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Blockchain: A Hype or a Hoax? fills a gap in the book market to provide material that is not only technical but also caters to business readers. This book was written to keep in mind various stakeholders and the current gap in blockchain education as well as use case implementation.This book reviews blockchain technology, discusses why proof of concept fails, offers examples of use cases that have been successful and that have failed and articulates a framework that should be used before deciding whether blockchain is the right technology for transformation. It uses strategic models and frameworks to assist organisations to see a fit score for their specific use cases.This book provides guidance on how to create a blockchain strategy and a business case to pitch for the budget. It also includes a case study to apply the knowledge on practical use cases for blockchain and a technical overview of most of the blockchain use cases in the market including crypto, non-fungible tokens, decentralised finance, and decentralised autonomous organisations, as well as financial and non-financial industry use cases.This book also provides a detailed overview of most of the mainstream blockchain products currently available in the market. It also offers guidance on how readers can best educate themselves on blockchain technology that is available through commercial and free resources.It concludes with a clear direction on selecting blockchain to solve real-life use cases that are best fit. A financial and non-financial value-adding framework is discussed throughout this book to assist business leaders, programme managers, product managers and information technology leaders to make strategic choices, and business cases and develop strategies for digital transformation through the use of blockchain.The distinctive feature of this book is the critical analysis of blockchain from a technology and business perspective. This is the first book to focus on business, technology and blockchain selection framework. The most unique feature of this book would be to apply Michael Porter’s competitive advantage strategy theory on blockchain use cases and their impact on companies.This book is aimed at technology students, technology professionals, blockchain and fintech consultant and business leaders. It will also be useful for readers who are building a business case to adopt blockchain into an organisation or are seeking to grow their knowledge of blockchain and improve their fintech strategy.

Blockchain: A Hype or a Hoax? fills a gap in the book market to provide material that is not only technical but also caters to business readers. This book was written to keep in mind various stakeholders and the current gap in blockchain education as well as use case implementation.This book reviews blockchain technology, discusses why proof of concept fails, offers examples of use cases that have been successful and that have failed and articulates a framework that should be used before deciding whether blockchain is the right technology for transformation. It uses strategic models and frameworks to assist organisations to see a fit score for their specific use cases.This book provides guidance on how to create a blockchain strategy and a business case to pitch for the budget. It also includes a case study to apply the knowledge on practical use cases for blockchain and a technical overview of most of the blockchain use cases in the market including crypto, non-fungible tokens, decentralised finance, and decentralised autonomous organisations, as well as financial and non-financial industry use cases.This book also provides a detailed overview of most of the mainstream blockchain products currently available in the market. It also offers guidance on how readers can best educate themselves on blockchain technology that is available through commercial and free resources.It concludes with a clear direction on selecting blockchain to solve real-life use cases that are best fit. A financial and non-financial value-adding framework is discussed throughout this book to assist business leaders, programme managers, product managers and information technology leaders to make strategic choices, and business cases and develop strategies for digital transformation through the use of blockchain.The distinctive feature of this book is the critical analysis of blockchain from a technology and business perspective. This is the first book to focus on business, technology and blockchain selection framework. The most unique feature of this book would be to apply Michael Porter’s competitive advantage strategy theory on blockchain use cases and their impact on companies.This book is aimed at technology students, technology professionals, blockchain and fintech consultant and business leaders. It will also be useful for readers who are building a business case to adopt blockchain into an organisation or are seeking to grow their knowledge of blockchain and improve their fintech strategy.

The Metaverse: Hype or Hoax? offers a rigorous, balanced, and evidence‑based examination of one of the most contested technology narratives of the twenty‑first century. Set against the backdrop of accelerated digital transformation, this book situates the Metaverse within the longer history of technological disruption, platform evolution, and socio‑economic change. Rather than accepting optimistic forecasts or dismissing the Metaverse as speculative hype, the book critically evaluates its foundations, ambitions, and constraints. Drawing on industry research, academic literature, and real‑world case analysis, the book explores how immersive technologies, cloud platforms, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and spatial computing converge to shape emerging virtual ecosystems. It examines where genuine transformation is taking place, where value remains unproven, and how organisations, regulators, and societies can navigate this uncertain terrain with strategic clarity. Key features include:A clear conceptual framework distinguishing Metaverse reality from hype cyclesA layered architectural view of Metaverse ecosystems and enabling technologiesA critical assessment of business, economic, social, and governance implicationsPractical guidance for enterprises, policymakers, and technologistsWritten for technology leaders, policymakers, researchers, and postgraduate students, this book provides a grounded reference for understanding whether immersive digital worlds represent a substantive evolution of the internet or a rebranding of existing technologies amplified by market enthusiasm.

The Metaverse: Hype or Hoax? offers a rigorous, balanced, and evidence‑based examination of one of the most contested technology narratives of the twenty‑first century. Set against the backdrop of accelerated digital transformation, this book situates the Metaverse within the longer history of technological disruption, platform evolution, and socio‑economic change. Rather than accepting optimistic forecasts or dismissing the Metaverse as speculative hype, the book critically evaluates its foundations, ambitions, and constraints. Drawing on industry research, academic literature, and real‑world case analysis, the book explores how immersive technologies, cloud platforms, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and spatial computing converge to shape emerging virtual ecosystems. It examines where genuine transformation is taking place, where value remains unproven, and how organisations, regulators, and societies can navigate this uncertain terrain with strategic clarity. Key features include:A clear conceptual framework distinguishing Metaverse reality from hype cyclesA layered architectural view of Metaverse ecosystems and enabling technologiesA critical assessment of business, economic, social, and governance implicationsPractical guidance for enterprises, policymakers, and technologistsWritten for technology leaders, policymakers, researchers, and postgraduate students, this book provides a grounded reference for understanding whether immersive digital worlds represent a substantive evolution of the internet or a rebranding of existing technologies amplified by market enthusiasm.

The first and only book to offer detailed explanations of SAP ERP sales and distributionAs the only book to provide in-depth configuration of the Sales and Distribution (SD) module in the latest version of SAP ERP, this valuable resource presents you with step-by-step instruction, conceptual explanations, and plenty of examples. If you're an SD consultant or are in charge of managing an SAP implementation in your enterprise, you'll want this valuable resource at your side SAP is one of the leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software products on the market, with over 40,000 implementationsCovers the latest version of SAP ERP-ECC 6.0Covers common through advanced configurations, so it's helpful no matter what your level of experience with SAPExplains the conceptual framework behind the configuration processIf your company uses the SD module, keep this indispensable guide on hand.

In an era where traditional marketing techniques are losing their effectiveness, businesses must embrace innovative and forward-thinking strategies to maintain a competitive edge. AI-Driven Blue Ocean Strategies offers business managers, marketers, and entrepreneurs a detailed reference on how to leverage artificial intelligence to create and sustain new Blue Ocean strategies. By combining the power of Artificial Intelligence with the principles of Blue Ocean Strategy, this book provides actionable insights on uncovering new market opportunities, developing differentiated value propositions, and ensuring long-term business success.With contributions from a diverse team of experts, this book presents a robust framework for applying AI in market research, consumer analysis, and trend forecasting. Through real-world case studies, readers will learn how leading companies are using AI-driven approaches to break free from saturated markets and establish new, uncontested market spaces. The authors provide an avenue for discussion of all aspects of how AI is transforming marketing and customer experience, from big data analysis and predictive analytics to content generation and real-time customer interactions.