The Business of Data : Commercial Opportunities and Social Challenges in a World Fuelled by Data Hardback
by Martin (University of Brighton, UK) De Saulles
Part of the Innovation and Technology Horizons series
Hardback
Description
This book is about the rise of data as a driver of innovation and economic growth.
It charts the evolution of business data as a valuable resource and explores some of the key business, economic and social issues surrounding the data-driven revolution we are currently going through.
Readers will gain an understanding of the historical underpinnings of the data business and why the collection and use of data has been driven by commercial needs.
Readers will also gain insights into the rise of the modern data-driven technology giants, their business models and the reasons for their success.
Alongside this, some of the key social issues including privacy are considered and the challenges these pose to policymakers and regulators.
Finally, the impact of pervasive computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) is explored in the context of the new sources of data that are being generated. This book is useful for students and practitioners wanting to better understand the origins and drivers of the current technological revolution and the key role that data plays in innovation and business success.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:118 pages, 3 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:10/07/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138385665
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:118 pages, 3 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:10/07/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138385665
