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The Case for the Chief Data Officer

Recasting the C-Suite to Leverage Your Most Valuable Asset

by Peter Aiken, Michael M. Gorman ...

Data are an organization's sole, non-depletable, non-degrading, durable asset. Engineered right, data's value increases over time because the added dimensions of time, geography, and precision. To achieve data's full organizational value, there must be dedicated individual to leverage data as assets - a Chief Data Officer or CDO who's three job pillars are: - Dedication solely to leveraging data ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Data are an organization's sole, non-depletable, non-degrading, durable asset. Engineered right, data's value increases over time because the added dimensions of time, geography, and precision. To achieve data's full organizational value, there must be dedicated individual to leverage data as assets - a Chief Data Officer or CDO who's three job pillars are: - Dedication solely to leveraging data
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Mastering spaCy

An end-to-end practical guide to implementing NLP applications using the Python ecosystem

by Duygu Altinok ...

Build end-to-end industrial-strength NLP models using advanced morphological and syntactic features in spaCy to create real-world applications with easeKey FeaturesGain an overview of what spaCy offers for natural language processingLearn details of spaCy's features and how to use them effectivelyWork through practical recipes using spaCyBook DescriptionspaCy is an industrial-grade, efficient NLP ... Read more

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Build end-to-end industrial-strength NLP models using advanced morphological and syntactic features in spaCy to create real-world applications with easeKey FeaturesGain an overview of what spaCy offers for natural language processingLearn details of spaCy's features and how to use them effectivelyWork through practical recipes using spaCyBook DescriptionspaCy is an industrial-grade, efficient NLP
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Building the New Economy

Data as Capital

by Alex Pentland, Alexander Lipton, Thomas Hardjono ...

How to empower people and communities with user-centric data ownership, transparent and accountable algorithms, and secure digital transaction systems.Data is now central to the economy, government, and health systems—so why are data and the AI systems that interpret the data in the hands of so few people? Building the New Economy calls for us to reinvent the ways that data and artificial ... Read more

$25.99 USD

How to empower people and communities with user-centric data ownership, transparent and accountable algorithms, and secure digital transaction systems.Data is now central to the economy, government, and health systems—so why are data and the AI systems that interpret the data in the hands of so few people? Building the New Economy calls for us to reinvent the ways that data and artificial
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Python Business Intelligence Cookbook

Leverage the computational power of Python with more than 60 recipes that arm you with the required skills to make informed business decisions

by Robert Dempsey ...

Leverage the computational power of Python with more than 60 recipes that arm you with the required skills to make informed business decisions.Key Features\[\*\]Want to minimize risk and optimize profits of your business? Learn to create efficient analytical reports with ease using this highly practical, easy-to-follow guide.\[\*\]Learn to apply Python for business intelligence tasks—preparing, ... Read more

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Leverage the computational power of Python with more than 60 recipes that arm you with the required skills to make informed business decisions.Key Features\[\*\]Want to minimize risk and optimize profits of your business? Learn to create efficient analytical reports with ease using this highly practical, easy-to-follow guide.\[\*\]Learn to apply Python for business intelligence tasks—preparing,
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Algorithms For Dummies

by John Paul Mueller, Luca Massaron ...

Your secret weapon to understanding—and using!—one of the most powerful influences in the world todayFrom your Facebook News Feed to your most recent insurance premiums—even making toast!—algorithms play a role in virtually everything that happens in modern society and in your personal life. And while they can seem complicated from a distance, the reality is that, with a little help, anyone can ... Read more

$19.00 USD

Your secret weapon to understanding—and using!—one of the most powerful influences in the world todayFrom your Facebook News Feed to your most recent insurance premiums—even making toast!—algorithms play a role in virtually everything that happens in modern society and in your personal life. And while they can seem complicated from a distance, the reality is that, with a little help, anyone can
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Data Contracts

Developing Production-Grade Pipelines at Scale

by Chad Sanderson, Mark Freeman, B. E. Schmidt ...

Poor data quality can cause major problems for data teams, from breaking revenue-generating data pipelines to losing the trust of data consumers. Despite the importance of data quality, many data teams still struggle to avoid these issues—especially when their data is sourced from upstream workflows outside of their control. The solution: data contracts. Data contracts enable high-quality, well ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Poor data quality can cause major problems for data teams, from breaking revenue-generating data pipelines to losing the trust of data consumers. Despite the importance of data quality, many data teams still struggle to avoid these issues—especially when their data is sourced from upstream workflows outside of their control. The solution: data contracts. Data contracts enable high-quality, well
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Consul: Up and Running

Service Mesh for Any Runtime or Cloud

by Luke Kysow ...

