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Understand how to adopt and implement AI in your organization Key Features 7 Principles of an AI JourneyThe TUSCANE Approach to Become Data ReadyThe FAB-4 Model to Choose the Right AI SolutionMajor AI Techniques & their Applications: - CART & Ensemble Learning - Clustering, Association Rules & Search - Reinforcement Learning - Natural Language Processing - Image Recognition Description Most AI initiatives in organizations fail today not because of a lack of good AI solutions, but because of a lack of understanding of AI among its end users, decision makers and investors. Today, organizations need managers who can leverage AI to solve business problems and provide a competitive advantage. This book is designed to enable you to fill that need, and create an edge for your career.The chapters offer unique managerial frameworks to guide an organization's AI journey. The first section looks at what AI is, and how you can prepare for it, decide when to use it, and avoid pitfalls on the way. The second section dives into the different AI techniques and shows you where to apply them in business. The final section then prepares you from a strategic AI leadership perspective to lead the future of organizations.By the end of the book, you will be ready to offer any organization the capability to use AI successfully and responsibly - a need that is fast becoming a necessity.What will you learn Understand the major AI techniques & how they are used in business.Determine which AI technique(s) can solve your business problem.Decide whether to build or buy an AI solution. Estimate the financial value of an AI solution or company.Frame a robust policy to guide the responsible use of AI. Who this book is for This book is for Executives, Managers and Students on both Business and Technical teams who would like to use Artificial Intelligence effectively to solve business problems or get an edge in their careers.Table of Contents 1. Preface2. Acknowledgement3. About the Author4. Section 1: Beginning an AI Journey a. AI Fundamentals b. 7 Principles of an AI Journey c. Getting Ready to Use AI5. Section 2: Choosing the Right AI Techniques a. Inside the AI Laboratory b. How AI Predicts Values & Categories c. How AI Understands and Predicts Behaviors & Scenarios d. How AI Communicates & Learns from Mistakes e. How AI Starts to Think Like Humans 6. Section 3: Using AI Successfully & Responsibly a. AI Adoption & Valuation b. AI Strategy, Policy & Risk Management 7. Epilogue About the AuthorsMalay A. Upadhyay is a Customer Journey executive, certified in Machine Learning. Over the course of his role heading the function at a N. American AI SaaS firm in Toronto, Malay trained 150+ N. American managers on the basics of AI and its successful adoption, held executive thought leadership sessions for CEOs and CHROs on AI strategy & IT modernization roadmaps, and worked as the primary liaison to realize AI value on unique customer datasets. It was here that he learnt the growing need for greater knowledge and awareness of how to use AI both responsibly and successfully. Malay was also one of 25 individuals chosen globally to envision the industrial future for the Marzotto Group, Italy, on its 175th anniversary. He holds an MBA, M.Sc. and B.E., with experiences across India, UAE, Italy and Canada. A Duke of Edinburgh awardee, Malay has been driving the subject of responsible AI management as an advisor, author, online instructor and member of the European AI Alliance that informed the HLEG on the European Commission’s AI policy. At other times, he remains a Fly that loves to travel and blog with Mrs. Fly. Blog links: www.TheUpadhyays.com
Step-by-step guide to understand the business implementation of Hyperledger Fabric Key Features Learn the basics of blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology from a business and enterprise perspective Understand the advantages of Hyperledger Fabric and get acquainted with its architecture and tools used Acquire skills to create, deploy and interact with Chaincode in Node.js Learn to set up a new Hyperledger Fabric network Demystify Chaincode, in Fabric, for developers and operators Develop knowledge to invoke Chaincode from Fabric SDK and create APIs Get acquainted with the production environment for Fabric business networks Description In 2016, enterprise “blockchain” was a new concept. There were very few players in the private permissioned blockchain space. The advent of Hyperledger Fabric has since brought its tech in front of the likes of multi-national companies across various sectors like banking, insurance, retail, and more. Corporations and startups, across the globe, have started moving towards Hyperledger Fabric to find new use cases to support business requirements efficiently. As a result, relevant technical expertise and knowledge is required to build and support solutions on Hyperledger Fabric. This book aims to equip you with enough knowledge of enterprise blockchain platforms in conjunction with skills to use Fabric in order to succeed in the role of a Blockchain developer or Subject Matter Expert. The book starts with a brief introduction to the world of