This timely textbook presents a comprehensive guide to the core topics in computing and information security and assurance realms, going beyond the security of networks to the ubiquitous mobile communications and online social networks that have become part of daily life. In the context of growing human dependence on a digital ecosystem, this book stresses the importance of security awareness -…
With the widespread transformation of information into digital form throughout society - firms and organizations are embracing this development to adopt multiple types of IT to increase internal efficiency and to achieve external visibility and effectiveness - we have now reached a position where there is data in abundance and the challenge is to manage and make use of it fully. This book addre…
Preface To Be Updated-For castoff only Information Technology for Management discusses a variety of business strategies and explains how they rely on data, digital technology, and mobile devices to support them in the on-demand economy. Our goal is to provide students from any business discipline with a strong foundation for understanding the critical role that digital technology plays in enhan…
Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm provides the most comprehensive overviewof information systems used by business firms today, while drawing connectionsbetween MIS and business performance. The Laudons are known for theiroutstanding real-world case studies, which describe how well-known companiesuse IT to solve problems and achieve business objectives. Students develops…
Develop an understanding of the core principles of information systems (IS) and how these principles make a difference in today's business environment with Stair/Reynolds' Principles of Information Systems (14th ed). Completely reorganised for clarity and focus, this fresh new edition provides engaging new chapter opening cases and a new chapter on AI and automation. You explore the challenges …
Taking a practical, managerial-oriented approach, this text stresses how information technology provides solutions to organisational problems and challenges, and emphasises the innovative use of information technology
A thorough and practical guide to IT management practices and issues
As a wetland of international importance located in China, the Poyang Lake Basin's incredible topographical and biological diversity has provided a congregating point for scientists from around the world to engage in cross-disciplinary research. In particular, the International Conference on Poyang Lake Complex Environment System was instrumental in bringing together scholars from China, North …
From the Publisher: Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop introduces principles of GIS as it teaches the mechanics of using ESRI's leading technology. Key concepts are combined with detailed illustrations and step-by-step exercises to acquaint readers with the building blocks of ArcGIS Desktop including ArcMap, for displaying and querying maps, ArcCatalog, for organizing geographic data, and Model bui…