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Robotic process automation is a form of business process automation where user-configured robots can emulate the actions of users. Blue Prism is a pioneer of robotic process automation software, and this book gives you a solid foundation to programming robots with Blue Prism. If you've been tasked with automating work processes, but don't know.

It is almost universally accepted that requirements documents for new or enhanced IT systems by business analysts should include a 'data model' to represent the information that has to be handled by the system. Starting from first principles, this book will help business analysts to develop the skills required to construct data models through comprehensive coverage of entity relationship and class modelling, in line with the BCS Data Analysis syllabus. In addition to covering the topics in the syllabus, the book also includes extra information of interest including data model quality and taking a requirement model into database design.

This book is about complexity in Information Systems (IS). The subject is addressed from both conceptual and applied perspectives. Concepts are drawn from information theory, industrial design and software engineering. Its content capitalizes on experiences gathered by the authors during various contracting jobs involving software architecture, modeling and IS architecture that were conducted for large organizations in the banking and industry sectors, as well as in the public sector. The authors develop the point of view according to which mastering complexity involves two essential steps: first, one should develop a clear understanding of the real nature of complexity within the IS; second, one should identify the primary causes which contribute to its uncontrolled growth and organize these into a logical framework, in order to define efficient countermeasures. Both technical and psychological causes of complexity are to be considered. Two themes make up the main thread of the book: complexity and value. Both themes are quite common when considered separately, but their interplay remains a largely unexplored topic. The analysis of this interplay is one of the sources of originality of this book.

This book is for any manager or team leader that has the green light to implement a data governance program. The problem of managing data continues to grow with issues surrounding cost of storage, exponential growth, as well as administrative, management and security concerns - the solution to being able to scale all of these issues up is data governance which provides better services to users and saves money. What you will find in this book is an overview of why data governance is needed, how to design, initiate, and execute a program and how to keep the program sustainable. With the provided framework and case studies you will be enabled and educated in launching your very own successful and money saving data governance program. Provides a complete overview of the data governance lifecycle, that can help you discern technology and staff needs Specifically aimed at managers who need to implement a data governance program at their companyIncludes case studies to detail 'do's' and 'don'ts' in real-world situations

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. --

This third edition of Jo Bryson's highly regarded Managing Information Services has been thoroughly revised with an emphasis on managing for a sustainable future. Libraries and information services face uncertain times and this new edition tackles the challenges of planning and managing change, future-proofing for tomorrow, and leading the transformation to a sustainable future. The text also addresses the integration of information services including librarianship, records management and ICT. Essential reading for information students, this text also serves as a comprehensive and detailed reference on the key management topics for information service managers.

The authors provide an understanding of big data and MapReduce by clearly presenting the basic terminologies and concepts. They have employed over 100 illustrations and many worked-out examples to convey the concepts and methods used in big data, the inner workings of MapReduce, and single node/multi-node installation on physical/virtual machines. This book covers almost all the necessary information on Hadoop MapReduce for most online certification exams. Upon completing this book, readers will find it easy to understand other big data processing tools such as Spark, Storm, etc.. Ultimately, readers will be able to: understand what big data is and the factors that are involved understand the inner workings of MapReduce, which is essential for certification exams learn the features and weaknesses of MapReduce set up Hadoop clusters with 100s of physical/virtual machines create a virtual machine in AWS write MapReduce with Eclipse in a simple way understand other big data processing tools and their applications

Information risk management (IRM) is about identifying, assessing, prioritising and treating risks to keep information secure and available. This accessible book is a practical guide to understanding the principles of IRM and developing a strategic approach to an IRM programme. It is the only textbook for the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Risk Management and this new edition reflects recent changes to the syllabus and to the wider discipline.

Environmental regulations impact IT … Buy this guide and understand how! Rising levels of CO2in the atmosphere are leading to a gradual rise in the temperature of the earth. With the signature of the Kyoto Protocol in 1997, many countries committed themselves to lowering their emissions of greenhouse gases in order to reduce the speed at which climate change is happening. Many organisations are now responding to the issue of climate change by improving their energy efficiency. Public opinion and customer expectations are also encouraging companies to adopt green initiatives. IT represents an important element of your organisation's environmental policy, not only as regards carbon emissions but also in terms of waste disposal. This pocket guide is intended to provide company directors and executives with a brief guide to the regulatory requirements that are driven by the Green Agenda. It offers you an overview of the key legislative initiatives and environmental standards, and includes an examination of carbon trading schemes. Benefits to business include: Understand the relevant legislative initiativesThis pocket guide explains climate change laws such as the UK's Climate Change Levy (CCL). The guide shows where CCL is applicable and assesses its impact.Understand the main global standardsThe pocket guide provides an overview of the key global environmental standards, including the ENERGY STAR program that measures the energy efficiency of desktop computers and monitors.Understand ISO14001ISO14001 is the international specification for an environmental management system. This pocket guide outlines the requirements of the standard and looks at what compliance with it can enable your organisation to achieve.Get up to speed on the waste disposal regulationsThis pocket guide explains the implications for the IT organisation of the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive. WEEE applies to IT equipment and to accessories such as keyboards.

The book introduces the fundamentals and development of Computer aided design, Computer aided process planning, and Computer aided manufacturing.The integration of CAD/CAPP/CAM, product data management and Concurrent engineering and collaborative design etc.