Enterprise Transformation to Artificial Intelligence and the Metaverse

This book provides guidance on how organizations can respond effectively to a rapidly converging collection of advanced technologies, methods, and models often referred to as “the metaverse.” The arrival of the metaverse will likely lead to one of the most disruptive eras in modern history. We will see our personal, social, professional, and business lives change just as dramatically as we experienced with the arrival of the personal computer, Internet, and smart phone. The book also discusses some of the most important metaverse technologies, concepts, and methods which are needed by organizational leaders to understand as they begin to map out their metaverse transformation plans. These discussions are followed by detailed chapters on the main elements of an effective enterprise transformation initiative, concluding with a detailed hypothetical case study that describes how such a transformation can be accomplished. The central purpose of the book is to help executives and other professionals in charting an effective course to the metaverse.

BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS
1: Introduction. 2: Structure of the Book and Key Definitions. 3: Evolution of IT Governance Frameworks. 4: Slow Responses to Disruptive Technologies. 5: Nimbleness in the Animal Kingdom. 6: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. 7: Blockchain. 8: Platforms. 9: Algorithms. 10: Edge Computing. 11: Quantum Computing. 12: Immersive Technologies (VR, AR, MR, and XR). 13: Holographic Technologies. 14: Deep Tech. 15: Other Metaverse-Related Technologies. 16: Organizational Structure for the Metaverse Era. 17: Governance Framework for the Metaverse Era. 18: Enterprise Architecture (EA). 19: Infusing Nimbleness into the Enterprise Architecture. 20: Central IT and the Metaverse Enterprise. 21: Conclusion and Path Forward. 22: Case Study in Transforming to the Metaverse. Index.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
William Kimmerly has over 45 years of experience in all facets of information technology planning and management and has personally developed IT strategic plans, technology roadmaps, and IT governance structures for numerous companies and government depts, including SAIC, the states of Utah and Hawaii, universities, health organizations, and the Lockheed Martin Corporation. He has won awards from major corporations and written several publications.