With the advent of microservices, Kubernetes, public cloud, and hybrid computing, site reliability and DevOps engineers are facing more complexity than ever before. Service mesh is an exciting new technology that promises to help tackle this complexity. A service mesh provides you with a unified control plane to manage application networking across these distinct platforms.With this definitive ... Read more

$41.99 USD

With the advent of microservices, Kubernetes, public cloud, and hybrid computing, site reliability and DevOps engineers are facing more complexity than ever before. Service mesh is an exciting new technology that promises to help tackle this complexity. A service mesh provides you with a unified control plane to manage application networking across these distinct platforms.With this definitive
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Data Wrangling with Python

Creating actionable data from raw sources

by Dr. Tirthajyoti Sarkar, Shubhadeep Roychowdhury ...

Simplify your ETL processes with these hands-on data hygiene tips, tricks, and best practices.Key FeaturesFocus on the basics of data wranglingStudy various ways to extract the most out of your data in less timeBoost your learning curve with bonus topics like random data generation and data integrity checksBook DescriptionFor data to be useful and meaningful, it must be curated and refined. Data ... Read more

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Simplify your ETL processes with these hands-on data hygiene tips, tricks, and best practices.Key FeaturesFocus on the basics of data wranglingStudy various ways to extract the most out of your data in less timeBoost your learning curve with bonus topics like random data generation and data integrity checksBook DescriptionFor data to be useful and meaningful, it must be curated and refined. Data
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Jupyter for Data Science

Exploratory analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization with Jupyter

by Toomey ...

Your one-stop guide to building an efficient data science pipeline using JupyterKey Features\[\*\]Get the most out of your Jupyter notebook to complete the trickiest of tasks in Data Science\[\*\]Learn all the tasks in the data science pipeline—from data acquisition to visualization—and implement them using Jupyter\[\*\]Get ahead of the curve by mastering all the applications of Jupyter for data ... Read more

$34.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Your one-stop guide to building an efficient data science pipeline using JupyterKey Features\[\*\]Get the most out of your Jupyter notebook to complete the trickiest of tasks in Data Science\[\*\]Learn all the tasks in the data science pipeline—from data acquisition to visualization—and implement them using Jupyter\[\*\]Get ahead of the curve by mastering all the applications of Jupyter for data
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Ensuring the Integrity of Electronic Health Records

The Best Practices for E-records Compliance

by Orlando López ...

Data integrity is a critical aspect to the design, implementation, and usage of any system which stores, processes, or retrieves data. The overall intent of any data integrity technique is the same: ensure data is recorded exactly as intended and, upon later retrieval, ensure the data is the same as it was when originally recorded. Any alternation to the data is then traced to the person who made ... Read more

$73.99 USD

Data integrity is a critical aspect to the design, implementation, and usage of any system which stores, processes, or retrieves data. The overall intent of any data integrity technique is the same: ensure data is recorded exactly as intended and, upon later retrieval, ensure the data is the same as it was when originally recorded. Any alternation to the data is then traced to the person who made
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Deployment and Operation of Complex Software in Heterogeneous Execution Environments

The SODALITE Approach

Edited by Elisabetta Di Nitto, Jesús Gorroñogoitia Cruz, Indika Kumara, Dragan Radolović, Kamil Tokmakov, Zoe Vasileiou ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This open access book provides an overview of the work developed within the SODALITE project, which aims at facilitating the deployment and operation of distributed software on top of heterogeneous infrastructures, including cloud, HPC and edge resources. The experts participating in the project describe how SODALITE works and how it can be exploited by end users. While multiple languages and ... Read more

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This open access book provides an overview of the work developed within the SODALITE project, which aims at facilitating the deployment and operation of distributed software on top of heterogeneous infrastructures, including cloud, HPC and edge resources. The experts participating in the project describe how SODALITE works and how it can be exploited by end users. While multiple languages and
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The Economics of Data, Analytics, and Digital Transformation

The theorems, laws, and empowerments to guide your organization's digital transformation

by Bill Schmarzo ...

Build a continuously learning and adapting organization that can extract increasing levels of business, customer and operational value from the amalgamation of data and advanced analytics such as AI and Machine LearningKey FeaturesMaster the Big Data Business Model Maturity Index methodology to transition to a value-driven organizational mindsetAcquire implementable knowledge on digital ... Read more

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Build a continuously learning and adapting organization that can extract increasing levels of business, customer and operational value from the amalgamation of data and advanced analytics such as AI and Machine LearningKey FeaturesMaster the Big Data Business Model Maturity Index methodology to transition to a value-driven organizational mindsetAcquire implementable knowledge on digital
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The Definitive Guide to Power Query (M)

Mastering complex data transformation with Power Query

by Rick de Groot, Melissa de Korte, Greg Deckler ...

