Computer Management

Technology is advancing faster than ever - but for better or for worse? On the one hand, astonishing technological developments from personalized genomics to self-driving cars to drones to artificial intelligence could make our lives healthier, safer, and easier. On the other hand, these very same technologies could raise the specter of a frightening and alienating future - eugenics, a jobless economy, complete loss of privacy, and an ever-worsening spiral of economic inequality.

The Civil War was the first "modern war." Because of the rapid changes in American society, Abraham Lincoln became president of a divided United States during a period of technological and social revolution. Among the many modern marvels that gave the North an advantage was the telegraph, which Lincoln used to stay connected to the forces in the field in almost real time. No leader in history had ever possessed such a powerful tool to gain control over a fractious situation. An eager student of technology, Lincoln had to learn to use the power of electronic messages.

Certain ideas about business leadership are held to be timeless, and certain characteristics of leaders - often including a square jaw, a deep voice, and extroversion - are said to be universal. In Leading in the Digital World, Amit Mukherjee argues that since digital technologies are changing everything else, how could they not change leadership ideologies and styles? Drawing on a global survey of 700 mid-tier to senior executives and interviews with C-level executives from around the world, Mukherjee explains how digital technologies are already reshaping organizations.

You are about to discover how anyone can achieve extraordinary success by simply harnessing the power of his or her memory. What if I told you that you could learn and memorize more in less time? Stay focused, quit being frustrated, improve concentration, be more productive, and absorb info like a human sponge...and best of all do it in as little as five minutes a day? In Computer Memory that's exactly what you'll get.

A social media expert with global experience with many of the world's biggest brands - including Nike, Toyota, and Motorola - Simon Mainwaring offers a visionary new practice in which brands leverage social media to earn consumer goodwill, loyalty, and profit, while creating a third pillar of sustainable social change through conscious contributions from customer purchases. These innovative private sector partnerships answer perhaps the most pressing issue facing business and thought leaders today: how to practice capitalism in a way that satisfies all needs.

"Be Open, Be Transparent, Be Authentic" are the current leadership mantras - but companies often push back. Business is premised on the concept of control and yet the new world order demands openness-leaders do not know how to be open and be in control. This must-have resource will help the modern leader understand how to lead in the new open world-where blogging, twittering, facebooking, and digging are becoming the norm.

We are living in a world in which cows send texts to farmers when they're in heat, where the most valuable real estate in New York City houses computers, not people, and some of humanity's greatest works are created by crowds, not individuals. We are in the midst of a networking revolution - set to transform the way we access the world's information and the way we connect with one another. Studying biological systems is perhaps the best way to understand such networks, and nature has a lesson for us if we care to listen: Bigger is rarely better in the long run.

The world of work is undergoing the most significant change since the industrial revolution. Cognitive A.I. is driving world change faster than at any time in history. There are massive advantages for employers who act and act quickly. At precisely the same time, COVID has been a wake-up call. Organizations have discovered that they employ too many people, and the realization – many can be more productive working remotely.

Get instant access to cutting-edge ideas and the hard-won wisdom of one of today's leading experts on information technology (IT). Using real-world examples, this audio guide delivers the facts you need to navigate complex IT issues.

AI Leader isn’t just about AI, it’s about using AI to reclaim your time and lead with clarity, confidence, and creativity. This book provides a strategic framework to help you make better decisions faster, freeing you to focus on what matters most. It shows you how to seamlessly integrate AI into your workflow, aligning it with your strengths.

Who Wins in a Digital World? explains how organizations can adapt to a constantly changing business environment by being flexible but focused, embracing change in all its messiness, and moving fast. Once an organization accepts the fact that technological change is ongoing and inevitable, it becomes more about opportunity and less about challenge. This audiobook shows that change can be stimulating, exhilarating, and something to be welcomed.

Multi-Screen Marketing is a comprehensive guide to understanding the multi-screen consumer. Written by thought leaders from Microsoft's Advertising division, the book identifies what drives consumer behavior across devices and digital platforms - sequentially, simultaneously, at home, at work, and everywhere in between. The underlying concept is that marketers need to move beyond a technology feature-obsessed approach, where a device's capabilities dictate one's marketing plan, and instead, focus on the underlying needs and motivations of their customers.

Since the introduction of multi-user computer systems, user authentication has primarily relied on the use of usernames and passwords. To strengthen the authentication process, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) requires the user to present multiple elements in different categories, or “factors,” as part of an authentication attempt. These factors are something you have, something you know, and something you are.

Handling risk is one of the chief goals of organizations, mainly in the InfoSec program. Risk management delivers the vehicle for the balance between compliance and security. Businesses need to defend their data by launching and upholding an operational risk management platform. Organizations must considered their environment, resources, threats, and sensitivity of their data. In this book, you will learn the fundamentals of risk management with security, and how to deploy the RMF to efficiently deal with compliance and risk within your business.

All organizations face a broad array of risks, including cybersecurity risk. For federal agencies, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-11 defines risk as “the effect of uncertainty on objectives”. An organization’s mission and business objectives can be impacted by such effects, and must be managed at various levels within the organization. This report highlights aspects of cybersecurity risk management (CSRM) inherent to enterprises, organizations, and systems.

Deploy AI commands to transform risk management, strengthen security, and ensure compliance in complex regulatory environments.

Are you searching for ways to enhance your personal growth but feel overwhelmed by the abundance of information out there? Do you find yourself wishing for tools that can streamline your daily tasks and make life simpler? "Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life Simplified" understands your struggles and offers practical solutions to these common challenges. This book is designed to demystify AI and show you how to leverage its power to improve various aspects of your life.

Determine how much of your organization’s operations are dependent on IT. Consider how much your organization relies on information technology to conduct business and make it a part of your culture to plan for contingencies in the event of a cyber incident. Identify and prioritize your organization’s critical assets and the associated impacts to operations if an incident were to occur.

If you wonder why good companies lose lots of personal information, and are not sure if your company is immune from this disaster, this insightful book shines a bright light on the hidden processes in most companies where data governance and information security are usually absent. These gaps are often the root cause of sensitive data loss.

This eBook will demystify predictive analytics and illustrate how AI-powered predictions can drive smarter business decisions. We’ll start with the fundamentals of predictive analytics and how it differs from traditional analysis. Then we’ll explore the pivotal role of AI and machine learning in enhancing predictive capabilities. Next, real-world use cases across industries—from retail and healthcare to manufacturing and finance—will showcase the tangible benefits of these techniques.