoroughly discussing test automaton frameworks, and it adds new, improved examples and numerous exercises. The theory of coverage criteria is carefully and cleanly explained to help students understand concepts before delving into practical applications, while extensive use of the JUnit test framework gives students practical experience in a test framework popular in the industry. Exercises, meanwhile, feature specifically tailored tools that allow students to check their own work. The book's website also offers an instructor's manual, PowerPoint slides, testing tools for students, and example software programs in Java.

This textbook provides an introduction to digital forensics, a rapidly evolving field for solving crimes. Beginning with the basic concepts of computer forensics, each of the book’s 21 chapters focuses on a particular forensic topic composed of two parts: background knowledge and hands-on experience through practice exercises. Each theoretical or background section concludes with a series of review questions, which are prepared to test students’ understanding of the materials, while the practice exercises are intended to afford students the opportunity to apply the concepts introduced in the section on background knowledge.

This experience-oriented textbook is meant to assist students in gaining a better understanding of digital forensics through hands-on practice in collecting and preserving digital evidence by completing various exercises. With 20 student-directed, inquiry-based practice exercises, students will better understand digital forensic concepts and learn digital forensic investigation techniques.

This textbook is intended for upper undergraduate and graduate-level students who are taking digital-forensic related courses or working in digital forensics research. It can also be used by digital forensics practitioners, IT security analysts, and security engineers working in the IT security industry, particular IT professionals responsible for digital investigation and incident handling or researchers working in these related fields as a reference book.

If you are a Node.js developer who wants to take your Express skills to the next level and develop high performing, reliable web applications using best practices, this book is ideal for you. The only prerequisite is knowledge of Node.js.

The aim of this book is to present some of the basic mathematics that is needed by computer scientistic. It is a little like programming. It takes time to understand a lot of code and you never understand how to write code by just reading a manual mathematics is exactly the same.

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A Beginner's Guide tutorial, this book offers learning and techniques through a suite of business applications. It contains step-by-step instructions for developers who want to build rich business applications using Silverlight. The book focuses on practical examples and has a friendly approach, with the opportunity to learn by experiment and play. It uses illustrations, screenshots, and interactive experiences to understand the most complex topics related to Silverlight business application development. It is designed in such a way that you can refer to topics chapter by chapter, and read them in no particular order. If you are a .NET developer who wants to build business applications with Silverlight, then this is the book for you. No experience of programming Silverlight is required. Basic understanding of Visual Studio, C#, .Net development, XML, and Web development concepts (HTTP, Services) is required.

1.1 Introduction Object-oriented programming has opened a great many perspectives on the concept of software and has been hailed as part of the solution to the so-called “software crisis”. It has given the possibility that software components can be constructedandreusedwithconsiderablymorecredibility.Therearenowmany case studies in which the reuse of object-oriented components has been made and analysed. Object-oriented programming relates the programming activity to that of modelling or simulation; objects are identi?ed by a correspondence with the objects found in the application area of the program and are used to model those domain operations. Object-oriented programming also opens the prospect of more ?exible software that is able to respond dynamically to the needs of the applicat...

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Organisational Behaviour 6e and its rich suite of digital educational resources leads the market in this exciting field. Now in its sixth edition, the engaging text has been developed to satisfy the evolving needs of learners and academics with its offerings of contemporary theory and research, real-world examples, learning resources and visually stimulating design.

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* In a bold, new integrative treatment of the confusing facts and fictions about human behavior and genetic determinism, David Goldman has provided a user-friendly death to determinism and a rebirth of genetic probabilism. He uses his breadth and depth of neuroscience experience to optimize the necessary reductionism for understanding violence, impulsivity, depression, anxiety, and personality variations while explaining the newest technologies of the researcher with access to the laboratories of the National Institute of Health and his colleagues.
He bravely confronts the numerous ethical dilemmas that arise when dealing with new knowledge about our genetic makeup and their implications for good and evil.

Covers fundamental and advanced Java database programming techniques for beginning and experienced readers

This book covers the practical considerations and applications in database programming using Java NetBeans IDE, JavaServer Pages, JavaServer Faces, and Java Beans, and comes complete with authentic examples and detailed explanations.

Two data-action methods are developed and presented in this important resource. With Java Persistence API and plug-in Tools, readers are directed step by step through the entire database programming development process and will be able to design and build professional data-action projects with a few lines of code in mere minutes. The second method, runtime object, allows readers to design and build more sophisticated and practical Java databa...