blockchain. The book will cover all aspects of fabric ranging from network setup, to use case deployment and testing. Several examples have been covered in this book which will provide you a hands-on understanding of the subject. You will also learn to use the basic functions, libraries and packages required in a Fabric business network deployment. What You will Learn This book will help the reader learn techniques for developing enterprise applications using Hyperledger Fabric. It will also help understand why blockchain is being regarded as a game changing technology within the business world. Reader will learn to deploy Fabric based business networks and chaincodes, and will come across case studies to put their knowledge to practice and solve real-life business problems using Hyperledger Fabric. Who This Book Is For The book is intended for anyone looking for a career in blockchain, all aspiring Hyperledger Fabric SMEs who want to learn the most powerful innovation of the current time or working professionals who want to switch their career to blockchain by using Hyperledger Fabric – one of the most commonly used business platforms for blockchain. While no prior knowledge of Blockchain or Fabric is assumed, it will be helpful to have some programming experience. Table of Contents Blockchain and Decentralization Introduction to Hyperledger and Composer Basics of Hyperledger Fabric Frameworks, Network Topologies and Modelling Chaincode in Hyperledger Fabric Fabric SDK: Interaction with Fabric Network Fabric SDK: Building End-to-End Application with Fabric Network Fabric in Production About the Author Nakul Shah is the Founder and Director of Sate Development - India's leading Blockchain Company. He is a regular speaker at conferences across the globe, on topics like Blockchain, Hyperledger and Distributed Ledger Technology. As a longtime creative thought leader in financial markets, technology and innovation, he has worked with startups and multinationals across the world. Nakul has multiple years of experience in research, development and deployment of solutions using Blockchain Technology. Besides creating enterprise solutions, he also provides training, consultancy and development services, helping clients de-mystify the technology and understand how organizations can leverage its key features. Nakul has conducted lectures for banks, universities and governments, on various topics covering platforms and use cases of blockchain. Nakul has played a significant role in the adoption and application of technology. He started his career at State Street Corporation in Boston, which is one of the biggest and oldest providers of mutual fund, pension processing and asset custody services. He used advanced statistical and technical tools in the field of socially responsible investment. He also served as a Product Specialist for the wealth management team at Charles River Development. While executing independent consulting assignments, he has advised a leading sustainability firm that helps Fortune500 companies. Nakul holds a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering from The University of Michigan Ann Arbor, USA. His LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giancarlozaccone/
Step-by-step guide to understand the business implementation of Hyperledger Fabric Key Features Learn the basics of blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology from a business and enterprise perspective Understand the advantages of Hyperledger Fabric and get acquainted with its architecture and tools used Acquire skills to create, deploy and interact with Chaincode in Node.js Learn to set up a new Hyperledger Fabric network Demystify Chaincode, in Fabric, for developers and operators Develop knowledge to invoke Chaincode from Fabric SDK and create APIs Get acquainted with the production environment for Fabric business networks Description In 2016, enterprise “blockchain” was a new concept. There were very few players in the private permissioned blockchain space. The advent of Hyperledger Fabric has since brought its tech in front of the likes of multi-national companies across various sectors like banking, insurance, retail, and more. Corporations and startups, across the globe, have started moving towards Hyperledger Fabric to find new use cases to support business requirements efficiently. As a result, relevant technical expertise and knowledge is required to build and support solutions on Hyperledger Fabric. This book aims to equip you with enough knowledge of enterprise blockchain platforms in conjunction with skills to use Fabric in order to succeed in the role of a Blockchain developer or Subject Matter Expert. The book starts with a brief introduction to the world of blockchain. The book will cover all aspects of fabric ranging from network setup, to use case deployment and testing. Several examples have been covered in this book which will provide you a hands-on understanding of the subject. You will also learn to use the basic functions, libraries and packages required in a Fabric business network deployment. What You will Learn This book will help the reader learn techniques for developing enterprise applications using Hyperledger