This book is a practical guide to two of the most important emerging technologies: data science/AI and blockchain.The world of technology progresses so quickly that we often don't realize how far we've come. Over the last 20 years, technologies like data science, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and blockchain have transformed the world of business, industry, and society.These emerging technologies offer a wide range of opportunities. However, they also create new challenges businesses must face, such as developing new business models, and discovering the best adoption strategies. This book is a practical guide to two of the most important emerging technologies: data science/AI and blockchain. With broad applicability across all sectors, decision-makers would greatly benefit from understanding these fields.

Competition to provide education is tense, attributed to the ease to access and process information. Technological development has also landed a terrible blow to the employment situation, which forces higher education institutions to review what and how their students learn. Yet, the desire to retain and grow the number of students and gain commercially can sometimes cloud judgment of educational leaders. They need to know that poorly made decisions hurt the businesses and students. In this book, Sam Choon-Yin explores how technological development has the potential to transform higher education. However, the same technology also has the potential to disrupt the education sector. The author provides a critical outlook on the prevailing practices of the higher education institutions. By drawing our attention to the various challenges, the author shows how teaching and learning can be effectively carried out in the digital age to serve the needs of students and hiring companies, and ultimately the institutions of higher learning. Understanding the issues and challenges means better design of and delivery of the curriculum. At a deeper level, the book raises a complex question of "what makes an education institution different" as they aim to define themselves by fulfilling students' desire. Understanding these issues forms the basis of power for higher education institutions to remain competitive and relevant in the age of digitization.

Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation equips students, law enforcement officers, government employees, business employees, and cybersecurity practitioners with the competencies and fundamental knowledge base they need to tackle issues involving cybercrime and cyber investigations. The book introduces readers to process of conducting successful forensic examinations of digital devices and computer networks through hands-on practice and comprehensive exploration of cyber-investigation techniques. Over the course of 15 chapters, readers gain foundational knowledge on cybercrime-focused digital forensics and develop their ability to apply this knowledge to cybercrime cases. Opening chapters examine computer ethics in cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity practice, the basics of information technology, mobile forensics, and email evidence and analysis. In additional chapters, students learn about electronic vandalism, phishing scams, geo-localization and cyberspace detection, and dark web investigation. They are provided with historical overviews and proven frameworks for developing strategic plans to counter cybersecurity and cyberterrorism attempts and attacks. Providing readers with essential, timely knowledge, Digital Forensics is an ideal resource for students and practitioners in the fields of digital forensics and cybercrime investigation.

Financial Services and Technology (FinTech) have collaborated for decades with mutual benefit, and it is not unreasonable to expect this co-operation to continue, especially with the development of emerging technologies. However, both industries are facing challenges. Financial Services suffer from regulation, client, and risk pressures. Emerging technologies suffer from their inherent complexity and implementation challenges. It is imperative that Financial Services' firms understand emerging technologies to ensure they are implemented effectively to support both current business and future challenges. This book takes a pragmatic and critical review of Emerging Technologies exploring: What the technologies are? How they can be used? How they can be implemented pragmatically? How they could help address future challenges? This book provides an overview of emerging technologies within Financial Services to allow firms to understand their real benefits and how to pragmatically implement them for maximum benefit.

A must-read for STEM graduates who aspire to be the technical leaders and executives of our next generation.This book is also for mid-level technical managers who seek to move up the corporate ladder but are not sure how to differentiate themselves from their peers. Pete Devenyi highlights ten capabilities that technology leaders must develop and nurture in order to achieve their full potential. He shares learnings and techniques through a collection of compelling, real-world stories from his own 37-year technology journey. He discusses the importance of a never-ending commitment to technical education but recognizes that it can only propel a leader so far. It is critical to develop many additional skills as well, such as the ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations. Technologists who commit to acquiring all the capabilities outlined in the book are far more likely to rise to senior executive levels in major corporations.