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This book addresses business process prioritization - a problem in Business Process Management research that is often ill-structured and complex. The book introduces and describes the Prioritization and Categorization Method (PCM), a novel approach well aligned with today's business needs and climate. It embraces an explorative approach to facilitating process innovation and designing new processes in dynamic environments. Three classic theories are employed as the basis for PCM and summarized here - Ackhoff's interactive planning, Winograd and Flores' network of commitments, and Simon's bounded rationality. In addition, the book features a tutorial on a web-based tool that facilitates the application of PCM, together with two industry case studies that illustrate the method in practice and demonstrate its value

Many years of practical experience in teaching discrete mathematics form the basis of this text book. Part I contains problems on such topics as Boolean algebra, k-valued logics, graphs and networks, elements of coding theory, automata theory, algorithms theory, combinatorics, Boolean minimization and logical design. The exercises are preceded by ample theoretical background material. For further study the reader is referred to the extensive bibliography. Part II follows the same structure as Part I, and gives helpful hints and solutions.

Audience: This book will be of great value to undergraduate students of discrete mathematics, whereas the more difficult exercises, which comprise about one-third of the material, will also appeal to postgraduates and researchers.

Office Business Application (OBA) development is new and growing at a rapid pace as large companies discover its importance. This book provides you with insight into how organizations can leverage OBA. You'll go on an in-depth journey to learning how to use various tools to bridge the gap between business data and the people who need it. Plus, you'll gain an extensive understanding on building and deploying OBA via a common scenario and that is broken down so that you can learn each component.

New to this Edition: added coverage of Object-Oriented-Programming, coverage of new features in Visual Basic 6.0, expanded and reorganized sections, coding standards conform to new Microsoft guidelines, and Visual Basic 6.0 working model

Prototyping is an approach used in evolutionary system development. In this book, the authors show which forms of prototyping can be employed to tackle which problems. They take a look at the tools used in everyday software development with a view to determining their suitability for prototyping, and attempt to elucidate prototyping as a methodological concept. Part I of the book looks at prototyping as an approach for constructing and evaluating models. Traditional approaches and phase-oriented life cycle plans are discussed. Prototyping overcomes fundamental problems associated with life cycle plans. The authors present their own concept of evolutionary system development. Part II shows to what extent technical support of evolutionary system development is possible. Various tools for supporting prototyping are discussed and prospective trends are indicated. Criteria are listed to help the reader choose between the various development environments currently available or likely to become available in the near future. Case studies are used to illustrate how prototype construction can be integrated in software projects

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th IFIP TC 12 International Conference on Intelligent Information Processing, IIP 2022, held in Qingdao, China, in July 2022.   The 37 full papers and 6 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 57 submissions. They are organized in topical sections on Machine Learning, Data Mining, Multiagent Systems, Social Computing, Blockchain Technology, Game Theory and Emotion, Pattern Recognition, Image Processing and Applications.

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In this era of 5G digital communication, the implementation of industry 4.0 is the need of the hour. The main aim of this industrial revolution is to completely automate the industry for better productivity, correct decision making and increased efficiency. All the concepts of industry 4.0 can only be implemented with the help of Cyber Physical System aka CPS. This is a smart system in which complete mechanism is monitored and controlled by computer-based algorithms.
Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability are the three major concern for providing the add on security to any organization or a system. It has become a biggest challenge among the security professionals to secure these cyber physical systems. Hackers and bad guys are planning various kinds of attacks on daily basis on these systems.

A mobile agent system could be attacked by malicious agents, platforms and third parties. Mobile agents simply offer greater opportunities for abuse and misuse, which broadens the scale of threats significantly. In addition, since mobile agents have some unique characteristics such as their mobility, security problems have become more complicated in these systems. These security problems have become a bottleneck in the development and maintenance of mobile agent systems, especially in security sensitive applications such as electronic commerce. This book introduces the concept and structure of mobile agent systems and discusses various attacks and countermeasures. The emphasis is on the formal modeling and analysis of secure mobile agent systems and their applications. Sample Chapter(s)...

"If you are a project manager looking for a technology-based, easily implemented, and usable solution for project communications, document management, and general project organization, this book is for you!"-Susan Weese, Pumps, President and Founder, Rhyming Planet

Most companies don't understand SharePoint's power, and use it simply to share documents or spreadsheets. This hands-on book demonstrates how SharePoint can also help you organize and manage complex projects. With SharePoint for Project Management, you'll not only understand how to apply common and practical project management concepts in SharePoint, you'll learn how to build a Project Management Information System (PMIS), customized to your project, that can efficiently coordinate communication and collaboration among team members. 

