Global Virtual Enterprises In Cloud Computing Environments

Modern businesses are on the lookout for ventures that boost their profits and marketability. Certain new and innovative technological advances can help enterprises accomplish their ambitious goals while providing detailed information to assess all aspects of the business. Global Virtual Enterprises in Cloud Computing Environments is a collection of innovative studies on business processes, procedures, methods, strategy, management thinking, and utilization of technology in cloud computing environments. While highlighting topics including international business strategy, virtual reality, and intellectual capital, this book is ideally designed for corporate executives, research scholars, and students pursuing courses in the areas of management and big data applications seeking current research on effective open innovation strategies in global business.

Individual users and business organizations are shifting their data storage and utilizing cloud computing because of its easy availability and reduced costs. Although, this technology is creating an easy way to store, share, and access data, serious security concerns have been generated. Critical Research on Scalability and Security Issues in Virtual Cloud Environments is a critical scholarly resource that examines the concept of cloud computing and explores the various shortcomings of using the cloud. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as cloud architecture for scalability, data vulnerability, and server virtualization management, this book is geared towards academicians, practitioners, and researchers seeking current research on developing effective security measures for cloud paradigm.

Even though many data analytics tools have been developed in the past years, their usage in the field of cyber twin warrants new approaches that consider various aspects including unified data representation, zero-day attack detection, data sharing across threat detection systems, real-time analysis, sampling, dimensionality reduction, resource-constrained data processing, and time series analysis for anomaly detection. Further study is required to fully understand the opportunities, benefits, and difficulties of data analytics and the internet of things in today’s modern world. New Approaches to Data Analytics and Internet of Things Through Digital Twin considers how data analytics and the internet of things can be used successfully within the field of digital twin as well as the potential future directions of these technologies. Covering key topics such as edge networks, deep learning, intelligent data analytics, and knowledge discovery, this reference work is ideal for computer scientists, industry professionals, researchers, scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students.

Recent advances in internet architecture have led to the advent and subsequent explosion of cloud computing technologies, providing businesses with a powerful toolbox of collaborative digital resources. These technologies have fostered a more flexible, decentralized approach to IT infrastructure, enabling businesses to operate in a more agile fashion and on a globalized scale. Enterprise Management Strategies in the Era of Cloud Computing seeks to explore the possibilities of business in the cloud. Targeting an audience of research scholars, students, software developers, and business professionals, this premier reference source provides a cutting-edge look at the exciting and multifaceted relationships between cloud computing, software virtualization, collaborative technology, and business infrastructure in the 21st Century.

Virtual reality (VR) provides immersive stereoscopic visualization of virtual environments, and the visualization effect and computer graphics are critical to enhancing the engagement of participants and achieving optimal education and training effectiveness. Constructing realistic 3D models and scenarios for a specific application of VR simulation is no easy task. There are many different tools for 3D modeling. However, many of the modeling tools are used for manufacturing and product design applications and have advanced features and functions which may not be applicable to different levels of users and various specializations. Cases on Virtual Reality Modeling in Healthcare introduces the use of Blender for VR 3D modeling, demonstrates healthcare applications, and examines potential uses in modeling, dressing, and animation in healthcare. Covering a range of topics such as cross reality, rehabilitation games, and augmented reality, this book is ideal for engineers, industry professionals, practitioners, researchers, academicians, instructors, and students.

Emerging developments in cloud computing have created novel opportunities and applications for businesses. These innovations not only have organizational benefits, but can be advantageous for green enterprises as well. Cloud Computing Technologies for Green Enterprises is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on the advancements, benefits, and challenges of cloud computing for green enterprise endeavors. Highlighting pertinent topics such as resource allocation, energy efficiency, and mobile computing, this book is a premier resource for academics, researchers, students, professionals, and managers interested in novel trends in cloud computing applications.

This invaluable guide addresses the Why, What, and How of enterprise cloud adoption, leveraging a clear framework and proven best practices from Microsoft's own experience. “Great book. What’s particularly impressive is the outline of steps Microsoft itself is taking in its move to the cloud. Do as I do is always more powerful than do as I say.” —Al Ries, Coauthor, War in the Boardroom “This book takes on enterprise cloud adoption to a level I’ve not seen before—made even more elegant with its structured framework and crisp approach.” —Anthony D. Christie, CMO, Level 3 Communications, Former CTO/CIO, Global Crossing “A practical and timely guide that covers the entire journey to the cloud from an enterprise perspective, including business, technology, and organizational impact.” —Bart Luijten, CIO Corporate Functions & Corporate Technology, Philips “The cloud powers business solutions for building tomorrow’s enterprise and this book offers a simple, well-structured, and high-level process map for cloud adoption.” —Kris Gopalakrishnan, Executive Co-Chairman, Infosys Limited Cloud computing is full of tremendous opportunity, but is also riddled with hype and confusion. Business and technology leaders know the cloud is essential, but lack clarity and experience. To the Cloud cuts through the noise and addresses the Why, What, and How of enterprise cloud adoption. The book lays out a four-step framework leveraging the experience and best practices of Microsoft's own IT group. It provides end-to-end business and technology guidance, including how to analyze application portfolios to identify good cloud candidates, choose the right cloud models, consider architecture and security, and understand how shifting operations to the cloud affects budgeting and staffing. The book is applicable to all cloud platforms and providers, and debunks myths in its clear and concise style (e.g., real clouds are more than just web hosting, virtualization, or the Internet itself rebranded). It takes a balanced approach, addressing concerns and hybrid adoption scenarios alike. Leveraging the authors' proven expertise working for Microsoft's CIO on cloud migration and with cloud platform development teams, the book is supported by clear frameworks, graphics, tables, summaries, and checklists to provide a true practitioner’s guide to the cloud. In this book, you will learn how to Explore cloud computing to understand its promise and challenges Envision how cloud computing can transform your organization Enable your organization with the necessary resources and skills Execute the design, development, and operation of cloud workloads To the Cloud is an essential guide for IT professionals seeking to lower total cost of ownership, improve the return on IT investment of existing services, or help the business bring new products to market more quickly.

This book presents refereed proceedings of the First International Conference on Advances in Cyber Security, ACeS 2019, held in Penang, Malaysia, in July-August 2019. The 25 full papers and 1 short paper were carefully reviewed and selected from 87 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on internet of things, industry and blockchain, and cryptology; digital forensics and surveillance, botnet and malware, and DDoS and intrusion detection/prevention; ambient cloud and edge computing, wireless and cellular communication.