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The IBM Rational Jazz Cultural Revolution by Ovum analyst Laurent Lacha  by IBM


February 11, 2009 - The Jazz application lifecycle management (ALM) platform is project, team and process centric. It redefines not just the way developers relate to one another, but also the way enterprises relate to their software development teams.

 

The Impact of Carrier Ethernet on Service Providers  by Dorado Software


September 21, 2009 - Mobile internet access and the explosive demand for high bandwidth services on mobile devices have created a pivotal point for service providers. Those providers that can meet the new demands while increasing efficiency will be able to increase their market share, while those that are not will lose ground. Read on to learn how to keep up.

 

The Impact of Lean on Consumer Product Manufacturers  by SAP America Inc


February 01, 2007 - Discover the impact of Lean on consumer product manufacturers and gain key tips in implementing successful Lean initiatives across the enterprise.

 

The Importance of a Cloud Storage API - New Information Management Capabilities and Revenue Streams for ISVs  by Iron Mountain Digital


October 15, 2009 - As Storage Switzerland writes, APIs such as Iron Mountain’s Archive Services Platform API allow ISVs greater control than do cloud NAS gateways over how and where data is stored. Read this Technology Brief from Storage Switzerland to learn more.

 

The Importance of a Single Platform for Data Integration and Quality Management  by SAP America Inc


June 08, 2009 - This paper examines the evolution of the data integration and quality industry, and explains the benefits of moving toward a single data services architecture. It outlines requirements for a software platform for supporting such an architecture, and, as an example, reviews the BusinessObjects“ Data Services XI Release 3 platform.

 

The Importance of Including Email with Business Continuity Planning  by Iron Mountain Digital


September 23, 2009 - This paper will interest those concerned with creating or implementing email management strategies, as well as managers with responsibility for business continuity processes. It looks at the general approaches available to ensure email continuity and the implications on infrastructure, budget, people and resilience of deploying each strategy.

 

The importance of IT governance in an economic recession  by Innotas


September 16, 2009 - Hear from Brian Barnier, Principal at ValueBridge, as he speaks on how a formal governance process will ensure a positive impact on your bottom line. Also, get answers to some of the toughest governance questions, including “how important is risk evaluation in IT governance?”

 

The Importance of Measuring ROI: The Indicator of Business and IT Performance  by SAP AG


December 29, 2008 - A disciplined IT performance measurement program is critical not only for business growth but also for economic viability. This paper provides a framework for a Return on IT (ROIT™) methodology and discusses how to deploy it within a company's business processes.

 

The Importance of Network Time Synchronization  by Symmetricom


October 20, 2009 - This paper explains why accurate network time -- and therefore precise network time synchronization -- is critically important for network management. Read on to learn more about the importance of network time synchronization.

 

The Importance of Operational Simplicity in Selecting D2D Data Protection Solutions  by Data Domain


May 01, 2007 - Understanding and measuring an offering’s operational simplicity is crucial criteria for selecting a D2D solution. As we at Taneja Group will explore in this brief, we believe that Data Domain has delivered an offering that personifies this notion of operational simplicity.

 

The Information Agenda: Rapidly Leveraging Information as a Trusted Strategic Asset for Competitive Advantage  by IBM


October 06, 2008 - An Information Agenda is an approach for transforming information into a trusted strategic asset that can be rapidly leveraged across applications, processes and decisions for sustained competitive advantage.

 

The Information Governance Imperative  by RSD


August 04, 2009 - Read this paper to learn how information governance is becoming more important in today's business world and learn why your organization needs to implement an information governance strategy today and how to go about implementing one.

 

The Instantly Responsive Enterprise: Integrating Business Process Management and Complex Event Processing  by Oracle Corporation


August 14, 2008 - Read this white paper for an explanation of how business process management melds with complex event processing. The combination nets intelligent business processes that react to changing business conditions in real time, providing continuous visibility-in short, an instantly responsive enterprise.

 

The Intelligent Choice for Microsoft® Windows Server Virtualization  by Dell and Microsoft


October 28, 2009 - To fully benefit from Windows Server® 2008 with Hyper-V and Systems Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 (SCVMM) technology, a fully engineered virtualization solution is needed, that is both cost effective and easy to manage whilst simultaneously ensuring high availability with enterprise performance and stability.

 

The IT Management Software Megavendors  by BMC Software, Inc


October 27, 2009 - The current recession and credit crunch deeply affected IT spending in the last quarter of 2008 and into 2009. This SWOT Analyst report for Q3 2009 regroups the market contenders by categories for an easier evaluation to enable vendor strategy professionals to substantiate decisions about their partnership and go-to-market strategies.

 

The IT Manager’s Guide to SQL Server 2008 Migration  by SHI


November 03, 2009 - While SQL Server 2008 is now considered stable and beneficial, many businesses are still hesitant to migrate. In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchSQLServer.com and SHI, you will discover the unique advantages offered by a SQL Server 2008 migration.

 

The Key to Optimizing VoIP Deployments  by Blue Coat


December 02, 2008 - To optimize VoIP deployments, Blue Coat is driving a new generation of solutions designed to accelerate converged IP voice and data networks. With Blue Coat's Application Delivery Network (ADN), IT can deploy comprehensive application visibility, security and acceleration technologies to deliver the highest quality VoIP transactions possible.

