Sustainable Business Models

Sustainable Business Models
Author: Adam Jabłoński
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 515
Release: 2019-01-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3038975605

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Sustainable Business Models" that was published in Sustainability

Scaling Up Machine Learning

Scaling Up Machine Learning
Author: Ron Bekkerman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 493
Release: 2012
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0521192242

This integrated collection covers a range of parallelization platforms, concurrent programming frameworks and machine learning settings, with case studies.

Artificial Intelligence Techniques for a Scalable Energy Transition

Artificial Intelligence Techniques for a Scalable Energy Transition
Author: Moamar Sayed-Mouchaweh
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2020-06-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030427269

This book presents research in artificial techniques using intelligence for energy transition, outlining several applications including production systems, energy production, energy distribution, energy management, renewable energy production, cyber security, industry 4.0 and internet of things etc. The book goes beyond standard application by placing a specific focus on the use of AI techniques to address the challenges related to the different applications and topics of energy transition. The contributions are classified according to the market and actor interactions (service providers, manufacturers, customers, integrators, utilities etc.), to the SG architecture model (physical layer, infrastructure layer, and business layer), to the digital twin of SG (business model, operational model, fault/transient model, and asset model), and to the application domain (demand side management, load monitoring, micro grids, energy consulting (residents, utilities), energy saving, dynamic pricing revenue management and smart meters, etc.).

Business Models for the Circular Economy Opportunities and Challenges for Policy

Business Models for the Circular Economy Opportunities and Challenges for Policy
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2019-04-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9264311424

Natural resources, and the materials derived from them, represent the physical basis for the economic system. Recent decades have witnessed an unprecedented growth in demand for these resources, which has triggered interest from policy makers in transitioning to a more resource efficient and ...

Scalability Rules

Scalability Rules
Author: Martin L. Abbott
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2011-05-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0132613980

50 Powerful, Easy-to-Use Rules for Supporting Hypergrowth in Any Environment Scalability Rules is the easy-to-use scalability primer and reference for every architect, developer, web professional, and manager. Authors Martin L. Abbott and Michael T. Fisher have helped scale more than 200 hypergrowth Internet sites through their consulting practice. Now, drawing on their unsurpassed experience, they present 50 clear, proven scalability rules—and practical guidance for applying them. Abbott and Fisher transform scalability from a “black art” to a set of realistic, technology-agnostic best practices for supporting hypergrowth in nearly any environment, including both frontend and backend systems. For architects, they offer powerful new insights for creating and evaluating designs. For developers, they share specific techniques for handling everything from databases to state. For managers, they provide invaluable help in goal-setting, decision-making, and interacting with technical teams. Whatever your role, you’ll find practical risk/benefit guidance for setting priorities—and getting maximum “bang for the buck.” • Simplifying architectures and avoiding “over-engineering” • Scaling via cloning, replication, separating functionality, and splitting data sets • Scaling out, not up • Getting more out of databases without compromising scalability • Avoiding unnecessary redirects and redundant double-checking • Using caches and content delivery networks more aggressively, without introducing unacceptable complexity • Designing for fault tolerance, graceful failure, and easy rollback • Striving for statelessness when you can; efficiently handling state when you must • Effectively utilizing asynchronous communication • Learning quickly from mistakes, and much more

Emerging Trends in Cloud Computing Analytics, Scalability, and Service Models

Emerging Trends in Cloud Computing Analytics, Scalability, and Service Models
Author: Darwish, Dina
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 494
Release: 2024-01-25
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Academic scholars and industry professionals alike face the formidable challenge of staying informed about emerging trends and innovations in cloud computing. The expansive realm of cloud technology has been the catalyst for several transformative changes across industries, offering unparalleled opportunities for optimization and innovation. However, even seasoned experts may find themselves daunted by the intricate web of new technologies, including green cloud computing, edge computing, cryptography in the cloud, load balancing strategies, and cloud analytics insights. Emerging Trends in Cloud Computing: Analytics, Scalability, and Service Models provides academic scholars and industry professionals with a comprehensive exploration of these critical cloud computing topics and more. This invaluable resource provides clarity and insight, serving as a guiding beacon in the ever-evolving world of cloud technology. Whether you're seeking to understand the intricacies of cloud security solutions, the nuances of scalability in cloud computing, or the various service models in the cloud, this book empowers you to navigate this dynamic field with confidence and expertise.

Innovation and Resource Management Strategies for Startups Development

Innovation and Resource Management Strategies for Startups Development
Author: Baporikar, Neeta
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2024-02-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

In business, success hinges not only on individual performance but on the vitality of the broader ecosystem in which a company operates. However, crafting a thriving ecosystem alone is not enough to ensure success. Equally vital is the ability to manage relationships within this ecosystem effectively, harnessing its potential to enhance overall performance. Moreover, startups face the daunting challenge of scalability, a pivotal factor in long-term sustainability. Yet, achieving scalability often proves elusive due to complexities in resource management and ecosystem development. Innovation and Resource Management Strategies for Startups Development is a comprehensive solution to the pressing issues of resource management, ecosystem development, and startup scalability. This unique reference book delves deep into these critical aspects, offering a wealth of ideas, case studies, and best practices alongside thorough theoretical analysis. We recognize the undeniable influence of resource management and ecosystems on startup scalability, and our objective is to enhance understanding in this domain. By examining the powerful concepts that have shaped development policy and dissecting the role of resource management and ecosystem development in current discourse, our book provides the necessary insights to identify inefficiencies and facilitate startup scalability. It goes beyond mere theory, fostering collaborative strategies among resources, ecosystems, and startups on a global scale, ultimately contributing to social and economic development.

