Countdown Y2K
Countdown Y2K

Author: Peter de Jager

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13:

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"For a book written about computers, and the management of technology, and the management of the people who have to manage the technology, Countdown displays unusual clarity and logic. Not only is the array of checklists and 'ask yourself' questions effective, they are also efficient." -Bruce Chapman, President, Discovery Institute Countdown Y2K Written by the experts who first sounded the international Y2K wake-up call, this complete update of the bestseller Managing 00 gives you the need-to-know facts about the most far-reaching computer glitch of all time. You'll find easy-to-follow explanations of the entire scope of the problem from the desktop to embedded systems, from the corporate backoffice to corporate liability, and from revenue loss to infrastructure failure. Emphasizing that the Y2K problem is much more of a management issue than a technical one, this straightforward guide gives you solid advice to ensure business continuity through and beyond January 1, 2000. Peter de Jager and Richard Bergeon also provide an updated picture of Y2K government activities and Y2K remediation progress worldwide. An extensive case study provides a snapshot of a hypothetical business in the process of evaluating Year 2000 risks. This and other valuable tools will help you formulate your own end-to-end Y2K survival plan. Countdown Y2K explains: * The background and current status of popular Y2K remedies * Commercial Y2K tools, outsourcing opportunities, and other solution resources * PC-based exposure and hidden dangers like the BIOS problem * Finding and inventorying embedded systems at risk * Testing procedures, including running a pilot program * Training and keeping your valuable Y2K staff * Evaluating Y2K risks from vendors and customers * International Y2K complications, like EMU * Legal issues and corporate liabilities * Triage, contingency planning, and disaster recovery Peter de Jager's Web site at www.year2000.com features current news and commentary, solution providers and staffing databases, and links to all relevant Year 2000 information.

Countdown
Countdown

Author: Edward A. Zanchi

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2003-11

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0595302335

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The United States and Russia battle to control their deadly nuclear arsenals as Nick Logan struggles to prevent a terrorist plot that will leave the United State's nuclear missiles paralyzed. With two of his team already brutally murdered, a third, Kate Peters, is running for her life. Kate, torn between her loyalty to her father and her love for Nick, alone has the code needed to unlock the U.S. nuclear weapons; without it they are useless. Against them are Russian agents led by Ivan Malenkov and the cold-blooded Egor Skulsky. Also, Victor Noble, ambassador-at-large with presidential ambitions, has his own agenda and is willing to take great risks with the security of the United States to achieve it. Teaming with Nick is Captain Eric Johnson, brother of one of the dead men, and his elite MicroForce unit. Equipped with top-secret military technology, they are the most lethal fighting force on earth. Their success or failure will determine the fate of the United States and the world.

Y2K
Y2K

Author: Shaunti Feldhahn

Publisher: Multnomah

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9781576735855

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Two Christian youth groups learn about the possible effects of a global computer breakdown that may occur in the year 2000 and how teenagers can help their church and community survive the crisis.

When Y2K Dies
When Y2K Dies

Author: Arno Froese

Publisher: Hearthstone Publishing

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9780937422458

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The New Megatrends
The New Megatrends

Author: Marian Salzman

Publisher: Crown Currency

Published: 2022-05-03

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0593239717

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A pioneering forecaster predicts the trends and technologies that will shape global culture and commerce in the next two decades—a must-read guide for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking for an edge. “In a world of half-baked hot takes, Marian Salzman is a true seer.”—Andrew Yang A little more than twenty years ago, the Y2K computer glitch threatened to bring the global economy to its knees. But instead of overnight disruption, humankind slipped into two decades of economic turmoil, ecological angst, and tribalism, all set against the backdrop of a newly global and digital civilization. Sometimes the events that seem pivotal are just blips, while the more meaningful cultural shifts are hiding in plain sight. Marian Salzman’s job is to uncover those hidden shifts. So what’s in store for the next two decades? In this acutely observed guide, Salzman, whose past predictions have been heralded for coming uncannily close to the way we live now, unpacks the course of human life from the bumpy turn of the millennium through the pandemic era, when chaos and “together apart” are the new normal, equity has become a battle cry, and breathing space emerged as the greatest luxury of all. Drawing inspiration from John Naisbitt’s classic 1982 book Megatrends, Salzman then turns to the two decades ahead. Navigating deftly among geographies, she connects threads across business, civic life, consumerism, family, and entertainment, revealing the trends and developments—some established, some surprising—poised to recast our past, shape our collective future, and shift our identities. In a world dominated by disruption, being prepared for change is a critical advantage. The New Megatrends is gripping reading for anyone seeking to understand the shape and texture of the next era, which, above all, will be marked by its relentless pace, new technology, and the ever-present threats of climate change and political division.