 

The Keys to Disaster Recovery Planning: i365’s EVault Disaster Recovery Solutions help protect you from losing valuable data due to complete site outage  by i365, A Seagate Company


November 16, 2009 - Disasters happen in many ways and can disrupt or even completely destroy your business. What happens if and when disaster strikes? Do you have duplicate copies of your mission critical data stored offsite? How fast and reliable will your recovery of information be? Will your company survive?

 

The Last Software You'll Ever Buy? The CRM Platform as Development Platform  by Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution


November 18, 2009 - Can't decide whether to build or buy a CRM system? This podcast presents a third solution that is an application development platform that provides the building blocks for faster, cost-effective application development that achieves a better fit for your business’ processes.

 

The Leader in On-Demand Call Centers: Five9 Product Overview  by Five9


September 10, 2009 - Five9 is the leader in on-demand call center products. Watch this overview to learn about all the products Five9 has to offer to help improve your call center operations and learn just how easy it is to use the many products available from Five9.

 

The Malware Report: Hotel Business Center PCs Strike Again  by ESET


August 20, 2009 - Matt Grand talks with Randy Abrams about security issues with hotel business center computers. These are public computers and they often have insufficient security features. In this podcast, Randy shares some interesting things he’s found in hotel computers and gives some advice on using them safely.

 

The Malware Report: Radisson Hotels Exposed by Guest Data Breach  by ESET


September 23, 2009 - Matt Grand talks with Randy Abrams about a data breach at Radison Hotels. Unfortunately, an unknown number of their guests' credit card numbers were exposed to malicious hackers. In this podcast, Randy dishes out some advice on how to prevent this sort of data breach and what to do in the event that it’s already happened.

 

The Massachusetts Data Protection Law  by SearchSecurity.com & SearchCompliance.com


June 18, 2009 - Massachusetts businesses facing down MA 201 CMR 17.00 can meet the challenge with preparation and execution. Read this e-book to learn more about important topics such as identity theft, data breach prevention, mandatory encryption, and getting ahead of the game where Massachusetts data protection law is concerned.

 

The MidMarket CIO's Guide to Successful ITIL Implementation  by SkillSoft Corporation


September 15, 2009 - Businesses across the globe have adopted the concepts set forth in the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), a set of guidelines to help companies determine best practices to achieve quality service. This eGuide will answer the common questions that arise when considering implementation as well as introduce you to resources from Skillsoft on ITIL.

 

The Multiscreen concept: Why it's Needed and How to Get Started  by Alcatel-Lucent


June 09, 2009 - Multi-screen is the next step beyond Triple Play. Triple Play allows consumers to experience media on their mobile, their TV, and their PC. Multi-screen allows content to be consumed seamlessly. Listen to this podcast and see how both consumers and service providers benefit from this evolutionary step in multimedia presentations.

 

The Name Game: Malware Naming, Shape Shifters, and Sympathetic Magic  by ESET


September 14, 2009 - Read this paper for an in-depth discussion of malware identification, naming and classification and an exploration of the most useful ways for administrators to detect and analyze threats.

 

The Need for Best of Breed. Tips for your ERP & BI Application Strategy  by IBM Cognos


June 25, 2009 - This Webcast can help you put your business intelligence (BI) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) needs into perspective with application strategy tips offered by Ray Wang at Forrester Research.

 

The Need for Profitability and Cost Management  by Oracle Corporation


September 01, 2008 - As indirect costs rise and economic pressures increase, the need for profitability and cost management (PCM) also grows. Read this white paper to find out more about how PCM drives business performance by finding drivers of cost and profitability, empowering users with visibility and flexibility, and improving resource alignment.

 

The New Business Architecture: Making the Most of Business 2.0  by SonicWALL


October 29, 2009 - The era of business 2.0 is already upon us and companies that are not embracing it will be left behind. This brochure will outline some of the key business trends created by the business 2.0 model, how they affect your network and what can be done to address them. Read on to learn more.

 

The New Data Imperative: Managing Real-Time Risk in Capital Markets  by Sybase, Inc.


September 04, 2009 - The senior technology executives at Sybase have written a new book that analyzes how risk management systems built on 20th Century architectures failed which caused the worst financial crisis in decades. This paper condenses the key analysis and strategies of the book and explains how to rebuild and fortify them to prevent future crises.

 

The New Economics of Mid-size Enterprise Computing: Sun Systems based on the Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series  by Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation


September 17, 2009 - This paper examines how investing in new Sun servers can actually cut your data center costs. Find out how Sun’s latest technology will cut the number of servers you need.

 

The New Face of Intrusion Prevention  by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.


June 12, 2009 - Check Point IPS Software Blade gives breakthrough performance and protection at a breakthrough price. For more details, check out this paper, which highlights the numerous benefits of Check Point intrusion prevention protection solutions.

 

The New Foundation of Storage: Intelligent Storage Element Technology  by Xiotech Corporation


November 19, 2009 - Xiotech offers a fresh approach to data storage—disk drives, drive enclosures, and controllers with its Intelligent Storage Element technology: A storage foundation that sets new standards for reliability, performance, scalability, and value.

