Simple, Open and Affordable BPEL  by JBoss, a Division of Red Hat

July 17, 2009 - As more and more organizations are leveraging BPEL to specify orchestration of Web services, there is a growing need for a simple, open and affordable implementation. In this session, you learn how Red Hat plans to deliver an enterprise-class, supported, open source BPEL engine as part of the JBoss Enterprise Middleware portfolio.

Simplify and Automate Desktop Management with Virtualization  by HP, Vmware and AMD

September 10, 2009 - There are two sides to desktop business continuity: users' needs and IT management. Users need on-demand accessibility of their desktops, applications and data. IT managers must limit complexity caused by supporting diverse users and hardware. This webcast discusses how to automate and simplify virtual desktop management to improve efficiency.

Simplify Oracle CRM On Demand Integration  by Cast Iron Systems

February 23, 2009 - Oracle CRM on Demand solutions offer tremendous benefits like rapid implementations, ease-of-use and subscription pricing. SaaS adoption is increasing so the need to integrate between such products and backend applications is critical to rapidly realizing the full benefits of the solution. Read this paper for more.

Simplify Software as a Service (SaaS) Integration  by Cast Iron Systems

January 18, 2008 - Software as a service (SaaS) integration problems cannot be solved with traditional software and custom coding solutions. Learn how you can quickly integrate SaaS applications with your critical customer data.

Simplifying charting of CA-7® critical paths at Pacific Life  by SEGUS Inc

December 01, 2008 - Read this case study to learn how Pacific Life discovered a solid reporting and charting product to reduce time spent on flowcharting their CA-7 scheduling information. Once in place, they found that it could save time in many other areas too.

Simplifying the Management of Tier 1 ERP Systems for Mid-Sized Companies  by Oracle Corporation

May 04, 2009 - This white paper will discuss the impact of Tier 1 systems on IT departments in terms of ongoing maintenance, demonstrating that Tier 1 systems make many IT tasks easier, ranging from new-report generation to user training to upgrade management.

SIP Trunking Is Key to Accelerating Unified Communications Deployments  by Sprint

February 01, 2009 - This report introduces the reader to Unified Communications and to SIP trunking and how it can play a key role in accelerating the deployment of UC. It also provides recommendations on how to evaluate SIP trunking providers and some thoughts for initial deployment.

SIP: Myth versus reality  by Orange Business Services

July 21, 2009 - Modern packet-based communications are sweeping away traditional telephony standards and changing the way businesses stay connected. SIP, the latest IP enabler to hit the market, is often portrayed as the key to implementing more sophisticated, flexible voice and unified communications. But is that a fact, or merely well-publicized fiction?

Six Easy Ways to Control Storage Growth  by NTP Software

September 15, 2009 - Controlling storage growth has become one of the most important challenges for many companies. This White Paper explores six ways that others have used with great success.

Six Mistakes Companies Are Making Today and How You Can Avoid Them  by SAP BusinessObjects

June 19, 2009 - Organizations need technology that can unlock the value of information. Information can drive new insights to help transform and significantly improve the business, especially critical in an uncertain economy. This paper highlights common mistakes companies make in a down economy and discusses how organizations can use business intelligence to...

Six-Core AMD Opteron™ Processors: Top-line performance that’s bottom-line efficient  by HP, Vmware and AMD

September 15, 2009 - Unlike competitive products focused on raw performance, AMD technology-based servers deliver one platform to support the top-line demands of your business with a total cost advantage you can take right to the bottom-line.

Small Business Communications VoIP  by Cisco Systems, Inc.

August 14, 2009 - Read this paper to learn what is Small Business Communication VoIP and what it can do for your business.

Smart Decisions for Extraordinary Times  by Microsoft

September 09, 2009 - With Microsoft Unified Communications businesses can simplify management and maximize budget and resources. You can consolidate costly third-party solutions and avoid capital investments.

Smart Security Center  by ESET

October 20, 2009 - The ESET Smart Security Center features two webcast sessions - including a live Q&A with the experts following the presentation - plus resources centered around antivirus solutions tailored to your business needs.

