As a broadband operator you may be feeling confused by the Internet of Things (IoT) and what it has to do with you. Wondering what it is, where it came from and what you, as an operator, really need to know (and do) about it? The Internet of Things Explained story begins at the dawn of IoT with an eerily correct 1926 prediction to the "aha!" moment of Kevin Ashton and some lipstick in 1999. You will get a clearer understanding of why you should care about the IoT and the inevitable effect ...

Analyzing Social Media Networks with NodeXL offers backgrounds in information studies, computer science, and sociology. This book is divided into three parts: analyzing social media, NodeXL tutorial, and social-media network analysis case studies. Part I provides background in the history and concepts of social media and social networks. Also included here is social network analysis, which flows from measuring, to mapping, and modeling collections of connections. The next part focuses on t...

Programmers used to be the only people excited about APIs, but now a growing number of companies see them as a hot new product channel. This concise guide describes the tremendous business potential of APIs, and demonstrates how you can use them to provide valuable services to clients, partners, or the public via the Internet. You’ll learn all the steps necessary for building a cohesive API business strategy from experts in the trenches.Facebook and Twitter APIs continue to be extr...

Pick a topic, an interest or a profession. Most likely, there are established forums dedicated to that subject, where members share their passion, exchange information and help each other.Behind the scenes at virtually every successful forum is an administrator who works tirelessly to ensure that it runs smoothly and continues to grow and improve. Sometimes, these forums can grow so large that they require a team of people to be hired on a part time or full time basis.As a ...

A comprehensive guide to the popular web publishing site TumblrThe popularity of Tumblr is growing by leaps and bounds, as it continues to make a name for itself as a reliable, accessible blogging platform. Yet, there is very little documentation on Tumblr, leaving newcomers confused as to where to start. That's where this helpful book comes in. Written by well-respected author Thord Hedengren, this step-by-step guide is an ideal starting point for Tumblr newcomers...

Is the Internet democratizing American politics? Do political Web sites and blogs mobilize inactive citizens and make the public sphere more inclusive? The Myth of Digital Democracy reveals that, contrary to popular belief, the Internet has done little to broaden political discourse but in fact empowers a small set of elites--some new, but most familiar.Matthew Hindman argues that, though hundreds of thousands of Americans blog about politics, blogs receive only a miniscul...

No longer can the offline remain separate from the online. Integrated, customer-centric, cross-channel marketing campaigns persuade customers to act, provide greater ROI, and ultimately improve your organization's bottom line. This must-have guide synthesizes the successful methods and metrics that online, direct, and brand marketers have employed for years so that you can develop, implement, and measure successful cross-channel campaigns. Multichannel marketing expert Akin Arikan takes yo...

Coupon online like a pro and save big money with this 100-page e-bookOn a budget and need help figuring out how to coupon online? This concise e-book will show you where to go online to find the best store and manufacturer coupons, how to combine them for the best deals, and how to stay organized. Get this bargain priced e-book with "beyond the book" extras including a video demonstration, checklist, and more.Contains 100 pages of couponing tips, tech...

Is the founder of WikiLeaks the ministering angel of press freedom as his pale appearance might suggest? Or is he the demonic leader of the most dangerous hacker collective on the web? As one outspoken critic suggests, is he “worse than the Stasi,” o r does he represent hope for those struggling against oppression? Either way, by the end of 2010 it became clear that a hitherto unknown organization had forever changed the global media landscape. Within a few months, some of the best-known n...

Explains how to implement secure Web services and includes coverage of trust, confidentiality, cryptography, authentication, authorization, and Kerberos. You’ll also find details on Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), XML Key Management Specification (XKMS), XML Encryption, Hypertext Transfer Protocol-Reliability (HTTP-R) and more.

Develop applications on one of the most popular platforms for IoT using Particle Photon and Electron with this fast-paced guideKey Features\[\*\] Get an introduction to IoT architecture, command-line build tools and applications of IoT devices and sensors\[\*\] Design and develop connected IoT applications using Particle Photon and Electron in a step-by-step manner, gaining an entry point into the field of IoT\[\*\] Get tips on troubleshooting ...

This volume presents timely discussions on how digital technology is reshaping broadcasting and the media in the United States and around the world. It features contributions from distinguished scholars and young researchers, representing work that spans domestic and international issues of technological change and the implications for broadcasting and related media in a global context.Among the many issues covered are:The impact of digital technology on the...