BackCover

Back Cover

If you are involved with any business or institution that currently uses IBM eserver pSeries, RS/6000 servers, or other brands of UNIX servers, then this book is for you. It starts by describing the state of e-business today and IBM’s sweeping “on demand” initiative. It will help you look inward at your own enterprise to evaluate your current state of e-business adoption. You will see where IBM is headed in terms of the future of e-business and learn how to take full advantage of their “on demand” strategy in your organization. You will learn how to leverage your existing investment in AIX or UNIX computing infrastructure moving forward. You likely will see yourself somewhere in the “Top Ten Things That Tell You It’s Time for a Change.” Finally, you will read about the actual experiences of Toyota Australia as they moved down the e-business adoption path.

About the Author

Jim Hoskins—the founder of Maximum Press, a premier publisher of books, ebooks, Web content, MaxFacts Guidebooks that help businesses apply technology profitably—has been involved with computer technology design, implementation, and education for over 17 years. He is the author of many articles, books, and ebooks covering a wide range of technology and e-business topics. Jim spent over a decade with IBM designing computer systems and directly helping businesses of all sizes design and implement real-world solutions. He is the author/editor of the popular Exploring IBM series of books, which have sold over 350,000 copies in 12 languages. Jim has a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Florida.