Itil Version 3 at a Glance: Information Quick Reference

Product Description

ITIL® Version 3 At a Glance takes a graphical approach to consolidating the information of ITIL® version 3. ITIL® is an internationally-recognized set of best practices for providing IT service management. IT organizations worldwide are implementing ITIL® as a vehicle for improving IT service quality and improve return on investment for IT services.

The desk reference’s unique graphical approach will take otherwise complex textual descriptions and make the information accessible in a series of consistent, simple diagrams. ITIL® Version 3 At a Glance will be of interest to organizations looking to train their staffs in a consistent and cost-effective way. Further, this book is ideal for anyone involved in planning consulting, implementing, or testing an ITIL® Version 3 implementation.

Each chapter in ITIL® Version 3 at a Glance summarizes one of the ITIL® v3 books in the following consistent structure:

- Brief Description of the Stage

- Overview Diagram of the Stage

- Key Concepts of the Stage

- Practices or Processes

- Roles

- Process Purpose

- Overview Diagram

- Key Concepts Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #410768 in Books
* Published on: 2008-08-12
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 84 pages

MCPD Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-549): Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications

Product Description

Announcing an all-new Self-Paced Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on 70-549, a required exam for the new Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD): Enterprise Applications Developer certification. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most--including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises. Focusing on designing and developing enterprise applications, this official study guide covers topics such as envisioning and designing an enterprise application; designing and developing the application's user interface, components, and framework; testing and stabilizing the application; and deploying and supporting the application.

Then assess yourself using 425 practice and review questions on the CD, featuring multiple, customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives or chapters. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers--including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get a 90-day evaluation version of Microsoft Visual Studio® 2005 Professional software and an exam discount voucher--making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #88880 in Books
* Published on: 2007-03-28
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 564 pages

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher
Key Book Benefits:

-Comprehensive exam prep study guide written by exam-certified authors -In-depth coverage of exam objectives and sub-objectives--plus instructive case studies and troubleshooting scenarios to enhance your performance on the job -425+ practice and review questions -Test engine that enables customized testing, pre-assessment and post-assessment, and automated scoring and feedback -Complete objective-by-objective review section, plus a handy exam-mapping grid -Code samples on CD -90-day evaluation version of Visual Studio 2005 Professional -15 percent exam discount voucher from Microsoft (limited time offer) -Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook -Entire study guide in searchable eBook format

About the Author
Shawn Wildermuth is the coauthor of MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-536): Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0--Application Development Foundation. An MVP for C#, Shawn has more than 20 years' experience building data-driven software. He regularly contributes articles to magazines and Web sites, including MSDN® Magazine, Windows IT Pro magazine, and MSDN Online.

Chris Williams, Bruce Johnson, and Brian Lanham of GrandMasters, an IT consulting firm, specialize in content development, exam development, and customized technical support.
Customer Reviews

A very good colection towards certification4
I purchased this book for Microsoft certification guidance. (As there aren't many good books in portuguese).
I'd rate it 4 starts, because it's a really good book.
They usually start with easy³ stuff, as adding forms and stuff like that.
But they go deeper as you read the book.
I do recommend it.

Horrible cert books1
I bought the 3 pack of books. I knew each book inside and out, could ace their practice exams. These are NOT good certification books. Most of the questions on the exam are not covered in these books. Maybe it is deliberate that Microsoft wants experience to be how you know the answers because you certainly will be ill prepared if you rely on the contents of these Microsoft Press books and tests to prepare you. I did pass 528 and 536 and I'd say maybe 6 questions were related to the reading material and the rest were just things I already knew. The 528 book was probably the best of the 3 with 537 seriously lacking and 547 being horribly inadequate.

This has got to be one of the worst study guides that I have bought...1
I'm amazed that Microsoft let this book leave the press. I have never seen such a disconnect between what the book teaches and what is on the actual test. Not only that, but on the practice exams provided by the book, there are questions that are NEVER covered by the book, and questions where the book tells you one way, and the test tells you it's wrong and to do it another way. The book is riddled with inconsistencies, typos, and code errors. I have bought other Study Guides from Microsoft and have been very happy with them. This one is not worth the money, and should be re-written. If you can find another study guide for the 70-547, then do so. Or at least wait until the second edition of this book comes out.