SMART, Modular, Cost-Effective Steps to Workload Automation  by BMC Software, Inc

April 17, 2009 - This paper proposes a high-level methodology for implementation of Workload Automation (WLA) - a mature evolution of job scheduling that automates complex IT processing and includes support for event-driven workloads, multiple platforms, Web services, composite applications, SOAs, virtual systems, system and application integration, and more.

Smarter Development Environments: A Conversation with Grady Booch  by IBM

September 11, 2009 - Join Grady Booch in a freewheeling, interactive conversation on the future of software delivery in the current internet culture and new social media vehicles.

Smarter Products for a Smarter Planet  by IBM

October 06, 2009 - Join us to learn how to leverage IBM’s software, hardware and services to achieve competitive advantage.

So You Have VOIP, Now What? Video-enabling Your IP Network  by TANDBERG

November 12, 2009 - IT executives no longer need to justify their use of Voice over IP—the technology works. It saves companies money, and it enables communication across global boundaries. As companies grow more global, and workers more virtual, employees must be able to communicate with co-workers, partners, customers and suppliers anytime, anywhere.

SOA Best Practices and Design Patterns: Key to Successful Service Oriented Architecture Implementation  by Oracle Corporation

April 03, 2008 - There is no question that the successful implementation of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) relies on a careful and holistic approach to business planning. One of the most important tools in the evaluation, purchase, and ongoing use of SOA is this body of best practices that vendors, consultants, and customers have compiled.

SOA Governance: An IBM White Paper  by IBM

October 06, 2009 - As SOA becomes a new way of implementing applications, organizations need a way to manage the assets (especially reusable services) developed as part of their SOA activities, to permit the use of these assets to be maximized and insure the results the enterprise envisions. Read on to learn more.

SOA Maturity Model: Guiding and Accelerating SOA Success  by Oracle Corporation

September 01, 2008 - This paper outlines the Oracle SOA Maturity Model and explains how the model is used to accelerate SOA adoption by identifying specific capabilities that are either completely lacking or which are lagging with respect to the other capabilities necessary for successful SOA adoption.

Software as a Service Dramatically Improves CRM Success  by Oracle Corporation

February 01, 2008 - Explore the results of this Yankee Group study aimed at determining how on-demand technology can be used to improve sales effectiveness. Gain a deeper understanding of the difference between sales administration and sales effectiveness and the role technology plays in driving revenue.

Software Manufacturers and Embedded BI: the Build Vs. Buy Question  by LogiXML

October 08, 2009 - This paper helps software manufacturers wanting to embed BI functionality into their solution whether it is best to "build" or "buy".

Software Reliability: Building Security In  by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company

November 19, 2009 - Fixing software security vulnerabilities during development is expensive, difficult and time-consuming. But fixing them after deployment is far more expensive and counterproductive. In this video featuring security expert Diana Kelley, learn state-of-the-art techniques for building a secure software development process.

Software Testing eZine Vol.2 - Testing Strategies for Complex Environments: Agile, SOA  by SearchSoftwareQuality.com

May 06, 2009 - In this issue of SearchSoftwareQuality.com's Software Testing eZine, we'll discuss a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) as a new testing environment as well as an Agile software development (ASD) methodology.

SOFTWARE TESTING: New software testing technologies bring new challenges  by SearchSoftwareQuality.com

March 16, 2009 - This first issue of SearchSoftwareQuality.com's Software Testing E-zine covers two new technology areas - virtualization and rich Internet applications (RIAs) - that are changing software testing approaches and presenting new challenges.

Solaris ZFS File System Features and Enhancements in the Solaris Operating System for Enterprise Users  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

November 27, 2008 - Solaris ZFS file system helps companies take advantage of open storage platforms, enhance data services, and ease administration, as evidenced by many Sun customers worldwide.

Solid State Disk and Open Storage: Addressing the Needs of Changing Economics  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

April 15, 2009 - In this Mediacast, you'll learn about the newest advances in open storage and SSD technologies and find out about an innovative approach that combines these technologies to deliver fast, simple, innovative new tools for storage management.

Solid State Storage - A New Standard for Enterprise-Class Reliability  by Fusion-IO

February 16, 2009 - With throughput and seek times faster than disk arrays, data centers are including NAND flash as part of their server infrastructure. Fusion-io offers solid state storage solutions with NAND flash that provides integrity for data exceeding today's solid state storage solutions and surpasses enterprise-class rotating magnetic storage devices.

