“…Covered in THE DESIGNFUL COMPANY: - the top 10 “wicked problems” that only design can solve - a new, broader definition of design - why designing trumps deciding in an era of change - how to harness the “organic drivetrain” of value creation - how aesthetics add nuance to managing - 16 levers to transform your company - why you should bring design management inside - how to assemble an innovation metateam - how to recognize and reward talent From the back cover: The complex business problems we face today can’t be solved with the same thinking that created them. …”

“…Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers Multiple test modes Random questions and order of answers Coverage of each 70-623 exam objective…”

“…These processes include: Initiation --creating and chartering a project to address your business needs Planning --organizing teams; defining and prioritizing requirements; identifying vendors Research --gathering information on vendors and their technologies Evaluation --interpreting the results of research; selecting a vendor Negotiation --defining a negotiating strategy; planning the negotiation; negotiating successfully Implementation --developing, testing, and deploying vendor solutions Operations --managing an ongoing process to extend the life of the product http://www.technologyacquisition.com provides a forum for sharing experiences in project management. …”

“…This book provides both technical engineers and non-technical managers with an organized, cohesive plan for measuring, improving, and evaluating the performance of web-based services. …”

“…In addition to his vast collection of online articles, Scott has written six previous books on ASP and ASP.NET: Sams Teach Yourself Active Server Pages 3.0 in 21 Days (Sams); Designing Active Server Pages (O’Reilly); ASP.NET: Tips, Tutorials, and Code (Sams); ASP.NET Data Web Controls Kick Start (Sams); Sams Teach Yourself ASP.NET in 24 Hours (Sams); and Sams Teach Yourself ASP.NET 2.0 in 24 Hours (Sams). …”

“…Hilburn, Professor Department of Computer and Software Engineering Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Is your organization maximizing the return on its investments of money, time, and personnel? …”

“…In this new, hands-on workbook, the patterns are organized into five major categories: interfaces, responsibility, construction, operations, and extensions. …”

“…In The 1-2-3 Money Plan , Greg Karp has created an excellent resource. It's well organized and full of great ideas. But, most importantly, it's written in a language that the average consumer can understand and apply. …”

“…Coverage includes: Understanding the parallel computing landscape and the challenges faced by parallel developers Finding the concurrency in a software design problem and decomposing it into concurrent tasks Managing the use of data across tasks Creating an algorithm structure that effectively exploits the concurrency you've identified Connecting your algorithmic structures to the APIs needed to implement them Specific software constructs for implementing parallel programs Working with today's leading parallel programming environments: OpenMP, MPI, and Java Patterns have helped thousands of programmers master object-oriented development and other complex programming technologies. …”

“…They also present an extended case study showing how a real software development organization drove continuous improvement through four years of iterative assessments—moving from CMM Level 2 to elite Level 5 status, and driving dramatic business benefits along the way. © Copyright Pearson Education. …”

“…Page 269 Which is the best online conferencing solution for your organization? Page 403 When and how should you scale up and/or out? …”

“…Professional Design Techniques with Adobe Creative Suite 3 shows you how to: • Choose the right design tool for the job • Use automation to cut down your production time • Use typefaces effectively and set type like a professional • Work smartly with color-critical projects and complement your projects with kuler • Create stunning artwork and packages for CDs, letterhead, invitations, and more • Give structure to magazine and newspaper layouts with columns, guides, and grids • Create interactive PDFs with video, audio, rollover buttons, and links TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Getting Started The Principles of Graphic Design Use Grids to Add Structure Starting Your Design Organizing Your Work with Adobe Bridge Creative Suite 3 Preferences In Conclusion 2 Creating Effective Typography Introduction to Using Type Creating the Pattern Art Adding Dimension and Lighting in Photoshop Putting It Together in InDesign Formatting Your Text Choosing Compatible Type Preparing Text for Formatting Final Formatting and Adjustments Typesetting with Adobe Illustrator Project Wrap-Up 3 Designing a Corporate Identity System What Is a Logo? …”

“…Inside, you'll find advice on topics such as The key elements your networks and systems need in order to make all other services run better Building and running reliable, scalable services, including web, storage, email, printing, and remote access Creating and enforcing security policies Upgrading multiple hosts at one time without creating havoc Planning for and performing flawless scheduled maintenance windows Managing superior helpdesks and customer care Avoiding the "temporary fix" trap Building data centers that improve server uptime Designing networks for speed and reliability Web scaling and security issues Why building a backup system isn't about backups Monitoring what you have and predicting what you will need How technically oriented workers can maintain their job's technical focus (and avoid an unwanted management role) Technical management issues, including morale, organization building, coaching, and maintaining positive visibility Personal skill techniques, including secrets for getting more done each day, ethical dilemmas, managing your boss, and loving your job System administration salary negotiation It's no wonder the first edition received Usenix SAGE's 2005 Outstanding Achievement Award! …”

