Open and Emerging Technologies in Business: Harnessing Digital Disruption for Competitive Advantage in the 21st-Century Marketplace

By Harry Vadalkar

Open and Emerging Technologies in Business: Harnessing Digital Disruption for Competitive Advantage in the 21st-Century Marketplace

Level-up your strategy toolkit-and your career-with this essential guide to the game-changing technologies redefining how the world does business. Open and Emerging Technologies in Business demystifies the buzzwords, connects the dots across today's fastest-moving trends, and shows you exactly how to turn innovation into sustainable value.

Why You'll Want This Book on Your Shelf

Cut through the hype. Clear, jargon-free explanations of AI & generative AI, blockchain & Web3, IoT & Edge, additive manufacturing, quantum, robotics, 6G, industrial metaverse, privacy-enhancing technologies, and more.
See the big picture. Learn how open banking, data sharing, cloud, APIs, and micro-services converge to create powerful new business models-and discover frameworks for spotting the next wave.
Actionable playbooks. Step-by-step guides for building tech portfolios, assessing ROI, mitigating digital risks, and leading cross-functional change.
Real-world case studies. From Walmart Canada's blockchain freight network to Deloitte's Smart Factory @ Montreal, Shopify's platform moat, and national AI & quantum initiatives-lessons you can apply immediately.
Career accelerator. Essential reading for MBA students, product managers, consultants, entrepreneurs, fintech & SaaS professionals, and executives navigating digital transformation.

Inside You'll Learn

Industrial vs. digital economics-why data, algorithms, IP, and network effects now outrank physical assets.

The data journey-capture, lakehouse, MLOps, Edge AI, and smart-contract actuation explained.

Innovation scoring matrix & Gartner-style hype analysis to prioritize tech bets.

Robotics & cobots-calculating ROI, workforce up-skilling, and change management.

Quantum-as-a-Service-impact timelines, post-quantum security, and early-stage opportunities.

Governance essentials-DevSecOps, zero-trust, API management, privacy by design, and ESG-friendly "green compute."

Whether you're steering a Fortune 500, scaling a start-up, or future-proofing your skills, this book delivers the strategic insight, practical frameworks, and Canadian-flavoured case studies you need to thrive in the decade of digital disruption.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FCSBC51D
• ISBN13: 9798287615765
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"