Solution Brief: Building MPLS+ Managed Services  by Blue Coat

June 01, 2009 - Read this paper to read about the breadth of technologies Blue Coat offers in a single platform that enable service providers to differentiate their MLPS solution.

Solution Brief: Top 5 Myths on WAN Optimization  by Blue Coat

January 01, 2007 - A misunderstanding of the problem within your network can lead to unneeded and costly IT investments, not to mention downtime, data loss, and resource waste. This paper examines five common WAN misperceptions and how to better address them.

Solution Provider Uses Hosted Services to Secure a Significant Deal with Retail Giant  by Microsoft

June 01, 2009 - CROSSMARK helps retailers reach their sales objectives. When a large retail chain issued a request for proposal to update its product demonstration program in six weeks, CROSSMARK had to find a partner and launch a joint venture company to persuade the potential client it could make the deadline. Learn how Microsoft solutions got the job done.

Solutions for Network Closets  by APC

October 23, 2009 - Convergence, consolidation, virtualization - today's IT trends have turned the network closet into a mission-critical environment. APC solutions give you the level of control, monitoring, and management that today’s more critical systems demand.

Solutions for Small to Medium Data Centers  by APC

October 23, 2009 - APC® by Schneider Electric enables you to adapt your data center to the changing needs of a business. With the same InfraStruXure® HD-Ready architecture, you can start out with a low-density data center, and later scale up to high density as needed without picking up the phone to call for more capacity, engineering or quotes.

Solutions Provider Improves Productivity with Flexible Implementation Methodology  by Microsoft

June 29, 2007 - Stanley Stuart Yoffee & Hendrix, Inc. (SSYH), a Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner based in Florida, implements software solutions utilizing the Microsoft family of products. With large-scale projects across varied industries, the company turned to the Microsoft Dynamics™ Sure Step Methodology to help communicate with customers...

Solving Key Management Problems in Lotus Notes/Domino Environments  by Sherpa Software

September 11, 2009 - Email management in the Lotus Notes environment has become increasingly difficult as the number of users and use for email continues to grow. Reads this white paper to get tips every Notes admin needs to manage the messaging server efficiently.

Solving the Mysteries of Subnetting  by Global Knowledge

October 11, 2008 - Subnetting is a complicated topic that has confused students for a very long time, however, subnetting is an important topic for many different certifications with various vendors, including Cisco.

SOX, GLBA and HIPAA: Multiple Regulations, One Compliance Solution  by Tripwire, Inc.

August 24, 2009 - SOX, GLBA and HIPAA share a common regulatory compliance thread - the need to use automation to ensure continuous compliance with required IT controls. View this webcast for an overview of each regulation. Also, gain an understanding of the capabilities an organization must have in place to address these requirements.

Speed Time to Value for SAP Implementations with Rapid Deployment  by Oracle Corporation

September 01, 2009 - Oracle helps organizations achieve their goals with best of breed products that integrate with Oracle and non-Oracle solutions, such as SAP. Download this whitepaper to learn more.

Spend Analysis: Pulling Back the Cover on Savings  by SAP America Inc

October 01, 2008 - As the key findings in this report will show, developing or enhancing a spend analysis program and closing process gaps to ensure tight linkage to the sourcing process are straightforward and practical ways to attain greater savings and deliver greater value in this period of uncertainty and strict budgets.

Spend Performance Management - Maximize Savings, Reduce Supplier Risks  by SAP America Inc

November 05, 2009 - The SAP BusinessObjects Spend Performance Management application provides full visibility into direct and indirect spend, and helps companies proactively identify cost savings opportunities and supply risks, reduce costs, maintain supply continuity, and increase spend under management.

SpotLight on Active Directory: Diagnostic Tool for Troubleshooting in AD Environments - Free Trial!  by ScriptLogic Corporation

Spreadsheet Reporting with Actuate BIRT Spreadsheet  by Actuate

September 09, 2009 - Actuate BIRT Spreadsheet is an innovative reporting technology that produces reports as easy-to-use and familiar Excel spreadsheets, combining the autonomy users experience with Excel with the efficiency, scalability and control of a centralized reporting solution. Download this technical whitepaper to learn more about Actuate BIRT Spreadsheet.

