In order to maximize IT resources and justify IT expenditures, CIO’s and other IT managers must be able to identify meaningful metrics and explain them in a way that management can understand. The Bus
Fueled by ongoing and increasing consumer demand, the explosive growth in spectrum-based communications continues to tax the finite resources of the available spectrum. One possible solution, Cognitiv
This book compares enterprise architecture (EA), which can be an all-encompassing model of an organization’s technical (IT) architecture, systems, contents (databases), interfaces, applications, and n
Detailing powerful methods for reducing the energy costs associated with operating a data center, Making Your Data Center Energy Efficient examines both equipment and building facilities. It reviews t
In IT divisions and organizations, the need to execute in a competitive and complex technical environment while demonstrating personal integrity can be a significant personal and organizational challe
Intended for mid- to high-level information technology professionals, this volume on business best practices provides a comprehensive overview of management techniques required to design and implement
Intended as a reference for IT consultants and data analysts, this guide to data mining serves as a practical handbook for designing and implementing systematic programs for data culling and the produ
This interesting work on the state of modern IT security examines the de-professionalization of the of the industry in the past decade, and explores the reasons why conventional security processes, ba
From basic concepts to research grade material and future directions, the Near Field Communications Handbook provides comprehensive technical coverage of this rapidly emerging field. Walking readers t
"With the development of society and the great increase of knowledge and information, more and more decision-making problems involve a number of decision makers (DMs). The subjective preference of DMs
Supplying a high-level overview of how to protect your company’s physical and intangible assets, Asset Protection through Security Awareness explains the best ways to enlist the assistance of yo
This book addresses the integration of all the new tools and technologies presented in today’s plethora of artificial intelligence tools and technologies to boost and enhance business intelligence. It
Surveying the major programming languages that have hallmarked the evolution of computing, Programming Language Fundamentals by Example provides an understanding of the many languages and notations us
This practical guide is a one-stop reference for IT professionals who must successfully master the realities of today's global sourcing environment. The author examines the reasons that an organizatio
After reviewing the failed attempts of carriers to retool for the future, this book describes the technologies and capabilities supporting next generation services, focusing particularly on multimedia
Knowledge management (KM) is the identification and analysis of available and required knowledge, and the subsequent planning and control of actions, to develop "knowledge assets" that enable business
Focusing on the future network architecture and its main principles, Converging NGN Wireline and Mobile 3G Networks with IMS provides a comprehensive view of the methods, functions, network elements,
The physical design flow of any project depends upon the size of the design, the technology, the number of designers, the clock frequency, and the time to do the design. As technology advances and des
As Internet traffic continues to grow exponentially, there is a great need to build Internet protocol (IP) routers with high-speed and high-capacity packet networking capabilities. The first book to e
