“…Considering the importance of values and values work to social, material and symbolic work in organizations, individual chapters explore values work as performed in organizations and by leaders. Focusing on practices of values work, the book applies and combines different theoretical lenses exemplified by the integration of institutional perspectives with micro-level perspectives and approaches. …”

“…After reading this book, you will have the skills to effectively implement and utilize Viva Engage, optimizing its capabilities for enhanced performance. What You Will Learn Discover strategies for driving user adoption and engagement with Viva Engage among employees at all levels of the organization Integrate Viva Engage with other Microsoft 365 tools and services, such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Yammer, to create a seamless digital workplace experience Understand various compliance regulations and standards that may apply to organizations using Viva Engage, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Explore the security features and controls available within Viva Engage …”

“…Coverage includes: What COM/COM+ developers must know first about .NET/COM interoperability Using the .NET/COM interoperability resources built into Visual Studio .NET Calling COM/COM+ components from .NET Calling .NET components from Win32/COM applications Using COM+ Services from .NET applications Turning your COM+ applications into an XML Web Service without writing any code Understanding the impact of COM apartment threading on .NET performance Overcoming mismatches between COM reference counting and .NET garbage collection Interop marshaling, ActiveX controls, .NET remoting, and much more…”

“…Coverage includes Installing, testing, and managing WebSphere Application Server environments: clustering, security, messaging, integration, and more Deploying and managing key J2EE technologies: JDBC, Connectors, EJB, container managed and message driven beans, transactions, JMS, JavaMail, and more Deploying highly available, scalable multi-node WebSphere Application Server environments: clustering, distributed session management, and edge components Advanced considerations: working with Java Management Extensions, caching, and much more Performance-tuning tools Troubleshooting Leveraging key WebSphere deployment and administration tools: ANT, wsadmin, Admin Console, and the Application Server Toolkit Advanced discussions of J2EE and architectural concepts you need to deploy successfully—with practical examples © Copyright Pearson Education. …”

“…You will learn to: Base testing efforts on a prioritized feature schedule Estimate test preparation and execution Define the testing team roles and responsibilities Design test procedures as soon as requirements are available Derive effective test cases from requirements Avoid constraints and detailed data elements in test procedures Make unit-test execution part of the build process Use logging to increase system testability Test automated test tools on an application prototype Automate regression tests whenever possible Avoid sole reliance on capture/playback Conduct performance testing with production-sized databases Tailor usability tests to the intended audience Isolate the test environment from the development environment Implement a defect tracking life cycle Throughout the book, numerous real-world case studies and concrete examples illustrate the successful application of these important principles and techniques. …”

“…It reveals the important basic underlying concepts, showing people how the synthetic instrument design approach, properly executed, is so effective in creating nstrumentation that out performs traditional approaches to T&M and ATE being used today. provides an overview and complete introduction to this revolutionary new technology enables equipment designers and manufacturers to produce vastly more functional and flexible instrumentation; it's not your father's multimeter!…”

“…Understand SAP’s newest products for enterprises and small-to-midsize businesses, and choose the right solutions for your company Discover how SAP integrates with Web services and service-oriented architecture Develop an efficient roadmap for deploying SAP in your environment Plan your SAP implementation from business, functional, technical, and project management perspectives Leverage NetWeaver 7.0 features to streamline development and integration, and reduce cost Walk through a step-by-step SAP technical installation Master basic SAP system administration and operations Perform essential tasks such as logon, session management, and printing Build SAP queries and reports Prepare for SAP upgrades and enhancements Develop your own personal career as an SAP professional Register your book at informit.com/title/9780137142842 for convenient access to updates and corrections as they become available…”

“…Office Live offers the following key business capabilities and functions: Website domain name Website builder tools, including the Site Designer, Page Editor, and Image Gallery Email accounts and management Dashboards, which provide customized views of specific data such as the prebuilt company and personal calendars Collaboration tools Business applications, including more than 20 tools such as project management and customer contact management tools Site reports Using Office Live, your company can set up a website that allows employees and customers to perform daily tasks. For instance, employees can access company email from anywhere–onsite, offsite, at a client's office, or at home–using the Office Live member area. …”

“…--Wayne Eckerson, Director, TDWI Research "Using real-world examples, Cindi Howson shows you how to use business intelligence to improve the performance, and the quality, of your company." --Bill Baker, Distinguished Engineer & GM, Business Intelligence Applications, Microsoft Corporation "This book outlines the key steps to make BI an integral part of your company's culture and demonstrates how your company can use BI as a competitive differentiator." …”

