In today’s fast-evolving digital economy, staying ahead means understanding not just the “What” but also the “How” and “Why” of transformative technologies. Emerging Technologies in Business delivers a clear, current, and comprehensive roadmap to the tools reshaping modern enterprise.
This book explores fourteen core technology domains¾from Big Data, IoT, and Cloud Computing to Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, 5G, and Quantum Computing¾with a balanced focus on both foundational concepts and real-world business applications. Designed for students, professionals, educators, and innovators alike, the book demystifies complex technologies while showcasing their strategic role in driving innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
Whether you are navigating the data-driven world of AI and Machine Learning, exploring immersive experiences through Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), or preparing for automation through Robotic Process Automation (RPA), this book equips you with the insights to thrive in a future-ready business environment.
- Big Data and its analytical potential
- Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT—reshaping operations and supply chains
- Cloud Computing—offering scalable solutions and service models
- Blockchain and its decentralized architecture promising trust and transparency
- The transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with dedicated insights into neural networks and intelligent techniques
- Practical explorations of Text Analytics, Augmented and Virtual Reality, and 5G Connectivity
- A forward-looking view on Quantum Computing and the automation power of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF THE DIGITAL ERA
- The Tech Frontier: Exploring Emerging Technologies in Business
- Above the Clouds: Harnessing Cloud Computing in Business
- Next-Gen Networks: The Power of 5G Connectivity
PART II: THE DATA-DRIVEN WORLD
- Big Data Unleashed: Insights Through Analytics
- Talking Tech: Unlocking Insights with Text Analytics
- Connected Worlds: IoT and the Rise of IIoT
PART III: INTELLIGENCE AMPLIFIED: AI AND BEYOND
- AI Awakens: The Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning: From Data to Decisions
- Intelligent Engines: Core Techniques in AI
- Deep Dive: Understanding Deep Neural Networks
PART IV: TRUST, AUTOMATION, AND IMMERSIVE TECH
- Blockchain Basics: Trust and Transparency in Digital Transactions
- Automation Revolution: Getting Started with RPA
- Reality Redefined: Augmented and Virtual Experiences
PART V: THE CUTTING EDGE: FUTURE HORIZONS
Quantum Leap: Computing Beyond Limits
Jaipal Dhobale: Assistant Professor, ICFAI Business
School (IFHE University), Hyderabad, India
Bijeta Shaw: Assistant Professor (Operations), IT Department, ICFAI Business
School (IFHE University), Hyderabad, India
Sindhuja PN: Professor (Operations), IT Department, ICFAI Business School
(IFHE University), Hyderabad, India