Digital Systems Press Captures Four Awards from USA Book News

ITHACA, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast on the heels of capturing Amazon best seller categories, Digital Systems Press (DSP) also saw its first two titles take four awards from USA Book News 2011 Best Books competition.

Developing Computer System Requirements took home three finalist awards in the categories of Business: Reference, Education: Academic/Basic Skills and Science: General.

In addition, the recently published Trends in Tactical Networks was a finalist in the category of Science: General.

For Digital Systems Press it was a big win. The competition included such publishing giants as Simon & Schuster, St. Martin's Press, Random House, Penguin, Harper Collins, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, McGraw-Hill, John Wiley & Sons and hundreds of independent houses.

Developing Computer Systems Requirements ranked as high as #11 on Amazon's Computers & Internet Category during the first week of September. The book, authored by J.A.K. Baker and K.J. Thurber, talks about requirements and applications for developing integrated systems. According to the authors, the requirements aspect is a critical but often overlooked core to the whole project. As the authors state: "Determination of requirements is extremely important, especially during initial concept development. Otherwise, you could end up developing a technology that is very interesting, but not useful to anyone - a hammer looking for a nail."

DSP's recently released publication, Trends in Tactical Networking, edited by R.S. Ramanujan and J.A.K. Baker, also captured the #1 ranking at Amazon in two categories: Computer Networking and Computer Networks, Protocols and APIs. The book draws together an eclectic group of experts in tactical networking. Tactical networks are a key component of the Global Information Grid (GIG), supporting users and platforms in tactical operations. A secure, efficient, and robust tactical network is critical for assured mission operations that are increasingly evolving towards a network-centric paradigm. Network-centric mission operations will rely on the capability of tactical IP networks within the GIG to provide anytime-anywhere network access and connectivity for users and platforms.  

For anyone looking to study the art and science of building computer systems requirements and tactical networking, these books are a must-read. Both Developing Computer Systems Requirements and Trends in Tactical Networking are available at Amazon. Further information is available at DSP's home site. Please visit: http://www.digitalsystemspress.com

USA Book Award highlights included the following:

(Full results listing available on USABooknews.com)

• Prodigal Father Pagan Son: Growing Up Inside the Dangerous World of the Pagans Motorcycle Club by Anthony Menginie and Kerrie Droban (St. Martin's Press) was honored in the "Autobiography/Memoirs" category
• Oprah: A Biography by Kitty Kelley (Crown Books/Random House) was awarded "Best Biography"
• The 24-Hour Customer: New Rules for Winning in a Time-Starved, Always-Connected Economy by Adrian C. Ott (Harper Business) won the "Best Business Book"
• Perfect One-Dish Dinners: All You Need for Easy Get-Togethers by Pam Anderson (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) placed number one in "Cookbooks"

About the Authors:

Ms. Julie Baker is general manager of ATC-NY in Ithaca, NY and leads a team of scientists and engineers conducting research and development in cyber security and information management. Under her direction, the group continues to lead the industry in innovative products. Her group's "Cyber Marshal" computer forensic tools and training are serving the needs of U.S. law enforcement in all 50 states.

Dr. Ranga Ramanujan is the chief technology officer of Architecture Technology Corporation (ATCorp). In this role, he spearheads the company's technology development initiatives focused on building innovative software products for applications ranging from cyber security to networked robotics. Under his leadership the research and development group at ATCorp carries on its groundbreaking work that has produced novel and cost-effective products addressing critical needs of military and civilian customers.

Dr. Kenneth J. Thurber is a renowned computer architect and has developed technology and systems worth billions of dollars. He wrote the award-winning best-seller Big Wave Surfing Extreme Technology Development, Management, Marketing and Investing. In the book, he explains his principals and concepts of how "technology big wave surfing" creates disruption and opportunity in the marketplace.

About the Company: Founded in 2011, Digital Systems Press publishes books about advanced computer science topics. The publishing company was formed to fill a void in high-quality specialized books, covering areas such as requirements developments, tactical networking, robotics, intelligent systems, computer forensics, information management and cyber security. Digital Systems Press is a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association.

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