Software Industry

The book explains what it takes to build and manage partner channels in the software industry. The book uses the business model framework introduced by Alexander Osterwalder. It provides a practical guide for organizing the activities required to design productive partner programs as well as implement these programs for the recruitment and management of partners that will find, win, make, keep, and grow happy customers on our behalf.

Unlock the power of automation with SCADA and PLCs, your essential guide to mastering industrial control systems. Whether you're an engineering student, technician, or automation professional, this book offers a clear, hands-on understanding of the technologies that power modern industry.What You’ll Learn: The fundamentals of industrial automation and control logic How PLCs are programmed using Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, and more Architecture and design of SCADA systems, HMIs, and data acquisition Communication protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, OPC UA, and MQTT Real-world examples ...

Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners! Are you ready to take your bookkeeping skills to the next level? Look no further than "From Scratch to Success," the ultimate guide to building and growing your own bookkeeping business. In this comprehensive eBook, you'll learn everything you need to know to start and manage your very own bookkeeping service. From understanding the importance of bookkeeping to assessing your own qualifications, researching your market, and developing a solid business plan, every step of the process is covered in detail. We'll show you how to ...

In Modern Software Engineering, continuous delivery pioneer David Farley helps software professionals think about their work more effectively, manage it more successfully, and genuinely improve the quality of their applications, their lives, and the lives of their colleagues.

Technical knowledge alone isn't enough - increase your software development income by leveling up your soft skills Early in his software developer career, John Sonmez discovered that technical knowledge alone isn't enough to break through to the next income level - developers need "soft skills" like the ability to learn new technologies just in time, communicate clearly with management and consulting clients, negotiate a fair hourly rate, and unite teammates and coworkers in working toward a common goal.

Every SaaS company on earth is careening towards its next revenue plateau. It’s called a Growth Ceiling—a moment in time where growth stops, and you’re losing just as many customers as you’re bringing in. It’s not an opinion—it’s just how recurring revenue businesses work.

This fact sheet will assist with better management of risk from OSS use in OT products and increase resilience using available resources. While several resources and recommendations within this fact sheet are best suited for execution by the vendor or the critical infrastructure owner, collaboration across parties will result in less friction for operator workflows and promote a safer, more reliable system and provision of National Critical Functions.

📘 Access Control Systems Handbook: Design, Integration, and Sample Layouts for Commercial and Residential Security Unlock the full potential of modern security with this comprehensive guide to access control system design, installation, and programming. Whether you're a security integrator, electrical engineer, IT professional, or facility manager, this handbook is your go-to resource for building code-compliant, scalable, and future-ready access control solutions. ✔ What You'll Learn: Fundamental principles of access control and physical security Detailed breakdowns of components: ...

Software is eating the world—transforming industries from finance to retail, from media to transportation. Yet healthcare remains stubbornly resistant to digital transformation. In Inedible, healthcare innovator Mariano García-Valiño diagnoses this anomaly, explaining why healthcare continues to lag behind and revealing how it can finally leap forward. Drawing from decades of experience at the intersection of healthcare and technology, García-Valiño identifies the root cause: today’s healthcare systems were built for an era dominated by acute, infectious diseases. That era has passed.

In Understanding Software, Max Kanat-Alexander, Technical Lead for Code Health at Google, shows you how to bring simplicity back to computer programming. Max explains to you why programmers suck, and how to suck less as a programmer. There's just too much complex stuff in the world. Complex stuff can't be used, and it breaks too easily. Complexity is stupid. Simplicity is smart. 

Going Global on a Shoestring is a handbook for the executives and business developers in small and medium-sized software companies that lay out the strategies for global expansion as well as perform the actual fieldwork with winning the first customers abroad. It is a book about how to get the first customers outside your domestic market. We could call it establishing the bridgehead for further growth.

In Talk Tech To Me: The Non-Technical Guide to Technology Recruiting, Brian Fink takes on the stress and strain of difficult technology concepts and simplifies them for the modern recruiter. Fink's impassioned wit and humor tackle the high's and low's of technical recruiting with a unique perspective - a perspective that is intended to help you find, engage, and partner with tech professionals. Whether you are just starting your journey as a technical recruiter or delving into your next decade, this book offers you the opportunity to stretch your professional capabilities while elevating ...

Historically, competition has powered progress under capitalism. Companies with productive new products rise to the top, but sooner or later, competitors come along with better innovations and disrupt the threat of monopoly. Dominant firms like Walmart, Amazon, and Google argue that this process of “creative destruction” prevents them from becoming too powerful or entrenched. But the threat of competition has sharply decreased over the past twenty years, and today’s corporate giants have come to power by using proprietary information technologies to create a tilted playing field.

An insider's account of Apple's creative process during the golden years of Steve Jobs. 'If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work in a hotbed of innovation, you’ll enjoy this inside view of life at Apple. Ken Kocienda pioneered the iPhone keyboard, and this book gives a play-by-play...

Domine el Campo de la Ingeniería Industrial: Su Guía para una Carrera como Tecnólogo y Técnico en Ingeniería Industrial Ayudando a los Ingenieros a Resolver Problemas que Afectan a la Distribución o Producción en la Fabricación es un recurso esencial para quienes aspiran a ingresar en el campo de la tecnología de la ingeniería industrial. Esta guía aborda el papel integral y versátil de tecnólogos y técnicos, quienes trabajan en estrecha colaboración con ingenieros para optimizar flujos de trabajo, aumentar la eficiencia en la producción y garantizar la calidad de los ...

Conquer the Industrial Engineering Field: Your Guide to a Career as an Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician Helping Engineers Solve Problems Affecting Manufacturing Layout or Production is an essential resource for those aspiring to work in industrial engineering technology. This guide delves into the versatile role of technologists and technicians who collaborate with engineers to optimize workflows, enhance production efficiency, and ensure product quality. The book provides a comprehensive overview of industrial engineering concepts, from conducting time and motion studies ...

Unlock the future of connectivity with Connectivity Revolution—a compelling exploration into the transformative role of digital timing software in our increasingly connected world. Dive deep into the fascinating journey of how this technology has evolved and become a linchpin across industries. Explore its foundational aspects in Chapter 1, where you'll learn about the emergence and evolution of timing software, alongside its key features. Move to Chapter 2 and discover its impact on the entertainment industry, where it is revolutionizing live event scheduling and production timelines. ...

At some point in your career, you'll realize there's more to being a software engineer than dealing with code. With more than forty stand-alone stories, Lopp walks through a complete job lifecycle, starting with the interview and ending with the realization that it might be time to move on. You'll learn how to handle baffling circumstances in your job, understand what you want from your career, and discover how to thrive in your workplace.

The decision to replace a piece of equipment should be based on facts and figures. The judgment which the owner-manager of a small company makes should be the result of weighing the costs of keeping the old equipment against the cost of its replacement. This guide discusses the elements involved in making such a cost comparison. Examples are used to illustrate the gathering and use of the appropriate cost figures. Sooner or later, you must decide whether you should keep an existing unit of equipment or replace it with a new unit. As time goes by, equipment deteriorates and becomes obsolete....

essentials is a series of books specially designed for readers who want to gain an overview of a topic in a short time. These books contain the essence of what is considered "state of the art" in the current professional discussion and in practice. essentials inform quick, straightforward and easy to understand. This book is the first to describe everything companies need to know in the context of the subscription economy. It explains the origins of this supposed new economic philosophy by using the automotive and real estate industries to illustrate and critically discuss the developments ...