 

The New Generation of De-duplication Technology Offers Clustered Architecture and Linear Performance Aggregation  by FalconStor Software


February 10, 2009 - This white paper explains how VTL with SIR reduces storage and replication bandwidth requirements with unique features such as clustered architecture and linear performance aggregation.

 

The New Microsoft IT Pro Certifications and Exams  by Global Knowledge


December 10, 2008 - The MCITP assures that anyone possessing Microsoft certification has a breadth of knowledge on various products and is concerned with the network architecture and design.

 

The New Voice of the CIO: 2009 Global CIO Study - Perspectives for Midsize Organizations  by IBM


November 10, 2009 - How can today's CIO make the biggest impact on their organization? Learn more here.

 

The Operational Responsiveness of Business - a new white paper from Progress Software  by Progress Software


June 18, 2009 - Operational responsiveness is the ability of business processes and systems to respond to changing conditions and customer interactions as they occur, enabling business leaders to capitalize on opportunities, drive greater efficiencies, and reduce risk. Read this white paper to learn more.

 

The Oracle Return on Investment Calculator  by STR Software


May 08, 2009 - This Return on Investment FAX calculator helps you determine the what sending faxes manually costs your organization annually, demonstrating how an automated FAX solution from STR Software can save your company money.

 

The OSI Model: Understanding the Seven Layers of Computer Networks  by Global Knowledge


July 01, 2006 - This paper explains each of the seven layers of OSI model, including their functions and their relationships, also it provide with an overview of the network process, which can act as a framework for understanding the details of computer networking.

 

The Other Green - Storage Efficiency and Optimization  by Symantec Corporation


September 25, 2009 - This session will look at various techniques and strategies to optimize either on-line active or primary as well as near-line or secondary storage environment during tough economic times, as well as to position for future growth, after all, there is no such thing as a data recession!

 

The Passing Storm: The Storm/Nuwar Botnet  by ESET


September 01, 2009 - This white paper provides a thorough explanation of one of the more potent malware classifications effecting systems and networks today – the Storm/Nuwar Botnet. While security software can mitigate the direct impact of Nuwar and other bot-related malware on individual systems, the wider effects of botnet activity need additional countermeasures.

 

The Path to Enterprise Desktops: From Personal Computer to Personalized Computing  by AMD and VMware, Inc


July 01, 2007 - This IDC white paper considers the concept of desktop virtualization, specifically as made available by VMware’s VDI and ACE. The document also considers the benefits and limitations of these technologies as well as the best use cases for each, exemplified through user case studies.

 

The Path toward Pervasive Business Intelligence at Ferrari North America  by Tableau Software


December 02, 2008 - Organizations in all industries and of all sizes are turning to business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing (DW) technologies and services to either automate or support decision-making processes.

 

The PCI Audit: Requirements 1-6  by SearchSecurity.com


October 26, 2009 - This collection of slides from Diana Kelley and Ed Moyle presents an overview of PCI DSS requirements 1 through 6. Check it to learn about the first six PCI DSS requirements, what each one means, and how it will be effected by version 1.2 of PCI DSS.

 

The PCI Audit: Requirements 7-12  by SearchSecurity.com


October 26, 2009 - This collection of slides from Diana Kelley and Ed Moyle presents an overview of PCI DSS requirements 7 through 12. Check it to learn about the second half of PCI DSS, learn what each one means, and how it will be effected by version 1.2 of PCI DSS.

 

The Perfect Storm - Why Now Is The Time For Open Source  by Red Hat and Intel


June 01, 2009 - Open source is recognized for its ease of use, high performance, and affordability, especially amidst turbulent economic conditions. The high value of open source, coupled with economic and organizational pressure, represents a "perfect storm" for CIOs, giving them the opportunity to deploy high-performing, cost-effective open source solutions.

 

The Performance Manager: Turning Information Into Higher Business Performance  by IBM


February 14, 2008 - Download this white paper for an extensive summary of <i>The Performance Manager, Proven Strategies for Turning Information into Higher Business Performance</i>, a book that examines the partnership between decision-makers and the people who provide them with information to drive better decisions.

 

The Pitfalls of Server Virtualization  by Dell, Inc. and Intel


August 27, 2009 - In this expert webcast, you'll learn the most common issues involved with server virtualization and how to overcome them.

 

The Power of Automation: The EDS Story  by Hewlett-Packard Company


September 17, 2009 - It is becoming increasingly difficult for data center pros to manage their IT environments. This webcast explores best practices for automation and details the benefits you can realize from implementing the technology.

 

The Power of Converged Networks  by CDW Corporation


September 01, 2009 - Before moving forward with a converged network several key issues should be addressed: Capacity, security and reliability. CDW can help your organization by arming you with the information you need to choose the ideal solution.

 

The Power of Universal Patterns and Models for Master Data Management  by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.


September 11, 2009 - In this webcast featuring best-selling author, Len Silverston, learn how to implement universal patterns for data modeling to improve management flexibility. Gain insight into various modeling choices to meet your organization's needs. Discover how to improve quality and reduce management costs by re-using patterns.

 

The Power/Density Paradox: The Result of High Density without Power Efficiency  by Nexsan Technologies


November 18, 2009 - The power/density paradox hinders end users from utilizing the very floor space that high density systems were intended to conserve. This brief explores what the power/density paradox is and how IT professionals can mitigate the risk.

