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Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention – MICCAI 2022


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The eight-volume set LNCS 13431, 13432, 13433, 13434, 13435, 13436, 13437, and 13438 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2022, which was held in Singapore in September 2022. The 574 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 1831 submissions in a double-blind review process. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Brain development and atlases; DWI and tractography; functional brain networks; neuroimaging; heart and lung imaging; dermatology; Part II: Computational (integrative) pathology; computational anatomy and physiology; ophthalmology; fetal imaging; Part III: Breast imaging; colonoscopy; computer aided diagnosis; Part IV: Microscopic image analysis; positron emission tomography; ultrasound imaging; video data analysis; image segmentation I; Part V: Image segmentation II; integration of imaging with non-imaging biomarkers; Part VI: Image registration; image reconstruction; Part VII: Image-Guided interventions and surgery; outcome and disease prediction; surgical data science; surgical planning and simulation; machine learning – domain adaptation and generalization; Part VIII: Machine learning – weakly-supervised learning; machine learning – model interpretation; machine learning – uncertainty; machine learning theory and methodologies.




SIAM: Principles and Practices for Service Integration and Management


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For trainers free additional material of this book is available. This can be found under the "Training Material" tab. Log in with your trainer account to access the material. The increasing complexity of the IT value chain and the rise of multi-vendor supplier ecosystems has led to the rise of Service Integration and Management (SIAM) as a new approach. Service Integration is the set of principles and practices, which facilitate the collaborative working relationships between service providers required to maximize the benefit of multi-sourcing. Service integration facilitates the linkage of services, the technology of which they are comprised and the delivery organizations and processes used to operate them, into a single operating model. SIAM is a relatively new and fast evolving concept. SIAM teams are being established in many organizations and in many different sectors, as part of a strategy for (out)sourcing IT services and other types of service. This is the first book that describes the concepts of SIAM. It is intended for: ITSM professionals working in integrated multi-sourced environments; Service customer managers, with a responsibility to secure the business supply of IT services in a multi-sourced environment; Service provider delivery managers with a responsibility to integrate multiple services to meet the demands of the customers business and users; Service provider managers with responsibilities to manage integrated services, participating in a multi-sourced environment.




Cloud Service Management and Governance


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Once an organisation adopts cloud computing, it quickly becomes apparent that the traditional approaches to IT Service Management processes will need to undergo drastic changes to integrate and run Bi-Modal IT Service Operations. This book is an alleyway to managing enterprise could services with a framework that consists of progressive Service Management practices to ensure practical, strategic, and modular methodology for the positive transformation of ITSM for cloud delivery models is followed. It illustrates how to optimise your current IT Service Management processes using modern service management frameworks, including ITIL 4, and IT4IT – from conceptual service blueprint to the most efficient service operations. It gives facile explanations of the cloud service management reference architecture, IT value streams and service models. It has very easy-to-understand process workflows with grand synthesis with enterprise service management and cloud operations management using Agile, DevOps, and Robotic Process Automation, with a value-based approach. Comprehensive features include - Cloud Service Management Framework. - Transformation and Transition Planning actions for ITSM processes. - Value stream workflows with detailed explanations for the incident, problem, change management and other processes. - Detail KPIs for performance monitoring and continuous improvements. - A full setup manual of smart cloud governance for a better decision-making process. - Complete guide on setting up your Cloud Centre Of Excellence with defined roles and responsibilities. - And many more have yet to see cloud capability-related facets to make your cloud service management successful and measurable.




Service Integration and Management (SIAM™) Foundation Body of Knowledge (BoK), Second edition


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Service Integration and Management (SIAM™) Foundation Body of Knowledge (BoK), Second edition has been updated to reflect changes to the market and is the official guide for the EXIN SIAM™ Foundation certification. Prepare for your SIAM™ Foundation exam and understand how SIAM can benefit your organization!




SIAM/MSI


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In order for multi-sourcing to be successful, organisations must be capable of integrating their service providers into a single, cohesive unit. SIAM/MSI – An introduction to Service Integration and Management/Multi-sourcing Integration for IT Service Management explains: the merits of a multi-sourced approach to outsourcing service towersthe benefits of multi-sourcing contracts with service providers for specified towershow to align multi-sourced servicesthe challenges of using a multi-sourced modelhow to determine the IT operating model (with reference to the international standards ISO 38500, ISO 38501 and ISO 38502)the different types of service integration models (ISI, ESI and ETSI), and the benefits and challenges of eachaggregating service-level performancea multi-sourcing RFP approach, taking into account structural, operational and governance requirements. If you’re thinking of moving from a single-source to a multi-source outsourcing model, SIAM/MSI – An introduction to Service Integration and Management/Multi-sourcing Integration for IT Service Management provides the answers to all of your questions.




Service Integration and Management (SIAM™) Professional Body of Knowledge (BoK), Second edition


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Service Integration and Management (SIAM™) Professional Body of Knowledge (BoK), Second edition has been updated to reflect changes to the market and is the official guide for the EXIN SIAM™ Professional certification. Prepare for your SIAM™ Professional exam and understand how SIAM can benefit your organization.




Enterprise Service Management (ESM)


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This book has the most simplified explanations of Enterprise Service Management with little technical jargon. Enterprise Service Management (ESM) describes how organisations aim to maximise value creation in line with the organisation's mission. It provides a source of elegance and structure when the world becomes more chaotic, with new techniques and technology vying for our attention. In this book, we explored some key trends driving ESM adoption across industries today. These include cloud computing, DevOps workflows, AI, blockchain, metaverse and many other collaboration tools, which have become increasingly popular with IT organisations over the past few years. You will find step-by-step guidelines for streamlining your ESM journey and other corporate objectives. You will understand business disruption and digital transformation – all influencing such adoption for an enterprise to function today. The main features include setting up your ESM strategy, ESM implementation methods, ESM operating model, and future trends in ITSM. We looked into the metaverse, blockchain, ESG etc., their ways of shaping the ESM platforms, and many more features that the ESM roadmap would require.







The Ultimate Modern Guide to Cloud Computing: Everything from Cloud Adoption to Business Value Creation


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CLOUD COMPUTING ADOPTION TO VALUE CREATING A more straightforward guide for a more competent shift Your Complete Guide to Cloud Computing and Migrating to the Cloud. This book covers the technical details of how public and private cloud technology works and the strategy, technical design, and in-depth implementation details required to migrate existing applications to the cloud. After reading this book, you will have a much better understanding of cloud technology and the steps needed to quickly reap its benefits while at the same time lowering your IT implementation risk. Written by a proven expert in cloud computing, business management, network engineering, and IT security. This is a must-read for IT management, CIOs, senior IT engineers, and program managers in the government, DoD, and commercial sectors. Table of Contents Fundamental Cloud Computing Understanding Cloud Computing Fundamental Concepts and Models Cloud-Enabling Technology Fundamental Cloud Security Cloud Computing Mechanisms Cloud Infrastructure Mechanism Specialised Cloud Mechanisms Cloud Management Mechanisms Cloud Security Mechanisms Cloud Computing Architecture Fundamental Cloud Architectures Advanced Cloud Architectures Specialise Cloud Architectures Working with Clouds Cloud Delivery Model Considerations Cost Metrics and Pricing Models Service Quality Metrics and SLAs