"The book contains a practical approach and real actions that can transform the credibility and alignment of IT to the business." --Myron Hrycyk, CIO, NYK Logistics UK &amp; Eire "A significant addition to the Enterprise Architect's bookshelf." --Rupert Brown, Principal Architect, Merrill Lynch Global Business Technology EMEA Many IT deployments fall short of delivering value to the businesses that pay for them. On top of this, the combined forces of rapid business change and technology innovation frequently outpace the ability of IT organisations to make sense of their implications. With business activity and IT now so intimately intertwined, organizations urgently need a framework which allows them to align IT capabilities with business strategies and priorities in a way that is sustainable. A team of IT-expert authors with more than 80 years' combined experience have interviewed dozens of CIOs, IT directors and other senior technical and business decision makes to find out what works and what doesn't. The result is a handbook for organizations of all sizes that want to improve the value of their IT investments, thus enabling their IT capabilities to play a more pivotal business role. Written in plain English that does not descend into technical detail, The Technology Garden provides practical advice for organizations looking to achieve sustainable IT-business alignment. To do so, it defines: * Six key principles - a distillation of best practice that readers can apply directly to the domain of IT-business alignment * A framework for their application - a pragmatic roadmap for the application of the principles * Adoption guidelines - a set of self-assessment checklists that readers can use to understand where they are on the IT-business alignment roadmap and how to progress. With groundbreaking research and proven approaches, this blueprint enables readers to understand what is at the heart of IT-business alignment. Combining IT research, analysis and real-world insight, The Technology Garden is the ultimate no-nonsense guide.

Technology Garden

Ward-Dutton, Neil

Collins, Jon

Macehiter, Neil

Vile, Dale

Computers & Technology

wiley

Security architects are responsible for maintaining the security of an organisation's computer systems as well as designing, developing and reviewing security architectures that fit business requirements, mitigate risk and conform to security policies. They ensure that each unique set of security needs is addressed, that systems are protected and beneficial security change is implemented. The book provides practical, effective guidance for anyone looking to become a security architect or wanting to know more about what the role entails. It covers areas such as required skills, responsibilities, dependencies and career progression as well as relevant tools, standards and frameworks.

Security Architect: Careers in information security (BCS Guides to IT Roles)

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

With Script for a Jester’s Tear in 1983 and chart hits "Punch and Judy" and "Kayleigh," Marillion ushered in a post-punk progressive rock renaissance. Drawing on interviews with all band members, past and present, and featuring 150 rare photos and featuring cover artwork by the artist behind Marillion 15 album covers, this is the definitive book on one of the most enduring modern progressive rock bands, who enjoy a hardcore underground following in the U.S.

Marillion: Separated Out: The Complete History 1979-2002

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Helter Skelter Publishing

Acclaimed Marillion biographer Jon Collins draws on hundreds of hours of new interviews to tell the full in-depth story of the enduring Canadian trio who refused to compromise their music and avoided the typical rock and roll lifestyle. From early days in Canada to platinum albums, stadium shows, and the world’s stage, taking in tragedy, triumphs, and a wealth of great music, this is the meticulous and definitive study of one of rock’s great enigmas. From early triumphs such as the classic concept album 2112, on to their first hit single “Spirit of Radio” and beyond to Moving Pictures, “Tom Sawyer,” and more pop-oriented 1990s material, Rush have continued to make groundbreaking and original music that has sold in the millions.

Rush: Chemistry: The Definitive Biography

"It's hard to believe that a better biography will be written about the boys during their lifetimes."—Goldmine
The first truly in-depth biography of one of the most enduring and successful cult bands in rock; now available in paperback.

Rush: Chemistry

Arts & Photography

Music

Marillion first formed, as Silmarillion, in 1978. Casual observers might believe the band fell into obscurity after the departure of vocalist Fish in 1988. However Marillion thrive to this day, prospering outside the mainstream and enjoying a perhaps uniquely close relationship with a devoted audience. This meticulously researched biography explores Marillion's refusal to compromise either music or ideals, and the continued popularity of one of Britain's most enduring rock bands.

Marillion: Separated Out ... Redux

Foruli Limited

"Die Chemie von Rush"

Iron Pages Verlag

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