SPSS Text Analysis for Surveys™ 3.0 - Specifications  by SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

May 05, 2009 - Use SPSS Text Analysis for Surveys to categorize text responses whether you conduct surveys to support business, education, or government decisions, or for your academic research. No matter your field, you now have a way to combine your qualitative and quantitative analyses using a single advanced but easy-to-use desktop software program.

SQL Server 2008 - 10-20Terabyte Data Warehousing  by Dell, Inc.

November 01, 2008 - This white paper documents the performance of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse solutions deployed on Dell PowerEdge servers with Dell PowerVault storage. Using the knowledge gained through joint development this white paper illustrates the cost-effective performance of Dell Solutions for SQL Server 2008.

SQL Server 2008 Spotlight on Cost - 12 Ways to Reduce Costs with MSFT SQL Server 2008  by Microsoft

December 18, 2008 - This white paper describes ways in which organizations can use Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to save time and money.

SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Business Strategies  by Dell, Inc. and Intel

November 20, 2009 - It isn't always easy to know when to upgrade to the latest hardware or software release. In the case of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, there are many compelling reasons to make the move, including: Enhanced business intelligence; improved business continuity features; better performance and better management capabilities.

SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Virtualization  by Dell, Inc. and Intel

November 20, 2009 - If you're a small or mid-sized business thinking about virtualization, particularly in the world of Microsoft, it makes sense to upgrade your database servers as well. This article explains why to upgrade and provides several examples of companies that have successfully made the move.

SQL Server Advanced Protection and Fast Recovery  by Dell, Inc.

September 20, 2007 - It is critical that SQL Server environments are well protected and maintain integrity. This white paper highlights how iSCSI SAN solutions can simplify management and protect this data, while retaining flexibility in SQL Server environments.

Standardize Protection: Centrally Managed Anti-Malware with No Performance Burdens  by ESET

January 16, 2009 - How did Roger Fye, Vice President of full-service radio network Dial Global, choose ESET NOD32 Antivirus - Business Edition? By comparing the product with other leading anti-virus solutions, he discovered ESET Antivirus found hidden files competing solutions missed. This case study details his experiences with other solutions and ESET Antivirus.

Start your vacation early: Data protection on today's budget  by Thales

May 21, 2009 - In this white paper, Jon Oltsik, Principal Analyst at ESG, shows you where to start, how to focus on the real threats to data, and what actions you can take today to make a meaningful contribution to stopping data breaches. This is must read advice for storage and security professionals.

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Enriches SAP Efficiency with ReadSoft  by ReadSoft

October 13, 2009 - This paper will give you an overview of how one company's business soared after applying AP processing to their company improved business.

State of Internet Security: Protecting the Network  by Webroot Software, Inc.

October 30, 2009 - Spyware, viruses and other malware transported via Web sites represent the most serious data security threat to companies today. Companies need to proactively leverage technology and appropriate business policies to protect themselves, their customers and their employees from the threats presented via the Web. Read on to learn more.

State of the Business Process Management Market 2008  by Oracle Corporation

August 01, 2008 - Over the last few years, BPM has seen rapid growth because it succeeds where earlier approaches have failed -— uniting business strategists and technologists together with a shared set of tools to accomplish common goals. The future promises even more explosive growth as BPM products continue to mature. Read on to learn more.

State of the Threat  by Websense, Inc.

July 21, 2009 - The monetizing of economic crime in Web 2.0 makes Web security a top priority for security pros. Traditional defenses are obsolete, so view this videocast and learn best practices for creating a new approach to Web security.

Staying Ahead of the Threat Curve: Top Trends and Security Strategies for 2010  by netForensics

September 29, 2009 - As security threats grow in sophistication, securing critical data is becoming more challenging. Your exposure is increased and attacks are difficult to spot. In this webcast, White House Cybersecurity Advisor Howard Schmidt discusses what lies ahead in 2010 and makes key recommendations for an optimal defense strategy.

Steps Data Architects Should Take to Improve Developer and DBA Collaboration for an Easier Project, a Better Product and a Stronger Team  by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.

September 10, 2009 - This paper will take a look at some of the problems that project data and process architects face in working with other IT roles as well as seven easy and inexpensive steps they can take to ensure a collaborative team environment.

