About the Book: The book is divided into 4 modules which consist of 21 chapters, that narrates briefly about the top five recent emerging trends such as: Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. At the end of each module, authors have provided two Appendices. One is Job oriented short-type questions with answers, and the second one provide us different MCQs with their keys. Salient Features of the Book:  Detailed Coverage on Topics like: Introduction to Cloud Computing, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Open-Source Cloud Simulation Tools, and Mobile Cloud Computing.  Expanded Coverage on Topics like: Introduction to IoT, Architecture, Core Modules, Communication models and protocols, IoT Environment, IoT Testing, IoT and Cloud Computing.  Focused Coverage on Topics like: Introduction to Blockchain Technology, Security and Privacy component of Blockchain Technology, Consensus Algorithms, Blockchain Development Platform, and Various Applications.  Dedicated Coverage on Topics like: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques, Types of Machine Learning, Clustering Algorithms, K-Nearest Neighbor Algorithm, Artificial Neural Network, Deep Learning, and Applications of Machine Learning.  Pictorial Two-Minute Drill to Summarize the Whole Concept.  Inclusion of 300 Job Oriented Short Type Questions with Answers for the aspirants to have the Thoroughness, Practice and Multiplicity.  Around 178 Job Oriented MCQs with their keys.  Catch Words and Questions on Self-Assessment at Chapter-wise Termination. About the Authors: Dr. Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing Science and Engineering at Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Information and Communication Engineering from Anna University Chennai, India. He has published more than 20 authored and edited books on various emerging technologies and more than 35 articles in various peer-reviewed journals and international conferences and contributed chapters to the books. His research interests include Machine Learning, Cyber-Physical Systems and Wireless Sensor Networks. He is an expert advisory panel member of Texas Instruments Inc. USA. Mr. Soumya Ranjan Jena is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of CSE, School of Computing at Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science & Technology, Avadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He has teaching and research experience from various reputed institutions in India like Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, AKS University, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, K L Deemed to be University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, GITA (Autonomous), Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He has been awarded M.Tech in Information Technology from Utkal University, Odisha, B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from BPUT, Odisha, and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) from Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He has got the immense experience to teach to graduate as well as post-graduate students and author of two books i.e. “Theory of Computation and Application” and “Design and Analysis of Algorithms”. He has published more than 25 research papers on Cloud Computing, IoT in various international journals and conferences which are indexed by Scopus, Web of Science, and also published six patents out of which one is granted in Australia. Mr. Ashok Kumar Yadav is currently working as Dean Academics and Assistant Professor at Rajkiya Engineering College, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. He has worked as an Assistant Professor (on Ad-hoc) in the Department of Computer Science, University of Delhi. He has also worked with Cluster Innovation Center, University of Delhi, New Delhi. He qualified for UGC-JRF. Presently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. in Computer Science from JNU, New Delhi. He has received M.Tech in Computer Science and Technology from JNU, New Delhi. He has presented and published papers at international conferences and journals on blockchain technology and machine learning. He has delivered various expert lectures on reputed institutes. Ms. Vani Rajasekar completed B. Tech (Information Technology), M. Tech (Information and Cyber warfare) in Department of Information Technology, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. She is pursuing her Ph.D. (Information and Communication Engineering) in the area of Biometrics and Network security. Presently she is working as an Assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Kongu Engineering College Erode, Tamil Nadu, India for the past 5 years. Her areas of interest include Cryptography, Biometrics, Network Security, and Wireless Networks. She has authored around 20 research papers and book chapters published in various international journals and conferences which were indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and SCI.

This strategic guide for business and IT executives focuses on how today's most disruptive technologies can be applied in powerful combinations along with platform business models, mastery of digital services, and leading practices in corporate innovation, to help you develop and execute your digital strategies for competitive advantage.

