Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann; 1st edition (November 19, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0123884357
ISBN-13: 978-0123884350
eBook Description:
Intersection: How Enterprise Design Bridges the Gap between Business, Technology, and People
Teaches how to align business strategy with Brand Identity, Customer Experience, and Enterprise Architecture initiatives as part of a consolidated enterprise-wide design practice to achieve stakeholder value
Provides a framework for designing systems, products and services as the building blocks of a consistent and coherent experience for all stakeholders in the wider enterprise, joining strategic considerations with the delivery of tangible outcomes
Explains how to make results such as websites, apps, objects, platforms, or environments part of a larger system that orchestrates enterprise touchpoints with people
Intersection: How Enterprise Design Bridges the Gap between Business, Technology, and People
This book gives designers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders a model and a comprehensive vocabulary for tackling such deep-rooted challenges. The Enterprise Design framework cuts through the complexity of Strategic Design work, showing how to navigate key aspects and bridge diverging viewpoints. In 9 case studies, the author looks at the way companies like SAP, BBVA, IKEA, and Jeppesen (a Boeing Company) apply design thinking and practice to shape their enterprises. Moving from strategy to conceptual design and concrete results, Intersection shows what is relevant at which point, and what expertise to involve. Download eBook Free »
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann; 1st edition (November 27, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0123877938
ISBN-13: 978-0123877932
eBook Description:
Data Insights: New Ways to Visualize and Make Sense of Data
Demonstrates, with a variety of case studies, how visualizations can foster a clearer and more comprehensive understanding of data
Answers the question, “How can data visualization help me?” with discussions of how it fits into a wide array of purposes and situations
Makes the case that data visualization is not just about technology; it also involves a deeply human process
Data Insights: New Ways to Visualize and Make Sense of Data
Data Insights: New Ways to Visualize and Make Sense of Data offers multi-disciplinary perspectives and useful information about how visualizations can open your eyes to data. This thought-provoking book takes a conversational approach to presenting an overview of the subject, while also focusing on key details. It highlights the ideas and work of a variety of people who are actively contributing to this still emerging field. Case studies from business analytics, healthcare, games, security, and network monitoring, among others, portray what is going on in data visualization today. A diverse blend of original illustrations and real-world examples, both classical and cutting-edge, help fill in the picture. Download eBook Free »
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann; 2nd edition (November 27, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0124058949
ISBN-13: 978-0124058941
eBook Description:
Heterogeneous Computing with OpenCL, Second Edition: Revised OpenCL 1.2 Edition
Explains principles and strategies to learn parallel programming with OpenCL, from understanding the four abstraction models to thoroughly testing and debugging complete applications.
Covers image processing, web plugins, particle simulations, video editing, performance optimization, and more.
Shows how OpenCL maps to an example target architecture and explains some of the tradeoffs associated with mapping to various architectures
Addresses a range of fundamental programming techniques, with multiple examples and case studies that demonstrate OpenCL extensions for a variety of hardware platforms
Heterogeneous Computing with OpenCL, Second Edition: Revised OpenCL 1.2 Edition
Heterogeneous Computing with OpenCL, Second Edition: Revised OpenCL 1.2 Edition teaches OpenCL and parallel programming for complex systems that may include a variety of device architectures: multi-core CPUs, GPUs, and fully-integrated Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) such as AMD Fusion technology. Designed to work on multiple platforms and with wide industry support, OpenCL will help you more effectively program for a heterogeneous future. Download eBook Free »
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann; 1st edition (November 16, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0124159532
ISBN-13: 978-0124159532
eBook Description:
Agile User Experience Design: A Practitioner’s Guide to Making It Work
Includes hands on, real-world examples to illustrate the successes and common pitfalls of Agile UX
Introduces practical techniques that can be used on your next project
Details how to incorporate user experience design into your company’s agile software/product process
Agile User Experience Design: A Practitioner’s Guide to Making It Work
Being able to fit design into the Agile software development processes is an important skill in today’s market. There are many ways for a UX team to succeed (and fail) at being Agile. This book provides you with the tools you need to determine what Agile UX means for you. It includes practical examples and case studies, as well as real-life factors to consider while navigating the Agile UX waters. You’ll learn about what contributes to your team’s success, and which factors to consider when determining the best path for getting there. After reading this book, you’ll have the knowledge to improve your software and product development with Agile processes quickly and easily. Download eBook Free »
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann; 1st edition (August 10, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0124158293
ISBN-13: 978-0124158290
eBook Description:
Data Governance: How to Design, Deploy and Sustain an Effective Data Governance Program
Provides a complete overview of the data governance lifecycle, that can help you discern technology and staff needs
Specifically aimed at managers who need to implement a data governance program at their company
Includes case studies to detail ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ in real-world situations
Data Governance: How to Design, Deploy and Sustain an Effective Data Governance Program
This book is for any manager or team leader that has the green light to implement a data governance program. The problem of managing data continues to grow with issues surrounding cost of storage, exponential growth, as well as administrative, management and security concerns – the solution to being able to scale all of these issues up is data governance which provides better services to users and saves money. What you will find in this book is an overview of why data governance is needed, how to design, initiate, and execute a program and how to keep the program sustainable. With the provided framework and case studies you will be enabled and educated in launching your very own successful and money saving data governance program. Download eBook Free »
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann; 1st edition (September 12, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0124159346
ISBN-13: 978-0124159341
eBook Description:
Collaborative Enterprise Architecture: Enriching EA with Lean, Agile, and Enterprise 2.0 practices
Covers the latest emerging technologies affecting business practice, including digitization, cloud computing, agile software development, and Web 2.0
Focuses on the practical implementation of EAM rather than theory, with recommendations based on real-world case studies
Addresses changing business demands and practices, including Enterprise 2.0, open source, global sourcing, and more
Takes an innovative approach to EAM, merging standard top-down and pragmatic, bottom-up strategies, offering real solutions to businesses undergoing enterprise-wide changes
Collaborative Enterprise Architecture: Enriching EA with Lean, Agile, and Enterprise 2.0 practices
Ever-changing business needs have prompted large companies to rethink their enterprise IT. Today, businesses must allow interaction with their customers, partners, and employees at more touch points and at a depth never thought previously. At the same time, rapid advances in information technologies, like business digitization, cloud computing, and Web 2.0, demand fundamental changes in the enterprises’ management practices. These changes have a drastic effect not only on IT and business, but also on policies, processes, and people. Many companies therefore embark on enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. The role of Enterprise Architecture (EA) is to architect and supervise this transformational journey. Download eBook Free »
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