
The Edge of Disruption
Ride the Wave of Digital Transformation
Sally Eaves(Author)
Kogan Page Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 3. September 2098
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-7494-8288-6 (ISBN)
Description
A wave of technological disruption is coming: The Edge of Disruption gives you the power to ride this wave. The book is filled with fascinating insights into critical innovations including blockchain, FinTech, the internet of things, sensors, the smart society, artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, augmented reality, driverless vehicles, drones and autonomous robotics. These are fully explained and illustrated through global case studies, hands-on exercises, charts and visuals, giving you everything you need to develop a practical, real-world understanding of technology to make yourself future proof.
Exclusive interviews give you insights from innovative companies including the Tour de France, Huawei, MIT, IBM Watson, Waymo, 9Spokes, Farillio and Humaniq. The Edge of Disruption asks provocative questions surrounding privacy, data ownership and security and the increasing convergence between human and machine. Look past the hype and the fear mongering to develop a true understanding of these technologies and work out how to stay ahead.
Exclusive interviews give you insights from innovative companies including the Tour de France, Huawei, MIT, IBM Watson, Waymo, 9Spokes, Farillio and Humaniq. The Edge of Disruption asks provocative questions surrounding privacy, data ownership and security and the increasing convergence between human and machine. Look past the hype and the fear mongering to develop a true understanding of these technologies and work out how to stay ahead.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-8288-6 (9780749482886)
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Book
approx. 09/2098
1st Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€75.71
Not yet published
Person
Sally Eaves is a chief technology officer, practising professor of fintech and global strategic advisor consulting on the application of disruptive technologies. Globally recognised as a thought leader in the field she has won multiple awards, is an international keynote speaker and an accomplished author. Sally has a passion for advancing technology as a force for good and is also a STEM leader, mentor and co-founder of Aspirational Futures that seeks to help guide and support the next generation of technology talent.
Content
Chapter - 00: Introduction;
Chapter - 01: The history of disruption and the 4th industrial revolution;
Chapter - 02: Sensors and smart society;
Chapter - 03: Communication technologies - The internet of things and web 2.0;
Chapter - 04: Calculation technologies - Big data, AI, machine learning and algorithmic technologies;
Chapter - 05: Action technologies - Robotics, 3D printing, drones and driverless vehicles;
Chapter - 06: Transaction technologies - FinTech, blockchain and cryptocurrencies;
Chapter - 07: Cyborgs - Human/Machine fusion, microchips and mixed reality technologies;
Chapter - 08: Implications and conclusions - The next wave of disruption
Chapter - 01: The history of disruption and the 4th industrial revolution;
Chapter - 02: Sensors and smart society;
Chapter - 03: Communication technologies - The internet of things and web 2.0;
Chapter - 04: Calculation technologies - Big data, AI, machine learning and algorithmic technologies;
Chapter - 05: Action technologies - Robotics, 3D printing, drones and driverless vehicles;
Chapter - 06: Transaction technologies - FinTech, blockchain and cryptocurrencies;
Chapter - 07: Cyborgs - Human/Machine fusion, microchips and mixed reality technologies;
Chapter - 08: Implications and conclusions - The next wave of disruption