This book introduces novel solutions to the rendezvous problem in distributed systems, a fundamental problem that underpins the construction of many important functions in distributed systems and netw
This brief focuses on stochastic energy optimization for distributed energy resources in smart grids. Along with a review of drivers and recent developments towards distributed energy resources, this
The Future of Numerical Computing Written by one of the foremost experts in high-performance computing and the inventor of Gustafson' Law, The End of Error: Unum Computing explains a new approach to c
"This book explores membrane computing in the context of the fast developing field of robotics and presents the fundamental concepts of decentralized control, local interaction, stigmergy, and emergin
Neural computing is one of the most interesting and rapidly growing areas of research, attracting researchers from a wide variety of scientific disciplines. Starting from the basics, Neural Computing
Computer scientists describe computing techniques that have been inspired by natural physics, chemistry, biology, and collective intelligence. Their topics include applying an electromagnetism-like
Distributed Generation Systems: Design, Operation and Grid Integration closes the information gap between recent research on distributed generation and industrial plants, and provides solutions to the
If you are training to teach the primary computing curriculum, you need to know what effective teaching of computing in primary schools actually looks like. As the computing curriculum is new to prima
If you are training to teach the primary computing curriculum, you need to know what effective teaching of computing in primary schools actually looks like. As the computing curriculum is new to prima
This unique volume explores cutting-edge management approaches to developing complex software that is efficient, scalable, sustainable, and suitable for distributed environments. Practical insights ar
Scientific Computing is a compendium of articles and papers that were presented at the 2016 Scientific Computing Conference, an international conference that serves researchers, scholars, professional
This book provides a concise introduction to Pervasive Computing, otherwise known as Internet of Things (IoT) and Ubiquitous Computing (Ubicomp) which addresses the seamless integration of computing s
For this third edition of "Distributed Systems," the material has been thoroughly revised and extended, integrating principles and paradigms into nine chapters:1. Introduction 2. Architectures 3. Proc
As a step toward ultimate low-power computing, this book introduces normally-off computing, which involves inactive components of computer systems being aggressively powered off with the help of new n
Cognitive Computing: Theory and Applications, written by internationally renowned experts, focuses on cognitive computing and its theory and applications, including the use of cognitive computing to m
Tracing the story of computing from Babyloniancounting boards to smartphones, this inspiring textbook provides a conciseoverview of the key events in the history of computing, together withdiscussion
The Encyclopedia of Cloud Computing comprehensively cover all aspects of cloud computing. It provides IT professionals, educators, researchers and students a compendium of cloud computing knowledge –
Building on best practices and lessons learned, Distributed Leadership in Schools shows educators how to design and implement distributed leadership to effectively address challenges in their schools.
Building on best practices and lessons learned, Distributed Leadership in Schools shows educators how to design and implement distributed leadership to effectively address challenges in their schools.
On-Road Intelligent Vehicles: Motion Planning for Intelligent Transportation Systems deals with the technology of autonomous vehicles, with a special focus on the navigation and planning aspects, pres
Introduces the topic of cloud computing with an emphasis on the trustworthiness of cloud computing systems and servicesThis book describes the scientific basis of cloud computing, explaining the ideas
Scientific Computing is a compendium of articles and papers that were presented at the 2015 Scientific Computing Conference, an international conference that serves researchers, scholars, professional
“Distributed Simulation: Model Driven Engineering Approach” presents a unique frame of reference in presenting the principles, concepts, and development processes of Distributed Simulation (DS) from t
De describes recent developments in mobile cloud computing, which he says is essential for high-speed fifth-generation mobile networks. He covers mobile computing, cloud computing, mobile cloud comput
Test how well you know your way around a computer for the IC3 examIC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Computing Fundamentals Study Guide is your ideal study guide to focus on the Computing
This timely text/reference describes the development and implementation of large-scale distributed processing systems using open source tools and technologies. Comprehensive in scope, the book present
Systems Programming: Designing and Developing Distributed Applications explains how the development of distributed applications depends on a foundational understanding of the relationship among operat
This set includes one copy each of the second editions of:Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for Students Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for Students: Inventory Emotionally Intelligent Le
This book considers the power and potential of cloud computing to transform businesses’ operating contexts. It provides a clear understanding of the capabilities and practical applications of the clou
"Intelligent software can come to decisions on its own, based on the training on a data set - which makes Artificial Intelligence (AI) a primary area of research these days. AI is the study and design
Cloud Computing Basics covers the main aspects of this fast moving technology so that both practitioners and students will be able to understand cloud computing. The author highlights the key aspects
Intelligent system and robotics are inevitably bound up; intelligent robots makes embodiment of system integration by using the intelligent systems. We can figure out that intelligent systems are to c
Designing Distributed Control Systems presents more than 80 patterns for designing distributed machine control system software architecture (forestry machinery, mining drills, elevators, etc.). These
High-Performance Embedded Computing, Second Edition, combines leading-edge research with practical guidance in a variety of embedded computing topics, including real-time systems, computer architectur
Intelligent systems have been initiated with the attempt to imitate the human brain. People wish to let machines perform intelligent works. Many techniques of intelligent systems are based on artifici
This book covers the most essential techniques for designing and building dependable distributed systems. Instead of covering a broad range of research works for each dependability strategy, the book
This book presents a range of cloud computing security challenges and promising solution paths. The first two chapters focus on practical considerations of cloud computing. In Chapter 1, Chandramouli,
The Series in Intelligent Systems publishes titles that cover state of the art knowledge and the latest advances in research and development in intelligent systems. Its scope includes theoretical stud
If you’re involved in large Hadoop projects, this book shows you how ZooKeeper simplifies the task of implementing a distributed system. Implementing coordination tasks with ZooKeeper is not entirely