“…Endorsed by the OakTable Network, a group of Oracle technologists well-known for their rigorous and scientific approach to Oracle Database performance Comprehensive—goes beyond the language with a focus on what you need to know to write successful queries and data manipulation statements…”

“…Master the latest Android development tools and Android SDK 1.5 Use the Eclipse Development Environment for Java to develop and debug Android applications Design Android applications that are more efficient, reliable, and easier to use and offer better performance Work with Android’s optional hardware-specific APIs Use Android’s APIs for data, storage, networking, telephony, Location-Based Services (LBS), multimedia, and 3D graphics Leverage advanced Android capabilities such as Notifications and Services Ensure quality through solid test planning, efficient testing, and comprehensive defect tracking Make more money from your Android applications This book is an indispensable resource for every member of the Android development team: software developers with all levels of mobile experience, team leaders and project managers, testers and QA specialists, software architects, and even marketers…”

“…Readers will learn to link device physics with model parameters, helping to close the gap between device understanding and its use for optimal circuit performance. Bhattacharyya also lays bare the core physical concepts that will drive the future of VLSI development, allowing readers to stay ahead of the curve, despite the relentless evolution of new models. . …”

“…Logically organized for easy reference, this book's coverage includes: installing SharePoint more efficiently; configuring server farms; creating user and service accounts; administering sites and data; managing IIS; utilizing Excel Services, Access Services, and Visio Graphic Services; integrating PerformancePoint business intelligence capabilities; working with Enterprise Search, and much more. …”

“…You’ll Learn How To: • Get started fast with Facebook, even if you’re new to it • Develop winning Facebook marketing strategies • Master new best practices for creating “best in class” Facebook pages • Design Facebook ads that drive more clickthroughs at lower cost • Reach customers outside Facebook with Facebook Connect and social plugins • Use images and other media to personalize your presence and engage visitors • Build thriving Facebook communities that promote loyalty and innovation • Market to customers on the move via Facebook mobile apps • Monitor what your customers are saying in real-time • Protect your privacy—and your customers’ privacy, too • Use Facebook Credits social currency to attract new customers and promote product sampling • Track your performance with Facebook Analytics • Prepare to profit from tomorrow’s Facebook trends and innovations…”

“…This book: Describes the common obstacles that all projects face, and how to defuse or avoid them Explains how project managers can hold a mirror to their own performance and improve it Shows project managers how to become masters at expecting the unexpected and thereby ratcheting up their success rates…”

“…• Compare Facebook’s five routes to profit, and choose your best strategies • Craft a Facebook program that reflects your unique offerings and customers • Avoid eight key mistakes that kill Facebook profitability • Continuously optimize your presence to reflect your experience and performance • Sell the dream: Go beyond benefits to arouse your fans’ desires • Attract super-affordable, targeted visitors and fans with Facebook ads • Deepen engagement by applying new insights about Facebook users • Improve branding, positioning, and customer service along with revenue • Master 13 proven influence tactics for transforming casual visitors into buyers • Employ time-tested sales tactics, including testimonials and upselling • Build a community you can translate into profits • Create a cost-effective B2B marketing program that works…”

“…Honeywell was one of the first to use E 2.0 to perform knowledge discovery, research, and sharing across miles--regardless of whether users even know each other. …”

“…Pattern categories include: Navigation: get patterns for primary and secondary navigation Forms: break the industry-wide habits of bad form design Tables and lists: display only the most important information Search, sort, and filter: make these functions easy to use Tools: create the illusion of direct interaction Charts: learn best practices for basic chart design Invitations: invite users to get started and discover features Controls and feedback: help users perform actions, and provide them with timely feedback Help: integrate help pages into a smaller form factor "It’s a super handy catalog that I can flip to for ideas." …”

“…Coverage includes: mastering Core Audio’s surprising style and conventions; recording and playback with Audio Queue; synthesizing audio; perform effects on audio streams; capturing from the mic; mixing multiple streams; managing file streams; converting formats; creating 3D positional audio; using Core MIDI on the Mac; leveraging your Cocoa and Objective-C expertise in Core Audio’s C-based environment, and much more. …”

“…Consultative selling is analyzing the needs and challenges of your customers and selling unique services that enable your customers to reduce costs, increase profits, and improve overall business performance. The Art of Consultative Selling in IT provides a practical framework for becoming a successful consultative seller and shows how to use the blue ocean strategy to identify opportunities in areas where there is no competition. …”