The object of this book is to highlight the issues surrounding Digital's Alpha programme, the Alpha AXP hardware and the strategic decisions, both technical and commercial, that relate to the users or prospective users of the hardware. This is not a detailed technical manual on Alpha but does give a comprehensive overview of the technology. Written for those with an interest in technical strategy, either as an end user or technical developer, "Alpha: A Strategic Review" , looks at the impact of this new microprocessor on the business organization and in particular on IT strategy. The author places the new technology in context with the competition and examines the probable future of the technology in its first 4-5 years in the market. This guide is intended as an analysis of the impact of the technology.
- ISBN10 0133279251
- ISBN13 9780133279252
- Publish Date 1 October 1994
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 8 February 2001
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Pearson Education Limited
- Format Paperback
- Pages 237
- Language English