Fabric. It will also help understand why blockchain is being regarded as a game changing technology within the business world. Reader will learn to deploy Fabric based business networks and chaincodes, and will come across case studies to put their knowledge to practice and solve real-life business problems using Hyperledger Fabric. Who This Book Is For The book is intended for anyone looking for a career in blockchain, all aspiring Hyperledger Fabric SMEs who want to learn the most powerful innovation of the current time or working professionals who want to switch their career to blockchain by using Hyperledger Fabric – one of the most commonly used business platforms for blockchain. While no prior knowledge of Blockchain or Fabric is assumed, it will be helpful to have some programming experience. Table of Contents Blockchain and Decentralization Introduction to Hyperledger and Composer Basics of Hyperledger Fabric Frameworks, Network Topologies and Modelling Chaincode in Hyperledger Fabric Fabric SDK: Interaction with Fabric Network Fabric SDK: Building End-to-End Application with Fabric Network Fabric in Production About the Author Nakul Shah is the Founder and Director of Sate Development - India's leading Blockchain Company. He is a regular speaker at conferences across the globe, on topics like Blockchain, Hyperledger and Distributed Ledger Technology. As a longtime creative thought leader in financial markets, technology and innovation, he has worked with startups and multinationals across the world. Nakul has multiple years of experience in research, development and deployment of solutions using Blockchain Technology. Besides creating enterprise solutions, he also provides training, consultancy and development services, helping clients de-mystify the technology and understand how organizations can leverage its key features. Nakul has conducted lectures for banks, universities and governments, on various topics covering platforms and use cases of blockchain. Nakul has played a significant role in the adoption and application of technology. He started his career at State Street Corporation in Boston, which is one of the biggest and oldest providers of mutual fund, pension processing and asset custody services. He used advanced statistical and technical tools in the field of socially responsible investment. He also served as a Product Specialist for the wealth management team at Charles River Development. While executing independent consulting assignments, he has advised a leading sustainability firm that helps Fortune500 companies. Nakul holds a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering from The University of Michigan Ann Arbor, USA. His LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giancarlozaccone/
Design customized software solutions using the Salesforce Application Development services. Key Features Get an overview of Salesforce Understand the Design and Data Process Automate Business Process using Salesforce tools Study up on Security & Data Management in Salesforce Learn how to write code on the Salesforce Platform Description This book enables you to use Salesforce as per your business needs. You will get an overview of all the aspects and features of Salesforce. Following the introduction, the book focuses on how to design an app. You will then learn how to use the Salesforce Data Process and Security Architecture in the app design. Moving on, you will understand how to use force.com to customize the UI and automate the process. Lastly, you will learn how to deploy and debug the app. If you are planning to get a PD1(Platform Developer 1), Admin, or App builder certification, this book is for you. What you will learn Get to know more about the Lightning Experience Unit Learn how to develop reports and dashboards in Salesforce Get familiar with the basics of Salesforce Apex Coding and Programming Learn how to use Custom Controllers and Controller Extensions in Salesforce Who this book is for This book is designed for Computer Science students who want to learn Salesforce. It is also for Salesforce Admins, who wants to explore the coding part of Salesforce. This book will also help professionals to clear PD1(Platform Developer 1), Admin, and App builder certification. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Cloud Computing 2. Salesforce Fundamentals 3. Introduction to Salesforce Lightning Interface 4. Introduction to CRM 5. Organisational Set up 6. Designing Applications on Force.com 7. Implementing Business Processes 8. Data Management 9. Data Analytics - Reports & Dashboards 10. SECURITY AND ACCESS 11. Introduction to Chatter 12. Mobile Administration 13. Programming with Apex 14. Use SOQL & SOSL 15. DML Essentials 16. Trigger Essential 17. Creating Visualforce Pages 18. Working with Custom Controllers and Controller Extensions 19. More Customization Less Programming 20. Testing Essentials 21. Scheduler, Batch, Email Service, Integration 22. Debugging & Deployment About the Authors Ashwini Kr. Raj Some people are borne to teach as it’s in their DNA - a desire to teach what they know with a larger audience, and Ashwini exemplifies the same. He has tenacious commitment and passion for training/teaching. He has managed many projects with implementation of Project Management practices and Six Sigma quality standards across the globe by putting his footprints in Malaysia, China, South Africa, Srilanka, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Vietnam. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwinikumarraj/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ashwini.k.raj Saifullha Saifi Hope for the Best, prepare for the worst. Based on this principle Saifullah makes things happen. Saifullah Saifi is a passionate salesforce Developer having 4 years of Experience in IT Industry. In his early professional career , he started writing a blog to inspire many to learn salesforce.(CoderInMe.com) Saifullah is a proud Alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University having an MCA degree. He is currently working as a Sr Salesforce Developer with one of the big5 companies. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasectic// Facebook : https://www.linkedin.com/in/saifinazra
Learn about Azure DevOps services to successfully apply DevOps strategies Key Features Share knowledge on DevOps implementation and use of Azure DevOps services. Learn about Azure artifacts, dependency management, and CI/CD pipeline management. Manage third-party integration, Agile planning, and application lifecycle management. Description This book offers readers the best DevOps practices and explains how to implement various services of Azure DevOps to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and better management of the entire software development lifecycle. This book explains each component of Azure DevOps services, their pricing models, and a quick tutorial on how to proceed with its usage. Backed with numerous examples, this book helps you implement Agile planning using Azure Boards, maintain code versioning using Azure Repos, and manage CI/CD using Azure Pipelines. You will learn how to administer the DevOps process such as managing packages using the most popular Azure Artifacts and how to run Test Plans using Azure Test Plans. You will also learn how to integrate with third-party systems. Finally, you will learn about marketplaces of extensions and how to develop your own extensions. What you will learn Learn DevOps culture, practices, and habits. Learn to manage version control of the source code within Azure DevOps Services. Learn how to administer Azure DevOps services for an enterprise application lifecycle management system. Learn Azure DevOps services and features. Who this book is for This book is for anyone who wishes to use or who are using Azure DevOps services, including Infrastructure engineers, Software engineers, Architects, Testers, Managers, or Product Owners. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Azure DevOps 2. Azure DevOps Organization 3. Azure DevOps Project 4. Azure Board 5. Azure Repos 6. Azure Pipelines 7. Azure Artifacts 8. Azure Test Plans 9. Extension Marketplace About the Authors Ashish Raj is a technologist and storyteller who helps engineering teams improve their velocity. He believes the biggest challenges facing engineers aren't technical, but not knowing how to tie people, process, and technology. He is a Microsoft certified trainer, founder of the AzureDevOpsPro community, and cofounder of the AzureTalk community. Blog links: https://www.azuredevopspro.com LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishrajsrivastava/
Create real-world applications using Hyperledger Fabric with ease Key Features Understand the importance of Blockchain in an Enterprise. Master the core characteristics of Blockchain, i.e., Decentralization, Cryptography, and Consensus Algorithms. Get yourself acquainted with Hyperledger Fabric's core concepts and the design philosophy behind it. Learn how to work with network configurations, TLS, PDC, ACL, RAFT, monitoring using Prometheus, and Grafana. Description Hyperledger Fabric is an open-source Enterprise Blockchain project. It is best suited for Enterprise Solutions, where the aim is to deliver Blockchain ready solutions in a closed environment between multiple parties. This book aims to cover Hyperledger Fabric in-depth and its role in enterprise applications. This book is divided into two parts. The first part talks about Blockchain in general, decentralization, consensus algorithms, and various cryptographic primitives in Blockchain. It takes a cue from Bitcoin and Ethereum wherever required. This section aims to cement foundational concepts of Blockchain. The second section focuses on Hyperledger Fabric. It helps you to get a deep level understanding of its key core concepts, main constituents, architecture internals, and transaction flow. It is then followed by examples that will help you set up a network. A detailed explanation of Chaincode will help you understand how to write a Smart Contract, unit test, and deploy them in the dev network. This book also covers Network Configurations, ACLs, RAFT, and Monitoring so that you can start thinking about making production-grade applications. What will you learn Get familiar with the fundamentals of Blockchain. Understand the core concepts of Hyperledger's system architecture.
