{"product_id":"the-tech-savvy-manager-dan-goldfynn-9781795732482","title":"The Tech-Savvy Manager: Ten Concepts from AI to XaaS","description":"Get noticed as valued Tech-Fluent professional, manager, or executive \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you are a non-technical professional, manager, or an executive with a desire to understand emerging major technology concepts without drowning in technical complexity, then you've come to the right place!There was a time when you could ignore technology and treat IT as \"that geeky thing.\" But that world has changed. Technology is increasingly integrated into the fabric of business strategy and decision making. Senior executives and business managers are often called to make decisions on topics that have significant technology underpinnings, and yet, many struggle with the concepts that are becoming pervasive. \u003cb\u003eTechnology fluency is no longer an option but a necessity\u003c\/b\u003e for success in many industries that are getting transformed by advances in technology.Written for non-technical professionals, this \u003cb\u003eshort, \"airport and free-time friendly\" easy-to-read guide\u003c\/b\u003e covers ten modern and high-impact technology concepts. This primer is designed to help you get smart on critical advancements without complicated terminology, graphics, flow-charts, and needlessly pedantic explanations. Ten topics, shown below, are covered with a focus on a basic understanding of the concepts and their relevance to everyday business and the functioning of the enterprise.\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloud - what it is and types of Cloud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXaaS- \"Something-as-a-Service: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtualization \u0026amp; Containerization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgile \u0026amp; DevOps - their role in nimbler enterprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalytics \u0026amp; AI\/ML\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlockchain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobotics and RPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIoT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortlist of other emerging topics (e.g., NoOps, AR\/VR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eArm yourself with a fundamental understanding of these concepts so you can better participate in business decisions and related conversations, and come across as a \u003cb\u003e knowledgeable, tech-savvy contributor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dan Goldfynn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1795732482\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781795732482\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/10\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d","brand":"Dan Goldfynn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44169937846527,"sku":"9781795732482","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_81e3dd59-3b55-4dbc-976e-22bbedb6d618.jpg?v=1689655863","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-tech-savvy-manager-dan-goldfynn-9781795732482","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}