Business Technology Today

Business Technology Today provides an introduction to Information and Communication Technology while also providing the foundation upon which to build your Business program. Your students will learn the necessary theoretical background to understand ICT, and build upon that theory with practical assignments and application-based exercises designed to develop ICT skills. Business Technology Today also illustrates how ICT is used in a variety of business-related professions and how ICT links to senior level business courses, providing you with an excellent opportunity to get your students interested in business and keep them in Business Studies. Key Features: Includes practical instruction on web design, graphic design, desktop publishing, and multimedia presentations, as well as word processing, spreadsheets, database software, and more Provides support for literacy with Literacy Toolbox features throughout the student text, as well as Word Walls for each chapter Investigate IT feature includes case studies encouraging students to investigate ethical issues related to ICT such as biometric security, file sharing, government regulation of the internet, and plagiarism Get on IT chapter project allows students to create and update an electronic portfolio containing a collection of their work samples from throughout the course

Despite the exponential growth of computing and communications technology, the inertia of old business technology management practices still drives most investment decisions in this area. Companies spend too much money on new technology, while their business models and processes underutilize the resources they already have. Written in a compelling, conversational manner, Best Practices in Business Technology Management advises those who buy, install, and support all types of computing and communications technology, empowering them to optimize their systems in new and innovative ways. Divided into six chapters, the book provides insight into the field, discussing decision-making, trends, alignment, optimization, processes, timing, and other areas. It includes practical hands-on advice that explores organization, the challenges of working with people, acquisition and measurement of technology, operational effectiveness, and strategic effectiveness. The best practices presented are not theoretical or untested. Rather, they are the result of trench warfare and real applications. The insights contained in this volume represent what successful companies have done—and continue to do—to optimize the business technology relationship. A nationally-known business technology veteran, author Stephen J. Andriole has developed a perspective on the optimization of computing and communications technology based on years of experience from government, industry, academia, and the venture capital business. In this book, he demonstrates how those who buy and deploy technology can optimize their technology in a way that saves costs and provides maximum performance.

Featuring contributions from an international array of futurists, The Future Starts Now provides fascinating insights and guidance into how society and business will transform in the years to come. The future is an uncertain, uncomfortable prospect for employees, employers and society at large. A flurry of unprecedented events have proven that, despite what some politicians and economists may tell us, the future is not set in stone. Instead, it is constantly being shaped and redefined by the everyday decisions of individuals and organizations. In light of this uncertainty, The Future Starts Now looks toward the various innovations and technologies that may shape our future. Authors Theo Priestley and Bronwyn Williams have brought together the world's leading futurists to articulate and clarify the current trajectories in technology, economics, politics and business. This is a comprehensive history of tomorrow, exploring groundbreaking topics such as AI, privacy, education and the future of work. While the guidance, insight and predictions are fascinating for anyone curious about what the future may hold, the book also functions as an invaluable guide for business professionals looking to steer their career or their organization with foresight and confidence.