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Book SynopsisThis book investigates the impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on development and well-being (beyond economic benefits) and highlights some emerging issues relating to the realities, constraints and digital divides with particular reference to India. It collects a series of novel contributions, studying the Indian experience in an international cross-country perspective. The book also discusses economic, social, and behavioural aspects of well-being as well as access to ICTs across regions, states and individuals to account for the digital divide. The book establishes an aggregate relationship between ICT exposure and well-being at the country level and addresses a number of fundamental issues, such as whether ICT raises the level of transparency and governance. Based on case studies and anecdotal evidence, it then further assesses the effective implementation of service delivery through ICT innovations. The book is divided into four parts: The introductory part surveys the literature and presents background information on the Indian case; introduces the main themes on the relationships between ICT, socio-economic development and digital divides; and provides a summary and roadmap to the chapters of the book. Part II focuses on the impact of ICT on economic performance, including economic growth, productivity and trade. Part III examines the extent of the digital divides in India, including international, regional as well as inter-personal inequality. Finally, Part IV investigates the impact of ICT on governance, users’ well-being and social outcomes. Combining insights from analyses of a variety of socio-economic dimensions related to digitalisation, this book is relevant for a wide range of scholars and researchers across disciplines, as well as practitioners and policy-makers. While the book has a main focus on India, various contributions take an international cross-country comparative perspective, and the results have general relevance for digitalisation and development. On the whole, the main message of this book is that the impact of ICTs is contingent upon other assets, capabilities and institutional conditions. National policies should, therefore, not only promote digitalization as such but also ensure its co-evolution and complementarity with a variety of other country-specific factors. Chapter 'Digitalisation and Development: Issues for India and Beyond' of this book is available open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com Table of ContentsContributors include:• Dr. Vivekananda Mukherjee, Professor, Department of Economics, Jadavpur University• Akshara Awasthi, Assistant Professor, Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University• Dr. Nilabja Ghosh, Professor, Agriculture Unit, Institute of Economic Growth Delhi• Dr. Keshab Das, Professor, Gujarat Institute of Development Research, Ahmedabad• Dr. Chiranjib Neogi, Guest Faculty, West Bengal State University and Retired Technical Officer, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata• Dr. Biswajit Mandal, Assistant Professor, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan• Dr. Grace Kite, Research Fellow, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London• Dr. Nidhi Tewathia, Assistant Professor, Gargi College, University of Delhi• Debajit Jha, Assistant Professor, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, O P Jindal Global University• Dr. Pratap C Mohanty, Assistant Professor, Dept. of HSS, IIT Roorkee • Dr. Hastimal Sagara, Assistant Professor, GLS University, Ahmedabad• Prakash Singh, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi• Dr. Sachala Sahu, Consultant Psychologist, Berhampur, Odisha.• Dr. Ranjit Kumar Dehury, Assistant Professor (Health Management Area) Goa Institute of Management, Goa.• Vigneswara P. Ilavarasan, Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi• Dr. Kushankur Dey, Professor of Economic Policy, Xavier School of Rural Management, Xavier University Bhubaneswar• Dr. Jyoti Shukla, Assistant Professor, RKMV, Himachal Pradesh university, Shimla

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Book SynopsisGet ready to ace Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and usher in an era of streamlined efficiency, enhanced productivity, and growth. This guide book is your trusty companion on your journey to becoming an ERP implementation pro. The book will take you through the entire implementation process, from initial planning to successful deployment and beyond. The book starts with an introduction to Business Central and the benefits of its implementation. It discusses pre-implementation planning and vendor selection and partnership, and you will learn budgeting and timeline along with evaluating implementation partners. You will go through project management methodologies and learn about resource allocation and team roles. Data migration and cleansing are discussed, along with configuration and customization. You will learn about change management and user adoption, as well as Integration with existing systems. The book takes you through testing and quality assurance, and you will understand how to prepare for Go-Live. You also will learn common implementation challenges and solutions, and future trends in ERP and Business Central. After reading this book, you will be able to discover the full potential and make the most out of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. What Will You LearnMaster the complete process of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementationImplement effective strategies to drive user adoption and overcome resistance to changeStay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging trends in the ERP landscapeUtilize practical tools and checklists to streamline implementation tasksGain insights from case studies for practical implementation strategiesWho This Book Is ForProject managers, business analysts, and ERP consultants

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Book SynopsisPart 1: The Origins and Fundamentals of Blockchain.- Chapter 1: Decrypting Blockchain Technology.- Chapter 2: Bitcoin: The Pioneer of Digital Currency.- Part 2: Ethereum: The Cradle of Smart Contracts.- Chapter 3: The Rise of Ethereum. -Chapter 4: The Pillars of Web3: Ethereum's Wallet, Faucet, and Layer 2 Solutions.- Part 3: Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Applications.- Chapter 5: The Rise of Decentralized Finance (DeFi).- Chapter 6: Tokenized Real-World Assets (RWA) and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN).- Chapter 7: Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Digital Art.- Chapter 8: DEX and Market Cap Management.- Part 4: Advancing Web3: Integration, Innovation, and Regulation.- Chapter 9: Navigating the Future of Web3 and the Metaverse.- Chapter 10: The Integration and Evolution of AI in Web3.- Chapter 11: Legal Frameworks for Web3.

