This book containing 33 chapters provides an insightful look at creative approaches toward the accelerated development of computing and multidisciplinary IT solutions for society.

Technology is advancing on all fronts and is opening new and innovative adaptations to our modern world every single day causing huge shifts in practices and patterns. These new technologies allow us opportunities to gain insights into the discoveries of creative and innovative approaches. The book covers emerging next-generation computing research, developments of computing, and multidisciplinary ICT solutions in seven themes:

• The first theme concerns the emerging research into next-generation computing like cloud computing, cyber security, and gaming;
• The second theme pertains to information technology in the textile industry;
• The third theme zeroes in on the adoption of ICT for digitalization, artificial intelligence, and machine learning;
• The fourth theme addresses online collaboration in the creative process;
• The fifth theme covers the development of computing and multidisciplinary ICT solutions for salient disciplines like education, governance, commerce, and business communication;
• The sixth theme provides a security assessment and defense strategies for banking and financial institutions;
• The seventh theme covers creative approaches towards the implementation of the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Audience
The book has a wide audience comprising specialists in artificial intelligence, information technology, software engineers, data and cyber security scientists, as well as those in the applied areas such as business, finance, industry and manufacturing. Policymakers and consultants will find this book useful as well.