Financial markets are witnessing an unprecedented explosion in the availability of data, and the firms that survive will be able to leverage this information to increase their profit and expand their opportunities in a global world. Large firms must build their own datacenters to manage this data. In such an environment, the CIO s ability is crucial to lead an effective data strategy to capture, process, and connect data to all the relevant lines of business. At the core of this strategy lies the datacenter - the repository of all information. While there are books that discuss the mechanics, hardware and technicalities of datacenters, no book has yet made the connection between enterprise strategy and datacenter investment, design and management. Next Generation DataCenters in Financial Services is a solution driven book for management that demonstrates how to leverage technology to manage the seemingly infinite amount of data available today. Each chapter offers cutting-edge management and technology solutions to effectively manage data through datacenters.
Presents cutting-edge technology solutions not available in one place until now
Includes step-by-step instructions on how to implement a datacenter strategy based on the author s recent success with Wachovia s datacenter
Demonstrates how business and IT can be aligned in financial services"

Everything you need to know about going vegan, from choosing the best ingredients to practical advice on health and nutrition. It is a complete guide to planning and enjoying a healthy and balanced vegan lifestyle, featuring specialist advice and a comprehensive guide to ingredients. Chapters include Breakfasts; Juices and Smoothies; Soups and Appetizers; Light Lunches and Salads; Main Courses; Side Dishes; Desserts; and Cakes, Bakes and Breads. Recipes include everything from tasty Pea Soup with Garlic to more substantial dishes such as Curried Leek and Squash Gratin, as well as irresistible treats like Parsnip Cake with Orange Icing. This is illustrated with over 750 photographs, including a mouthwatering picture of every finished recipe and step-by-step techniques to help you prepare each dish with ease. A full nutritional analysis is provided for every recipe. Whether you are already a vegan, or are considering becoming one, this book offers a wealth of advice for living a healthy life. The directory of ingredients contains a guide to every kind of natural food, from fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds to tofu, herbs and vegan alternatives to dairy products. The book also contains 150 sumptuous recipes for every occasion, including Black Bean Hotpot, Vegetable Paella, Carrot and Nut Biryani, Raw Key Lime Pie, Tofu Berry Cheesecake and Three Seed Loaf. With plenty of useful tips and variations, this book is the perfect addition to any vegan's kitchen shelf.

Whether all of your guests are vegan or you are catering for a mixture of vegans and non-vegans, it can be difficult to plan courses. This book provides the solution. An informative introduction supplies the basic knowledge you need when entertaining vegan friends, from where to buy ethically-sourced ingredients to facts about alcohol. The recipes include favourite dishes from all over the world, including vegan versions of traditional dinner-party classics. The book is packed with tips and variations, giving you plenty of scope to experiment with ingredients and techniques, and full nutritional breakdowns are provided for each recipe. Each dish is illustrated with helpful step-by-step pictures, making it simple for you to plan delicious food for dinner parties that will be a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike. Throw fabulous vegan dinner parties time and time again with this collection of inspired dishes. All the courses are catered for, including elegant soups and appetizers, mouthwatering main courses, delightful side dishes and impressive desserts. Try vegan-friendly versions of classic recipes, such as Pea Soup with Garlic, Vegetable Moussaka with Tofu Topping, Vegetable Paella, Marinated Mushrooms, Tofu Berry Cheesecake, Chocolate and Orange Gateau and Apple and Walnut Strudel. This title is beautifully illustrated with over 300 photographs, including step-by-step techniques and a picture of each finished dish. Full nutritional information is provided to help you plan a balanced vegan diet.

The vegan revolution is here to stay and now it is easier than ever to ditch animal-based foods and embrace a natural, healthier and more environmentally-friendly way of life. This updated new edition of a great classic book brings the advice on key nutrients up-to-date and, along with favourite vegan mainstays, offers new exciting recipes to prove that being vegan does not mean excluding comfort food, sweet treats, or wickedly savoury delights. The 140 recipes range from Granola Breakfast Bars and Vegetable Seaweed Dahl to Roasted Squash and Mushroom Ramen and Apple Chia Puddings - there has never been a better, and easier, time to go vegan! A complete guide to planning and enjoying a healthy vegan lifestyle for people wanting to give up meat, fish and dairy, a concise introduction advises you on key nutrients and where to find them in your food, easy-fixes for packed lunches, pitfalls to avoid when eating out and much more. Recipes include Yellow Pea and Lentil Soup; Roasted Kale Crisps; Thai Noodle Salad; Malaysian Tofu and Quinoa Laksa; Spiced Greens with Hemp Seeds; Chocolate Beetroot Cakes; and Morel, Garlic and Asparagus Focaccia.