It Compliance and Controls: Best Practices for Implementation

Product Description

IT Compliance and Controls offers a structured architectural approach, a 'blueprint in effect,' for new and seasoned executives and business professionals alike to understand the world of compliance?from the perspective of what the problems are, where they come from, and how to position your company to deal with them today and into the future.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #550410 in Books
* Published on: 2008-04-04
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 274 pages

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

IT Compliance and Controls Best Practices for Implementation

A considerable degree of attention has been placed on organizations to improve and disclose the state of Information Technology (IT) internal controls within the United States as a result of several regulations, most prominently, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 404. Whether the result of a newly induced government mandate, a recent court ruling, industry trade groups, or from concerned stakeholders in the organization, these regulations have the ability to disrupt business. But no matter what the source, organizations are being strongly encouraged to have IT internal controls and to disclose these to the requesting parties. Dispensing invaluable insight into the complex world of interweaving government and industry mandates from around the world, IT Compliance and Controls provides a road map to effectively answer the question, "How much is enough?"

Providing CIOs, CTOs, IT auditors, audit managers, and IT managers with an in-depth analysis of the leading influencers, the regulations, and the available frameworks and guidance documents, IT Compliance and Controls begins with a discussion of the challenges enterprises face in adopting internal controls—including how to sell an IT control framework to upper management andhow to identify the appropriate controls for the organization—and offers tips and techniques to manage these controls. The book also presents the most important and effective controls being relied upon in the United States and abroad, and validated by auditor tests.

Author James DeLuccia takes a practical approach to evaluating the organization's IT internal control needs and merges these with the regulated mandates as he develops a plan for achieving a balance of business and assurance. The book includes a thorough breakdown of a core set of principles, showing readers how to implement these best practices successfully within their own organizations. It concludes with a discussion of the future of IT internal controls, the challenges that lay ahead, and the technology being employed to enhance the quality and contribution of these control environments.

Written to enlighten those with senior responsibilities on the impact of the technological relationships being established around the world, IT Compliance and Controls provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the business drivers as well as a guided approach to presenting and communicating IT control needs to those at the executive level and board of directors.

From the Back Cover

Praise for IT Compliance and Controls

"James DeLuccia outlines a comprehensive, integrated strategy for achieving regulatory and legislative compliance. This approach is vastly superior, both in scalability and in sustainability, to the siloed compliance strategies that are often seen."
—Dr. Richard Reiner, founder, Assurent Secure Technologies

"Deluccia's book is a great primer and must-read for executives who deal with risk on a day-to-day basis. It masterfully combines the tactical nuts and bolts with the breadth of strategy that all executives must understand in dealing with mitigating risk within the walls of Information Technology in today's global economy. This book offers a structured architectural approach, a 'blueprint in effect,' for new and seasoned executives and business professionals alike to understand the world of compliance — from the perspective of what the problems are, where they come from, and how to position your company to deal with them today and into the future."
—Salil J. Kulkarni, Chief Operating and Information Officer, IVOX Corporation, and former Chief Information Officer, John H. Harland Company

Throughout IT Compliance and Controls, managers and directors charged with supporting environments will discover a refined list of business best practice controls that are explicitly written to ensure they meet the regulations in today's environment, including:

*

The opportunities and challenges of operating in a global environment
*

How technology enables the world market
*

Importance of IT controls
*

Reality and risks to IT controls being effective
*

Enterprise risk analysis
*

Access and authorization
*

Building a system of IT compliance and controls

This meticulously detailed reference includes materials supported by matrices that map controls to specific regulations and checklists, helping you assess the controls in your own organization.

Reach the highest levels of control and ROI with the best practices found in IT Compliance and Controls.

About the Author
James J. DeLuccia IV, CIA, CISA, CISSP, enables organizations to leverage information, technology, and control environments to create competitive advantage and optimize business performance. A recognized expert on risk management, security, and compliance, he provides assurance and advisory services to companies worldwide. DeLuccia, an architect and contributor for international standards and frameworks, provides regular contributions to the PCI and compliance body of knowledge. He holds dual bachelor degrees in information systems and risk management, and an MBA in finance.
Customer Reviews

IT Compliance and Controls5
This book is a must have for business professionals who are looking to develop awareness and deeper insight into IT controls and regulatory compliance. DeLuccia does an excellent job describing the compliance and regulatory environment that so many public and private companies face today in their industries. The information is presented in a way that readers can easily grasp and understand and the author also shares several solutions using his practical experience on how to effectively manage these compliance issues day in and day out. DeLuccia has a very solid understanding of the business risks associated with each IT related government and industry mandate and he uses a risk based approach to help organizations identify and prioritize initiatives to help streamline remediation efforts by aligning requirements and developing an enterprise IT control framework to manage the process. This book is a wealth of information for directors, managers and C-level executives who are interested in learning more about IT compliance and controls, or anyone who is wanting to develop strategies and techniques for solving the compliance issues.

