Web Based Infrastructures: A 4d Framework - Rilegato

Mukhopadhyay, Sanmay; Smith, Cooper; Muniz, Mayra

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ISBN 10: 0130329894 ISBN 13: 9780130329899

Casa editrice: Prentice Hall, 2002

Riassunto

This book present a framework for planning and managing the IT initiatives that are crucial to any Web-based business strategy. Finding the right formula, for adapting IT Infrastructures and business models real world business conditions in today's economy is more challenging than ever. The resulting "4-Dimensional Framework" consists of a 4X4 matrix of fundamental concepts, rules and practices. Part I focuses on the key drivers (Business, People, Technology, and Process). Part II covers the key phases of business analysis and project management. Part III explores the disciplines required to coordinate and implement specific strategies, including Value-Chain Analysis, Value-Chain Redesign and Change Mangement. Finally, Part IV (Implementing the 4th Dimension) explores the tools needed to implement the solutions developed in Parts I-III. It covers High-Velocity Management, a critical tool needed to put into action the high-level process transformations defined by the value-chain analysis detailed in Part III. It also details a strategic Change Management system that deals with on-going implementation and long-term maintenance issues.

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L'autore

SANMAY MUKHOPADHYAY has more than 20 years of experience in IT and business consulting. He managed large-scale global IT projects as a consultant and manager of large companies and has consulted on strategic planning, business visioning, architecture, and process improvement. He has developed methodologies for engagement management, account planning, and business-to-technology mapping.

COOPER SMITH, former director of technology at Nickelodeon Digital Lab and Animation Studios, recently became the CTO at Education World, a Web site geared toward teachers and students. He holds an engineering degree from Harvard.

MAYRA MUNIZ spent the past several years affiliated with Harris Kern's Enterprise Computing Institute series as executive assistant to Harris Kern, the founder. Her experience as a graphic designer and editor has contributed greatly to the series' success.

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How to maximize the value of your next Web-centered initiative.

Drawing on powerful lessons from recent years, this book identifies the critical "business, people, process, and technology" elements associated with successful Web-centered IT and business initiatives. Plus it shows exactly how to integrate all four elements to deliver maximum value. Web-Based Infrastructures: A 4D Framework outlines both the unique and "classic" issues that surround Web-based IT initiatives, then presents critical process solutions that transcend technology to cover every dimension of the business. In addition, it defines a solid and powerful 4D framework that will support virtually any project or initiative.

• Leveraging IT best practices to define and deliver Web-centered businesses and business processes
• A phased, disciplined project management approach to creating value
• New value chain methodologies, analysis, and redesign techniques for the Web-centered enterprise
• High-velocity implementation solutions built upon the reality of constant change

Web-Based Infrastructures: A 4D Framework will dramatically improve the way IT professionals and managers work together to design, implement, and manage technology infrastructure, and how they use that infrastructure for competitive advantage.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Prentice Hall
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0130329894
• ISBN 13: 9780130329899
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 283
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile