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Book SynopsisFuture-Proofing addresses the problems of sustainability in IT research projects. It provides a conceptual framework which allows readers to better understand sustainability issues, make them aware of the challenges around effective sustainability, and provide tangible suggestions for researchers to put into action.
Table of ContentsSECTION I - FRAMING THE BOOK 1: Introduction 2: Sustainability: the conceptual space SECTION II - CASE STUDIES 3: Bringing Industry 4.0 to small and medium enterprises 4: Emergency and crisis management 5: Healthcare at the hospital and at home 6: Integration of healthcare services and technologies 7: Learning across cultures and communities 8: Projects in developing countries 9: Research projects in IT service companies 10: Beyond individual projects: university spin-offs SECTION III - ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION 11: Looking across and connecting 12: The complex way to sustainability SECTION IV - EPILOGUE 13: Personal experiences and reflections
