Readers develop an understanding of the core principles of IS and how it is practiced today with PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 13th edition. This edition combines the latest research with the most current coverage available as content highlights IS-related careers. Readers explore the challenges and risks of computer crimes, hacking, and cyberterrorism as well as the most current research on big data, analytics, and global IS and social networking. In addition, readers examine business intelligence; cloud computing; e-commerce; enterprise systems; ethical, legal, and social issues of information systems; mobile computing; project management; strategic planning; and systems acquisition. Readers learn how information systems can increase profits and reduce costs as they explore new information on artificial intelligence, change management, data governance, energy and environmental concerns, Internet of Everything, Internet censorship and net neutrality, virtual teams, and more.Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.