IT Governance: A Manager's Guide to Data Security and ISO 27001 / ISO 27002

Product Description

Information is widely regarded as the lifeblood of modern business, but organizations are facing a flood of threats to such “intellectual capital” from hackers, viruses, and online fraud. Directors must respond to increasingly complex and competing demands regarding data protection, privacy regulations, computer misuse, and investigatory regulations. IT Governance will be valuable to board members, executives, owners and managers of any business or organization that depends on information.



Covering the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (in the US) and the Turnbull Report and the Combined Code (in the UK), the book examines standards of best practice for compliance and data security. Written for companies looking to protect and enhance their information security management systems, it allows them to ensure that their IT security strategies are coordinated, coherent, comprehensive and cost effective.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #251635 in Books
* Published on: 2008-06-28
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 384 pages

Editorial Reviews

Review
"A top pick for college-level, professional IT and computer collections." -- "The Midwest Book Review"

Review
"A top pick for college-level, professional IT and computer collections." -- The Midwest Book Review

About the Author
Alan Calder is a founder-director of IT Governance Ltd. He is the author of Corporate Governance, IT Governance, and International IT Governance (all Kogan Page).

Steve Watkins is a recognized expert in the field of management system standards. He has authored several books on the topic and provides training and consulting services in this area.
Customer Reviews

All the basics of ISO certification and data security.5
IT GOVERNANCE: A MANAGER'S GUIDE TO DATA SECURITY AND ISO 27001/ISO27002 is a top pick for college-level, professional IT and computer collections. It surveys business practices and IT management, appealing to managers and organizations with details on how to handle information security risks. This new edition has been fully updated with the latest regulatory and technological changes and offers the latest revisions to ISO 27001 and ISO 27002, covering all the basics of ISO certification and data security.

CCENT: Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (Exam 640-822)

Product Description

Start your preparation for Cisco's new CCENT entry-level networking certification, your entry point into Cisco's popular CCNA certification track. This comprehensive study guide from leading Cisco authority Todd Lammle thoroughly prepares you for the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices, Part 1 exam (640-822) and the start of a career, with pages of exam essentials, real-world scenarios, and hands-on exercises. Topics include the operation of data networks, how to implement both switched and routed networks, and much more.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #67466 in Books
* Published on: 2008-03-04
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 648 pages

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover
Expert exam prep from leading Cisco authority Todd Lammle

Start your preparation here for Cisco's new CCENT entry-level networking certification, your entry point into Cisco's popular CCNA certification track. This comprehensive study guide from leading Cisco authority Todd Lammle thoroughly prepares you for the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices, Part 1 exam (640-822) and the start of a career, with pages of exam essentials, real-world scenarios, and hands-on exercises. Topics include the operation of data networks, how to implement both switched and routed networks, and much more.

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Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
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Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills
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Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
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Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
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Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam
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A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives.

About the Author
Todd Lammle, CCSI, CCNA/CCNP/CCSP, MCSE, CEH/CHFI, FCC RF Licensed, is the authority on Cisco certification. He is a world-renowned author, speaker, trainer, and consultant. Todd has over 25 years of experience working with LANs, WANs, and large licensed and unlicensed wireless networks. He is President of GlobalNet Training and Consulting, Inc., a network integration and training firm based in Dallas. You can reach Todd through his forum at www.lammle.com.
Go to www.SytexTestSuccess.com for more information about our online test prep product, powered by ExamWeb
Customer Reviews

Well written5
I am preparing for the CCENT and CCNA Exams. I have purchased training videos to help understand concepts. I now use this book to fine tune what I need to know to pass the exam. With this book and plenty of hands-on practice I expect good results. I highly recommend this CCENT book to every new CCNA candidate. I really liked it and read it from cover to cover.

Good for quick learning4
This material is good for a quick learning process, the experience of his author add interesant points to the technical material.

Good study guide4
Thanks to this book, I've got my CCENT!

It's a very good book, though it isn't perfect. There's a few typos and editing errors, the introduction claims the CD has video and audio lessons and it doesn't, and the Chapter 8 summary appearently decribes what the chapter was meant to include but not all of it was actually in the chapter (like the Cisco Unified Wireless Solution - which was fortunately not on the test).

Despite those problems, it's a good book. The CCENT covers a lot of complex subjects, but this book makes them easy to understand and includes a lot of examples so you can drill it into your head. The written labs are hard, and really good for making sure you know your stuff and actually paid attention to the chapter. You probably should have a router or a simulation program (this book doesn't come with one) but if you have a lot of CLI experience you can just memorize the commands. If you apply yourself and really study this book passing the test should be pretty easy.

MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-647): Windows Enterprise Administration

Product Description

Announcing an all-new SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on 70-647, a required exam for the new Microsoft® Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator certification. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

Focusing on Windows Server 2008 enterprise administration, topics include planning networks and application services; designing core identity and access management components; planning for migrating, upgrading, and restructuring domains and forests; implementing PKI; and designing virtualization strategy.

Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Then assess yourself using 300+ practice and review questions on the CD, which features multiple, customizable testing options. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an evaluation version of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition and an exam discount voucher making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

Key Book Benefits:

 In-depth coverage of exam objectives and sub-objectives plus instructive case studies and troubleshooting scenarios to enhance your performance on the job  300+ practice and review questions  Test engine that enables customized testing, pre-assessment and post-assessment, and automated scoring and feedback  Handy exam-mapping grid  Evaluation version of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition  15 percent exam-discount voucher from Microsoft (limited time offer)  Entire study guide in searchable eBook format
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #110112 in Books
* Published on: 2008-07-12
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 720 pages

Editorial Reviews

About the Author
Dan Holme is coauthor of the SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT for Exam 70-290 (Windows Server 2003), among several other Microsoft Press® titles. He is the owner and founder of Intelliem, a consulting and training company.

Tony Northrup, MCSE, CISSP, and MVP for Windows®, is a networking and security consultant. He coauthored the Windows Vista® Resource Kit, along with SELF-PACED TRAINING KITS for Exams 70-622, 70-270, 70-271, and 70-272.

J.C. Mackin, MCSA, MCSE, MCT, is a consultant and writer who s worked with Microsoft networking technologies since 1997. He is coauthor of the SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT for Exam 70-622 (Windows Vista), among other Microsoft Press books.

Anil Desai is a consultant, writer, and speaker. He is author of the SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT for Exam 70-623, among other books.

Chris McCain, MCSE, MCDBA, CISSP, CCNA, is a consultant and Microsoft Certified Trainer specializing in Microsoft operating systems and enterprise server products. He s authored several study guides for Windows Server- and Windows Vista- related certification exams.

Ted Malone is an enterprise systems architect and developer focusing on Windows Server, Microsoft SharePoint® Products and Technologies, and Microsoft SQL Server® Business Intelligence technologies.

John Policelli, MCSA, is a consultant specializing in enterprise IT strategic planning and systems design.
Customer Reviews

MCITP training kit4
Put this 3000-page training kit together with Stanek's 1500-page Windows Server 2008 Inside Out book and you have everything you need for the exams. One-stop shopping at its best. Stanek's book has the authoritative details, the nitty gritty, the tips and real world advice. This training kit puts you on the training path to Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, and 70-647, maps out the objectives and gives you practice and review. Whenever I had a question or wanted more information one or the other came to the rescue. My only question is how come this kit is $229 for 3000 pages while a book like Inside Out is only $59 for 1500 pages. Surely Microsoft should bundle a print copy of Windows Server 2008 Inside Out at NO EXTRA COST with this expensive training kit to give a complete offering. Other than that, I think this is a good buy.

Get R Done5
For those who are experienced Windows IT folks you already know. For those who are just starting out. This is where you begin your Window's IT certification training.

MCITP Pack5
It's what we expected, a set of books with the latest about ITP coming from Microsoft.

It Compliance and Controls: Best Practices for Implementation

Product Description

IT Compliance and Controls offers a structured architectural approach, a 'blueprint in effect,' for new and seasoned executives and business professionals alike to understand the world of compliance?from the perspective of what the problems are, where they come from, and how to position your company to deal with them today and into the future.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #280880 in Books
* Published on: 2008-04-04
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 274 pages

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

IT Compliance and Controls Best Practices for Implementation

A considerable degree of attention has been placed on organizations to improve and disclose the state of Information Technology (IT) internal controls within the United States as a result of several regulations, most prominently, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 404. Whether the result of a newly induced government mandate, a recent court ruling, industry trade groups, or from concerned stakeholders in the organization, these regulations have the ability to disrupt business. But no matter what the source, organizations are being strongly encouraged to have IT internal controls and to disclose these to the requesting parties. Dispensing invaluable insight into the complex world of interweaving government and industry mandates from around the world, IT Compliance and Controls provides a road map to effectively answer the question, "How much is enough?"

Providing CIOs, CTOs, IT auditors, audit managers, and IT managers with an in-depth analysis of the leading influencers, the regulations, and the available frameworks and guidance documents, IT Compliance and Controls begins with a discussion of the challenges enterprises face in adopting internal controls—including how to sell an IT control framework to upper management andhow to identify the appropriate controls for the organization—and offers tips and techniques to manage these controls. The book also presents the most important and effective controls being relied upon in the United States and abroad, and validated by auditor tests.