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No matter how sophisticated your security equipment and procedures may be, their most, easily exploitable aspect is, and has always been, the human infrastructure. The skilled malicious social engineer is a weapon, nearly impossible to defend against.
This book covers, in detail, the world's first framework for social engineering. It defines, explains, and dissects each principle, then illustrates it with true stories and case studies from masters such as Kevin Mitnick, renowned author of The Art of Deception. You will discover just what it takes to excel as a social engineer. Then you will know your enemy.

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The principal benefits this book is to provide a holistic and comprehensible view of the entire software development process, including ongoing evolution and support. It treats development as a collaborative effort with triad communication between a tester, a programmer, and a representative from the user community or a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Progress is measured by user acceptance in each cycle before proceeding to the next step of an activity.

Software engineering from a project point of view embarks on software products that are both feasible technically and financially. Moreover, software projects must be completed on time and within budgets and are important challenges to software engineers. Research has shown that one-third of software projects are never completed, another third do not fulfill their promises. Software Engineering provides the software engineering fundamentals, principles and skills needed to develop and maintain high quality software products. The software engineering processes and techniques covered include requirements specification, design, implementation, testing and management of software projects. This up-to-date book is modeled on the recommendations and guidelines prescribed in the Guide to the So...

Covering the theoretical and empirical foundations of software engineering, this book integrates the latest research, methodologies, and their applications. Based on the author's 30 years of experience, it examines a wide range of underlying theories from as philosophy, cognitive informatics, denotational mathematics, system science, organization laws, and engineering economics. Comprehensive and written for all levels of software engineers and students, the book contains in-depth information, annotated references, real-world problems, and heuristics. A comprehensive reference for practitioners and students, this volume delineates an overarching, durable, and transdisciplinary theoretical framework as well as alternative solutions and open issues for further research.

This implementation-oriented book provides a clear and concise presentation of how to fully apply software in automation. It provides "how-to" information for all phases of the system lifecycle from configuration, system integration, troubleshooting, and engineering, to administration. Software for Automation explains the application of key software technologies in automation terms: OPC, DDE, ActiveX, VBA, SQL, ODBC, ADO, OLE, COM/DCOM, XML, .NET, and more. The text also addresses concerns and solutions for safety, availability, 21CFR11, and cyber security. One chapter helps engineers justify benefits to management in business terms. Written for automation people, rather than IT professionals and programmers, the introduction gives a cursory understanding of the architecture and technologies themselves, but the focus and examples are on automation applications. This book is a must-have for systems integrators and automation engineers who either need to integrate a system from components or want an older system to coexist with a new. It is ideal for training courses and for self-paced study and will remain a handy reference.

The 4th edition of Systems Analysis and Design continues to offer a hands-on approach to SA&D while focusing on the core set of skills that all analysts must possess.

Building on their experience as professional systems analysts and award-winning teachers, authors Dennis, Wixom, and Roth capture the experience of developing and analyzing systems in a way that students can understand and apply.

With Systems Analysis and Design, 4th edition, students will leave the course with experience that is a rich foundation for further work as a systems analyst.

This work aims to balance the coverage of concepts, techniques and their applications, provide the most examples of system analysis and design deliverables available, and balance the coverage of classical methods and emerging methods.

For the last two decades, IS researchers have conducted empirical studies leading to better understanding of the impact of Systems Analysis and Design methods in business, managerial, and cultural contexts. SA & D research has established a balanced focus not only on technical issues, but also on organizational and social issues in the information society. This volume presents the very latest, state-of-the-art research by well-known figures in the field. The chapters are grouped into three categories: techniques, methodologies, and approaches.

For the last two decades, IS researchers have conducted empirical studies leading to a better understanding of the impact of Systems Analysis and Design methods in business, managerial, and cultural contexts. SA&D research has established a balanced focus not only on technical issues, but also on organizational and social issues in the information society. This volume presents the very latest, state-of-the-art research by well-known figures in the field. The chapters are grouped into three categories: techniques, methodologies, and approaches.

The Book Business Statistics is an outcome of long teaching experience of the subject. This book present a thorough treatment of what is the requirement of the students of B.A/ B.Com/B.Sc. of all Indian Universities. It includes the fundamental concepts, illustrative examples and application to various business problems. These illustrated examples have been selected carefully on each topic and sufficient number of unsolved questions are provided which aim at sharpening the skill of the students. It believed that publication will served as useful guide not only to the under graduate but also for the post graduate students of all Indian Universities. This book is also helpful for the candidate appearing in I.A.S./P.C.S/and other competitive examination. Contents: Business Forecasting, Statistical Quality Control, Interpolation and Extrapolation, Vital Statistics, Statistics Decision Theory, Non-parametric Tests.