 

The Profitability Perspective: How Automated Reporting Drives Better Decisions  by SAP America Inc


June 02, 2009 - Driving sustainable growth requires profitability-focused planning and performance management. This special study highlights some key survey findings, which collectively show that profitability reporting is increasing in importance and the use of technology and more sophisticated costing and reporting solutions is high on the agendas of many...

 

The Pursuit of a Standardized Solution for Secure Enterprise RBAC  by BeyondTrust Corporation


June 01, 2009 - This white paper focuses on role-based access control (RBAC) and how RBAC is a rich and open-ended technology which is evolving as users gain experience with it.

 

The Raw Truth about Storage Capacity  by Xiotech Corporation


November 19, 2009 - This paper examines several factors that limit the capacity of your data storage system and how they contribute to the true cost of storage.

 

The Renewed Finance Function - Extending Performance Management Beyond Finance  by SAP America Inc


June 02, 2009 - Companies and their stakeholders have always had high expectations for their finance teams. But this research program reveals that, most recently, these pressures- from regulators, from investors, and from competitors&#$5; are pushing companies to look for more from their finance teams in two main, but often conflicting, areas.

 

The Return on Investment of Open Source Data Integration  by Talend


July 01, 2008 - This white paper explains the different alternatives to open source data integration, and presents the visible and hidden costs of these alternatives, on several types of projects.

 

The Return on Investment of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards Compliance  by IBM


June 10, 2009 - Compliance with PCI DSS has become a global requirement for any business or entity that processes credit card transactions as payment for goods and services. This paper explores the ROI implications and opportunities of PCI.

 

The Risks of Using Spreadsheets for Statistical Analysis  by SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters


March 19, 2009 - Are spreadsheets a help or a hindrance when performing data analysis? Get the real story from the author of SPSS for Dummies, Arthur Griffith. In this informative and entertaining webcast, you'll receive expert guidance on the proper uses and limitations of spreadsheets, as well as the strengths and benefits of SPSS Statistics.

 

The ROI and TCO Benefits of Data Deduplication for Data Protection in the Enterprise  by Data Domain


August 26, 2008 - This whitepaper examines and quantifies the costs and benefits of backup with deduplication storage as strategic assets for data protection. Three organizations in different industries are discussed as case studies.

 

The ROI of Data Governance: A Revenue Generation Perspective  by DataFlux Corporation


June 01, 2008 - Read this whitepaper to learn more about data governance, and when it is appropriate to measure data efforts with ROI or other metrics. Learn about an ROI calculator of data governance and how to test assumptions about data.

 

The ROI of Data Governance: Seven Ways Your Data Governance Program Can Help You Save Money  by DataFlux Corporation


July 24, 2009 - The following paper outlines seven ways that data governance programs can help manage costs and presents a mechanism for quantifying the return on investment (ROI) for these contributions.

 

The Role of ERP in Globalization  by SAP America Inc


September 18, 2008 - This whitepaper examines the role of ERP in Globalization in detail, outlining steps to improve current strategies to meet the changing face of the global business of today ...and tomorrow.

 

The Role of IT Governance in PPM Success  by AtTask


September 02, 2009 - During this webcast, our speaker will discuss ways to ensure IT governance is instituted at the enterprise for PPM success.

 

The Role of Open Source Data Integration - An Analyst White Paper, by Mark Madsen  by Talend


January 28, 2009 - This report by Mark Madsen will explain what data integration is, and especially the difference between Operational Data Integration and Analytic Data Integration. It highlights the benefits of open source for data integration, and provides a series of recommendations to make the integration job easier, repeatable and more productive.

 

The RSA Authentication Decision Tree: Selecting the Best Authentication Solution for Your Business  by RSA, The Security Division of EMC


March 18, 2009 - This white paper provides an overview of the Authentication Decision Tree; examines the five factors critical to selecting an authentication solution; and offers a clear guide to selecting the right solution that effectively balances risk, cost and end user convenience.

 

The Rules of SOA - A Road to a Successful SOA Implementation  by TheServerSide.com


October 21, 2009 - In this session Jeff explores the key characteristics of successful SOA projects. He covers some of the patterns, and anti-patterns, tool sets, and strategies that he himself learned the hard way - through his own trial and error experiences as an architect.

 

The Scoop on the New CCNA and CCNP Specializations  by Global Knowledge


September 22, 2009 - There has been a lot of interest among students lately on the details surrounding the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) specializations and their relationship with the corresponding CCNP specializations. The purpose of this white paper is to put all the information about these into one concise reference document.

 

The Secret to Maximizing Virtualization ROI in the Dynamic Data Center  by Akorri


November 03, 2009 - This webcast details an approach to optimize your virtualized infrastructure performance. Learn how to leverage key performance indicators and cross-domain analytics to plan for future capacity demands and improve service levels. Discover the secret to managing your VMware infrastructure performance for optimal resource utilization.

 

The Self-Defending Network  by Cisco Systems, Inc.


August 13, 2009 - Your network is one of your most important business assets, and you need to protect this valuable resource from hackers, viruses, spyware, and other threats. Your business needs security that's built into every part of your network to proactively spot suspicious activity, identify threats, and adapt to new challenges quickly.

