COVERAGE OF THE LATEST AND MOST IMPORTANT TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS ENSURES RELEVANCY. This edition highlights extremely relevant and critical content with expanded coverage of digital security, cloud computing and digital privacy.

BRIEF, MANAGEABLE LESSONS INVITE STUDENTS TO LEARN AND SUCCEED. This unique “Learn a little, do a little” approach to learning breaks concepts into smaller chunks of reading. This reading is supported by immersive online activities that encourage hands-on, interactive learning.

EMPHASIS ON REAL-WORLD APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF CONCEPTS STUDENTS ARE LEARNING. The authors skillfully thread a real-world approach throughout this edition's narrative, simulations, videos and hands-on training activities. All content centers around addressing the “what, why, and how” behind today's technology.

THIS EDITION INTEGRATES NEW RSS FEEDS TO ENSURE STUDENTS REVIEW THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS. New RSS feeds provide the latest technology news to connect the content of your course to daily life Students clearly see the impact of today's technology on their personal lives, the economy and society.