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Discover the extraordinary realities of the world’s most advanced cybersecurity companies and tech
In the Battle for Your Computer: Israel and the Growth of the Global Cyber-Security Industry, Israeli Defense Force (IDF) cyberwarfare veteran and tech product leader Alon Arvatz examines the “why” and the “how” of the extraordinarily strong connection between Israel’s elite cyber military unit and that country’s booming offensive and defensive cybersecurity industry. In the book, you’ll explore the central role played by Israel in the global fight for cybersecurity supremacy.

The study of data structures is one of the most important for beginning and advanced students studying the theory of computer science. This is a comprehensive guide designed to teach the principles and applications of data structures in a structured format.

While other books require you to have an intimate knowledge of a particular programming language, this book teaches this intriguing facet of computer science in a language independent manner.

In this first volume, we will discuss all of the important facts and concepts that you would encounter in a data structures 1 course. This makes this particular guide an excellent reference for the student. Also, with the addition of chapter exercises, this text makes an excellent text book for an undergraduate course in data structures.

Bringing together the results of more than 300 new design studies, an understanding of people, knowledge of hardware and software capabilities, and the author's practical experience gained from 45 years of work with display-based systems, this book addresses interface and screen design from the user's perspective. You will learn how to create an effective design methodology, design and organize screens and Web pages that encourage efficient comprehension and execution, and create screen icons and graphics that make displays easier and more comfortable to use.

Thoroughly Revised And Updated, The Essentials Of Computer Organization And Architecture, Second Edition Is A Comprehensive Resource That Addresses All Of The Necessary Organization And Architecture Topics Yet Is Concise Enough To Move Through In A Single Semester. The Text Covers Such Topics As Digital Logic, Data Representation, Machine-Level Language, General Organization, Assembly Language Programming, CPU Organization, Memory Organization, And Input/Output Devices, As Well As A New Chapter On Embedded Systems. Correlated To The ACM-IEEE Computing Curricula Guidelines, The Essentials Of Computer Organization And Architecture Is The Forefront Text For Your Computer Organization And Architecture Course.

A comprehensive guide to understanding and auditing modern information systems

The increased dependence on information system resources for performing key activities within organizations has made system audits essential for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information system resources. One of the biggest challenges faced by auditors is the lack of a standardized approach and relevant checklist. Understanding and Conducting Information Systems Auditing brings together resources with audit tools and techniques to solve this problem.

Featuring examples that are globally applicable and covering all major standards, the book takes a non-technical approach to the subject and presents information systems as a management tool with practical applications. It explains in detail how to conduct information systems audits and provides all the tools and checklists needed to do so. In addition, it also introduces the concept of information security grading, to help readers to implement practical changes and solutions in their organizations.

Includes everything needed to perform information systems audits Organized into two sections—the first designed to help readers develop the understanding necessary for conducting information systems audits and the second providing checklists for audits Features examples designed to appeal to a global audience

Taking a non-technical approach that makes it accessible to readers of all backgrounds, Understanding and Conducting Information Systems Auditing is an essential resource for anyone auditing information systems.

Digital marketing now represents 25% of the marketing spend in the UK and this is predicted to move to 50% or higher within the next three years. Understanding Digital Marketing looks at the world of digital marketing: how it got started, how it got to where it is today, and where the thought leaders in the industry believe it is headed in the future. This authoritative title demonstrates how to harness the power of digital media and use it to achieve the utmost success in business, now and in the future. Understanding Digital Marketing deals with every key topic in detail, including: search marketing, social media, Google, mobile marketing, affiliate marketing, e-mail marketing, customer engagement and digital marketing strategies. Essential reading for both practitioners and students alike, and including real-world examples of digital marketing successes and expert opinions, Understanding Digital Marketing provides you with tools to utilize the power of the internet to take your company wherever you want it to go.

This is the newest comprehensive update to the world's #1 guide to PC repair and maintenance. World-renowned PC hardware expert Scott Mueller has thoroughly updated his legendary "Upgrading and Repairing PCs to reflect today's latest PC technologies, and added a new DVD with more than two hours of digital video demonstrating PC maintenance and repair, which can be watched on either their DVD-equipped PCs or any DVD player. Mueller presents updated coverage of every significant PC component: processors, motherboards, memory, the BIOS, IDE and SCSI interfaces, drives, removable and optical storage, video and audio hardware, USB, FireWire, Internet connectivity, LANs, power supplies, even PC cases. This book also contains a detailed troubleshooting index designed to help readers rapidly diagnose more than 250 common PC hardware problems, as well as an extensive vendor contact guide, and a comprehensive PC technical glossary.

