To the Cloud: Big Data in a Turbulent World

by Vincent Mosco

Book Overview

Cloud computing and big data are arguably the most significant forces in information technology today. In the wake of revelations about National Security Agency (NSA) activities, many of which occur "in the cloud", this book offers both enlightenment and a critical view. Vincent Mosco explores where the cloud originated, what it means, and how important it is for business, government and citizens. He describes the intense competition among cloud companies...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1612056164
• ISBN13: 9781612056166
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.1"