PDF version of Machine Learning IBM Limited Edition by Judit Hurwitz and Daniel Kirsch – (for dummies a Wiley Brand)

Machine Learning For Dummies, IBM Limited Edition, gives you
insights into what machine learning is all about and how it can
impact the way you can weaponize data to gain unimaginable
insights.  Your data is only as good as what you do with it and how
you manage it.

In this book, you discover types of machine learning
techniques, models, and algorithms that can help achieve
results for your company. This information helps both business
and technical leaders learn how to apply machine learning to
anticipate and predict the future.

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Machine Learning vs Deep Learning vs Artificial Intelligence | ML vs DL vs AI | Simplilearn – Published 20 February 2018

This excellent Machine Learning vs Deep Learning vs Artificial Intelligence video will help you understand the differences between ML, DL and AI, and how they are related to each other.

The tutorial video will also cover what Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence entail, how they work with the help of examples, and whether they really are all that different.

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Beginning Programming  with Python® by John Paul Mueller
(for dummies a Wiley Brand)

Beginning Programming with Python For Dummies is all about getting up and running with Python quickly. You want to learn the language fast so that you can become productive in using it to perform your real job, which could be anything.

Python emphasizes code readability and a concise syntax that lets you write applications using fewer lines of code than other programming languages require. In addition, because of the way Python works, you find it used in all sorts of fields that are filled with nonprogrammers. 

This book starts you right at the beginning by showing you what makes Python different from other languages and how it can help you perform useful work in a job other than programming.

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MMC Cyber Handbook 2018, Perspectives on the next wave of cyber – Published by Marsh & McLennan Companies – Global Risk Centre

Cyber risk continues to grow as technology innovation increases and societal dependence on information technology expands. A new and important turning point has been reached in the struggle to manage this complex risk. In the war between cyber attackers and cyber defenders, we have reached what Winston Churchill might call "the end of the beginning".  This 75-page document is broken up into three sections these are:

• Wake up to the shifting cyber threat landscape
• Prepare for emerging regulations 
• Cyber resiliency best practices
  

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Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity – National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Published March 2017

This PowerPoint slide pack by NIST outlines the Cybersecurity Framework:

• Includes a set of standards, methodologies, procedures, and processes that align policy, business, and technological approaches to address cyber risk
• Provides a prioritized, flexible, repeatable, performance-based, and cost-effective approach, including information security measures and controls, to help owners and operators of critical infrastructure identify, assess, and manage cyber risk.
• Identifies areas for improvement to be addressed through future collaboration with particular sectors and standards-developing organizations. 
• Is consistent with voluntary international standards

A selection of videos on Security and Collaboration from The Information Innovation @ UTS - Security & Collaboration

Peter Chapman -  Intro to Information Security:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRxqQ0UoZn8


Stephen Byrne - Balancing Security & Collaboration:    
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3darpHyR9I


Leanne Fry - Security & Collaboration @ AUSTRAC: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baiS7yFAu-E

What exactly is an API? - Published by MuleSoft Videos. 
Want to learn more about 'What exactly is an API?'. Then watch this simple to understand video published by MuleSoft videos.

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What are Microservices? Produced by MuleSoft Videos.
Companies like Amazon, Spotify, and Netflix rely on microservices to be disruptive, agile, and nimble. But what are microservices? It all goes back to one simple concept - the assembly line.

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Developing the API Mindset - Preparing Your Business for Private, Partner, and Public APIs Nordic APIs. eBook Published by Mark Boyd, 2015 Nordic APIs AB
This eBook by Mark Boyd provides the reader with valuable information on the differences between Private, Partner and Public APIs the challenges and opportunities. 

In brief the eBook discusses that APIs enable businesses to funnel data and services across their organisation and to their wider network of suppliers, partners and end customers. It also highlights the importance of understanding and identifying the different benefits and limitations of Private, Partner and Public APIs is a conversation currently being held amongst industry stakeholders all around the world. It is a conversation being picked up by existing businesses outside of the internet and Cloudbased startup circles

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How does a blockchain work - Simply Explained.  
Published 13 November 2017 by Savjee 

This simple video by Savjee explains: What is a blockchain and how do they work? 

It also explains why blockchains are so special in simple and plain English!

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What is the difference between Bitcoin and blockchain?
Produced by IBM Clockchain, 8th May 2017

Unlike the bitcoin application which is open, public and anonymous making its security and trust questionable - blockchain for business is private, permissioned and running on smart contracts.

Explore the key difference between bitcoin and blockchain in this video.

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Bitcoin, Blockchain & distributed ledgers: Caught between promise and reality.
Centre for the Edge Australia. eBook Published by Deloitte 11 March 2016

Blockchain has become a marketing buzzword making it impossible to talk about the technology. 

This eBook looks at the terminologies and the history behind Bitcoin, Blockchain and distributed ledgers.  It introduces you to the evolution of Blockchain's genesis in Bitcoin

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Deloitte Insights - The symphonic enterprise - 5th December 2017

It's all CIOs can do to keep up with each new disruptive technology - blockchain, cognitive, digital reality - and incorporate them into specific organizational domains. But there's a better way to understand and use today's profound changes: to see these technological forces as complementary, working in harmony.

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The Future of Business Intelligence & Analytics - Produced by Savvy by Yesop.

How is the BI Market changing?
What challenges do managers and everyday users of BI tools face and how can those challenges be overcome? 

This eBook takes a backwards look where the Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Analytics environment came from and then introduces the reader to overarching trends, which help us to better understand the evolving BI space today.  A very interesting eBook.

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Digital Twin: What is Cognitive Sensing? Published on 3rd November, 2017 by IBM Watson Internet of Things.

Getting started with digital twins? You should know about cognitive sensing. It will improve the quality of your digital twin and make it easier to design products, services and experiences.  What is cognitive sensing? It's the evolution of digital twins, making it easier to combine analytics with data 'at the edge'.

Cognitive sensing uses advanced analytics and machine learning on sensor data, resulting in timely insights with real-time processing and selective forwarding. It reduces costs, constraints, and isolates the vital data from the mundane creating a better digital twin!
This is a very interesting introduction to Digital Twins - Cognitive Sensing

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