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		Integral Leadership Review The Power of Convergence The Power of Convergence powerfully unpacks an “operational blueprint" for “categorizing, analyzing, rationalizing, and managing” the right technology to achieve business goals. Hoque's writings echo the sentiments of and earlier analysis of the power of union of technology and business that was written in 2008 by Bill Gates. Gates reported similar comparisons in Business@The Speed of Thought: Using a Digital Nervous System. During the tech boom, Gates also produced detailed a blueprint for business managers who desire to provide creative innovation in business technology integration. Both authors strongly believe that effective and efficient technology management is strongly linked to sustainable business success and is positively correlated to superior economic performances.

		CIO Digest Magazine The Power of Convergence "Imagine that you have a new organization and are about to have lunch with the CEO to strategize on how to align business strategy with technology within and outside of the firm. Where do you start? Faisal Hoque's The Power of Convergence is an excellent place to begin as it combines MBA-level strategy frameworks with real world examples of both successes and failures... Pick up The Power of Convergece as you prepare for your lunch with the CEO."

		Fast Company End The Management-Tech Disconnect In 5 Steps Our ability to manage business technology has not kept pace with our creation of new technology. Using business technology to accelerate operational performance requires informed decision-making to determine which investments best support an organization’s strategic mission and as a result, improve its overall ﬁnancial performance.

		China Economic Review The Power of Convergence shows how to synchronize innovation with business The Power of Convergence shows readers how to synchronize innovative developments with business, presenting case studies of companies that have successfully integrated the two. Such “whole-brain enterprises,” as Hoque likes to call them, tend to continue expanding their reach and revenue growth, even in the most challenging markets and economic conditions.

		Raincoast Books If you're looking for some good business reading, why not start with the best? Here are some business books that were highly praised in recent year-end review lists.

		CIO Insight Best Technology-Business Books of 2011 Just as the pace of technology continues to accelerate, breakthrough thought leadership from countless industry experts, visionaries and corporate leaders is helping us manage and analyze the ever-changing nature of the technology-business relationship. They provide much-needed perspective on our ever-changing industry. And they offer compelling wisdom and tools that will help you embrace the current reality to accelerate your future.

		Power of Convergence :: Candidate for the 2011 800-CEO-READ Business Book Awards \| Category - Leadership, Management Introducing the Candidates: Leadership, Management « 800 CEO Read Over the course of this week, we will be introducing, by category, the candidates for the 2011 800-CEO-READ Business Book Awards. Even though only one of the candidates can win the big prize, good business books deserve an audience, and perhaps one on this list will be the winning book...to you.

		Video: SearchCIO TechTarget Faisal Hoque on Technology Convergence “Technology is the driver of the economy today,” Hoque says. “So, one of the things we wanted to do was not highlight the technology, but what happens when you really apply a management approach to technology that enhances your sustainable growth.”

		Women Entrepreneurs Book Review The main purpose of this book, as with my “social think tank,” is to help business leaders recognize the opportunities that are arising during the current global transformation. Today more than ever, all businesses-large or small-have access to very similar opportunities as one another because the world is so globally interconnected. This holds true whether you’re looking at it from an economic, business, and social standpoint.

		The Hindu Business Line Reap Business Value from Tech Investments Power of Convergence - "An Imperative Read for those Interested in Creating Optimal Business Value."

		Keynote: SearchCIO360˚ Thursday, October 27, 2011 in Newton, Ma! An exclusive dinner and discussion forum for senior IT executives In an interactive peer-to-peer setting, technology leaders share knowledge about managing the demands of today's information technology departments at their companies. Hosted by SearchCIO.com, the evening includes networking time, dinner and a presentation from one of the region's top experts in IT management or fellow CIO.

		There is No Substitute for Vision! "There is no substitute for vision...definition of a ‘converged’ company is an organization that continuously innovates new business models by utilizing technology effectively, and understands changing socio-economic conditions," says Hoque. Watch the video from 12 On The Money show, where Becky Suran Interviews BTM's CEO, Faisal Hoque.

		Companies can sag upon transition from founder to successor. Will Apple? But “every firm with a charismatic leader and public face must eventually move from constantly being disruptive to a sustainable process for the long term,” says Mr. Hoque, author of “The Power of Convergence: Linking Business Strategies and Technology Decisions to Create Sustainable Success."

		With Great Startups It's All About The Execution “People and operational excellence have to converge in every business, large or small. I found a good summary of the relevant keys to business operational excellence in a new book by Faisal Hoque, called “The Power of Convergence.” His focus is on repeatable practices to maximize business opportunities in large companies, but I’m convinced that these apply equally well to startups.”

