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\"If we had computers that knew everything there was to know about things—using data they gathered without any help from us—we would be able to track and count everything, and greatly reduce waste, loss, and cost. We would know when things needed replacing, repairing or recalling, and whether they were fresh or past their best. The Internet of Things has the potential to change the world, just as the Internet did. Maybe even more so.\" —Kevin Ashton, originator of the term, Internet of Things An examination of the concept and unimagined potential unleashed by the Internet of Things (IoT) with IPv6 and MIPv6 What is the Internet of Things? How can it help my organization? What is the cost of deploying such a system? What are the security implications? Building the Internet of Things with IPv6 and MIPv6: The Evolving World of M2M Communications answers these questions and many more. This essential book explains the concept and potential that the IoT presents, from mobile applications that allow home appliances to be programmed remotely, to solutions in manufacturing and energy conservation. It features a tutorial for implementing the IoT using IPv6 and Mobile IPv6 and offers complete chapter coverage that explains: * What is the Internet of Things? * Internet of Things definitions and frameworks * Internet of Things application examples * Fundamental IoT mechanisms and key technologies * Evolving IoT standards * Layer 1/2 connectivity: wireless technologies for the IoT * Layer 3 connectivity: IPv6 technologies for the IoT * IPv6 over low power WPAN (6lowpan) Easily accessible, applicable, and not overly technical, Building the Internet of Things with IPv6 and MIPv6 is an important resource for Internet and ISP providers, telecommunications companies, wireless providers, logistics professionals, and engineers in equipment development, as well as graduate students in computer science and computer engineering courses.

The narrative of the birth of internet culture often focuses on the achievements of American entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, but there is an alternative history of internet pioneers in Europe who developed their own model of network culture in the early 1990s. Drawing from their experiences in the leftist and anarchist movements of the '80s, they built DIY networks that give us a glimpse into what internet culture could have been if it were in the hands of squatters, hackers, punks, artists, and activists. In the Dutch scene, the early internet was intimately tied to the aesthetics and politics of squatting. Untethered from profit motives, these artists and activists aimed to create a decentralized tool that would democratize culture and promote open and free exchange of information.

Internet of Things (IoT) security deals with safeguarding the devices and communications of IoT systems, by implementing protective measures and avoiding procedures which can lead to intrusions and attacks. However, security was never the prime focus during the development of the IoT, hence vendors have sold IoT solutions without thorough preventive measures. The idea of incorporating networking appliances in IoT systems is relatively new, and hence IoT security has not always been considered in the product design. To improve security, an IoT device that needs to be directly accessible over the Internet should be segmented into its own network, and have general network access restricted. The network segment should be monitored to identify potential anomalous traffic, and action should be taken if a problem arises. This has generated an altogether new area of research, which seeks possible solutions for securing the devices, and communication amongst them. Internet of Things Security: Fundamentals, Techniques and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the overall scenario of IoT Security whilst highlighting recent research and applications in the field. Technical topics discussed in the book include: • Machine-to-Machine Communications • IoT Architecture • Identity of Things • Block Chain • Parametric Cryptosystem • Software and Cloud Components

A pioneering examination of the folkloric qualities of the World Wide Web, e-mail, and related digital media. These stuidies show that folk culture, sustained by a new and evolving vernacular, has been a key, since the Internet's beginnings, to language, practice, and interaction online. Users of many sorts continue to develop the Internet as a significant medium for generating, transmitting, documenting, and preserving folklore. In a set of new, insightful essays, contributors Trevor J. Blank, Simon J. Bronner, Robert Dobler, Russell Frank, Gregory Hansen, Robert Glenn Howard, Lynne S. McNeill, Elizabeth Tucker, and William Westerman showcase ways the Internet both shapes and is shaped by folklore

With a focus on video and audio-visual services, this book considers different media network architectures along with related protocols and standards. It presents different digital TV technologies along with their deployment architectures, discussing promising media content delivery architectures, including Future Internet, Content Delivery Networks, and Content Centric Networks. The author addresses related technical challenges and standardization efforts. Chapters cover the management of media information and immersive technologies that account for advanced services personalization, immersive technologies architectures and applications, e-health, and e-learning.

A step-by-step journey into full-stack iOS development with Swift and Vapor Key Features ? Learn how to leverage Vapor to build robust backend systems for your iOS applications. ? Seamlessly integrate frontend and backend components in your full-stack iOS application. ? Learn to configure servers and successfully launch your app in a live environment. Description Full-stack iOS applications combine frontend and backend development to create powerful and versatile mobile experiences, providing users with rich functionality and reliable data management. If you're interested in building full stack iOS applications, this book is a perfect fit for you. To embark on your full stack iOS development journey, the book initiates by installing the Vapor Toolbox and Xcode, equipping you with essential tools for swift progress in constructing complete projects. Through a practical approach, the book will help you navigate the intricacies of routing, implementing security measures, seamlessly integrating data, managing data effectively, and generating server-side JSON responses. As you delve deeper into the book, your expertise will expand to encompass the vast ecosystem of iOS app development, including features such as UIKit with Auto-layout, SwiftUI, Core Data, and more. Furthermore, this book serves as your guiding companion, embracing the potential of comprehensive instruction and unveiling the secrets of successful full stack iOS development. It empowers you to unleash your capabilities by understanding the complexities of bridging backend and front-end technologies. With its extensive coverage, the guide empowers you to overcome obstacles such as data storage, performance optimization, and security. By providing you with the necessary expertise and resources, this book enables you to build impressive, secure, and scalable full stack iOS applications. What you will learn ? Learn the process of setting up a Vapor project, including routing, controller creation, and middleware implementation. ? Discover how to interact with databases using the Fluent ORM, defining models, and relationships, and performing CRUD operations. ? Learn how to design user interfaces using SwiftUI, implementing navigation and user interaction in your iOS app. ? Learn to effectively communicate with web services and APIs. ? Understand the process of deploying your full stack iOS application. Who this book is for This book is for aspiring developers, students, and experienced iOS developers who are skilled in Swift and looking to delve into full stack development. Table of Contents 1. Full-stack Development Overview 2. Setting Up the Environment 3. Routing, MVC and JSON in Vapor 4. Async and HTML Rendering in Vapor 5. PostgreSQL Integration in Vapor 6. Building User Interfaces for iOS 7. Data Persistence with Core Data and SQLite in iOS 8. Full Stack Implementation 9. Advanced Full-stack Concepts 10. Deploying iOS and Vapor Applications