“…Major topics covered include: Geometric Complexity Shading, Lighting, and Shadows High-Quality Rendering General-Purpose Computation on GPUs: A Primer Image-Oriented Computing Simulation and Numerical Algorithms Contributors are from the following corporations and universities: 1C: Maddox Games 2015 Apple Computer Armstrong State University Climax Entertainment Crytek discreet ETH Zurich GRAVIR/IMAG—INRIA GSC Game World Lionhead Studios Lund University Massachusetts Institute of Technology mental images Microsoft Research NVIDIA Corporation Piranha Bytes Siemens Corporate Research Siemens Medical Solutions Simutronics Corporation Sony Pictures Imageworks Stanford University Stony Brook University Technische Universität München University of California, Davis University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Potsdam University of Tokyo University of Toronto University of Utah University of Virginia University of Waterloo Vienna University of Technology VRVis Research Center Section editors include NVIDIA engineers: Kevin Bjorke, Cem Ceben..…”

“…Coverage includes • Best practices and diverse real-world scenarios for applying BGPv4 • Understanding the impact of BGP design on local networks and the global Internet backbone • Building effective BGP policies: aggregation, propagation, accounting, and more • Maximizing scalability and performance in BGPv4 networks • BGP and network security, including Secure Origin BGP • Deploying BGP/MPLS Layer 3 VPNs • Extensive troubleshooting guidance unavailable in any other book If you’re a network engineer or administrator looking to drive maximum reliability and performance from BGP-based networks, Practical BGP will help you get the job done–from start to finish. …”

“…Topics covered include: Extensible markup language (XML) The evolution of shopping carts and order management Integration with enterprise applications Development of reliable and scalable systems Mobile and wireless systems and technologies Designing Systems for Internet Commerce is your key to building a commerce site that will meet your business needs and satisfy demanding customers. …”

“…The essential guide for understanding Ethernet switched networks Understand various Ethernet technologies from 10BASE-T to Gigabit Ethernet Learn about common switching modes, paths, and architectures Delve into the Cisco Catalyst switch architecture and examine the various Catalyst switch models, including the 6000/6500, 4500, and 3750 Become familiar with VLAN concepts, including types of trunks, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), and private VLANs Understand Multilayer Switching (MLS) and the various hardware components that make MLS work Learn how to configure Cisco Catalyst switches in both native and hybrid mode Implement QoS on Cisco Catalyst switches Deploy multicast features and protocols, including PIM, IGMP snooping, and CGMP Utilize data link layer features such as BPDU Guard, BPDU Filter, Root Guard, Loop Guard, RSTP, and MST Evaluate design and configuration best practices Learn how to manage LANs and troubleshoot common problems Local-area networks (LANs) are becoming increasingly congested and overburdened because of a dramatic increase in traffic, faster CPUs and operating systems, and more network-intensive applications. Many organizations that use network and computing technology use LAN switching to take advantage of high-speed traffic forwarding and improved performance of traditional Ethernet technologies that don't require costly wiring upgrades or time-consuming host reconfiguration. …”

“…The Library enables programmers to gain a practical understanding of OpenGL and shows them how to unlock its full potential. Originally developed by SGI, the Library continues to evolve under the auspices of the Khronos OpenGL ARB Working Group, an industry consortium responsible for guiding the evolution of OpenGL and related technologies…”

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“…Complete with code samples on the Web, this book delivers the pragmatic information enterprise developers need to know to create and deploy custom business applications to the organization. Key Book Benefits Delivers practical, hands-on information on creating custom Office Business Applications Written by experts on the Microsoft Office, Visual Studio Tools for Office, and OBA teams Provides a reference to working in Microsoft Office with smart clients, Web services, and more Features guidance about custom development for the Microsoft Office Fluent interface and SharePoint Services, managing workflow, and OBA deployment Includes code samples on the Web Visit the catalog page for Programming Microsoft® Office Business ApplicationsVisit the errata page for Programming Microsoft® Office Business ApplicationsVisit the supplemental content page for Programming Microsoft® Office Business Applications…”