A refresher for Java developers on how to use Selenium IDE and Selenium Grid to automate web browsers Key Features -Extensive practical demonstration of Selenium with numerous real-world examples. -Includes thorough examination of various test automation ideas. -Covers tools in conjunction with Selenium for implementing browser and web test automation projects. Description This book introduces setting up the environment for writing test scripts after covering Selenium and its capabilities. Numerous functionalities, including the web driver interface, the web element interface, and locators, are illustrated in-depth using the By class. Additionally, the book presents tasks such as HTML element manipulation, mouse and keyboard operations, dropdown, table, window, alert, frame, action class, and synchronization. Along with Selenium IDE and Selenium Webdriver, the book also covers another critical feature, which is the implementation of Selenium Grid, that allows the test suite to execute in parallel across several settings. Several add-on automation scripts, such as those for taking screenshots, object and data information, are thoroughly displayed and explained in this book. The book discusses tools like TestNG and Maven that aid in the overall development of the test project ecosystem. After reading the book, you should feel extremely competent in utilizing Selenium to automate a variety of web and browser testing scenarios and tasks. What you will learn -Get trained to automate the end-to-end testing of online applications with Selenium Webdriver. -Confidently configure the Selenium Grid for cross-browser testing. -Create locators quickly for various HTML elements on the page. -Opportunities to improve test writing skills with the popular unit test framework, TestNG. -An in-depth explanation of the management of objects and data in the test project. Who this book is for This book is intended for software test engineers who wish to develop a strong foundation in Selenium implementation to create test automation solutions. Basic knowledge of testing and Java as a programming language is required. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Selenium 2. Preparing System and Application Under Test 3. WebDriver, WebElement, and By 4. Concept of Synchronization 5. Working with Web Elements—Form, Table, and Dropdown 6. Working with Web Element—Alert, Frame, IFrame, and Window 7. Extra Concepts – Action, Screenshot, WebDriverManager 8. What is TestNG 9. Concept of Page Object Model 10. Data Driving Test 11. Introducing Maven 12. Selenium Grid
Understand the Impact of AI in Industries and Assess Your Organizational AI Readiness Key Features Proven real use-cases of AI with its benefits illustrated. Exposure to successful implementation of AI in 8+ sectors. Exclusive coverage for the leadership team to design AI strategy with calculated risks and benefits. Description This book brings you cutting-edge coverage on AI and its ability to create a perfect world or a perfect storm across industries. Equipped with numerous real-world use-cases, the book imparts knowledge on innovations with AI and a process to determine your organizational AI readiness. You will gain from ethical considerations, execution strategy and a comprehensive assessment of AI in your sector. The sectors covered include Healthcare, Education, Media & Telecom, Travel & Transportation, Governance, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Retail, Business Functions (Finance, HR, Law, Marketing & Sales), Offices and Personal Life. Apart from this, you will get acquainted with AI policies in the USA, China, Canada, UK, Germany, Australia, India, Russia, OECD and the EU. This book will assist you in understanding your organization's AI maturity and how to gain competitive advantage in your respective industry by introducing AI in the business culture. By the end of this book, you will get strategic insights on managing risk and advancing the AI mandate in your business practices. What you will learn Productive & destructive future possibilities with AI. AI's innovations and applications in different sectors. Ethical challenges & strategic considerations with AI. AI policies in some of the major economies. AI governance & maturity assessment for organizations. Who this book is for This book is helpful for those looking to grasp the current state and future possibilities of AI. This includes business and administrative educators, students and professionals. It is particularly useful for leaders who would like to focus on specific industries, assess their current state with AI and get their organizations to be AI ready. Table of Contents 1. AI is Everywhere 2. AI in Healthcare 3. AI in Education 4. AI in Transportation & Space 5. AI in Media & Communication 6. AI in Government 7. AI by Countries (US, China, EU, Canada, UK and India) 8. AI in Businesses & Value Chain 9. AI at Work 10. AI at Home & in Personal Life 11. Getting AI right in organizations About the Authors Dr. Cindy Gordon is a Governor General awardee and the CEO and founder of SalesChoice, an AI SaaS company for B2B sales. Winner of numerous awards for AI Disruption, she is a former Venture capitalist, Accenture Partner, Xerox GM and Citibank VP. Dr. Gordon is also the Canada national spokesperson for STEM and women in tech for CATA and the Co-Founder and Chair for AI Directory. LinkedIn Bio: linkedin.com/in/cigordon. Malay A. Upadhyay (MBA, M.Sc, B.Engg) is a Duke of Edinburgh awardee and a customer journey executive, experienced across three continents and certified in Machine Learning. As the CXO at SalesChoice, he trained 150+ managers on the basics of AI and its successful adoption. Malay drives the subject of AI Management as a board member, advisor, author, and online instructor. Blog links: www.TheUpadhyays.com