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Designed to provide the reader with the fundamentals of computers and MIS in an easy to understand, self-teaching format, this book includes discussion of information systems, ERP, security, business ethics, and cybercrime. --

In this completely updated edition covering Excel 2016 and previous versions, this book demonstrates the secrets of Excel through the use of practical and useful examples in a quick reference format. Easy to use and equipped with a variety of functions, Microsoft Excel is the tool of choice when it comes to crunching numbers, building charts, and analyzing tables. With over 250 Excel worksheet examples, files, and added video tutorials, the book is an excellent resource for all Excel users who want to understand, create, and apply formulas. Experienced users will also find this book an excellent reference for many of the program's advanced formulas and functions. The text is easy to understand with numerous step-by-step instructions and the actual, ready to use, Excel screenshots of the input and output from the formulas. A CD-ROM accompanies the book with video tutorials, worksheet files of examples for numerous functions, formulas, and all the figures from the text.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) enables automating business processes using software robots. Software robots interpret, trigger responses, and communicate with other systems just like humans do. Robotic processes and intelligent automation tools can help businesses improve the effectiveness of services faster and at a lower cost than current methods. This book is the perfect start to your automation journey, with a special focus on one of the most popular RPA tools: UiPath. Learning Robotic Process Automation takes you on a journey from understanding the basics of RPA to advanced implementation techniques. You will become oriented in the UiPath interface and learn about its workflow. Once you are familiar with the environment, we will get hands-on with automating different applications such as Excel, SAP, Windows and web applications, screen and web scraping, working with user events, as well as understanding exceptions and debugging. By the end of the book, you'll not only be able to build your first software bot, but also you'll wire it to perform various automation tasks with the help of best practices for bot deployment.

This book is a practical, how-to book on Excel programming, suitable for readers already familiar with the Excel user interface. The book introduces programming concepts via numerous multi-step, illustrated, hands-on exercises. More advanced topics are introduced via custom projects. From recording and editing a macro and writing VBA code to working with XML documents and using classic ASP to access and display data on the Web, this book takes you on a programming journey that will change the way you work with Excel. Completely updated for Excel 2016, this book provides information on performing automatic operations on files, folders, and other Microsoft Office and Web applications. Thirty chapters loaded with illustrated, hands-on projects and exercises that tell you exactly where to enter code, how to debug it, and then run it. Each exercise/project step is clearly explained as it is performed.

This workbook is intended for business analysts who wish to improve their skills in creating data visuals, presentations, and report illustrations used to support business decisions. It is a qualitative lab to develop the power of visualization and discrimination. It does not require the reader to modify charts, but to analyze and describe what would improve charts. In a set of controlled exercises, the reader is taken through the eighteen elements of six dimensions of analyzing and improving charts, visuals and reports used to communicate business concepts. Includes companion files with videos, sample files, and slides used in examples from the book. Features:Includes eighteen labs, three for each of the six major dimensions of data visuals: Story, Signs, Purpose, Perception, Method, and ChartsUses a comprehensive RAIKS (Rapid Assessment of Individual Knowledge and Skills) survey to judge readers’ progress before and after using the textProvides a capstone exercise to review the aggregate analysis and final results for the two analyzed chartsCompanion files that include video tutorials and all of the sample files and templates used in the book's examples The companion files are available online by emailing the publisher with proof of purchase at info@merclearning.com

Everything you want to know about Agile comprehensively addresses the issues that IT departments face when they try to implement Agile approaches within the constraints of their traditional organizations, including existing project frameworks, budgeting structures, contracts and corporate reporting. It is an essential resource for IT departments that want to deliver successful Agile results, even in the most challenging environments.