Learn how to use the Power Query M formula language and its functions effectively for better data modeling and impactful business intelligence reports. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesGet comprehensive coverage of fundamental and advanced Power Query conceptsGain hands-on experience with practical examples based on real-world problemsDelve ... Read more

$39.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to use the Power Query M formula language and its functions effectively for better data modeling and impactful business intelligence reports. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesGet comprehensive coverage of fundamental and advanced Power Query conceptsGain hands-on experience with practical examples based on real-world problemsDelve
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Neural Networks: A Practical Guide for Understanding and Programming Neural Networks and Useful Insights for Inspiring Reinvention

by Steven Cooper ...

☆★The Best Neural Networks Book for Beginners★☆If you are looking for a complete beginners guide to learn neural networks with examples, in just a few hours, then you need to continue reading.Have you noticed the increasing prevalence of software that tries to learn from you? More and more, we are interacting with machines and platforms that try to predict what we are looking for. From movie and ... Read more

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☆★The Best Neural Networks Book for Beginners★☆If you are looking for a complete beginners guide to learn neural networks with examples, in just a few hours, then you need to continue reading.Have you noticed the increasing prevalence of software that tries to learn from you? More and more, we are interacting with machines and platforms that try to predict what we are looking for. From movie and
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Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide

The ultimate beginner's guide to data modeling, visualization, digital storytelling, and more

by Devin Knight, Erin Ostrowsky, Mitchell Pearson, Bradley Schacht ...

Bring your data to life with this accessible yet fast-paced introduction to Power BI, now in color. Get With Your Book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader FreeKey FeaturesLearn faster with practical examples of the latest features of Power BI, including navigator buttons, column-level security, visualizing goals, and moreMigrate your existing Excel and data analysis skills to Power ... Read more

$28.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bring your data to life with this accessible yet fast-paced introduction to Power BI, now in color. Get With Your Book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader FreeKey FeaturesLearn faster with practical examples of the latest features of Power BI, including navigator buttons, column-level security, visualizing goals, and moreMigrate your existing Excel and data analysis skills to Power
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Building Medallion Architectures

Designing with Delta Lake and Spark

by Piethein Strengholt ...

To deliver the insights that give them a competitive advantage, organizations increasingly turn to the proven Medallion architecture. Yet implementing a robust data architecture can be difficult, particularly when it comes to using the Medallion architecture's Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers—done wrong, it can hamper your ability to make data-driven decisions. This practical guide helps you build ... Read more

$36.99 USD

To deliver the insights that give them a competitive advantage, organizations increasingly turn to the proven Medallion architecture. Yet implementing a robust data architecture can be difficult, particularly when it comes to using the Medallion architecture's Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers—done wrong, it can hamper your ability to make data-driven decisions. This practical guide helps you build
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Hands-On Data Analysis with NumPy and pandas

Implement Python packages from data manipulation to processing

by Curtis Miller ...

Get to grips with the most popular Python packages that make data analysis possibleKey FeaturesExplore the tools you need to become a data analystDiscover practical examples to help you grasp data processing conceptsWalk through hierarchical indexing and grouping for data analysisBook DescriptionPython, a multi-paradigm programming language, has become the language of choice for data scientists ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get to grips with the most popular Python packages that make data analysis possibleKey FeaturesExplore the tools you need to become a data analystDiscover practical examples to help you grasp data processing conceptsWalk through hierarchical indexing and grouping for data analysisBook DescriptionPython, a multi-paradigm programming language, has become the language of choice for data scientists
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Elasticsearch 5.x Cookbook

Distributed Search and Analytics

by Alberto Paro ...

Over 170 advanced recipes to search, analyze, deploy, manage, and monitor data effectively with Elasticsearch 5.xKey Features\[\*\]Deploy and manage simple Elasticsearch nodes as well as complex cluster topologies\[\*\]Write native plugins to extend the functionalities of Elasticsearch 5.x to boost your business\[\*\]Packed with clear, step-by-step recipes to walk you through the capabilities of ... Read more

$44.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Over 170 advanced recipes to search, analyze, deploy, manage, and monitor data effectively with Elasticsearch 5.xKey Features\[\*\]Deploy and manage simple Elasticsearch nodes as well as complex cluster topologies\[\*\]Write native plugins to extend the functionalities of Elasticsearch 5.x to boost your business\[\*\]Packed with clear, step-by-step recipes to walk you through the capabilities of
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Beautiful Visualization

Looking at Data through the Eyes of Experts

by Julie Steele, Noah Iliinsky ...

