Systems Science

Systems Science
Author: Frank A. Stowell
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 652
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1461528623

As we approach the end of the 20th century we can look back upon the achievements that have been made in a variety of human endeavours with pride. Enormous strides have been made to improve the quality of life of millions of people through the application of the scientific discoveries made during this and past centuries. The 20th century will be remembered as much for the mass exploitation of scientific discovery as for the discoveries themselves. The technological age has meant that the human being is able to contemplate activities which "defy" nature. For example, some of the work involved in the preparation of these proceedings has been done whilst travelling at over 500 miles per hour seven miles above the surface of the earth. It is not difficult to conjecture about the effect that this relatively recent technology has had upon a number of "systems". Air transportation has provided a number of benefits including such disparate examples such as enabling holidays, famine relief and the cross fertilisation of cultural practices from other lands. Equally, there have been undesirable effects such as enabling the means of mass destruction, interference in other cultures and the speedy transportation of disease. Moreover, the physical presence of the aeroplane itself represents the consumption of fossil fuels, a source of pollution and a change in the way think about life. The view expressed here is of course the view of an inhabitant of the "western world".

Disruptive technologies in Computing and Communication Systems

Disruptive technologies in Computing and Communication Systems
Author: K. Venkata Murali Mohan
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2024-06-24
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 104004591X

The 1st International Conference on Disruptive Technologies in Computing and Communication Systems (ICDTCCS - 2023) has received overwhelming response on call for papers and over 119 papers from all over globe were received. We must appreciate the untiring contribution of the members of the organizing committee and Reviewers Board who worked hard to review the papers and finally a set of 69 technical papers were recommended for publication in the conference proceedings. We are grateful to the Chief Guest Prof Atul Negi, Dean – Hyderabad Central University, Guest of Honor Justice John S Spears -Professor University of West Los Angeles CA, and Keynote Speakers Prof A. Govardhan, Rector JNTU H, Prof A.V.Ramana Registrar – S.K.University, Dr Tara Bedi Trinity College Dublin, Prof C.R.Rao – Professor University of Hyderabad, Mr Peddigari Bala, Chief Innovation Officer TCS, for kindly accepting the invitation to deliver the valuable speech and keynote address in the same. We would like to convey our gratitude to Prof D. Asha Devi - SNIST, Dr B.Deevena Raju – ICFAI University, Dr Nekuri Naveen - HCU, Dr A.Mahesh Babu - KLH, Dr K.Hari Priya – Anurag University and Prof Kameswara Rao –SRK Bhimavaram for giving consent as session Chair. We are also thankful to our Chairman Sri Teegala Krishna Reddy, Secretary Dr. T.Harinath Reddy and Sri T. Amarnath Reddy for providing funds to organize the conference. We are also thankful to the contributors whose active interest and participation to ICDTCCS - 2023 has made the conference a glorious success. Finally, so many people have extended their helping hands in many ways for organizing the conference successfully. We are especially thankful to them.

Information Technology and Competitive Advantage in Small Firms

Information Technology and Competitive Advantage in Small Firms
Author: Brian Webb
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2008-07-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134113994

Does Information Technology matter? This book argues that even as Information Technology hardware, software, data and associated processes are becoming more of a commodity, it has never been more important to manage Information Technology as a strategic asset. However, managing Information Technology as a strategic asset is notoriously difficult, a

Creative Systems in Structural and Construction Engineering

Creative Systems in Structural and Construction Engineering
Author: Amarjit Singh
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1040
Release: 2017-11-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1351457071

An examination of creative systems in structural and construction engineering taken from conference proceedings. Topics covered range from construction methods, safety and quality to seismic response of structural elements and soils and pavement analysis.