Innovative Technology at the Interface of Finance and Operations

Innovative Technology at the Interface of Finance and Operations
Author: Volodymyr Babich
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2022-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030757293

This book examines the challenges and opportunities arising from an assortment of technologies as they relate to Operations Management and Finance. The book contains primers on operations, finance, and their interface. After that, each section contains chapters in the categories of theory, applications, case studies, and teaching resources. These technologies and business models include Big Data and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, IoT, 3D printing, sharing platforms, crowdfunding, and crowdsourcing. The balance between theory, applications, and teaching materials make this book an interesting read for academics and practitioners in operations and finance who are curious about the role of new technologies. The book is an attractive choice for PhD-level courses and for self-study.

Intelligent Systems

Intelligent Systems
Author: Murilo C. Naldi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2023-10-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3031453891

The three-volume set LNAI 14195, 14196, and 14197 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th Brazilian Conference on Intelligent Systems, BRACIS 2023, which took place in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in September 2023. The 90 full papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 242 submissions. They have been organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Best papers; resource allocation and planning; rules and feature extraction; AI and education; agent systems; explainability; AI models; Part II: Transformer applications; convolutional neural networks; deep learning applications; reinforcement learning and GAN; classification; machine learning analysis; Part III: Evolutionary algorithms; optimization strategies; computer vision; language and models; graph neural networks; pattern recognition; AI applications.

Innovative Technology at the Interface of Finance and Operations

Innovative Technology at the Interface of Finance and Operations
Author: Volodymyr Babich
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2022-06-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030819450

This book examines the challenges and opportunities arising from an assortment of technologies as they relate to Operations Management and Finance. It contains primers on operations, finance, and their interface. Innovative technologies and new business models enabled by those technologies are changing the practice and the theory of Operations Management and Finance, as well as their interface. These technologies and business models include Big Data and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, IoT, 3D printing, sharing platforms, crowdfunding, and crowdsourcing. The book will be an attractive choice for PhD-level courses and for self-study.

The Palgrave Handbook of Technological Finance

The Palgrave Handbook of Technological Finance
Author: Raghavendra Rau
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 888
Release: 2021-09-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030651177

This handbook provides the first comprehensive overview of the fast-evolving alternative finance space and makes a timely and in-depth contribution to the literature in this area. Bringing together expert contributions in the field from both practitioners and academics, in one of the most dynamic parts of the financial sector, it provides a solid reference for this exciting discipline. Divided into six parts, Section 1 presents a high-level overview of the technologically-enabled finance space. It also offers a historical perspective on technological finance models and outlines different business models. Section 2 analyses digital currencies including guides to bitcoins, other cryptocurrencies, and blockchains. Section 3 addresses alternative payment systems such as digital money and asset tokenization. Section 4 deals with crowdfunding models from both a theoretical perspective and from a regulatory perspective. Section 5 discusses data-driven business models and includes a discussion of neural networks and deep learning. Finally, Section 6 discusses welfare implications of the technological finance revolution. This collection highlights the most current developments to date and the state-of-the-art in alternative finance, while also indicating areas of further potential. Acting as a roadmap for future research in this innovative and promising area of finance, this handbook is a solid reference work for academics and students whilst also appealing to industry practitioners, businesses and policy-makers.

Algorithmic Approaches to Financial Technology: Forecasting, Trading, and Optimization

Algorithmic Approaches to Financial Technology: Forecasting, Trading, and Optimization
Author: Singh, Amandeep
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2023-12-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Today, algorithms steer and inform more than 75% of modern trades. These mathematical constructs play an intricate role in automating processes, predicting market trends, optimizing portfolios, and fortifying decision-making in the financial domain. In an era where algorithms underpin the very foundation of financial services, it is imperative to hold a deep understanding of the intricate web of computational finance. Algorithmic Approaches to Financial Technology: Forecasting, Trading, and Optimization takes a comprehensive approach, spotlighting the fusion of artificial intelligence(AI) and algorithms in financial operations. The chapters explore the expansive landscape of algorithmic applications, from scrutinizing market trends to managing risks. The emphasis extends to AI-driven personnel selection, implementing trusted financial services, crafting recommendation systems for financial platforms, and critical fraud detection. This book serves as a vital resource for researchers, students, and practitioners. Its core strength lies in discussing AI-based algorithms as a catalyst for evolving market trends. It provides algorithmic solutions for stock markets, portfolio optimization, and robust financial fraud detection mechanisms.