Visualization is the graphic presentation of data -- portrayals meant to reveal complex information at a glance. Think of the familiar map of the New York City subway system, or a diagram of the human brain. Successful visualizations are beautiful not only for their aesthetic design, but also for elegant layers of detail that efficiently generate insight and new understanding.This book examines ... Read more

$34.99 USD

Visualization is the graphic presentation of data -- portrayals meant to reveal complex information at a glance. Think of the familiar map of the New York City subway system, or a diagram of the human brain. Successful visualizations are beautiful not only for their aesthetic design, but also for elegant layers of detail that efficiently generate insight and new understanding.This book examines
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Kafka Streams - Real-time Streams Processing

by Prashant Kumar Pandey ...

The book Kafka Streams - Real-time Stream Processing helps you understand the stream processing in general and apply that skill to Kafka streams programming. This book is focusing mainly on the new generation of the Kafka Streams library available in the Apache Kafka 2.x. The primary focus of this book is on Kafka Streams. However, the book also touches on the other Apache Kafka capabilities and ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The book Kafka Streams - Real-time Stream Processing helps you understand the stream processing in general and apply that skill to Kafka streams programming. This book is focusing mainly on the new generation of the Kafka Streams library available in the Apache Kafka 2.x. The primary focus of this book is on Kafka Streams. However, the book also touches on the other Apache Kafka capabilities and
... Read more
Blockchain Quick Reference

A guide to exploring decentralized blockchain application development

by Brenn Hill, Samanyu Chopra, Paul Valencourt ...

Understand the Blockchain revolution and get to grips with Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, and Corda.Key FeaturesResolve common challenges and problems faced in the Blockchain domainStudy architecture, concepts, terminologies, and DappsMake smart choices using Blockchain for personal and business investmentsBook DescriptionBlockchain Quick Reference takes you through the electrifying world of ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understand the Blockchain revolution and get to grips with Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, and Corda.Key FeaturesResolve common challenges and problems faced in the Blockchain domainStudy architecture, concepts, terminologies, and DappsMake smart choices using Blockchain for personal and business investmentsBook DescriptionBlockchain Quick Reference takes you through the electrifying world of
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The Year in Tech, 2023: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review

by Harvard Business Review, Beena Ammanath, Andrew Ng, Michael Luca, Bhaskar Ghosh ...

Series series HBR Insights Series
A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech—all in one place.Easy-to-use AI tools, contactless commerce, crypto for business, the mature metaverse—new technologies like these are reshaping organizations at the hybrid office, on factory floors, and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities these technologies are creating—and avoid ... Read more

$16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech—all in one place.Easy-to-use AI tools, contactless commerce, crypto for business, the mature metaverse—new technologies like these are reshaping organizations at the hybrid office, on factory floors, and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities these technologies are creating—and avoid
... Read more
iPhone 12 User Guide

Simplified Manual on how to setup and master iPhone 12, iphone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max for dummies, Beginners and Seniors 2020

by Stone O. Crux ...

iPhone 12 features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with OLED technology and is powered by the new A14 Bionic processor, with options of 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB of internal storage. The rear camera system is dual, with two 12MP lenses adding optical image stabilization and various software enhancements. The TrueDepth front camera is 12MP. The iPhone 12 uses Face ID for security, supports fast and ... Read more

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iPhone 12 features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with OLED technology and is powered by the new A14 Bionic processor, with options of 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB of internal storage. The rear camera system is dual, with two 12MP lenses adding optical image stabilization and various software enhancements. The TrueDepth front camera is 12MP. The iPhone 12 uses Face ID for security, supports fast and
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Distributed Network Data

From Hardware to Data to Visualization

by Alasdair Allan, Kipp Bradford ...

Build your own distributed sensor network to collect, analyze, and visualize real-time data about our human environment—including noise level, temperature, and people flow. With this hands-on book, you’ll learn how to turn your project idea into working hardware, using the easy-to-learn Arduino microcontroller and off-the-shelf sensors.Authors Alasdair Allan and Kipp Bradford walk you through the ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Build your own distributed sensor network to collect, analyze, and visualize real-time data about our human environment—including noise level, temperature, and people flow. With this hands-on book, you’ll learn how to turn your project idea into working hardware, using the easy-to-learn Arduino microcontroller and off-the-shelf sensors.Authors Alasdair Allan and Kipp Bradford walk you through the
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