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PublisherPearson Education Canada

ISBN-100132160633

ISBN-139780132160636

eBay Product ID (ePID)92383956

Product Key Features

Number of Pages208 Pages

Publication NameGlitch : the Hidden Impact of Faulty Software

LanguageEnglish

SubjectSoftware Development & Engineering / Quality Assurance & Testing, Social Aspects / General, Enterprise Applications / General

Publication Year2010

TypeTextbook

AuthorJeff Papows

Subject AreaComputers

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight14.5 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2010-025053

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal005

SynopsisDon't Let Software Failures Destroy Your Business The growing impact of software failures on brands, customers, and business performance How to govern software more effectively, prepare for glitches, and mitigate their impact By Jeff Papows, Ph.D., one of the world's most experienced software executives Your software systems are the heart of your business-and they may be vulnerable. In Glitch , industry leader Jeff Papows, Ph.D., outlines the three converging forces that are leading to the proliferation of glitches. Papows explains why and how these glitches are affecting businesses, government agencies, and consumers and provides recommendations as to what we can do about them. Written for senior decision makers, Papows explains why the risks of software failure are growing worse, not better-and shows how software glitches can destroy both your profitability and your reputation. He also introduces proven governance techniques that can help you systematically find and fix weaknesses in the way you build, buy, and manage software. Don't fall victim to the next business software disaster. Read Glitch -and learn about the cultural, technical, and business issues behind software glitches, so you can proactively prevent them. , While many businesses are aware of the public impact of computer glitches, they are not aware of the underlying causes or how to appropriately address them and prevent them. This book examines the technical, business and consumer impact of software glitches that continue to erode brands, consumer confidence and profitability., Don't Let Software Failures Destroy Your Business The growing impact of software failures on brands, customers, and business performance How to govern software more effectively, prepare for glitches, and mitigate their impact By Jeff Papows, Ph.D., one of the world's most experienced software executives Your software systems are the heart of your business-and they may be vulnerable. In Glitch , industry leader Jeff Papows, Ph.D., outlines the three converging forces that are leading to the proliferation of glitches. Papows explains why and how these glitches are affecting businesses, government agencies, and consumers and provides recommendations as to what we can do about them. Written for senior decision makers, Papows explains why the risks of software failure are growing worse, not better-and shows how software glitches can destroy both your profitability and your reputation. He also introduces proven governance techniques that can help you systematically find and fix weaknesses in the way you build, buy, and manage software. Don't fall victim to the next business software disaster. Read Glitch -and learn about the cultural, technical, and business issues behind software glitches, so you can proactively prevent them.

LC Classification NumberHF5548.37