The Evolution of the Net
This book describes the evolution of the Net for nonspecialists. It explains the infrastructure’s journey from the network transmission of Telephony, the medium of the 20th century, to the knowledge navigation of Telesophy, the future medium for moving from data to wisdom.
Are we alone? Journey into the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), from its origins to the Drake equation. Explore AI-driven searches, first contact scenarios, and radical theories connecting the hunt for alien life with parallel universes.
A guide for business students, investors, and professionals to learn R and Python. This book uses a unique R-assisted learning environment and provides 15 weeks’ worth of teaching material.
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Internet of Things
Explore the dynamic synergy between AI and IoT. Through compelling case studies from smart homes to healthcare, this book reveals how AI enriches IoT devices to optimize processes, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation in today’s interconnected world.
Digital transformation has changed marketing, but its impact on consumer behaviour still requires exploration. This book sheds light on the challenges and solutions for companies, investigating customer experience, influencer marketing, and trust for the online consumer.
The Digital Generation Reaches Maturity
This book explores the changing landscape of business and consumer behaviour, shaped by digital disruption and post-pandemic conditions. It identifies emerging trends, considering context and generation, to help you understand our world and develop better products and services.
This book is the first complete overview of data compression methods in analytical spectroscopy and imaging. Its rigorous mathematical basis, detailed examples, and reproducible computer calculations make it a valuable guide for theorists, practitioners, and students.
Next Generation Peer-to-Peer Engineering
This book provides a history of peer-to-peer technology and defines the “peer-to-peer spectrum,” which expands the idea of a P2P network. It also clarifies overlay networks and provides the in-depth technical description of security and protocols to implement a P2P system.
Understanding the Metaverse and its Technological Marvels
Explore the Metaverse, the new digital frontier where VR, AR, and AI converge. This guide details its transformative potential in education, healthcare, and commerce, while addressing the critical challenges of privacy, security, and inclusivity for a responsible future.
This book explains object-oriented programming concepts like classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism in a simple manner. It includes a large number of examples in C#, VB.Net, and Python, making it an indispensable resource to enhance your system development skills.
Innovative Software
This is a text for those engaged in creating new, high-value software solutions for which an existing exemplar does not exist. It covers how to understand and resolve problems associated with the process and details the design and implementation aspects for high-risk software.
This book discusses traffic information estimation methods using cellular network data for Intelligent Transportation Systems. It proposes three key methods: Handover (HO)-based, Fingerprint Positioning Algorithm (FPA)-based, and Cell Probe (CP)-based.
Classical Signal Processing and Non-Classical Signal Processing
Unraveling the allure of signals, this book explores their profound impact on modern life. From classical techniques to cutting-edge advancements, it delves into fundamental concepts and diverse applications in audio, image processing, communications, and biomedical analysis.
As new discoveries transform our view of the universe, this book focuses on the core questions: Is any living organism only the result of programming? What of the human being? Are we a robot participating in the living world or a consciousness in a biological habitat?
This book provides a fresh look at the evolution of mobility management for next generation networks. It goes beyond traditional, centralized approaches, offering insights into practical ways of distributing mobility management for operators and end-users.
Deep Learning Model Optimization, Deployment and Improvement Techniques for Edge-native Applications
Edge AI is digitally transforming industries. Explore cutting-edge technologies for real-time, intelligent decision-making at the network’s edge. Through case studies and practical guidelines, this book is an essential resource to harness the potential of Edge AI.
Biometric systems hide many pitfalls that can lead to major security weaknesses and privacy threats. This book showcases a collection of comprehensive references from eminent researchers, providing concise coverage of state-of-the-art solutions.
Birthing the Computer
Birthing the Computer examines the evolution of computer architecture, from magnetic drums to cores and the first transistors. These second-generation machines introduced key concepts in architecture and system software that are found in every computer system today.
For students, researchers, and developers, this book offers a snapshot of ongoing European research and development in cloud computing. It covers the latest hot topics, including services, management, automation, and adoption.
This collection of essays tackles classic questions: What is life? What is consciousness? It explores whether evolution is predetermined, if science and spirituality can harmonize, and if AI is at odds with the human spirit. Each chapter includes science fiction stories on AI.