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This book explores new methods, architectures, tools, and
algorithms for Artificial Intelligence Hardware Accelerators. The
authors have structured the material to simplify readers’ journey
toward understanding the aspects of designing hardware
accelerators, complex AI algorithms, and their computational
requirements, along with the multifaceted applications. Coverage
focuses broadly on the hardware aspects of training, inference,
mobile devices, and autonomous vehicles (AVs) based AI accelerators
Using the familiar software Microsoft ® Excel, this book examines
the applications of complex variables. Implementation of the
included problems in Excel eliminates the “black box†nature of
more advanced computer software and programming languages and
therefore the reader has the chance to become more familiar with
the underlying mathematics of the complex variable problems. This
book consists of two parts. In Part I, several topics are covered
that one would expect to find in an introductory text on complex
variables. These topics include an overview of complex numbers,
functions of a complex variable, and the Cauchy integral formula.
In particular, attention is given to the study of analytic complex
variable functions. This attention is warranted because of the
property that the real and imaginary parts of an analytic complex
variable function can be used to solve the Laplace partial
differential equation (PDE). Laplace's equation is ubiquitous
throughout science and engineering as it can be used to model the
steady-state conditions of several important transport processes
including heat transfer, soil-water flow, electrostatics, and ideal
fluid flow, among others. In Part II, a specialty application of
complex variables known as the Complex Variable Boundary Element
Method (CVBEM) is examined. CVBEM is a numerical method used for
solving boundary value problems governed by Laplace's equation.
This part contains a detailed description of the CVBEM and a guide
through each step of constructing two CVBEM programs in Excel. The
writing of these programs is the culminating event of the book.
Students of complex variables and anyone with interest in a novel
method for approximating potential functions using the principles
of complex variables are the intended audience for this book. The
Microsoft Excel applications (including simple programs as well as
the CVBEM program) covered will also be of interest in the
industry, as these programs are accessible to anybody with
Microsoft Office.
Remediating Sound studies the phenomena of remixing, mashup and
recomposition: forms of reuse and sampling that have come to
characterise much of YouTube's audiovisual content. Through
collaborative composition, collage and cover songs to reaction
videos and political activism , users from diverse backgrounds have
embraced the democratised space of YouTube to open up new and
innovative forms of sonic creativity and push the boundaries of
audiovisual possibilities. Observing the reciprocal flow of
influence that runs between various online platforms, 12 chapters
position YouTube as a central hub for the exploration of digital
sound, music and the moving image. With special focus on aspects of
networked creativity that remain overlooked in contemporary
scholarship, including library music, memetic media, artificial
intelligence, the sonic arts and music fandom, this volume offers
interdisciplinary insight into contemporary audiovisual culture.
This book investigates the antecedents and consequences of
information technology adoption among small and medium sized
enterprises.Following the well publicized 'Internet bubble', the
rate of adoption of such technologies - especially of
Internet-based solutions - has slowly changed among small firms,
leading to a very mixed picture. Whilst a significant number of
these small firms are still excluded from such technologies, others
show very complex patterns of adoption and implementation. What is
the reason for these differences, and do they explain performance
heterogeneity among small firms? Andrea Ordanini addresses these
questions by formulating various models of information technology
adoption and its impact on marketing and procurement processes. The
models are then tested on a sample of 700 small organizations.
Their results provide various implications for managers and present
suggestions for policy makers wishing to improve the effective use
of information technologies within small firms. This book will
strongly appeal to researchers, academics and students with an
interest in business and management, entrepreneurship, technology
and innovation. Entrepreneurs, managers, consultants and policy
institutions interested in promoting technology diffusion among
SMEs will also find the book to be of great interest.
Including the latest Microsoft 365 features and enhanced support
for Mac users, Cengage's Technology for Success and Illustrated
Series® Collection, Microsoft® 365® & Office® 2021, 1st
edition, helps you quickly master the nuances of Microsoft®
Office. Its concise, student-friendly approach uses a proven
two-page layout that allows you to work through an entire task
without turning the page. Each module begins with a brief overview
of the principles covered while large, full-color screen images
illustrate what you see on your computer. Module Learning
Objectives are mapped to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
certification objectives, and module scenarios are based on Burning
Glass market insights data -- helping you sharpen the critical
skills you need for real-world success. In addition, MindTap and
SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) online resources help maximize your
study time -- and results.
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