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As organizations seek to boost revenue, cut costs, and increase efficiency, they increasingly look to IT as a strategic partner in achieving these objectives. Ten Steps to ITSM Success helps IT to prepare for this role by providing a detailed and practical guide to implementing ITSM best practices. It is aimed at ITSM practitioners and consultants, but will also be of interest to IT directors and C-suite executives looking to transform the role of IT into a value-creating business partner.

In Millennium, best-selling historian Ian Mortimer takes the listener on a whirlwind tour of the last 10 centuries of Western history. It is a journey into a past vividly brought to life and bursting with ideas, that pits one century against another in his quest to measure which century saw the greatest change. We journey from a time when there was a fair chance of your village being burned to the ground by invaders - and dried human dung was a recommended cure for cancer - to a world in which explorers sailed into the unknown and civilizations came into conflict.

Step into the hidden world of the technology that powers our modern lives. "Inside the Silicon: How Microchips Are Designed and Made" lifts the veil on the intricate processes behind the creation of these miniature marvels. From the spark of an idea to the final product in your smartphone, this book takes you on a captivating journey through the life cycle of a microchip. Discover how raw silicon transforms into the brain of your devices, and unravel the mysteries of circuit design, photolithography, and semiconductor fabrication. Written for curious minds of all backgrounds, this book ...

Transform Your Network+ Studies with Our Unconventional Guide! Are you tired of the same old, monotonous study guides that make learning feel like a chore? Do you struggle to retain complex networking concepts, feeling like they are alien and unapproachable? Look no further! Our "CompTIA Network+ N10-008" guide is here to revolutionize your study experience. Why Our Guide is a Game-Changer: Unconventional Learning Strategies: Say goodbye to boring and ineffective study methods. Our guide introduces innovative techniques designed to keep you engaged and make learning enjoyable. Maximized ...

What is economic growth? And why, historically, has it occurred in only a few places? Previous efforts to answer these questions have focused on institutions, geography, finances, and psychology. But according to MIT's anti-disciplinarian César Hidalgo, understanding the nature of economic growth demands transcending the social sciences and including the natural sciences of information, networks, and complexity. To understand the growth of economies, Hidalgo argues, we first need to understand the growth of order.

Embark on a compelling exploration into the world of AI, where future reality meets boundless possibility. Can you afford to remain in the dark? When you watch a movie suggested by Netflix's AI, talk to your favorite brand's chatbot, or follow your car's navigation to the new restaurant in town, you interact with AI. Most people are spectators rather than actors in this fast-evolving digital epoch. This is where the insightful journey author Will Davis guides you on will change your perspective.

Ever wondered what it takes to create and grow a successful online business? Your step-by-step guide is here! Whether you're an author, blogger, podcaster, business owner, or maybe, just want to know how to get started, How to Blog for Profit is for you. It is jam-packed with easy-to-implement advice for creating an authentic, successful, and profitable online business.

Under the aegis of machine learning in our data-driven machine age, computers are programming themselves and learning about - and solving - an extraordinary range of problems, from the mundane to the most daunting. Today it is machine learning programs that enable Amazon and Netflix to predict what users will like, Apple to power Siri's ability to understand voices, and Google to pilot cars.

Screens are everywhere. Kids spend an average of seven and a half hours on digital devices every day, not including when they're in school. The impacts of this are profound, and yet cutting screen time can seem impossible in today's world.

El nuevo cerebro electrónico. Nadie puede negar que estamos viviendo la era de la inteligencia artificial: está en nuestros teléfonos, computadoras, cuentas bancarias, vehículos, electrodomésticos… y la lista sigue y sigue, pues es un hecho que la IA continúa expandiéndose en cada rincón. Sin embargo, de todo lo que se ha dicho sobre ella y con todo lo que se encuentra en internet, parece mentira que aún existan vacíos informativos que se llenan con especulación.

In this audiobook, you'll get a clear overview of artificial intelligence technology, the common misconceptions surrounding it, and a fascinating look at its applications in everything from self-driving cars and drones to its contributions in the medical field.

In Ransomware Protection Playbook, computer security veteran and expert penetration tester Roger A. Grimes delivers an actionable blueprint for organizations seeking a robust defense against one of the most insidious and destructive IT threats currently in the wild. You'll learn about concrete steps you can take now to protect yourself or your organization from ransomware attacks.

Roberto Blake has grown over 500,000 subscribers on YouTube and helped hundreds of channels grow to 100,000 subscribers from zero, and earn a full-time income as Content Creators. In Create Something Awesome, Roberto helps you unlock the opportunities to earn in the Creator Economy, understand the "creator mindset", and what it takes to succeed as a full-time content creator. You will not only learn how to create intentional content that grows an audience, but how to properly monetize your creativity and build a true community.

In this book, Lamdan contends that privatization and tech exceptionalism have prevented us from creating effective legal regulation. This, in turn, has allowed oversized information oligopolies to coalesce. In addition to specific legal and market-based solutions, Lamdan calls for treating information like a public good and creating digital infrastructure that supports our democratic ideals.

When all other processes, controls, and technologies fail, humans are your last line of defense. But, how can you prepare them? Frustrated with ineffective training paradigms, most security leaders know that there must be a better way. A way that engages users, shapes behaviors, and fosters an organizational culture that encourages and reinforces security-related values. The good news is that there is hope. That's what Transformational Security Awareness is all about.

Former Google advertising strategist, now Oxford-trained philosopher James Williams launches a plea to society and to the tech industry to help ensure that the technology we all carry with us every day does not distract us from pursuing our true goals in life. As information becomes ever more plentiful, the resource that is becoming more scarce is our attention. In this "attention economy", we need to recognize the fundamental impacts of our new information environment on our lives in order to take back control.

Immerse yourself in the rapidly evolving landscape of "Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance." This comprehensive new eBook guides you into the intricate world of cybersecurity, from governance models to compliance regulations, offering deep insights and practical advice. The book begins by covering significant aspects of cybersecurity governance. It expands on various models, their significance, and the specific challenges involved. Subsequently, it spotlights the key players in cybersecurity governance, highlighting the roles of governments, private sectors, and non-profit organizations...

The greatest tool is the hardest to use. Machine learning is the world's most important general-purpose technology—but it's notoriously difficult to launch. Outside Big Tech and a handful of other leading companies, machine learning initiatives routinely fail to deploy, never realizing value. What's missing? A specialized business practice suitable for wide adoption. In The AI Playbook, bestselling author Eric Siegel presents the gold-standard, six-step practice for ushering machine learning projects from conception to deployment.

Nearly 20 years after the Agile Manifesto was first presented, the legendary Robert C. Martin (“Uncle Bob”) reintroduces Agile values and principles for a new generation - programmers and nonprogrammers alike. Martin, author of Clean Code and other highly influential software development guides, was there at Agile’s founding. Now, in Clean Agile: Back to Basics, he strips away misunderstandings and distractions that over the years have made it harder to use Agile than was originally intended.

In Regenesis, George Church and science writer Ed Regis explore the possibilities of the emerging field of synthetic biology. Synthetic biology, in which living organisms are selectively altered by modifying substantial portions of their genomes, allows for the creation of entirely new species of organisms. These technologies - far from the out-of-control nightmare depicted in science fiction - have the power to improve human and animal health, increase our intelligence, enhance our memory, and even extend our life span.