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The first edition set a standard of excellence that has eluded all followers, and I have recommended it to my clients for years. The new edition is a gift to the field and should be required reading for all managers. — Adrian J. Bowles, Ph.D., Vice President, Giga Information Group. One of the most readable introductions you will find. The new edition offers vital insights into the effective use of objects in business. — Chris Stone, President , Object Management Group. The first edition of Object Technology: A Manager’s Guide is widely viewed as the classic introduction to this powerful computing concept. Object technology offers increased agility, significant time-to-market reduction, and the opportunity to exploit the potential of the World Wide Web by deploying globally distributed business systems. At a time when many of the world’s largest companies are making the transition to object technology, David Taylor has updated … More >>

Object Technology: A Manager’s Guide

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The first edition set a standard of excellence that has eluded all followers, and I have recommended it to my clients for years. The new edition is a gift to the field and should be required reading for all managers. — Adrian J. Bowles, Ph.D., Vice President, Giga Information Group. One of the most readable introductions you will find. The new edition offers vital insights into the effective use of objects in business. — Chris Stone, President , Object Management Group. The first edition of Object Technology: A Manager’s Guide is widely viewed as the classic introduction to this powerful computing concept. Object technology offers increased agility, significant time-to-market reduction, and the opportunity to exploit the potential of the World Wide Web by deploying globally distributed business systems. At a time when many of the world’s largest companies are making the transition to object technology, David Taylor has updated … More >>

Object Technology: A Manager’s Guide

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(Pearson Education) A guide for professionals, explaining strategic issues in database technology in a no-nonsense, non-technical manner. Focus is on the overall picture, not on fine details. Features real-life anecdotes, coverage of the latest applications and software, and covers both operational and analytical applications. Softcover. DLC: Database management. … More >>

A Manager’s Guide to Database Technology: Building and Purchasing Better Applications

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This book emphasizes how the future manager can use strategic management of innovation and technology to enhance firm performance. This book covers the evolution of technology, meeting consumer needs, capturing values generated from investments, development of technology strategy, and implementation of the strategy. This book is designed to teach professionals in business, engineering, and science how to use the strategic management of innovation to enhance firm performance. … More >>

Technology Strategy for Managers and Entrepreneurs

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Covers skills, software systems, database solutions, and communications. Learn how advances in technology are revolutionizing business, and discover the benefits IT can bring to your organization and to you as a manager. Information Technology shows you how to choose the right type of hardware and software, how to use common software, how to appoint and work with computer consultants, and how to reach your customers online. From servers and networks to email and the Internet, this book demystifies IT, with jargon-free, practical information that helps you meet the challenge of new technology. The Essential Manager have sold more than 1.9 million copies worldwide! Experienced and novice managers alike can benefit from these compact guides that slip easily into a briefcase or a portfolio. The topics are relevant to every work environment, from large corporations to small businesses. Concise treatments of dozens of business techniques, skills, methods, an… More >>

Essential Managers: Information Technology

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In today’s fast moving competitive business environment, companies increasingly demand that IT investments demonstrate business value through measurable results. David Sward directly addresses this challenge in his book
Measuring the Business Value of Information Technology.
Intended for IT professionals and consultants as well as business managers, this book covers one of the most important strategies any company can establish to help manage IT in the coming years. Namely, the creation of an IT Business Value Program to execute systematic customer focused approaches to determine the business value for any IT investment an organization may make.

Expanding on concepts offered in Martin Curley’s Managing IT for Business Value, and linking business value programs with CMF frameworks, Sward explains how business value programs are established; measured; maintained; and governed; providing a blueprint for evaluating IT investments and equipping the reader… More >>

Measuring the Business Value of Information Technology. Practical Strategies for IT and Business Managers

The first edition set a standard of excellence that has eluded all followers, and I have recommended it to my clients for years. The new edition is a gift to the field and should be required reading for all managers. — Adrian J. Bowles, Ph.D., Vice President, Giga Information Group. One of the most readable introductions you will find. The new edition offers vital insights into the effective use of objects in business. — Chris Stone, President , Object Management Group. The first edition of Object Technology: A Manager’s Guide is widely viewed as the classic introduction to this powerful computing concept. Object technology offers increased agility, significant time-to-market reduction, and the opportunity to exploit the potential of the World Wide Web by deploying globally distributed business systems. At a time when many of the world’s largest companies are making the transition to object technology, David Taylor has updated his book to address the impo… More >>

Object Technology: A Manager’s Guide

Technology in Context is a comprehensive and accessible analysis of technology assessment which defines and describes its role in the strategic management of firms. Subjects covered include:
* the fundamental concepts required for the management of technology
* the gathering of information in a firm to support strategic decisions on technology
* technology assessment in the United States Congress
* the wider social implications of technology
* problems associated with technology, from the danger of environmental degradation to employment and skills.
Technology in Context is a complete introduction to the theory and methods of technology assessment as a tool of strategic management. It will be a useful book for all those interested in the management and social role of technology…. More >>

Technology in Context: Technology Assessment for Managers

(Pearson Education) A guide for professionals, explaining strategic issues in database technology in a no-nonsense, non-technical manner. Focus is on the overall picture, not on fine details. Features real-life anecdotes, coverage of the latest applications and software, and covers both operational and analytical applications. Softcover. DLC: Database management. … More >>

A Manager’s Guide to Database Technology: Building and Purchasing Better Applications

Construction managers, architects, and civil engineers are working in an environment of rapidly changing and improving information technologies. This handy manual explores the entire spectrum of IT applications in construction, from traditional computer applications to emerging Web-based and mobile technologies. Information can be applied to firms of all sizes and features suggestions for IT solutions that can be implemented for complex projects as well as small, low cost ventures. Estimating, scheduling, web logs, project web portals, content management systems, document management systems, 4D CAD, mobile and field computing, and wireless computing are all discussed…. More >>

Information Technologies for Construction Managers, Architects and Engineers