The book "Control and Automation" offers a comprehensive analysis of developments in the field of future generations of information technology (FGIT). It highlights the interdisciplinary connections between various fields and demonstrates how advancements in one area can be transferred to others. The importance of hybrid solutions, which combine concepts from multiple disciplines to develop innovative approaches, is particularly emphasized. The content is based on the findings from FGIT 2009, a significant conference that addressed hybridization in information technology. The conference included several international events focusing on topics such as software engineering, life sciences, database theory, and more. The editors, Dominik Slezak, Tai-Hoon Kim, Adrian Stoica, and Byeong-Ho Kang, contribute their expertise to present the key contributions and insights from these disciplines.