Computer Systems

In this disquieting cyber thriller, Joseph Menn takes readers into the murky hacker underground, traveling the globe from San Francisco to Costa Rica and London to Russia. His guides are California surfer and computer whiz Barrett Lyon and a fearless British high-tech agent. Through these heroes, Menn shows the evolution of cyber-crime from small-time thieving to sophisticated, organized gangs, who began by attacking corporate websites but increasingly steal financial data from consumers.

In The New Nexus, we move beyond the headlines to offer a groundbreaking systems thinking analysis of this epic battle. This analysis isn't just another report on AI; it's a map of the entire information ecosystem, revealing the hidden forces and feedback loops that will shape the next digital era. Don't just watch the future unfold—understand the forces that shape it. Whether you're a business leader navigating disruption, a tech professional building the future, or simply a curious mind who needs to understand what's next, The New Nexus is your essential guide.

Slow systems are frustrating. They waste time and money. But making consistently great decisions about performance can be easy, if you understand what's going on. This book explains in a clear and thoughtful voice why systems perform the way they do. It's for anybody who's curious about how computer programs and other processes use their time and about what you can do to improve them. Through a mix of personal vignettes and technical use cases, Cary Millsap reviews the process of improving performance and provides best practices for optimizing systems efficiently.

If you're a new or experienced designer of conversational voice first experiences, this handy reference provides actionable answers to key aspects of eyes-busy, hands-busy, voice-only user interfaces. Designed as a companion to books about conversational voice design, this guide includes important details regarding eyes-free, hands-free, voice-only interfaces delivered by Amazon Echo, Google Nest, and a variety of in-car experiences.

The aim of this book has been to provide students, educators, and administrators alike with valuable insights into the disruptive, yet beneficial, transformation which will occur in the global education system during the next three to five years and beyond. Although these trends will not happen immediately, their impact will be far-reaching and global in nature.

Unlock the secrets to mastering the NIST 800 risk management process in record time with this powerful 2-in-1 bundle! Introducing Information Systems Security NIST 800 2-in-1, featuring both RMF ISSO Foundation Guide and RMF ISSO: NIST 800-53. This comprehensive series is your ultimate roadmap to success, designed to simplify the complexities of NIST 800-53 security controls and show you the actionable steps required throughout the RMF process.

Stepping Through Cybersecurity Risk Management covers the professional practice of cybersecurity from the perspective of enterprise governance and risk management. It describes the state of the art in cybersecurity risk identification, classification, measurement, remediation, monitoring and reporting.

Unlock the future of customer service with AI. Building a Smart Customer Service System with AI: From Chatbots to Personalized Support is a comprehensive guide that shows businesses how to leverage artificial intelligence to transform their customer support operations.

A concise history of GPS, from its military origins to its commercial applications and ubiquity in everyday life.

Let Them & Our Selves Unite is your essential guide. This book offers a visionary yet practical roadmap to transform your families, organizations, and communities into vibrant, resilient social ecosystems. Grounded in emotional intelligence, cultural fluency, and ethical innovation, it provides actionable strategies for today's complex dynamics.

"Smart Ecosystems: Integrating Nature and Technology in Future Cities", the latest installment in the acclaimed Building Digital Twin Metaverse Cities series, delivers a visionary blueprint for urban environments of the future—where cutting-edge technology harmonizes with the beauty of nature. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Samuel Li explores how cities can transition from resource-intensive hubs to regenerative spaces that nurture biodiversity, promote sustainability, and enhance human well-being.

Data science happens in code. The ability to write reproducible, robust, scaleable code is key to a data science project's success—and is absolutely essential for those working with production code. This practical book bridges the gap between data science and software engineering, and clearly explains how to apply the best practices from software engineering to data science.

When I was growing up, I always thought there were only two ways to get rich. Number one: You were born rich. Number two: Some family member left you a bunch of money when they kicked the bucket. As much as people love to talk up the American dream, I grew up inside the American reality - raised inside a trailer in New Jersey, born to a 14-year-old mother. But now, things are a little different. I've done lots of cool things with my life, but most people know me as "the ab roller guy".

A guide to navigating the messiness of software development process change, dealing with all the legacy organizational elements, and focusing on increasing business agility.

As cyber threats become more advanced, persistent, and automated, so must our defenses. AI-Enhanced Cybersecurity explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations detect, respond to, and anticipate cyberattacks across digital ecosystems. This practical and forward-looking guide demystifies the role of machine learning, natural language processing, and intelligent automation in cybersecurity. It introduces tools and frameworks that empower security teams to analyze large volumes of data in real time, detect anomalies faster, and respond with precision and speed.

Infinity Beckoned illuminates a critical period of space history when humans dared an expansive leap into the inner solar system. Jay Gallentine conveys the trials and triumphs of the people on the ground who conceived and engineered the missions that put robotic spacecraft on the heavenly bodies nearest our own.

This fact sheet will assist with better management of risk from OSS use in OT products and increase resilience using available resources. While several resources and recommendations within this fact sheet are best suited for execution by the vendor or the critical infrastructure owner, collaboration across parties will result in less friction for operator workflows and promote a safer, more reliable system and provision of National Critical Functions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an engine of innovation that is driving scientific discovery and economic growth. It is increasingly becoming an integral component of solutions that stand to impact everything from routine daily tasks to societal-level challenges, ultimately serving the public good. At the same time, there are also concerns that AI could have negative social and environmental consequences.

Smarter. Faster. Closer to the action. The future of intelligent technology isn't in distant data centers — it's at the edge. From self-driving cars and smart cameras to industrial automation and personalized healthcare, Edge AI is powering a new generation of ultra-responsive, real-time systems. In this action-oriented guide, you’ll discover how Edge AI and edge computing work together to deliver lightning-fast insights, reduced latency, and privacy-first intelligence — all without relying on the cloud.

If you're looking to make the most of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology for your business, this audiobook is for you. Artificial intelligence and blockchain are the tech of the future. But if you're not already working in the field or studying their depths, it can be difficult to find information in layman's terms. As a business owner, especially a small business owner, we are always looking at ways to improve the efficiency of our business: outsource, automate, scale, marketing.... AI and blockchain technology could revolutionize the way business is done.