Experienced Bank CIO Reveals the Unknown Side of IT in New Book Release
"IT's Hidden Face", the new English translation of "Eine Million oder ein Jahr" provides a behind the scenes look inside the world of Information Technology for business professionals and consumers.
Luxembourg (PRWEB) June 22, 2009 -- In "IT's Hidden Face", the new English translation of his bestselling book, "Eine Million oder ein Jahr", Claude Roeltgen gives readers a behind the scenes look inside the Information Technology industry. First published in 2006 and hailed as "much more than only a compulsory reading for concerned persons" by Luxembourg's Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, "IT's Hidden Face" gives a detailed overview of a variety of compelling IT topics including management, security, software instability and the day-to-day responsibilities of Information Technology professionals.
A Grand Canyon-sized gap exists between the expectations of computer users and what an IT department can effectively do. This gap creates many victims on both sides and "IT's Hidden Face" builds a bridge between these two, very different worlds. Written in layman's terms, the book is easy to understand and resonates specifically with readers often alienated by technical terminology.
"All around us, there is an unknown, hidden world; it is so proximal, it keeps millions of people busy, but from the outside, it is totally mysterious," says Claude Roeltgen, author and chief information officer at Banque LBLux in "IT's Hidden Face". "This world is the engine rooms of Information Technology and of IT departments in companies. Surprisingly, this extraordinarily exciting world hasn't issued any reports about its inner workings. Until now."
"IT's Hidden Face" is ideal for managers and executives seeking a better understanding of Information Technology in order to more effectively communicate and collaborate with IT professionals. It's also ideal for IT professionals who need help explaining the complexities of their responsibilities to colleagues and clients in non-technical terms.
"If you are a business manager who needs to work successfully with IT, or if you are an IT professional who needs to be able to explain why something can indeed be installed in 10 minutes but that success demands many more steps before and after that, this book is for you," said Mike O'Dell, chairperson of America's SAP Users Group (ASUG) in his foreword.
"IT's Hidden Face" has been widely reviewed by German publications, including CIO Magazine, Manager-magazin.de, Monitor and Ephorie:
"'Why is everything so complicated for us? All this can be done in an easier way'. Phone calls like these from the CEO are no longer to be expected after having read 'Eine Million oder ein Jahr'." -- CIO Magazine
"The Head of IT looks behind the scenes of his industry and reveals how IT-professionals really work." -- Manager-magazin.de
"...the book closed a gap in the bookstore because the author builds the bridge between laymen and the practical requirements of IT experts." -- Monitor
The book has also been positively reviewed by managers, executives and IT professionals who recognize its value to the business world.
"The one who has read his book will be wondering much less, will understand more and judge better, will be better prepared, and will be able to react in a wiser way," said Andreas Resch, member of the U.S. CIO Hall of Fame in his foreword. "The one who has read his book will be less a fascinated victim of technology and more an up-to-date epicure of technology, which is supposed to be a favour to our brains."
For more information about "IT's Hidden Face", including a complete list of published reviews, visit www.clauderoeltgen.com. The book is available for purchase at www.amazon.com.
Claude Roeltgen, author of "IT's Hidden Face" is available for interviews.
About Claude Roeltgen
Claude Roeltgen, author of "Eine Million oder ein Jahr" and the English version, "IT's Hidden Face" is a former programmer and project manager. In 1982, he developed the world's smallest fully working chess program on HP41. Roeltgen has more than 20 years of experience as a chief information officer at some of Europe's leading financial institutions. He is currently the CIO at Banque LBLux, previously Bayerische Landesbank.
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