Technology is one of the most dynamic industries, with new developments emerging every day. If you’re looking to stay ahead of this exciting and ever-evolving industry, books are extremely powerful.
Using reader behavior data from the perlego platform, I compiled a list of the top 10 books IT professionals have read over the last six months.
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Whether you’re looking to implement new technology in your business or expand your skill set as a technologist, you’ll find a book to suit your needs.
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1. blockchain for businesses
authors: jai singh arun, jerry cuomo and nitin gaur
publisher: pearson (2019)
There has been a lot of hype around blockchain in recent years, but how do companies maximize the opportunities of this technology? Written by three experts from IBM’s enterprise blockchain practice, this book educates readers on how to build, implement, and operate blockchain-based solutions by providing practical steps.
explore a variety of use cases (including cross-border payments, food and drug safety, trade finance, clinical trials, and property registries) and review best practices that underpin planning and delivery of blockchain. The book is aimed at professionals from all walks of life, including senior decision makers, technologists, customers, and investors.
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2. the cybersecurity playbook: how every leader and employee can contribute to a culture of security
authors: allison cerra
publisher: wiley (2019)
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With over 60% of businesses reporting cyberattacks in 2019, there is a clear need for businesses to take steps to protect themselves and their customers from hackers. how can you do that though? In this book, Allison Cerra provides a guide to help businesses stay one step ahead of hackers and ensure their security.
Drawing on her experience working as senior vice president and chief marketing officer at cybersecurity giant mcafee, cerra offers practical advice on how companies can identify vulnerabilities, assess threats, and develop sound security strategies. The book includes simple assessments, action plans, and current examples that businesses can use to mitigate the threat of attacks.
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3. algorithms for living: the informatics of human decisions
authors: brian christian and tom griffiths
publisher: harpercollins publishers (2016)
Written by award-winning author Brian Christian and cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths, this book gives readers a fascinating insight into how computer algorithms can be applied in everyday life. They explain how computer algorithms can be used to solve common decision-making problems and answer questions that we all experience on a daily basis.
according to the authors, algorithms for living “transform the wisdom of computing into strategies for human life.” They give examples like finding a spouse, finding a parking space, organizing your inbox, looking into the future, and understanding human memory.
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4. why digital transformations fail: the surprising disciplines of how to get off the ground and stay ahead
author: tony saldanha
publisher: berrett-koehler editorials (2019)
In today’s interconnected world, companies that can leverage digital technologies to accelerate complex business processes and optimize the user experience for customers will set themselves apart from the competition. But despite the clear benefits here, why do 70% of digital transformations fail? tony saldanha, former vice president of it and shared services at procter & gamble, believes that this is not reduced to problems of technology or innovation.
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Instead, he considers that digital transformations fail when organizations do not establish clear goals and processes to achieve them. In this book, Saldanha provides a five-stage model to help companies disrupt their industries before they are disrupted by competition. She draws on her own experience as an IT leader, providing real-life case studies and checklists.
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5. The Cloud Adoption Playbook: Proven Strategies to Transform Your Organization with the Cloud
authors: moe abdula, ingo averdunk, roland barcia, kyle brown and ndu emuchay
publisher: wiley (2018)
Whether it helps reduce costs, improve security, or provide greater agility and scalability, cloud computing offers businesses a variety of benefits. but before you can reap the rewards of the cloud, where do you start? In the Cloud Adoption Playbook, several IBM technical executives provide advice on accelerating cloud adoption and digital transformation.
In particular, they look at how the cloud can solve major business needs; how to implement a cloud adoption framework; the key things to know about cloud adoption and digital transformation; the impact of the cloud in areas such as culture, architecture and security; as well as governance and methodology functions.
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6. practical artificial intelligence for cybersecurity
author: alessandro parisi
publisher: package (2019)
As cyber attacks continue to become more frequent and complex, there is increasing pressure on businesses to ensure they have the resources to identify and mitigate cyber crimes. however, with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning technologies, businesses can better protect themselves and their customers.
technologist alessandro parisi explores how companies can identify security threats using AI, build AI systems to detect security patterns, and test AI-based cybersecurity technologies. The book is aimed at cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, and businesses looking to harness the power of artificial intelligence.