Managing Information Technology Resources in Organizations in the Next Millennium contains more than 200 unique perspectives on numerous timely issues of managing information technology in organizations around the world. This book, featuring the latest research and applied IT practices, is a valuable source in support of teaching and research agendas.

"Information Management (IM) is a crucial job for the library professionals in the new era. Library professionals are now being challenged by the new environment which demands changes in their styles, attitude and skills towards information handling. The traditional aproaches to information processing and organisation are undergoing transformation due to rapid advances in the area of information technologies, electronic resources and telecommunication. Information Technology has tremendously changed the role of library to information centre and Librarian to Information Manager." "This book helps the library professionals to better understand how to manage the information in the new environment. The book would be a valuable resource for the librarians, academics and professionals involved with managing information. It would also be immensely useful for students pursuing master degrees and doctoral work in the area of information management. The book is an edited book, which would be a compilation of papers in different areas of information management."--BOOK JACKET.

The field of assistive technology is influenced by the ongoing and rapid development of mainstream technologies on the one hand and continuing changes to social systems in relation to societal events - such as the ageing of the population - on the other. The articles in this book provide a broad overview of developments in technical support for people with functional restrictions: key technologies like telecommunications and IT are addressed, while low-tech practical solutions are also considered.

This readable and cogent book provides a much-needed overview of the information revolution in a global context. First tracing the historical evolution of communications since the development of the printing press, Elizabeth C. Hanson then explores the profound ways that new information and communication technologies are transforming international relations. Hanson considers the controversies over the present and future impact of a radically new information and communications environment as part of larger debates over globalization and the role of technology in historical change. Her carefully chosen case studies and judicious use of relevant research provide a firm basis for readers to evaluate competing arguments on this contentious issue.

"Optical communications and fiber technology are fast becoming key solutions for the increasing bandwidth demands of the 21st century. This introductory text provides practicing engineers, managers, and students with a useful guide to the latest developments and future trends of three major technologies: SONET, SDH, and ATM, and a brief introduction to legacy TDM communications systems. There are clear explanations of: * How ATM is mapped onto SONET/SDH * The role of IP networking with ATM * Dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) * The future direction of convergence of communications. This concise book features easy-to-follow illustrations, review questions, worked examples, and valuable references. An accompanying CD-ROM provides the key figures in full color, suitable for easy cut-and-paste presentations. UNDERSTANDING SONET/SDH AND ATM is a must-read for communication professionals who want to improve their knowledge of this emerging technology." Sponsored by: IEEE Communications Society

Here is a state-of-the-art telecommunications analysis for everyone who must match up internetworking technologies and applications ... written by one of the innovators and pacesetters of the industry. Robert K. Heldman provides a detailed overview of progress in the information networking arena. Focusing on which applications are best suited for each type of interconnection technology, he fully explores the potential of copper-wire and fiber-optic ISDN, plus T-1, T-3, X.25, frame relay, SMDS, ATM, STM, and other LAN interconnection options as applied to establishing new narrowband, wideband, and broadband public and private networks. A firm believer that technological development can't be separated from tactical implementation, Heldman addresses key marketing and financial questions raised by the new technologies. He also suggests how firms can use telecommunications now to position themselves for the twenty-first century.

This book takes a deep look into why certain technologies, business models, and adoption strategies succeed while others fail, and how all these elements will impact the future of wireless communications. With the help of examples, case studies and interviews with industry luminaries, the authors identify the key factors behind the success or failure of different blueprints and provide insights into strategies of matching wireless technology and services to global markets.

Presents recommendations, analysis, and process descriptions intended to redefine, broaden, and make more meaningful the ongoing efforts of the Arizona Electronic Highway Users Group. Addresses telecomm. trends and resources for local gov't., model telecomm. ordinances, right-of-way coord., licensing/franchising and revenue stream protection, locating and permitting wireless providers, emergency/public safety commun., telecommuting and teleconf., public electronic access to info. and services, e-mail and Internet use policy, computer security, ergonomics and human factors, info. tech. mgmt., year 2000 software issues, etc.