Still Struggling to Reduce Call Center Costs without Losing Customers?  by SAP America Inc

February 01, 2008 - Efficient call centers that also meet customer expectations is a challenge that many organizations face. Discover the key steps to turning your call center into a strategic asset.

Stop Retaining Forever, Start Archiving Now  by Hewlett-Packard Company

November 05, 2009 - Learn archiving tips from HP's Manu Chadha that will help you increase application performance and comply with regulatory, governance and e-discovery obligations.

Stop Wasting Storage: Reclaim Capacity, Reduce Growth Rate and Maximize Return on Hardware Investment (Presentation Transcript)  by Northern Parklife

February 25, 2009 - This presentation transcript highlights a solution that helps eliminate wasteful data and creates a more efficient storage infrastructure by reclaiming crucial storage space.

Stopping Data Leakage: Making the Most of Your Security Budget  by Sophos Inc.

February 20, 2009 - This paper demonstrates the need for a high-profile acceptable use policy to prevent data leakage, gives practical guidance on how to use your security budget effectively to protect data at the gateway and endpoint, and highlights the benefit...

Storage Cost Savings Calculator  by F5 Networks

September 17, 2009 - Use this calculator to determine the potential storage cost savings your company could realize by implementing the F5 ARX solution. Just answer a few simple questions about your environment to get a three-year savings analysis. Make sure you review the Case Studies to learn how other companies have reduced their storage costs by 50% or more.

Storage Decisions Advanced Backup School Virtual Seminar: 2010 UK Planning Edition! Dashboard  by Storage Decisions

September 17, 2009 - Join noted backup expert W. Curtis Preston LIVE online on September 17, 2009 for a 3-part presentation on backup planning for 2010. Get expert tips on where to add efficiency to your backup operations now -- and gain valuable information on the biggest backup trends being deployed in IT shops as we move towards year end.

Storage Decisions Virtual Seminar: Backing Up Virtual Machines  by Storage Decisions

November 10, 2009 - The Storage Decisions Virtual Seminar, "Backing Up Virtual Machines" addresses the challenges in backing up and recovering virtual machines residing in a virtual infrastructure.

Storage Evolution: Leveraging and Revolutionizing your Storage Network  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

June 08, 2009 - It's been estimated that Open Storage architectures will make up just under 12 % of the market by 2011, fueled by the industry's need for more scalable and economic storage. The following podcast will present the ideas and strategies of Open Storage and the key benefits it delivers to storage architectures.

Storage in a Tough Economy: Five Targets for Lowering Total Cost of Ownership  by Xiotech Corporation

March 19, 2009 - When determining a potential storage system's TCO, you must include both capital and operating expenditures, some of which are easy to calculate and others are less obvious. Read this whitepaper to identify target areas for cost savings in your new storage system.

Storage Magazine September 2009: The Lowdown on Solid-State Storage  by SearchStorage.com

September 01, 2009 - Storage Magazine Online September 2009 features a cover story updating the speedy evolution of Solid-State Storage – and what factors are transforming this technology from a niche to standard practice for storage shops.

Storage Systems & Storage Management Track: Right-sizing Primary Data  by 3PAR

August 01, 2009 - Most companies allow far too much data to reside on expensive primary storage. In this presentation transcript, Anne Skamarock Research Director, FOCUS, discusses the most effective methods for reducing and managing the data footprint on primary storage -- including tools and techniques.

Storage Systems & Storage Management Track: Thin Provisioning: Keys for Using it to Your Best Advantage  by 3PAR

August 01, 2009 - Thin provisioning is not new, but there is still confusion about how it works and how to best use it in the data center. In this presentation transcript, Jeff Byrne, Senior Analyst and Consultant, Taneja Group and Christine Taylor, Analyst, Tenaja Group, outline the various approaches and technologies behind thin provisioning.

Storage Value: Key strategies for measuring the true value of storage solutions  by Xiotech Corporation

March 19, 2009 - To help you make an informed decision when considering various storage solutions, the Storage Value Index takes into account not only purchase price, but capacity, efficiency, and operating expenses as well. This paper explains how the Storage Value Index was designed and offers suggestions for finding the best storage value for your needs.