A new classic, cited by leaders and media around the globe as a highly recommended read for anyone interested in innovation. In The Innovator’s DNA, authors Jeffrey Dyer, Hal Gregersen, and bestselling author Clayton Christensen (The Innovator’s Dilemma, The Innovator’s Solution, How Will You Measure Your Life?) build on what we know about disruptive innovation to show how individuals can develop the skills necessary to move progressively from idea to impact. By identifying behaviors of the world’s best innovators—from leaders at Amazon and Apple to those at Google, Skype, and Virgin Group—the authors outline five discovery skills that distinguish innovative entrepreneurs and executives from ordinary managers: Associating, Questioning, Observing, Networking, and Experimenting. Once you master these competencies (the authors provide a self-assessment for rating your own innovator’s DNA), the authors explain how to generate ideas, collaborate to implement them, and build innovation skills throughout the organization to result in a competitive edge. This innovation advantage will translate into a premium in your company’s stock price—an innovation premium—which is possible only by building the code for innovation right into your organization’s people, processes, and guiding philosophies. Practical and provocative, The Innovator’s DNA is an essential resource for individuals and teams who want to strengthen their innovative prowess.

This book is an essential guide or foundational toolkit for anyone who is involved in the process of developing, offering or selling any type of product or service. Based on how to surf on the waves of innovation and the principle of “form follows function” (System Architecture), it introduces and connects concepts like Market Understanding, Design Thinking, Design to Value, Modularization and Agility. It introduces readers to the essence of these main frameworks and provides a toolkit that explains both theoretically and practically when and how to utilize which one. The methods and processes described in this book have all been successfully tested in many industries. They apply in today’s market context of high uncertainty, complexity and turbulence, where innovation and disruption are essential. Readers will find answers to two fundamental questions: How can we implement an innovation process and environment that are conducive to successful product design? And, if our products fail to appeal to customers, how can we achieve a major turn-around with regard to product development? A wealth of examples and case studies help readers to benefit from the authors’ broad professional experience. Further, lessons learned and conceptual summaries provide valuable shortcuts to the methods and tools discussed. For today’s CEOs, enabling innovation is one of THE most complex leadership tasks. But innovation is not about theory and nice buzzwords. It’s about succeeding in the real world. This ‘hands-on’ book connects the dots and introduces the reader to some of the most relevant ideas and pragmatic concepts fitting today’s business reality. Dr. Robert Neuhauser, Executive VP and Global Head People and Leadership Development, Siemens At the most fundamental level this book brings order to chaos. It sets different and highly relevant design approaches into a complementary picture, rather than presenting them as competing ways of solving the same problem. Product designers, managers, consultants, scholars and students will surely have this valuable book within reach on a daily basis. Olivier L. de Weck, Ph.D – MIT Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems, Editor-in-Chief Systems Engineering

'Its focus is the major theme of digital innovation and it tries to go beyond the hype associated with much of the discussion of this important area … The discussion in the book stresses the need to move our thinking about innovation beyond the level of enterprise to consider ecosystems and complementary assets … Overall this is a useful book, not least because in addition to opening up key lines for further research enquiry the book also has a strong international flavour with contributions from a wide and diverse set of contexts.'International Journal of Innovation ManagementThere is no doubt that digital technologies have the potential for disruptive innovation in a wide range of sectors, both in manufacturing and services, and the commercial and social domains. However, popular commentaries on the potential of digital innovation to disrupt have suffered from two extreme positions: either, simplistic technological determinism, often promoted by technology vendors, claiming that the impending widespread automation of products and services will provide step-changes in productivity and new products and services; or alternatively, very high-level broad discussions of business model innovation in traditional sectors, private and public. However, the impacts will not be universal, and the outcomes will be highly-differentiated. More fundamentally, neither a narrow technological perspective or broad business view adequately captures the appropriate level of granularity necessary to understand the potential and challenges presented by digital innovation. In this book, Digital Disruptive Innovation, we apply innovation concepts, models and research to provide greater insights into strategies for, and management of, digital innovation.