Everything you need to know about the next generation Generative AI tool and ChatGPT Key Features ? Get familiar with the technical aspects of Generative AI and ChatGPT. ? Understand how you can implement Generative AI and ChatGPT in your organization. ? Explore use cases of Generative AI and ChatGPT in various industries and businesses, such as healthcare, finance, retail, network security, and more. Description Generative AI and ChatGPT have the potential to transform industries and society by improving efficiency, enhancing creativity, and enabling more personalized experiences. If you are someone who is looking to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving digital age and utilize its potential, this book is for you. This book gives a comprehensive overview of Generative AI and ChatGPT, the cutting-edge technologies that have gained significant attention in recent times. The book aims to provide a thorough understanding of these technologies, architectures, and training methods, including their background, development process, and current state. The book helps discover innovative ways in which these technologies have been implemented to achieve measurable benefits, including improved efficiency, customer satisfaction, security, and revenue growth and its potential application across different industries and use cases. The book also explores the challenges and considerations that organizations must take into account when implementing Generative AI and ChatGPT with existing limitations. Towards the end, the book provides insights into the substantial improvements and advancements in these technologies. It also helps you identify several areas for further research and development that could enhance the capabilities of ChatGPT in the near future. What you will learn ? Explore how different industries and domains are using ChatGPT. ? Understand how content creators and marketing industries can benefit from using ChatGPT. ? Learn how to benefit from the problem-solving abilities of ChatGPT. ? Understand how ChatGPT can be used in various coding areas. ? Get familiar with the recent advancements in ChatGPT. Who this book is for This book is for individuals and groups interested in AI and its practical applications in the business world. Business leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, academicians, data scientists, Machine Learning engineers, and other professionals working in the field of AI can all find value in the book's insights into the latest technological advancements and how they can be leveraged to achieve business goals. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to ChatGPT 2. History Of Generative Models 3. Generative AI in Banking and Finance 4. Regulatory and Legal aspects of Generative AI 5. Generative AI and ChatGPT for Government Departments 6. Authenticity AI generated content 7. ChatGPT Technical Overview: Introduction 8. Brief of top other NLP models 9. Historical flow and development of GPT series 10. API Pricing model and technical limitations of ChatGPT 11. Customer Journey in ChatGPT free version UI 12. Use Cases in Modern Era: Introduction 13. Use case in Content-marketing 14. Education and e-learning abilities 15. Use case in Entertainments purposes 16. Potential of ChatGPT in Coding and Programming 17. Problem solving abilities (Quantitative) 18. Problem solving abilities (Qualitative) 19. Use cases Financial Industry 20. Use cases in Healthcare Industry 21. Use cases in E-commerce Industry 22. Use cases in Hospitality Industry 23. Problem solving abilities of ChatGPT 24. How beginner start ChatGPT for problem-solving 25. ChatGPT for National Cyber Security and TechnoPolicy 26. Use cases in edtech industry 27. Potential of ChatGPT in Research work 28. Potential of ChatGPT in Coding and Programming 29. Recent advancements that are made in ChatGPT 30. ChatGPT and the market right now 31. Generative AI and Chatgpt Help India G20 Summit 32. GPT- 4 33. Future scope of ChatGPT

In this unique book, Sean Robson offers practical advice on the most effective way to see projects through from beginning to end. Basing his strategies on the twelve principles of the Agile Manifesto, and drawing on his vast experience, he particularly focuses on the use of Scrum and Kanban and their suitability for certain types of projects, enabling you to select the most appropriate method for the task in hand. As you read this book, you will learn how to build customer loyalty by delivering consistently high standards and offering greater flexibility and transparency. You will realize cost savings as you analyze your expenditure, reduce waste, and increase efficiencies in the delivery cycle. Effectiveness will increase as you promote greater inter-company collaboration and reduce the stress that so often accompanies large-scale projects. You will be able to eliminate unnecessary paperwork as you improve the clarity of requirements. Late projects, and those that exceed budget, will be a thing of the past!

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365 workloads with our practical guide Key Features ? Learn how to create a new Office 365 tenant from scratch. ? Discover ways to migrate users from other platforms to Microsoft 365. ? Learn how to use scripting languages and out-of-the-box tools to automate business processes, set up security, and manage users in Microsoft 365. Description Microsoft 365 provides tools for managing organizational tasks like content management, communication, report creation, and business automation processes. With this book, you'll get to grips with enabling workspace collaboration using Microsoft SharePoint Online, Teams, and the Power Platform. This comprehensive guide not only provides instructions for implementing Microsoft 365 apps, but also incorporates valuable insights from an experienced Microsoft consultant who has a vast experience of working with the Microsoft business suite. The book covers recipes for implementing SharePoint Online for various content management tasks. You will then learn how to create sites for your organization and enhance collaboration across the business. Moving on, you will discover ways to boost your productivity using Microsoft Teams, Power Platform, Planner, Delve, and M365 Groups. You will also learn how to use the Power Platform to make the most of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. Lastly, you will learn how to build custom Teams and SharePoint solutions. By the end of the book, you will have the necessary skills to utilize Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online effectively in order to increase business productivity. What you will learn ? Get familiar with the Power Platform and its various apps. ? Explore SharePoint's content management and collaboration features. ? Get an overview of the Microsoft 365 admin center. ? Understand the security and compliance policies for Microsoft 365. ? Learn how to manage Microsoft 365 services with PowerShell. Who this book is for This book is for business professionals, IT administrators, enterprise developers and architects, and anyone who wants to plan, deploy, and manage Microsoft 365 Apps in their enterprise environments. Table of Contents 1. Outline of Microsoft 365 2. Prologue to SharePoint Online 3. Working with Present-day Destinations in SharePoint Online 4. Working with Records in SharePoint Online 5. Working with Archive Libraries in SharePoint Online 6. OneDrive for Business 7. Search in Microsoft 365 8. Microsoft Groups 9. Microsoft Teams 10. Power Platform and Citizen Development 11. Stream 12. PowerApps 13. Power Automate 14. Power BI 15. Office 365 Admin Center 16. Security and Compliance Policies 17. Term Store and Content Sorts in SharePoint Online 18. Custom Solutions Development SPFX 19. PnP, PowerShell and Scripting