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Model-based engineering of collaborative embedded systems : extensions of the…
This open access book constitutes the proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Fundamental Approaches to Software Engineering, FASE 2021, which took place during March 27–April 1, 2021, and was held as part of the Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2021. The conference was planned to take place in Luxembourg but changed to an online format due to the COVID-…
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- 9783030621360
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- XIV, 373 p
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- 006.22 WOL m
Harnessing knowledge, innovation and competence in engineering of mission cri…
This book explores the critical role of acquisition, application, enhancement, and management of knowledge and human competence in the context of the largely digital and data/information dominated modern world. Whilst humanity owes much of its achievements to the distinct capability to learn from observation, analyse data, gain insights, and perceive beyond original realities, the systematic tr…
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- 9781789844672
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- XIII, 177 p.
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- 658.4038 HAR h
Model-based engineering of collaborative embedded systems : extensions of the…
This Open Access book presents the results of the "Collaborative Embedded Systems" (CrESt) project, aimed at adapting and complementing the methodology underlying modeling techniques developed to cope with the challenges of the dynamic structures of collaborative embedded systems (CESs) based on the SPES development methodology. In order to manage the high complexity of the individual system…
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- 9783030621360
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- xiii, 404p. : ill.
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- 005.1 MOD m
Dynamics of long-life assets : from technology adaptation to upgrading the bu…
The editors present essential methods and tools to support a holistic approach to the challenge of system upgrades and innovation in the context of high-value products and services. The approach presented here is based on three main pillars: an adaptation mechanism based on a broad understanding of system dependencies; efficient use of system knowledge through involvement of actors throughout t…
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- 9783319454382
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- xxvi, 356p. : ill.
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- 658.514 GRO d
Measuring the business value of cloud computing
The importance of demonstrating the value achieved from IT investments is long established in the Computer Science (CS) and Information Systems (IS) literature. However, emerging technologies such as the ever-changing complex area of cloud computing present new challenges and opportunities for demonstrating how IT investments lead to business value. Recent reviews of extant literature highlight…
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- 9783030431983
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- xxiii, 125p. : ill.
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- 004.6782 MEA m
Data privacy and trust in cloud computing : building trust in the cloud throu…
This open access book brings together perspectives from multiple disciplines including psychology, law, IS, and computer science on data privacy and trust in the cloud. Cloud technology has fueled rapid, dramatic technological change, enabling a level of connectivity that has never been seen before in human history. However, this brave new world comes with problems. Several high-profile cases o…
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- 9783030546601
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- xxi, 149p. : ill.
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- 005.8 DAT d
An introduction to ethics in robotics and AI
This open access book introduces the reader to the foundations of AI and ethics. It discusses issues of trust, responsibility, liability, privacy and risk. It focuses on the interaction between people and the AI systems and Robotics they use. Designed to be accessible for a broad audience, reading this book does not require prerequisite technical, legal or philosophical expertise. Throughout, t…
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- 9783030511104
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- xi, 117p. : ill.
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- 343.09944 INT i
Co-creating digital public services for an ageing society : evidence for user…
This open access book attends to the co-creation of digital public services for ageing societies. Increasingly public services are provided in digital form; their uptake however remains well below expectations. In particular, amongst older adults the need for public services is high, while at the same time the uptake of digital services is lower than the population average. One of the reasons i…
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- 9783030528737
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- xviii, 228p. : ill.
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- 352.3802854678 JAR c
S-BPM in the production industry : a stakeholder approach
This volume presents several case studies highlighting the latest findings in Industry 4.0 projects utilizing S-BPM features. Their potential is explored in detail, while the limits of engineering a company from a communication-centred perspective are also discussed. After a general introduction and an overview of the book in chapter 1, chapter 2 starts by condensing the industrial challenge…
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- 9783319484662
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- xiv, 232p. : ill.
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- 658.5 SUB s
Scaling a software business : the digitalization journey
Software has changed the rules of the game. The world talks about the digitalization in industry and society – how the focus has shifted from producing tangible things towards software and services. This trend started many years ago, but is now affecting every company, whether it’s a software company or not. There are many companies that have already made a digitalization journey – and ma…
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- 9783319531168
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- 265p. : ill.
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- 005.1068 SCA s
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