Peer-To-Peer Computing

Ramesh Subramaniam Brian D. Goodman

ISBN 10: 1591404290 / ISBN 13: 9781591404293

Published by Idea Group Publishing, 2004

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pp. 328.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Peer-To-Peer Computing
• Publisher: Idea Group Publishing
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591404290
• ISBN 13: 9781591404293
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Peer to Peer Computing: The Evolution of Disruptive Technology takes a holistic approach to the affects P2P Computing has on a number a disciplines. Some of those areas covered within this book include grid computing, web services, bio-informatics, security, finance and economics, collaboration, and legal issues. Unique in its approach, Peer to Peer Computing includes current articles from academics as well as IT practitioners and consultants from around the world. As a result, the book strikes a balance for many readers. Neither too technical or too managerial, Peer to Peer Computing appeals to the needs of both researchers and practitioners who are trying to gain a more thorough understanding of current P2P technologies and their emerging ramifications.

About the Author

Dr. Ramesh Subramanian is the Gabriel Ferrucci Professor of Computer Information Systems at the School of Business, Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Subramanian received his Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems and MBA from Rutgers University, NJ. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from XLRI - Center for Management Studies, Jamshedpur, India, and a Bachelor of Applied Sciences from Madras University, India. Dr. Subramanian’s research interests include Information Systems Strategy, Information Systems Security, Digital Asset Management, E-commerce, XML, XSL, Web Content Management, Peer-to-Peer networking and resource sharing and IT education, and he has published and presented several papers in these areas.

Brian D Goodman is currently a Senior IT Architect for IBM’s On Demand Workplace, based out of New York, NY. He received a multi-disciplinary BA degree in Computer Science, Psychology and Graphic Design from Hampshire College, Amherst, MA. His interest centered on early childhood human computer interface design. Prior to his current position, Brian worked as a Staff Software Engineer in IBM’s Advanced Internet Technology Lab, Southbury, CT. His current interests include emerging data architectures, caching strategies, service oriented architectures, message queuing, pub/sub, web services, social networking systems and peer-to-peer systems.