Work Disrupted

Work Disrupted
Author: Jeff Schwartz
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2021-01-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119762278

If you only read one book on the future of work, Work Disrupted: Opportunity, Resilience, and Growth in the Accelerated Future of Work should be that book. The future of work swept in sooner than expected, accelerated by Covid-19, creating an urgent need for new maps, new mindsets, new strategies-- and most importantly, a trusted guide to take us on this journey. That guide is Jeff Schwartz. A founding partner of Deloitte Consulting’s Future of Work practice, Schwartz brings clarity, humor, wisdom, and practical advice to the future of work, a topic surrounded by misinformation, fear, and confusion. With a fundamental belief in the power of human innovation and creativity, Schwartz presents the key issues, critical choices, and potential pitfalls that must be on everyone’s radar. If you're anxious about robots taking away your job in the future, you will take comfort in the realistic perspective, fact-based insights, and practical steps Schwartz offers. If you're not sure where to even begin to prepare, follow his level-headed advice and easy-to-follow action plans. If you're a business leader caught between keeping up, while also being thoughtful about the next moves, you will appreciate the playbook directed at you. If you're wondering how Covid-19 will change how and where you will work, Work Disrupted has you covered. Written in a conversational style by Schwartz, with Suzanne Riss, an award-winning journalist and book author, Work Disrupted offers a welcome alternative to books on the topic that lack a broad perspective or dwell on the problems rather than offer solutions. Timely and insightful, the book includes the impact of Covid-19 on our present and future work. Interviews with leading thinkers on the future of work offer additional perspectives and guidance.Cartoons created for the book by leading business illustrator Tom Fishburne bring to life the reader’s journey and the complex issues surrounding the topic. Told from the perspective of an economist, management advisor, and social commentator, Work Disrupted offers hope--and practical advice--exploring such topics as: How we frame what lies ahead is a critical navigational tool. Discover the signposts that can serve as practical guides for individuals who have families to support, mortgages to pay, and want to stay gainfully employed no matter what the future holds. The importance of recognizing the rapidly evolving opportunities in front of us. Learn how to build resilience—in careers, organizations, and leaders—for what lies ahead. Why exploring new mental models helps us discover the steps we need to take to thrive. Individuals can decide how to protect their livelihood while businesses and public institutions can consider how they can lead and support workforces to thrive in twenty-first-century careers and work. "Jeff's marvelous book is a roadmap for the new world of work with clear signposts. His insights will help readers discover opportunities, take action, and find hope in uncertain times. The ideas are fresh, beautifully crafted, and immediately applicable. This is not only a book to be read, but savored and used." —Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan; Partner, the RBL Group; Co-author Reinventing the Organization

The Journey Beyond Fear: Leverage the Three Pillars of Positivity to Build Your Success

The Journey Beyond Fear: Leverage the Three Pillars of Positivity to Build Your Success
Author: John Hagel III
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2021-05-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1264268416

Conquer your fear, achieve your potential, and make a positive difference in the lives of everyone around you Whether you’re running a business, building a career, raising a family, or attending school, uncertainty has been the name of the game for years—and the feeling reached an all-time high when COVID-19 hit. Even the savviest, smartest, toughest people are understandably feeling enormous pressure and often feeling paralyzed by fear. The Journey Beyond Fear provides everything you need to identify your fears, face your fears, move beyond your fears—and cultivate emotions that motivate you to pursue valuable business opportunities, realize your full potential, and create opportunities that benefit all. Business strategy guru John Hagel provides an effective, easy-to-grasp three-step approach: Develop an inspiring long-term view of the opportunities ahead Cultivate your personal passion to motivate you and those around you Harness the potential of platforms to bring people together and scale impact at an accelerating rate Never underestimate the power of fear—and never underestimate your ability to conquer it. With The Journey Beyond Fear, you’ll learn how to move forward in spite of fear, take your career and life to the next level, improve your organization and your broader environment, and achieve more of your true potential.

Proceedings of the 2023 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Internet and Digital Economy (ICAID 2023)

Proceedings of the 2023 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Internet and Digital Economy (ICAID 2023)
Author: K. Hemachandran
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2023-09-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9464632224

This is an open access book. With the continuous upgrading of network information technology, especially the combination of Internet - cloud computing - blockchain - Internet of things and other information technologies with social and economic activities, through the improvement of artificial intelligence, Internet and big data with high quality and fast processing efficiency, the economic form is transformed from industrial economy to information economy. This will greatly reduce social transaction costs, improve the efficiency of resource optimization, increase the added value of products, enterprises and industries, and promote the rapid development of social productivity. 2023 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, the Internet and the Digital Economy (ICAID 2023) will continue to focus on the latest research on "Artificial intelligence, the Internet and the Digital Economy", and expand the research on "technology and application of the integrated development of Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence" as the theme. The aim is to gather experts, scholars, researchers and related practitioners from around the world to share research results, discuss hot issues, and provide participants with cutting-edge technology information so that they can keep abreast of industry developments, the latest technologies and broaden their research horizons. The conference was held in Beijing, China on April 21-23, 2023. All experts and scholars are welcome to attend.