Architecting Growth in the Digital Era
Architecting Growth in the Digital Era

Author: Stefan Henningsson

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-04-08

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 3030394824

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This book provides the reader with the cognitive keys and practical guidelines to manage acquisitive growth in the digital era. It takes a distinct managerial perspective on acquisitions, with a relentless focus on how Enterprise Architecture (EA) relates to value creation. The book builds upon an extensive fundament of rigorous research, first-hand experiences from using Enterprise Architecture to catalyze acquisitions in several Fortune 500 companies, and a wide pool of case examples from leading firms in the US, Europe and Australia. The book is divided into three parts. Part I addresses the fundament for the book by decomposing the problem of acquisitive growth and explaining how advance in EA practices have created the potential for mitigating the challenges. Part II then details how an advanced EA capability can contribute to the different phases of an acquisition process. Lastly, Part III provides hands-on guidance on how to implement EA in the acquisition process and concludes with a summary and personal advice from the authors as notes on the journey ahead. Overall, this book explains how Enterprise Architecture can be used to unlock the value potential in acquisitions without bringing the need for a major organizational restructure. It provides managers, EA professionals, and MBA students with the cognitive keys to characterize the problems and to craft and implement effective solutions.

Designed for Digital
Designed for Digital

Author: Jeanne W. Ross

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 2021-09-21

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 0262542765

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One of Forbes's Top Ten Technology Books of the Year How to redesign ‘big, old’ companies for digital success—featuring a survey of 300+ business leaders and 30+ global organizations, including Amazon, Uber, LEGO, Toyota North America, Philips, and USAA. Most established companies have deployed such digital technologies as the cloud, mobile apps, the internet of things, and artificial intelligence. But few established companies are designed for digital. This book offers an essential guide for retooling organizations for digital success through 5 key building blocks: • Shared Customer Insights • Operational Backbone • Digital Platform • Accountability Framework • External Developer Platform In the digital economy, rapid pace of change in technology capabilities and customer desires means that business strategy must be fluid. As a result, business design has become a critical management responsibility. Effective business design enables a company to quickly pivot in response to new competitive threats and opportunities. Most leaders today, however, rely on organizational structure to implement strategy, unaware that structure inhibits, rather than enables, agility. In companies that are designed for digital, people, processes, data, and technology are synchronized to identify and deliver innovative customer solutions—and redefine strategy. Digital design, not strategy, is what separates winners from losers in the digital economy. Designed for Digital offers practical advice on digital transformation, with examples that include Amazon, BNY Mellon, DBS Bank, LEGO, Philips, Schneider Electric, USAA, and many other global organizations. Drawing on 5 years of research and in-depth case studies, the book is an essential guide for companies that want to disrupt rather than be disrupted in the new digital landscape.

Architecting Growth in the Digital Era
Architecting Growth in the Digital Era

Author: Stefan Henningsson

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2020-04-09

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9783030394813

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This book provides the reader with the cognitive keys and practical guidelines to manage acquisitive growth in the digital era. It takes a distinct managerial perspective on acquisitions, with a relentless focus on how Enterprise Architecture (EA) relates to value creation. The book builds upon an extensive fundament of rigorous research, first-hand experiences from using Enterprise Architecture to catalyze acquisitions in several Fortune 500 companies, and a wide pool of case examples from leading firms in the US, Europe and Australia. The book is divided into three parts. Part I addresses the fundament for the book by decomposing the problem of acquisitive growth and explaining how advance in EA practices have created the potential for mitigating the challenges. Part II then details how an advanced EA capability can contribute to the different phases of an acquisition process. Lastly, Part III provides hands-on guidance on how to implement EA in the acquisition process and concludes with a summary and personal advice from the authors as notes on the journey ahead. Overall, this book explains how Enterprise Architecture can be used to unlock the value potential in acquisitions without bringing the need for a major organizational restructure. It provides managers, EA professionals, and MBA students with the cognitive keys to characterize the problems and to craft and implement effective solutions.

Architecting the Future: Principles of Modern Software Design
Architecting the Future: Principles of Modern Software Design

Author: Naveen Balani

Publisher: Naveen Balani

Published: 2024-08-31

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13:

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In "Architecting the Future: Principles of Modern Software Design," we embark on a journey through the evolving landscape of software architecture, exploring the principles that underpin the creation of robust, ethical, and sustainable software in our rapidly changing world. This book is not just a guide to software design; it is a manifesto for the future of technology and its role in society. As we stand on the cusp of a new era in technology, marked by breakthroughs like Generative AI, cloud computing, and increasingly interconnected systems, the need for a redefined set of design principles has never been more critical. The traditional approaches to software design are being challenged by the complexities of modern applications, which are not just tools but influential forces shaping our social, economic, and even political landscapes. This book presents a collection of principles that are choices and trade-offs made by architects to strike a balance between competing needs and ideals. These principles are not fixed rules but flexible guidelines, adaptable to the unique challenges and opportunities presented by each project. They acknowledge that every decision in software design is a balancing act between factors like performance and security, innovation and sustainability, flexibility and simplicity.We delve into the significance of each principle, understanding that they collectively represent a holistic approach to software architecture. This approach considers not just the technical aspects of software but its broader impact on society, the environment, and the future. It's about building software that is not only functionally excellent but also ethically sound and socially responsible. Through this book, readers will gain insights into the evolution of software architecture, from its early days to the current trends shaping its future. We will explore how modern applications powered by technologies such as Generative AI demand a new way of thinking about software design. These technologies are not just tools for efficiency but catalysts for change, with the power to transform industries, redefine user experiences, and impact society at large. "Architecting the Future" is more than a technical guide; it's a vision for how we can create software that positively influences the world. It's a call to action for architects, developers, and stakeholders to embrace these principles, understanding that the software we build today is the foundation for the future we will inhabit tomorrow.