 

The Semantic Dialogues  by Progress Software


August 28, 2009 - The Semantic Dialogues tells the story of how National Networks, a fictional telecommunications service provider, pursued and achieved data interoperability within their SOA.

 

The Server Virtualization Imperative: How You Can Deliver Nine-Month ROI for Your Customers Right Now  by Dell, Inc. and Intel


November 17, 2009 - A new multi-core server from Dell and powered by Intel can do the work of nine older single-core servers, while using less energy and facility space. Moreover, it can deliver return on investment (ROI) in as little as nine months. Read this paper to learn more!

 

The Shortcut Guide To Prioritizing Security Spending Chapter 1: Optimizing Business-Driven Security  by IBM


October 01, 2009 - This eBook provides a context for understanding today’s information security environment and selecting an optimal set of technologies, policies, and practices to meet the needs of your particular business.

 

The Shortcut Guide to Prioritizing Security Spending Chapter 4: Best Practices for Prioritizing Security Spending  by IBM


June 25, 2009 - Read this chapter for an exploration of best practices and topics to consider in security spending by framing them around four stages of IT management: assessing, designing, deploying, and monitoring/managing.

 

The Shortcut Guide to Prioritizing Security Spending Chapter One: Optimizing Business-Driven Security  by IBM


January 15, 2009 - This eBook provides a context for understanding today's information security environment and selecting an optimal set of technologies, policies, and practices to meet the needs of your particular business.

 

The Shortcut Guide to Prioritizing Security Spending Chapter Three: Security and the Dynamic Infrastructure  by IBM


April 14, 2009 - With a focus on keeping a dynamic infrastructure secure, this chapter examines virtualization, cloud computing, distributed information flows, and Web 2.0 technologies with an eye toward discerning the security implications of each.

 

The Shortcut Guide to Prioritizing Security Spending, Chapter Two: Maximizing Effective Security Priorities  by IBM


March 06, 2009 - A combination of technologies and practices can serve to protect assets and maintain operational efficiencies. Read this chapter for an examination of asset protection with a look at basic requirements for protecting business operations.

 

The Six Hidden Costs of Reverse Logistics  by TAKE Supply Chain


November 16, 2009 - For many companies reverse logistics is the last frontier of waste in today's supply chain. To help identify where poorly managed returns may be affecting your bottom line, this paper takes a look at the six hidden costs of reverse logistics.

 

The Solaris Operating System – Optimized for the Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series  by Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation


March 30, 2009 - This document is intended as a quick reference guide for developers and system administrators that want to optimize the Solaris™ OS on the Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series platform.

 

The State of Deduplication in Europe  by Data Domain


February 01, 2009 - In this research paper you'll learn about the top challenges facing storage professionals in Europe and information about Data Domain deduplication storage systems.

 

The State of Deduplication in Fortune 1000 Companies  by Data Domain


February 01, 2009 - This TIP research paper delivers findings from over 245 in-depth interviews with Storage professionals at large enterprises, most of them among the Fortune 1000. Read on to learn about the top Storage team challenges and initiatives, current state of deduplication environments and solutions, and much more.

 

The Superstar CFO - Optimizing an Increasingly Complex Role  by SAP America Inc


May 01, 2007 - Read this CFO Research study to understand how CFOs should prioritize the external and company-wide mandates, as well as how they should manage the finance function itself.

 

The Tangible Value of Server Virtualization  by Dell India


December 17, 2007 - Virtualization is more than just a concept-- it is a concrete business strategy that can provide tangible value for companies in virtually any industry. Read this paper to learn more about Dell's virtual infrastructure solutions.

 

The Tangible Value of Virtualization  by Dell and VMware


May 29, 2009 - Read this article to learn how Dell has developed adaptive power management and worked with VMware to develop ways to autonomically and proactively power-down underutilized systems during off-peak times.

 

The Technology of Innovation: Using CRM to Enable Customer-Centric Innovation  by Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution


October 19, 2009 - This white paper highlights the important role technology can play in the innovation process and looks at how a customer-focused approach to innovation can be supported by flexible customer relationship management tools. It explains how businesses can use CRM to foster and implement customer-centric innovation, enhancing the customer experience.

 

The Telecom Transformation E-Guide: Understanding Key Drivers  by Alcatel-Lucent


June 10, 2009 - Only rock-solid planning will get you to next-generation network and services convergence, and this Telecom Insights guide walks you through the trends affecting the telecom services business and lays out a path to getting there.

 

The Three Pillars of Effective Returns Management: Visibility, Automation and Reconciliation  by TAKE Supply Chain


October 14, 2009 - Returns management is an area that poses incredible challenges and opportunities for businesses. This paper will act as a guide to help you implement more effective returns management. Read on to learn more about the three pillars of effective returns management and how they can be used to drive significant costs out of returns lifecycle.

 

The Top 3 Cost-Cutting Mistakes CIOs Make And How to Avoid Them  by Rally Software Development Corp.


April 03, 2009 - The current economic downturn has resulted in contraction of IT Department budgets and a mandate to allocate resources to only the most critical projects, then execute flawlessly. In these tough times, it is imperative for CIOs to deliver more value from as IT budgets fall..