Human Impact on Security and Privacy: Network and Human Security, Social Media, and Devices

Human Impact on Security and Privacy: Network and Human Security, Social Media, and Devices
Author: Kumar, Rajeev
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2024-10-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and an increasingly interconnected world, the challenges and opportunities presented by digitalization demand a new approach. The digital world, characterized by optimized, sustainable, and digitally networked solutions, necessitates the integration of intelligence systems, machine learning, deep learning, blockchain methods, and robust cybersecurity measures. Understanding these complex challenges and adapting the synergistic utilization of cutting-edge technologies are becoming increasingly necessary. Human Impact on Security and Privacy: Network and Human Security, Social Media, and Devices provides a global perspective on current and future trends concerning the integration of intelligent systems with cybersecurity applications. It offers a comprehensive exploration of ethical considerations within the realms of security, artificial intelligence, agriculture, and data science. Covering topics such as the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, social engineering perspectives, and algorithmic transparency, this publication is particularly valuable for researchers, industry professionals, academics, and policymakers in fields such as agriculture, cybersecurity, AI, data science, computer science, and ethics.

Unleashing the Startup Unicorn

Unleashing the Startup Unicorn
Author: Vivek Kale
Publisher: Business Expert Press
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2024-01-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1637425643

It is well known that high-tech startups need to innovate to survive, yet the failure rate for innovation is shockingly high. Nearly three out of four new products or services, i.e., their startups, miss their revenue and profit goals–or fail entirely. It’s a misconception that high-tech startups fail only because of the failing products or finances. The failures could also be because of erroneous choice of technology platforms, development teams or methodology, or even the project execution. Accordingly, this book takes a holistic view of a startups’ aesthetics that enables it to become attractive for all stakeholders especially investors in all aspects of its operations at all stages of its lifecycle. This book: Looks at aspects of venture capital financing and what investors look for in a contemporary startup. Shows how only an overarching aspiration for a startup to become a Unicorn is sufficient to explain the typical characteristics of legendry Silicon Valley Unicorns like Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Covers major application areas of current/future interest, namely, intelligent systems, intelligent assistants, wireless sensor networks, Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain systems. Introduces the contemporary skills-set in demand for Startups. To succinctly cover all aspects of a contemporary startup, Unleashing the Startup Unicorn is organized to reflect the natural grouping of competencies that are essential for entrepreneurial ventures–from conception to successful exit. To understand and analyze these competencies, the book uses an extended 9S model inspired by the pioneering McKinsey 7S model.

Diginomics Research Perspectives

Diginomics Research Perspectives
Author: Lars Hornuf
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2022-09-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3031040635

This book focuses on traditional fields of business studies and economics and how digitalization has affected them. It provides an overview about the lessons learned from academic research and highlights implications for practitioners. Digitalization has not only changed the ways business administration and economics are taught, but also the substance at the core of the two disciplines. Chapters from expert contributors define and carefully evaluate the developments that have occurred over the last decades. The authors further provide an assessment of how industry branches have adapted and in which form regulators have engaged. Attention is given to the theoretical and empirical findings from recent scholarly literature. Furthermore, the authors provide some novel insights from their own research at the University of Bremen. This book appeals to business administration, economics, and entrepreneurship scholars and practitioners alike.

Trends in Data Protection and Encryption Technologies

Trends in Data Protection and Encryption Technologies
Author: Valentin Mulder
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2023-07-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3031333861

This open access book reports the results of a study conducted in Switzerland in 2022 to provide an overview of the changing landscape of encryption and data protection technologies and their global usage trends. The Swiss Confederation tasked the Cyber-Defence Campus (CYD Campus) to identify the 38 most relevant encryption and data protection technologies, analyze their expected evolution until 2025, and derive implications for the military, civil society, and economy sectors. Fifty experts from academia, government, and industry have contributed to this study and provided their viewpoints on the different technologies and trends. This comprehensive collection of factsheets provides a reference for organizations and individuals that need to elaborate coherent and efficient data protection and encryption strategies in the coming years. The 38 technologies have been sorted into five categories. First, encryption foundations represent the technologies used to create other encryption applications. Second, low-level applications represent the technologies that focus on micro functionalities. Third, high-level applications represent the technologies that focus on more abstract and macro functionalities. Fourth, data protection represents the technologies used to protect data without encrypting these data. Finally, use cases represent concrete ways the different technologies can be used together to create a working solution. The book serves as a guide for decision-making within administrations, government organizations, and industry. It will also be interesting for the tech-savvy board member or engineers looking to get an entry point into data protection topics. Last not least, the book will also be a valuable reading for anyone interested in data protection and encryption.