Strategic Management of Information and Communication Technology The United States Air Force Experience with Y2K The book "Strategic Management of Information and Communication Technology The United States Air Force Experience with Y2K" provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by the United States Air Force (USAF) during the Y2K phenomenon and how they managed to overcome them. The book highlights the importance of strategic management in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) and its impact on the organization's success. The author, Dr. David L. Huffman, is a renowned expert in ICT and has extensive experience in the USAF, making him the perfect person to provide an insider's perspective on the subject. The book begins by explaining the basics of ICT and its significance in today's world. It then delves into the Y2K phenomenon, describing it as a unique event that posed unprecedented challenges to organizations worldwide. The author emphasizes the need for effective management of ICT to address these challenges and ensure the smooth functioning of critical systems. He also stresses the importance of developing a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge as the basis for survival of humanity and the unity of people in a warring state. The book then takes the reader through the USAF's experience with Y2K, detailing the steps they took to mitigate the risks associated with the phenomenon. The author highlights the role of leadership, collaboration, and innovation in overcoming the challenges faced by the USAF. He also discusses the importance of understanding the technology evolution process and how it impacts the organization's success.

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