 

The Top 3 Reasons CRM Initiatives (Still) Fail - And How To Avoid Them  by Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution


June 09, 2009 - This white paper looks at the top three reasons that CRM initiatives fail to achieve their goals and provides clear, practical recommendations for ensuring that your CRM initiative avoids these pitfalls and delivers desired returns.

 

The Top 5 Challenges in Processing Customer Orders And How To Solve Them  by Esker Inc.


July 10, 2009 - This webcast details the top five challenges in processing customer orders and gives practical expert advice on how to solve them. Host Greg Collins also gives an actual industry example and sets some key performance indicators for success.

 

The Top 5 Server Monitoring Battles and How You Can Win Them  by Nimsoft, Inc.


November 04, 2009 - The uses, requirements, and complexity of servers have all increased dramatically. Consequently, server monitoring has more importance in today's environments. This guide looks at some of the most pressing challenges you might face in ensuring optimal server performance. It offers insights into the tools and strategies for addressing these demands.

 

The Total Cost Of Email: Putting A Price Tag On Your Email Environment  by Mimecast


August 05, 2009 - You can't afford to ignore email archiving, security, internal policy or regulatory requirements, but can you afford to keep paying for it as multiple systems on top of your email system? This paper will list and discuss what your email infrastructure is really costing you as well as talk about cloud based services.

 

The Total Economic Impact Of DMExpress  by Syncsort


August 25, 2008 - The purpose of this study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of DMExpress on their organizations. Forrester’s aim is to clearly show all calculations and assumptions used in the analysis.

 

The Total Economic Impact™ Of Esker DeliveryWare  by Esker Inc.


July 10, 2009 - Read this commissioned Total Economic Impact (TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Esker to learn more about how beneficial going paperless can be for your company and how Esker DeliveryWare can help today.

 

The Total Economic Impact™ Of Dell’s Server Consolidation And Virtualization Solutions  by Dell India


August 11, 2007 - The purpose of this Forrester study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of the Dell Solution. Read this study to better understand and evaluate Dell's server consolidation and virtualization solutions.

 

The Trends and Direction of Enterprise Architecture (EA)  by Infosys Technologies Limited


February 01, 2009 - Infosys' Enterprise Architecture (EA) Survey 2008-09 reveals that EA enables business transformation, its practices continue to mature, and increased outsourcing of EA functions is a strong future possibility.

 

The Triple Play Service Delivery Architecture  by Alcatel-Lucent


June 09, 2009 - This video presents an overview of Alcatel-Lucent's Triple Play Service Delivery Architecture. Learn how this is the blueprint architecture to accelerate IP network transformation for delivery of video, voice, data and entertainment services. Learn how this end-to-end "always-on" broadband service can enhance your subscriber's experience.

 

The True Cost-Savings Story Behind WAN Optimization  by Riverbed Technology, Inc.


March 01, 2006 - Looking for solid data behind the cost-savings story of WAN optimization? In this paper, NetForecast analysts interviewed customers who have deployed this solution, and the results show that this technology has significant strategic business value to companies.

 

The Two Faces of Risk  by SAP America Inc


June 02, 2009 - Traditional approaches to risk management emphasize mitigation, focusing on the readily apparent risks facing a company in the areas of security, privacy, credit, regulatory, technology, fraud and more. These threats are, of course, important and must be addressed.

 

The Unified Remote Access Approach  by Blue Coat


May 01, 2007 - Traditional VPN technologies have been pushed beyond the scope of their original design, forcing IT organizations to accept the high cost and complexity of add-ons, extenders, multiple consoles, and thick client software administration. This white paper provides an analysis of existing IPSec and SSL VPN, followed by an overview of Blue Coat RA.

 

The Value Of A Comprehensive Integration Solution  by Sterling Commerce


March 11, 2009 - In November 2008, Sterling Commerce commissioned Forrester Consulting to investigate the value of a comprehensive integration solution (CIS) that encompasses the bulk of the enterprise’s integration needs. Forrester also conducted an online survey of key IT roles in selected geographical locations. This paper discusses the results of these studies.

 

The Value of Good Database Development Software: Expert Evaluation of SQL Developer and Toad Development Suite  by Quest Software


November 16, 2009 - In this technical brief, John Weathington, President and CEO of Excellent Management Systems, Inc.,explores Toad® Development Suite and Oracle's SQL Developer. He provides an honest look at both solutions, and helps you see how a simple side-by-side comparison isn't enough when choosing the right tool.

 

The Value of Virtualization  by Global Knowledge


February 10, 2009 - Virtualization offers multiple ways to save money including hardware purchase, power and cooling costs over time and staff time needed when providing a test and analysis environment to name a few.

 

The Virtual Presenter's Series: Start Right. Design Right. Present Right.  by Citrix Online


August 19, 2009 - View this on-demand Webinar series with Roger Courville, Webinar expert and author of the new book, The Virtual Presenter's Handbook, for a 3-part Webinar series on how to plan, design, and present your own Web events like a pro.

 

The Web Hacking Incidents Database 2009 Bi-Annual Report  by Breach Security


August 03, 2009 - Criminals focus on exploiting web application vulnerabilities in order to plant malware and thus infect clients who visit websites. Read this report to learn more about the drivers behind web hacking, the vulnerabilities hackers exploit, and the types of organizations attacked most often.

