{"product_id":"trivergence-accelerating-innovation-with-ai-blockchain-and-the-internet-of-things-hardcover","title":"Trivergence: Accelerating Innovation with Ai, Blockchain, and the Internet of Things - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBob Tapscott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Breakthrough Introduction to The Next Phase of the Digital Age\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eTrivergence, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eBob Tapscott, \u003c\/b\u003e writer, speaker, complex system designer, and former CIO introduces an exciting new concept in explaining how the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) will transform business and society. He explains the synergies between these technologies and the disruptive potential that they will offer, as well as the challenges and risks to making it happen. He offers an insightful guide through the difficult decisions that businesses and society must make to thrive in a new era where decisions will be difficult, and uncertainties abound.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll discover how and why AI's power is now exploding, its growth driven by smarter approaches to neural networks trained on a new hardware architecture that can derive its intelligence from ever more massive datasets. You'll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussions of the multiplicative and exponential power of trivergence on the core technologies discussed in the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplorations of IoT's tendency to bring the physical world to life as it harnesses the capabilities of AI and the blockchain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow trivergence morphs Big Data into something new he calls \"Infinite Data\", where thinking machines consider trillions of data points to generate their own content, value, and perspectives without programmed code or human intervention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fresh and innovative guide, rich with case stories, on how the most critical technologies of this new phase in the digital age are combining to drive business transformation, \u003ci\u003eTrivergence\u003c\/i\u003e will become a critical handbook for forward-looking leaders, and anyone interested in the intersection of cutting-edge tech and business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe intersection of today's emerging technologies are generating more questions than answers. But one of the most foundational is one we rarely consider: How are we to navigate a new world where Moore's Law no longer acts as a speed limit on the development of technologies with surprising capabilities? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eTrivergence\u003c\/i\u003e, we discover how AI, blockchain, and the Internet of Things are ushering in a new digital age. Through it celebrated writer, speaker, and IT strategist Bob Tapscott delivers a comprehensive and accessible guide to the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The book explains how to navigate the difficult decisions that business and society must make to thrive in a new era where uncertainties outnumber certainties by a thousand to one. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll discover how and why AI's power is exploding--driven by smarter and bigger approaches to neural networks--and how that increase is itself being multiplied by new hardware architectures made possible by blockchain mining and cloud-based parallel processors. You'll also find out how the convergence of these factors brings together thinking machines that can learn, generate ideas and create value from trillions of data points on their own. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrivergence \u003c\/i\u003ealso examines how the Internet of Things is bringing the physical world to life by integrating blockchain technology to create billions of smart devices capable of conducting transactions and behaving like economic units. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for executives, directors, managers, and other business leaders interested in the future of technology and how it will shape our organizations and our world, \u003ci\u003eTrivergence \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-read for anyone seeking fresh, new insights into the groundbreaking new technologies combining into exciting new possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for TRIVERGENCE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Drawing from my experience as an IBM Fellow and creator of AI and Blockchain technologies, I see \u003ci\u003eTrivergence \u003c\/i\u003eby Bob Tapscott as a critical, reflective journey into the synergies of AI, blockchain, and IoT. This book brilliantly charts the course of these technologies, offering a unique perspective on their potential to reshape our world. An indispensable read for leaders and thinkers in the digital age.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Jerry Cuomo, IBM Fellow and Industry voice on AI and Blockchain\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book should become the CIO's handbook for success in leveraging change for the global digital ecosystem.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Dave Brajkovich, Chief Technology Officer, Polaris Transportation Group\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eTrivergence\u003c\/i\u003e, Tapscott brilliantly articulates the synergistic relationship among these exponential technologies, highlighting their collective potential to revolutionize business and society. Coupled with a nuanced understanding of the challenges and risks involved, he provides an essential roadmap for navigating this new era of technological advancement. A thought provoking read and a clarion call for innovators to harness these technologies responsibly and creatively for a better future.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Carlos Moreira, CEO WISeKey\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eTrivergence\u003c\/i\u003e, Bob Tapscott has introduced a fresh new idea. The combination of AI, blockchain and the IoT will be a powerful innovation trifactor that will be key in driving success for the next period in business history. Smart CIOs and leaders everywhere should feast on this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Debbie Gamble, Chief Innovation and New Ventures Officer, Interac Corp\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Following Don and Alex Tapscott's seminal \u003ci\u003eBlockchain Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e, and Alex's timely 2023 book \u003ci\u003eWeb3\u003c\/i\u003e, now Bob Tapscott joins in, elucidating the big picture with \u003ci\u003eTrivergence\u003c\/i\u003e, offering new ideas and immediate implications for every company or government organization. A must-read!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Florent Thévenin, Founder \u0026amp; CEO, Blockchain North\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Love the name \u003ci\u003eTrivergence\u003c\/i\u003e. I'd watch the movie! The book is a great explanation of three intersecting and critical transformational technologies: AI - IoT - Blockchain. I believe a must-read handbook for executives amidst their digital transformation.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Ibrahim J Gedeon, Chief Technology Officer, Telus\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eTrivergence \u003c\/i\u003ewill be enormously helpful for business leaders as well as those of us in government working to apply new technologies for innovation and efficiency. A great read!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Liz Tanner, Secretary of Commerce, The State of Rhode Island\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOB TAPSCOTT's\u003c\/b\u003e extensive background as a CIO, a speaker and as a consultant in successfully developing and implementing disruptive strategies from concept through systems design and implementation includes the training, organizational restructuring, and workflow redesign required to deliver, measure and improve overall corporate performance and customer satisfaction. His strong analysis, communication, mathematical, and leadership skills and out of the box thinking have ensured his success as an agent of change for his pedigreed clients. Bob's background in developing and deploying complex systems from nuclear power reactor maintenance to Wall Street derivatives, to flying commercial aircraft by computer has emphasized the prudent mitigation of risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.6 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 28, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42153633054855,"sku":"9781394226610","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/c894bf3fe4568662b7b3bbafa7eb7948.webp?v=1733223158","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/trivergence-accelerating-innovation-with-ai-blockchain-and-the-internet-of-things-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}