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Book SynopsisEmbark on a journey to business evolution grounded in the real-world experiences and challenges faced by those at the forefront of the Web2 revolution. In a landscape where adaptability is paramount, this book is a guiding light amidst a sea of uncertainty. Crafted by seasoned Web2 professionals, it offers a unique perspective on transitioning from traditional cloud computing to decentralized technologies. Delving beyond theory, this book provides actionable insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs). Rather than just discussing the implementation of DLTs, it explores the intricacies of execution, offering tangible guidance to facilitate a seamless transition to the decentralized landscape. Moreover, this book doesn't stop at transitionit's a blueprint for thriving in the Web3 era. By offering strategic perspectives and tactical advice, it equips businesses of all sizes to not only survive but flourish in the decentralized economy. Whether you're a startup poised for disruption or an established enterprise seeking innovation, 'Decentralized Business' empowers you to confidently embrace the future. The time for passive observation is over; the future of business is decentralized, and Decentralized Business is your guide to navigating this evolution. Join the ranks of forward-thinkers shaping tomorrow's economysecure your copy now and begin the journey of transformation and opportunity. What You Will LearnUnderstand the foundational concepts of DLTs and their relevance to Web2 professionals. Review security considerations and best practices for implementing decentralized solutions. Apply strategies for integrating DLTs into existing cloud-based infrastructures. Who This Book Is ForIT managers and executives looking to explore the potential of decentralized solutions; technology consultants advising businesses on digital transformation and cloud-based strategies; professionals and architects are seeking to expand their knowledge into the realm of DLTs

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Book SynopsisManage supplier objectives effectively to align project and organizational success within your organization. This book introduces a dedicated method for suppliers to follow to ensure that all relevant targets and expectations are successfully meet. The method integrates a day-to-day high awareness, urgency, and focus on the management of all relevant objectives within the supplier's project to provide maximum benefit for its organization. You'll learn that formal targets are routinely established at the start of a project and captured in a contract or project charter. Formal customer expectations, such as timelines, scope, and budget, have high focus and are often pitted against internal day-to-day challenges, such as cost increases and other unexpected changes. These challenges can seem even more daunting as a project progresses, especially when other stakeholders have expectations as well. When not managed properly, this can obstruct the focus of less urgent or informal objectives, such as employee development, process assets, and lessons learned, some of which provide a critical benefit for the supplier's organization and its future. To combat this, you'll follow detailed instructions on how to handle such potential roadblocks and how to focus on achieving all relevant project objectives by applying the established method. Each chapter expands the dedicated method itself and provides insight into this philosophy. In the end you'll have all the necessary prerequisites for a successful implementation of these principles within your organization. What You Will LearnDefine organizational objectives aligned with the organization's purpose and valuesPrioritize and align project specific objectives with the organizational objectivesFacilitate to achieve the project objectivesHandle day-to-day challenges with managing the project objectivesBalance customer and supplier targets and expectationsWho This Book is ForProject management professionals with various levels of skill and experience working at small-to-medium sized project suppliers, both for-profit and non-profit organisations.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1: You, Me, Planet Earth, and IT.- Chapter 2: We've Got the Power!.- Chapter 3: Making Smarter Usage of Your IT Equipment.- Chapter 4: Appraising Cloud Services and Climate Change.- Chapter 5: Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change.- Chapter 6: Effectively Recycling and Repurposing IT Equipment.- Chapter 7: Managing Power for Your Existing IT Systems.- Chapter 8: Establishing Policies and Procedures for IT Use.- Chapter 9: Regulation and Compliance.- Chapter 10: Understanding the Interconnected World of Business and IT.- Chapter 11: Placing Your Environmental Policies in the Wider World.- Chapter 12: The Post-Truth Planet.- Chapter 13: Assessing Future Technologies.- Chapter 14: IT and the Future.

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Book SynopsisPart I: Introduction.- Chapter 1: Remote Work is the Future.- Chapter 2: Symptoms of a Poor Remote Team.- Chapter 3: Effective Remote Teams.- Part II: The Setup.- Chapter 4: Ecosystem.- Chapter 5: Onboarding.- Part III: The Work.- Chapter 6: Work Week.- Chapter 7: Strike Team.- Part IV: Keeping It Together.- Chapter 8: Handling Change and Growth.- Chapter 9: Building a Community.- Chapter 10: Longevity.

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Book SynopsisPart I. Impossible projects.- Chapter 1. Introduction – how and why this book was written.- Chapter 2. What are impossible projects.- Chapter 3. How and why impossible projects are created.- Chapter 4. Can an impossible project be delivered?.- Part II. Methodologies and Certifications - BS.- Chapter 5. Certificate Factory.- Chapter 6. Helplessness of methodologies and certificates when faced with key problems of impossible projects.- Chapter 7. Practical knowledge - the missing link.- Part III. 10 Rules for delivering impossible projects.- Chapter 8. Rule 1 – Engage in contract negotiations.- Chapter 9. Rule 2 - Define what it means to "deliver" the project.- Chapter 10. Rule 3 – Be useful and show commitment.- Chapter 11. Rule 4 - Build relationships and the power of influence.- Chapter 12. Rule 5 – Focus on progress, be pragmatic.- Chapter 13. Rule 6 - Apply pressure and take advantage of your position.- Chapter 14. Rule 7 – Consciously manage the flow of information.- Chapter 15. Rule 8 – Take care of the financial health of the project.- Chapter 16. Rule 9 – Create and document your own history of the project.- Chapter 17. Rule 10 – Focus on the long-term customer relationship.- Chapter 18. Summary.

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