Apply Data Fabric solutions to automate Data Integration, Data Sharing, and Data Protection across disparate data sources using different data management styles. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Learn to design Data Fabric architecture effectively with your choice of toolBuild and use a Data Fabric solution using DataOps and Data Mesh frameworksFind out how to build Data Integration, Data Governance, and Self-Service analytics architecture Book Description Data can be found everywhere, from cloud environments and relational and non-relational databases to data lakes, data warehouses, and data lakehouses. Data management practices can be standardized across the cloud, on-premises, and edge devices with Data Fabric, a powerful architecture that creates a unified view of data. This book will enable you to design a Data Fabric solution by addressing all the key aspects that need to be considered. The book begins by introducing you to Data Fabric architecture, why you need them, and how they relate to other strategic data management frameworks. You’ll then quickly progress to grasping the principles of DataOps, an operational model for Data Fabric architecture. The next set of chapters will show you how to combine Data Fabric with DataOps and Data Mesh and how they work together by making the most out of it. After that, you’ll discover how to design Data Integration, Data Governance, and Self-Service analytics architecture. The book ends with technical architecture to implement distributed data management and regulatory compliance, followed by industry best practices and principles. By the end of this data book, you will have a clear understanding of what Data Fabric is and what the architecture looks like, along with the level of effort that goes into designing a Data Fabric solution. What you will learn Understand the core components of Data Fabric solutionsCombine Data Fabric with Data Mesh and DataOps frameworksImplement distributed data management and regulatory compliance using Data FabricManage and enforce Data Governance with active metadata using Data FabricExplore industry best practices for effectively implementing a Data Fabric solution Who this book is for If you are a data engineer, data architect, or business analyst who wants to learn all about implementing Data Fabric architecture, then this is the book for you. This book will also benefit senior data professionals such as chief data officers looking to integrate Data Fabric architecture into the broader ecosystem.

Guide to Marketing Automation and Accelerated ROI on Advertising Key Features ? Demonstrates how a DSP works, its bidding strategies, impression tracking, and configurations. ? Exemplifies how AI/ML simplifies bidding strategies. ? Illustrates how SSP, exchange, ad-server, and header-bidding (client and server-side) work in detail. Description This book provides you with an in-depth understanding of programmatic advertising. This knowledge can be applied to the checklist for procuring the appropriate stack, optimizing existing platforms, and/or building the system from the ground up.With comprehensive treatment of programmatic issues, this book establishes a solid foundation with ID systems, data management systems, and data thinking, among other topics. It explores the different data sources, attributes, and the real-time bidding protocol in detail (RTB steam). It makes its way even further into the larger systems of DSP and SSP. This book will help assist you in all aspects of running an ad-tech system.By the end of this book, you will gain a vast amount of knowledge about programmatic systems. You will become an independent expert that will help you to evaluate the advertising techniques for your own business. What you will learn ? Learn about the ID mechanics of cookies and GAID/IDFA. ? Gain an intuitive and in-depth understanding of the data's role in AI/ML. ? Learn about various data-centric strategies around buy and sell of media. ? Learn about DSP, bidder, bidding strategies, RTB, paid impression, and various syncs. ? Learn about SSP, Exchange, Ad-Server, header bidding systems, and AI-led floor price optimization. Who this book is for The book is essential for the architects, senior developers, and ad-tech operations to learn about programmatic in-housing from a design, process, strategic thinking, and operational standpoint. It also attracts business professionals who want to learn the tricks of the trade for increasing revenues and learn the art of asking the right questions. Table of Contents 1. ID Management, Cookies, and Sync Mechanics 2. Data and AI Strategies 3. DMP and CDP 4. Exchanges, Ad-Servers, and Header Bidding 5. Bidders and Meta DSPs 6. Data Privacy by Design 7. Buy and Sell Strategies

This book presents techniques for querying and managing Linked Data that is available on today's Web. It shows how the abundance of Linked Data can serve as fertile ground for research and commercial applications. While the book covers query processing extensively, the Linked Data abstraction furnishes more than a mechanism for collecting, integrating, and querying data from the open Web-the Linked Data technology stack also allows for controlled, sophisticated applications deployed in an enterprise environment.