Digital Design Exercises for Architecture Students
Digital Design Exercises for Architecture Students

Author: Jason Johnson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-14

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 1317585518

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Digital Design Exercises for Architecture Students teaches you the basics of digital design and fabrication tools with creative design exercises, featuring over 200 illustrations, which emphasize process and evaluation as key to designing in digital mediums. The book is software neutral, letting you choose the software with which to edit raster and vector graphics and to model digital objects. The clear, jargon-free introductions to key concepts and terms help you experiment and build your digital media skills. During the fabrication exercises you will learn strategies for laser cutting, CNC (computer-numerically controlled) milling, and 3D printing to help you focus on the processes of design thinking. Reading lists and essays from practitioners, instructors, and theorists ground the exercises in both broader and deeper contexts and encourage you to continue your investigative journey.

AWS Certified Advanced Architecting
AWS Certified Advanced Architecting

Author: Cybellium

Publisher: Cybellium

Published: 2024-09-01

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1836798911

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Welcome to the forefront of knowledge with Cybellium, your trusted partner in mastering the cutting-edge fields of IT, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Business, Economics and Science. Designed for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike, our comprehensive books empower you to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world. * Expert Insights: Our books provide deep, actionable insights that bridge the gap between theory and practical application. * Up-to-Date Content: Stay current with the latest advancements, trends, and best practices in IT, Al, Cybersecurity, Business, Economics and Science. Each guide is regularly updated to reflect the newest developments and challenges. * Comprehensive Coverage: Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, Cybellium books cover a wide range of topics, from foundational principles to specialized knowledge, tailored to your level of expertise. Become part of a global network of learners and professionals who trust Cybellium to guide their educational journey. www.cybellium.com

Organic Design in Twentieth-Century Nordic Architecture
Organic Design in Twentieth-Century Nordic Architecture

Author: Erik Champion

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-02-18

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 1351849301

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Organic Design in Twentieth-Century Nordic Architecture presents a communicable and useful definition of organic architecture that reaches beyond constraints. The book focuses on the works and writings of architects in Nordic countries, such as Sigurd Lewerentz, Jørn Utzon, Sverre Fehn and the Aaltos (Aino, Elissa and Alvar), among others. It is structured around the ideas of organic design principles that influenced them and allowed their work to evolve from one building to another. Erik Champion argues organic architecture can be viewed as a concerted attempt to thematically unify the built environment through the allegorical expression of ongoing interaction between designer, architectural brief and building-as-process. With over 140 black and white images, this book is an intriguing read for architecture students and professionals alike.

The Software Architect Elevator
The Software Architect Elevator

Author: Gregor Hohpe

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2020-04-08

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1492077496

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As the digital economy changes the rules of the game for enterprises, the role of software and IT architects is also transforming. Rather than focus on technical decisions alone, architects and senior technologists need to combine organizational and technical knowledge to effect change in their company’s structure and processes. To accomplish that, they need to connect the IT engine room to the penthouse, where the business strategy is defined. In this guide, author Gregor Hohpe shares real-world advice and hard-learned lessons from actual IT transformations. His anecdotes help architects, senior developers, and other IT professionals prepare for a more complex but rewarding role in the enterprise. This book is ideal for: Software architects and senior developers looking to shape the company’s technology direction or assist in an organizational transformation Enterprise architects and senior technologists searching for practical advice on how to navigate technical and organizational topics CTOs and senior technical architects who are devising an IT strategy that impacts the way the organization works IT managers who want to learn what’s worked and what hasn’t in large-scale transformation

Thinking about Architecture
Thinking about Architecture

Author: Colin Davies

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Published: 2011-10-17

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 178067550X

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In order to understand architecture in all its cultural complexity it is necessary to grasp such basic concepts as representation, form and space. The aim of this book is to provide teachers, students, practising architects and general readers with a set of ideas that will enrich their conversation, their writing, and above all their thinking about architecture. The book is divided into eight chapters, each covering a particular aspect of architecture, and introduces difficult concepts gradually. Architectural theorists and philosophers are mentioned in passing and their works are listed in the bibliography, but they are not the subject of the book. Architecture, rather than philosophy, is at the centre of the picture. The aim is to enable the reader to understand architecture in all its aspects, rather than to learn the names of particular theorists. Written in a conversational style, Thinking about Architecture is an invaluable and accessible standard introduction to architectural theory.

Digital Landscape Architecture: Logic, Structure, Method and Application
Digital Landscape Architecture: Logic, Structure, Method and Application

Author: Yuning Cheng

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-05-13

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 9819920469

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Closely related to the frontier research field of “digital technology”, this book reshapes the planning and design process of landscape architecture from theoretical and practical levels. It gives a full-scale discussion to the logic, structure, method, and application of digital landscape architecture, leading this field to a new era of perception-quantification research mode. Readers will get a comprehensive understanding of digital landscape architecture, know about multiple digital methods for landscape planning and design, and learn a lot of practical projects with digital technology. And it will inspire the readers to think about new patterns and approaches to landscape planning, rather than traditional ways. This book is organized under a clear logic, which helps the readers easily get the core of the work. A lot of logic diagrams showing between the theoretical paragraphs highly summarize the key points of the book, providing a better readability and acceptability. This book also contains many detailed drawings and graphics for the project cases, which gives a good demonstration of how digital methods could be applied in practice.