Author James DeLuccia takes a practical approach to evaluating the organization's IT internal control needs and merges these with the regulated mandates as he develops a plan for achieving a balance of business and assurance. The book includes a thorough breakdown of a core set of principles, showing readers how to implement these best practices successfully within their own organizations. It concludes with a discussion of the future of IT internal controls, the challenges that lay ahead, and the technology being employed to enhance the quality and contribution of these control environments.

Written to enlighten those with senior responsibilities on the impact of the technological relationships being established around the world, IT Compliance and Controls provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the business drivers as well as a guided approach to presenting and communicating IT control needs to those at the executive level and board of directors.

From the Back Cover

Praise for IT Compliance and Controls

"James DeLuccia outlines a comprehensive, integrated strategy for achieving regulatory and legislative compliance. This approach is vastly superior, both in scalability and in sustainability, to the siloed compliance strategies that are often seen."
—Dr. Richard Reiner, founder, Assurent Secure Technologies

"Deluccia's book is a great primer and must-read for executives who deal with risk on a day-to-day basis. It masterfully combines the tactical nuts and bolts with the breadth of strategy that all executives must understand in dealing with mitigating risk within the walls of Information Technology in today's global economy. This book offers a structured architectural approach, a 'blueprint in effect,' for new and seasoned executives and business professionals alike to understand the world of compliance — from the perspective of what the problems are, where they come from, and how to position your company to deal with them today and into the future."
—Salil J. Kulkarni, Chief Operating and Information Officer, IVOX Corporation, and former Chief Information Officer, John H. Harland Company

Throughout IT Compliance and Controls, managers and directors charged with supporting environments will discover a refined list of business best practice controls that are explicitly written to ensure they meet the regulations in today's environment, including:

*

The opportunities and challenges of operating in a global environment
*

How technology enables the world market
*

Importance of IT controls
*

Reality and risks to IT controls being effective
*

Enterprise risk analysis
*

Access and authorization
*

Building a system of IT compliance and controls

This meticulously detailed reference includes materials supported by matrices that map controls to specific regulations and checklists, helping you assess the controls in your own organization.

Reach the highest levels of control and ROI with the best practices found in IT Compliance and Controls.

About the Author
James J. DeLuccia IV, CIA, CISA, CISSP, enables organizations to leverage information, technology, and control environments to create competitive advantage and optimize business performance. A recognized expert on risk management, security, and compliance, he provides assurance and advisory services to companies worldwide. DeLuccia, an architect and contributor for international standards and frameworks, provides regular contributions to the PCI and compliance body of knowledge. He holds dual bachelor degrees in information systems and risk management, and an MBA in finance.
Customer Reviews

IT Compliance and Controls5
This book is a must have for business professionals who are looking to develop awareness and deeper insight into IT controls and regulatory compliance. DeLuccia does an excellent job describing the compliance and regulatory environment that so many public and private companies face today in their industries. The information is presented in a way that readers can easily grasp and understand and the author also shares several solutions using his practical experience on how to effectively manage these compliance issues day in and day out. DeLuccia has a very solid understanding of the business risks associated with each IT related government and industry mandate and he uses a risk based approach to help organizations identify and prioritize initiatives to help streamline remediation efforts by aligning requirements and developing an enterprise IT control framework to manage the process. This book is a wealth of information for directors, managers and C-level executives who are interested in learning more about IT compliance and controls, or anyone who is wanting to develop strategies and techniques for solving the compliance issues.

Business Strategies for the Next-Generation Network

Product Description

After reviewing the failed attempts of carriers to retool for the future, this book describes the technologies and capabilities supporting next generation services, focusing particularly on multimedia interactive services, TV, and video-on-demand. The author looks at the IMS layer and how it interworks both downwards into the QoS-enabled IP transport layer and upwards to enable new kinds of applications. Equal attention is paid to the business models of stakeholders in the value chain, including carriers, service providers, broadcasters, and production companies. The author discusses how carriers have attempted to remodel themselves as IP companies, before detailing more innovativebusiness models,
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #1510072 in Books
* Published on: 2006-12-07
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 312 pages

Editorial Reviews

Review
… reviews the failure of previous attempts to start fresh with such concepts as broadband ISDN, covering the net., TV and IT systems. He also describes efforts by carriers to build newness in and transform themselves into enterprises without legacy systems, which leads to the business and technology issues of maintaining the idea of NGN, if not the reality. He then focuses on business strategies for both old and new players as they attempt to win over the consumer market. The result is both absorbing and alarming …
— In Book News Inc., June 2007