		Audio: Bloomberg Radio - The Hays Advantage Faisal Hoque, Chairman of BTM Corporation discusses the Google and Motorola Deal, Macro Trends in Today's Economy, Transformation in Private and Public Sector.

		Audio: Dresser After Dark Radio Show “The basis for moving forward is understanding we live in a globally interconnected economic, business and social environment. As we move further into the 21st century, new technologies are changing these fundamental relationships at an ever-accelerating pace. Cross-cultural boundaries are diminishing. The marketplace is growing ever more intense and demanding. Clearly, the imperative to innovate could not be greater.”

		Video: FSOkx Keynote - FS Industry Transformation Forum The Transformation Triangle: Innovation, Agility, and Operational Excellence. Firms with organizational maturity and repeatable processes have the ability to adapt to economic and competitive changes, quickly deliver new products and services, and consistently deliver cost-effective services at defined performance levels to customers.

		CIO Insight Choosing Business Technology: Strategy Matters Mr. Hoque reveals how CIOs and other top tech execs can lead the way for breakthroughs that address business values first and foremost.

		Audio: WLTP Radio - The Doug Hess Morning Show In this interview, Faisal warns the listeners of a potential ‘social media’ bubble. He talks about mega market trends, impact of technology in businesses, society, and opportunity to be successful - regardless of organizational size or geographic location.

		Audio: WNTJ NewsTalk Radio Rick Sheppard interviews Faisal Hoque. Faisal describes how differentiating business models empowered by repeatable management capabilities and innovative technology usages makes or breaks businesses and governmental agencies alike. He says right convergence of business and technology will make ‘today’s startup into tomorrow’s behemoth’.

		Audio: WAMV-AM – The Morning Show Bob Langstaff interviews Faisal Hoque. Faisal talks about the sustainable management practices that will drive the growth or the demise of large enterprises. He highlights how next generation job skills are going to change as a result of affordable access to technology with the emergence of cloud computing, distributed apps, and mobile devices. And how consumer and social behaviors are forcing enterprise business models.

		Audio: Radio America Greg Corombos interviews Faisal Hoque. Faisal Hoque talks about his own entrepreneurial journey and genesis of ‘BTM’. He talks about his new book, The Power of Convergence, the strong indicators of converged enterprises. He talks about the strategies and steps needed to utilize technology to transform small to medium size companies into industry power houses.

		Audio: CBS Radio - Where World Leaders & Thinkers Come to Chat Celebrity radio personality Dr. Alvin Jones highlights Faisal Hoque on his show - Where World Leaders & Thinkers Come To Chat. In this insightful interview, Faisal talks about how the world of business and management is changing rapidly and the need to drive sustainable financial value from technology investments.

KCTA Radio		Audio: David Freymiller Interviews Faisal Hoque Faisal Hoque discusses the greatest challenges being dealt with throughout board rooms across the country, and offers practical management advice to the morning radio audience of KCTA, Corpus Christi, TX as outlined in his book, The Power of Convergence.

		Audio: Bill Edwards Podcast with Faisal Hoque Mr. Hoque spoke to Bill about the convergence of business and technology management with unique products and solutions that innovate new business models, enhance financial performance, and improve operational efficiency.

		Star-Telegram Business Books: Too many enterprises today get caught up in focusing on technology for technology's sake and waste opportunities and human resources, says Business Technology Management CEO Faisal Hoque.

		CIO Magazine What We’re Reading from the May 15, 2011 Issue of CIO Magazine Everyone’s trying to figure out how to get IT and the business working in harmony, and Hoque, formerly a senior executive at GE and author of Sustained Innovation, charts out a path. He offers advice on leadership, innovation, enterprise architecture, agility and more, all illustrated with helpful diagrams.

		Bloomberg Businessweek New Business Books A list of books about job-hunting, careers, management, leadership, entrepreneurship, and success.

		Baseline Spring Books for Technology Leaders The head of the BTM Institute (along with a former Baseline editor) offers a new take on the convergence of business and technology strategies.

		BTM Corporation Announces the Worldwide Release of The Power of Convergence Proven Management Best Practices Reveal How To Get Real Business Value Out of Technology

		*AMACOM Announces Official Release of The Power of Convergence* in May 2011** This Book Provides Readers with a Groundbreaking Guide to Getting Real Business Value Out of Technology

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