Bøker av Alex Marcham

The Pessimist's Guide to the Future is a cynical and light-hearted journey through the future that awaits us all, guided by the sort of bleary-eyed degenerate you wouldn't want to make eye contact with at the pub, based on research conducted by inhaling diesel fumes with a recurring dream of eating custard in the bath. It contains adult humour consisting of swearing and vulgarity, often arranged into sentences.Have you ever wondered what the future will be like? Neither have most people who've got things to do, but one thing's for sure: it will be a wild and nonsensical place where up is down, left is right, and yogurt comes out of the shower. Never fear, however; The Pessimist's Guide to the Future is your ticket to some sort of fear-induced brain haemorrhage due to its amazing facts about every aspect of the future. Learn about vital future topics for our future survival on this ant-filled space orb we call a planet, such as:¿ Health and Humanity - Covering topics such as bodily and mental health, sex, marriage, dating and the sweet embrace of death.¿ Technology - Expounding on the many virtues and pitfalls of the future of technology, such as the next bleeping, irritating gadget.¿ Professional Life - A journey through the world of engineers, managers, doctors, lawyers and everyone else still pretending to work.¿ Society - How will important things such as politics, bullying, and moving house look in the future? I don't know, but I wrote it anyway.¿ The World - Climate change, international relations and war will dominate the headlines of the future, and also this section of the book.¿ Culture - Our future lives will be shaped by our shared cultural exploits from television to art, and anything slightly pretentious in between.

UNDERSTANDING INFRASTRUCTURE EDGE COMPUTINGA comprehensive review of the key emerging technologies that will directly impact areas of computer technology over the next five yearsInfrastructure edge computing is the model of data center and network infrastructure deployment which distributes a large number of physically small data centers around an area to deliver better performance and to enable new economical applications. It is vital for those operating at business or technical levels to be positioned to capitalize on the changes that will occur as a result of infrastructure edge computing.This book provides a thorough understanding of the growth of internet infrastructure from its inception to the emergence of infrastructure edge computing. Author Alex Marcham, an acknowledged leader in the field who coined the term 'infrastructure edge computing,' presents an accessible, accurate, and expansive view of the next generation of internet infrastructure. The book features illustrative examples of 5G mobile cellular networks, city-scale AI systems, self-driving cars, drones, industrial robots, and more--technologies that increase efficiency, save time and money, and improve safety. Covering state-of-the-art topics, this timely and authoritative book:* Presents a clear and accurate survey of the key emerging technologies that will impact data centers, 5G networks, artificial intelligence and cyber-physical systems, and other areas of computer technology* Explores how and why Internet infrastructure has evolved to where it stands today and where it needs to be in the near future* Covers a wide range of topics including distributed application workload operation, infrastructure and application security, and related technologies such as multi-access edge computing (MEC) and fog computing* Provides numerous use cases and examples of real-world applications which depend upon underlying edge infrastructureWritten for Information Technology practitioners, computer technology practitioners, and students, Understanding Infrastructure Edge Computing is essential reading for those looking to benefit from the coming changes in computer technology.

Today, network technology is ubiquitous. Whether at home or on the move, at work or at play, the modern data network is a part of our daily lives. Streaming video, social media and web browsing are just a few of the popular applications that rely on the network, and this list will continue to grow with autonomous vehicles, virtual reality and others, each with their own unique needs.To address the challenges of the demand for these services, the network must continually evolve with new technologies. However, determining which technologies are worth focusing on today is difficult, and the issues which they represent, and address are often complex.In Network Horizons Emerging Technologies and Applications 2018 - 2019 Edition, the author highlights key areas of interest for network technology, helping the reader to identify those of the highest importance by explaining the what, why and when of each of these important areas of development to make sure they and their business are prepared for the future.