 

The Wolf Organization: Building Materials Supplier Selects AventX to Fax from SAP  by STR Software


May 08, 2009 - Prior to The Wolf Organization's move of SAP to production in 2000, the company spent significant time and resources on manually faxing and mailing approximately 5,000 invoices per week. They chose AventX Connector for SAP ERP for automating the fax delivery of purchase orders, invoices, and acknowledgements. Read more about their experiences.

 

There Is No Execution without Integration: MES Adoption Drives Performance  by SAP AG


September 18, 2008 - Many manufacturers today are getting caught on the wrong side of a technology adoption wave that is quickly gaining momentum. This benchmark study is a roadmap for reducing overall manufacturing costs through the utilization of manufacturing technologies.

 

Thin Clients vs Zero Clients - What's the Real Story?  by Pano Logic, Inc


November 12, 2009 - Sometimes what seems like a small difference can become a big difference - that is the case with thin vs zero clients, in fact it is large enough to seriously reduce the intended advantages. This benefit brief will explore these differences and show the true advantages of the only true zero client, complete VDI solution - the Pano System.

 

THINKStrategies - On-Demand Business Intelligence Solutions: A New Way to Achieve Your Corporate Objectives in Today's Challenging Economy  by SAP BusinessObjects


May 07, 2009 - The macro-market trends of Globalization and eCommerce are making it more important than ever for corporate executives and end users to access critical information to make effective business decisions. This paper will examine how a new generation of SaaS-based BI solutions is responding to the escalating challenges facing companies of all sizes.

 

ThinPrint®: .print Product Overview with Free Demo Downloads  by ThinPrint


September 22, 2009 - See the many ThinPrint central print management product solutions as well as FREE demo downloads for your printing environment.

 

This Month in the Threat Webscape for July 2009  by Websense, Inc.


September 01, 2009 - In this video, learn more about the top techniques for defending your organization from Web threats. Techniques include the monitoring, classification, and identification of all Web content in real time.

 

This Month in the Threat Webscape for October 2009  by Websense, Inc.


November 10, 2009 - The Websense Security Labs Threatscape delivers information about breaking security research topics and today's advanced Internet threats. This Month's 'In the Threatscape' is a review of October's Web threat activity. Watch the video to learn more.

 

Threat Control and Containment: A Proactive Approach Can Lead to More Network Security Plus Peace of Mind  by CDW Corporation


March 16, 2009 - Taking a proactive approach to mobile security can help you stay ahead of the curve and protect the organization. Read this paper to learn best practices for mobile security.

 

Three Blind Men and an Elephant: The Power of Visual Analysis  by Tableau Software


January 01, 2007 - Learn how faceted analytical displays can lead to insight that would be difficult to unearth otherwise. Faceted analytical displays are powerful and will help you discover new information that will translate into big benefits for your company.

 

Three Must Haves for the Virtual Data Center  by Compellent


January 01, 2009 - To take full advantage of server virtualization, and create a true virtual data center, IT departments need a holistic storage solution that allows fully shared resources, easy and automated storage classification and migration and complete data protection. Read this white paper for three "must haves" to achieve those objectives.

 

Three Steps to a Mobility Strategy  by AT&T Corp


October 28, 2009 - Many organizations have implemented mobility in a tactical and piecemeal manner, not realizing the gains possible from adopting a more strategic approach. This paper explains how to conduct a mobility audit, review your business activities, and develop an effective mobility implementation plan.

 

Three Steps to Improving Server Virtualization ROI with everRun  by Marathon Technologies


September 18, 2009 - Server virtualization offers a tremendous opportunity for cost savings in the data center. This paper will give three steps you can take to dramatically improve your cost savings from server virtualization as well as show how companies are using Marathon's everRun software to implement those steps.

 

Three Tactics for Winning the LTE Game  by Alcatel-Lucent


June 09, 2009 - This research brief provides an overview of the current LTE market and addresses the technical and business challenges that operators will face as they migrate to all-IP networks. It provides insight into operators' common questions and helps address planning and implementation concerns including migrating away from existing legacy systems.

 

Three Waves, One Defense: How an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Protects from an Ever-Broadening Threat Landscape  by TippingPoint


October 05, 2009 - For organizations trying to shore up network defenses, it's important to understand how the security threat landscape has evolved. Only then is it possible to determine the best use of network-security solutions -- particularly Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) -- to block ongoing and future waves of attacks. Read on to learn more.

 

Tiens Group: growing and cutting costs with a single, integrated, secure, and cost effective global network  by Orange Business Services


April 06, 2009 - Read this quick case study to see how Tiens Group - a Chinese enterprise that does business internationally - was able to build a single network that handles all of their communications needs all over the globe and allows them greater growth potential while simultaneously reducing overheads.

 

Tiered Storage and Virtualization in the Real World  by Hitachi Data Systems


June 21, 2007 - Does a transition to virtualized tiered storage deliver true value, a fast return on investment (ROI), and verifiable cost savings? This case study documents the specific business and economic value realized by one enterprise company after its first year using new storage architecture built on Hitachi tiered storage.

 

Tipcast: How solid state drives will affect enterprise systems  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


December 16, 2008 - In this Tipcast, the editors from SearchStorage.com will highlight tips related to why vendors of storage arrays need to rebalance their systems for SSDs, and explore why using SSDs to help run server applications faster may prove hard to deliver.