Clayton Christensen’s definitive works on innovation—offered together for the first time Will you fall victim to disruptive innovation—or become a disruptor yourself? Tip the odds in your favor with the bestselling books that have made Christensen one of the world’s foremost authorities on innovation. You’ll also get his award-winning HBR article, full of inspiration for finding meaning and happiness in your life using the principles of business. The 4-volume collection includes: The Innovator’s Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail In one of the most influential business books of our time, Christensen introduced the world to the concept of disruptive innovation, showing how even the most outstanding companies can do everything right—yet still lose market leadership. Don’t repeat their mistakes. The Innovator’s Solution: Creating and Sustaining Successful Growth Citing in-depth research and theories tested in hundreds of companies across many industries, Christensen and co-author Michael Raynor provide the tools organizations need to become disruptors themselves. The Innovator's DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators Christensen and coauthors Jeffrey Dyer and Hal Gregersen identify behaviors of the world’s best innovators—from leaders at Amazon and Apple to those at Google, Skype, and the Virgin Group—to show how you and your team can unlock the code to generating and executing more innovative ideas. “How Will You Measure Your Life?” (HBR article) At Harvard Business School, Clayton Christensen teaches aspiring MBAs how to apply management and innovation theories to build stronger companies. But he also believes that these models can help people lead better lives. In this award-winning Harvard Business Review article, he explains how, exploring questions everyone needs to ask: How can I be happy in my career? How can I be sure that my relationship with my family is an enduring source of happiness? And how can I live my life with integrity?

In developing this model, Utterback examines industries over long periods of time to discover patterns in the way innovation is introduced, adopted, and then replaced by yet further innovation.

As tech giants and startups disrupt every market, those who master large-scale software delivery will define the economic landscape of the 21st century, just as the masters of mass production defined the landscape in the 20th. Unfortunately, business and technology leaders are woefully ill-equipped to solve the problems posed by digital transformation. At the current rate of disruption, half of S&P 500 companies will be replaced in the next ten years. A new approach is needed. In Project to Product, Value Stream Network pioneer and technology business leader Dr. Mik Kersten introduces the Flow Framework—a new way of seeing, measuring, and managing software delivery. The Flow Framework will enable your company’s evolution from project-oriented dinosaur to product-centric innovator that thrives in the Age of Software. If you’re driving your organization’s transformation at any level, this is the book for you.

Thinkers50 Management Thinker of 2015 Whitney Johnson wants you to consider this simple, yet powerful, idea: disruptive companies and ideas upend markets by doing something truly different--they see a need, an empty space waiting to be filled, and they dare to create something for which a market may not yet exist. As president and cofounder of Rose Park Advisors' Disruptive Innovation Fund with Clayton Christensen, Johnson used the theory of disruptive innovation to invest in publicly traded stocks and private early-stage companies. In Disrupt Yourself, she helps you understand how the frameworks of disruptive innovation can apply to your particular path, whether you are: a self-starter ready to make a disruptive pivot in your business a high-potential individual charting your career trajectory a manager looking to instill innovative thinking amongst your team a leader facing industry changes that make for an uncertain future We are living in an era of accelerating disruption; no one is immune. Johnson makes the compelling case that managing the S-curve waves of learning and mastery is a requisite skill for the future. If you want to be successful in unexpected ways, follow your own disruptive path. Dare to innovate. Do something astonishing. Disrupt yourself.

Somewhere, a startup is at work disrupting your business. What can you do about it? How can your company avoid the fate of once highly successful firms such as Kodak or Blockbuster? This book unravels the mechanisms of disruption, explains why great companies fail, and proposes concrete ways to turn disruptions into opportunities. Its key message is this: Failure in the face of disruption is not due to a lack of creativity, limited resources, or a resistance to change. Failure is the unintended consequence of applying "good" management practices. The solution to success lies in modifying these practices and this book will tell you how. An ideal introduction to the topic, A Manager's Guide to Disruptive Innovation is packed with interesting case studies and anecdotes of organizations faced with disruptive innovation. This book offers you: * A deep insight into the workings of disruptive innovation * Actionable steps to protect and nurture disruptive projects * Practical suggestions to transform your company's management practices to become more innovative