User Interface Design and Evaluation provides an overview of the user-centered design field. It illustrates the benefits of a user-centered approach to the design of software, computer systems, and websites.

The book provides clear and practical discussions of requirements gathering, developing interaction design from user requirements, and user interface evaluation. The book's coverage includes established HCI topics—for example, visibility, affordance, feedback, metaphors, mental models, and the like—combined with practical guidelines for contemporary designs and current trends, which makes for a winning combination. It provides a clear presentation of ideas, illustrations of concepts, using real-world applications. This book will help readers develop all the skills necessar...

Visual Basic 6: Environment, Programming, and Applications is a dynamic revision of Que E&T's best-selling Visual Basic text. Eliason/Malarkey introduce students to the VB6 environment and basic programming concepts. The text emphasizes applications design and guides students through creatinginteractiveWebpages.
The text has been reorganized so that object types, variables, and collections are presented next to class modules. A new chapter on Active Data Objects has been added (Chapter 25). The Modular Design chapter has been revised. The Einstein University design developed for Chapter 21 is connected to a database in Chapter 23. Additional skill building exercises have been added to each chapter. Error-trapping has been expanded in working with sequential files. The Visual Basic Internet chapter has been expanded to include DHTML and IIS features. The new string functions provided by Visual Basic 6 are described.

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This book is a step-by-step tutorial to guide you through learning WCF, Entity Framework, LINQ, and LINQ to Entities. You will be guided to create six WCF and Entity Framework solutions from scratch, of which three are multi-layered real-world WCF service solutions, so you will not only be reading, but also be coding through the book, to gain practical experience of WCF and Entity Framework. Various test clients will be associated with each solution and all solutions can be built and run independently of other solutions. Clear instructions and relevant screenshots will make sure you won’t get lost in the world of WCF and Entity Framework. Configuration files, host applications, test clients, and WCF services for each solution will also be available for download for you to examine, modify, and debug from the outside in. The book focuses on the essentials of using WCF and Entity Framework, rather than providing a reference to every single possibility. It leaves the reference material online where it belongs, and concentrates instead on practical examples, code, and advice.

Web-Based Application Development present an introduction to the concepts, theories, practices, languages, and tools used to develop applications for the World Wide Web. It explores the important fundamentals of Web applications while also introducing the programming and technology necessary to put these ideas into practice. This book goes beyond presenting the languages and tools found in other texts by including networking, architecture, security, reliability, and other important concepts and theories necessary for today's web applications. Ideal for novice programmers looking to master the basic skills critical for a successful career in web development, Web-Based Application Development provides broad coverage of the topics coupled with hands-on, active-learning exercises in one, mu...

Have you ever wondered why the play button for most music players is still the same right-facing triangle that was on every cassette player and VCR? User interface (UI) designers try to develop icons and controls that are so obvious they endure through the years and across technologies. For example, iPhone apps often feel so familiar because many designers use the UI toolkit from Apple with standard fonts and icons. Unlike user experience (UX) design, which has to do with the flow of a program, UI is all about the look and feel of software and hardware. With colorful photographs and helpful illustrations, readers will make the most of this essential coding topic

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Develop production ready applications for iOS and Android using Xamarin About This Book Write native iOS and Android applications with Xamarin Add native functionality to your apps such as push notifications, camera, and GPS location Learn various strategies for cross-platform development Who This Book Is For.  This book is for C# developers who are interested in mobile application development. If you have experience with desktop or web applications, this book will serve as a great tool to give you a head start with cross-platform development.
What You Will Learn Familiarize yourself with Apple's MVC design pattern Understand the Android activity lifecycle Share C# code across platforms Implement a web service with Azure Mobile Services Deploy and debug your application on mobile devices Call native Objective-C or Java libraries from C# Use Xamarin. Mobile for camera, contacts, and location Submit your app to the Apple App Store and Google Play In Detail Developing a mobile application for just one platform is becoming a thing of the past. Companies expect their apps to be supported on both iOS and Android, whilst leveraging the best native features of both. Xamarin's tools help solve this requirement by giving developers a single toolset to target both platforms.
"Xamarin Cross-platform Application Development" is a step-by-step guide for building professional applications for iOS and Android. The book walks you through building a chat application, complete with a backend web service and native features such as GPS location, camera, and push notifications.