 

Tipcast: Steps to creating Tier 0 storage  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


December 12, 2008 - This podcast will discuss the differences between Tier 0, 1 and 2 storage.

 

Tips and Tricks: Managing Converged Networks with PacketShaper  by Blue Coat


October 28, 2009 - On today's converged networks -- where data traffic competes with latency-sensitive applications such as VoIP, video conferencing, and virtual machines -- only the greediest survive and thrive. Watch this webinar to learn about bandwidth issues, network resource allocation, and real-time applications management.

 

Tips for Managing ERP Software Vendors during the Software Selection Process  by Panorama Consulting Group


November 03, 2009 - It is often said that desperate times call for desperate measures. In recent months, this is certainly the case for some ERP vendors. The good news, however, is that there are ways to manage ERP software vendors to ensure a fair, consistent, and unbiased selection process for your organization. Read on to learn what they are.

 

Tips for tracing enterprise transactions  by Forum Systems


September 18, 2009 - SOA governance is comprised of the strategies and technologies that ensure a SOA is developed to meet company standards and expectations.

 

Tips on Applying for and Passing the PMP or CAPM Exam: Updated for PMBOK 4th Edition  by Global Knowledge


January 09, 2007 - This white paper outlines the application process for both the PMP and CAPM exams, explains the composition of the exam questions, provides tips for successfully passing the exam, and lists the requirements to maintain certification.

 

Tips to Manage Compliance and IT Risk, Improve Visibility and Reduce Operating Costs  by Lumension


October 28, 2009 - In today's highly regulated IT environment, organizations frequently overspend on compliance. The first step in becoming compliant is understanding your level of risk. In this webcast, get advice from the Aberdeen Group that aids your organizations in providing greater visibility, mitigating technical and operational risks, and reducing costs.

 

Tivoli Beat Article: Seamlessly Link IT Development and Operations  by IBM


November 12, 2009 - This executive brief reviews the benefits of integrated asset management between development and operations and provides a concrete example of the impact analysis benefits of having a unified catalog of services and assets.

 

To Green or Not to Green. That is the Question.  by Symantec Corporation


October 15, 2009 - View this webcast to learn how green IT is successfully being implemented in enterprises today and to gain understanding of green IT from cost, compliance, investment, and customer perspectives.

 

To Trust or Not - Top 10 Security Risks for Unwary Employees  by Blue Coat


May 15, 2009 - To eliminate the gray area of what your employees should and should not trust, know your web defense. This short paper provides a Top 10 list of risks that your employees may assume they can trust but your web defense should not.

 

Today's Blended Threats: Identifying and stopping the growing problem of Web-based attacks  by M86 Security UK


September 01, 2009 - Blended threats are spam stealth attacks, moving undetected through your mail servers—blending in with all the other email—until they strike. They can compromise personal or corporate data, "recruit" computers into a network of bots, or initiate keystroke recording that collects passwords and other information.

 

Today’s Blended Threats: Identifying and Stopping Web-based Email Attacks  by M86 Security


October 30, 2009 - Organizations of all sizes continue to be challenged by increasingly sophisticated security threats. Attackers are constantly finding new ways to access valuable data. They use various tools and methods to evade traditional security products. This brief white paper presents a new security solution that can stop new threats quickly and effectively.

 

Together, we can work smarter  by IBM


October 05, 2009 - By giving your people the tools and resources to work more effectively, you are giving your business the opportunity to operate more efficiently.

 

Tolly Report Shows How Citrix NetScaler Outperforms F5 in Head-to-Head Tests  by Citrix


June 01, 2009 - Latency is an important metric that should be considered when evaluating web application delivery solutions. Through tests performed, Citrix NetScaler exhibited very low latencies and was at least 3x fast than F5 BIG-IP in almost all test scenarios.

 

Tolly Report: Better Protection for VMware Environments  by Symantec Corporation


May 25, 2009 - In order to quantify the performance of several backup and recovery offerings, engineers ran a series of tests on a VMware ESX server environment configured with three virtual machines that were connected to a Fibre Channel storage area network. Read this paper to learn the results.

 

Top 10 Most Overlooked Causes of Trouble in a Cisco Network  by Global Knowledge


November 05, 2009 - This white paper is a guide to the top ten causes of trouble in a Cisco network and how to address them, but is not intended to be a troubleshooting guide.

 

Top 10 Reasons Customers Choose SAP for Business Transformation  by SAP America Inc


January 01, 2006 - SAP is a customer’s company, whose organization is designed for, and encouraging of, innovation in all its aspects - from product development to product delivery to product implementation. Read this white paper to discover the top 10 reasons why customers choose SAP for their business transformation.

 

Top 10 Reasons Hackers Use the Web for Attacks  by Blue Coat


January 01, 2006 - From desktop vulnerabilities to the impact open proxies, JavaScript, universal access to HTTP and the adoption of embedded HTML in email, this white paper presents the top ten scenarios hackers use the web to attack your infrastructure.

 

Top 10 Reasons to Add Surgient Self-Service to VMware Virtual Infrastructure  by Surgient


October 28, 2009 - Learn the top 10 reasons to add Surgient's self-service provisioning and management to help you get even more from your VMware investment.

 
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