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T2 Server Virtualization Case Study  by Microsoft


September 17, 2009 - T2 Systems offers a unified, hosted solution for parking management—a unique offering for the industry. Watch this webcast for more information.

 

Tableau Data Visualization Software Center  by Tableau Software


March 10, 2008 - The next generation of business intelligent software can be found in this software center from Tableau. The resources compiled here explore ways your organization can get answers from the next generation of business intelligent software. Read more about how you can achieve fast analytics and visualization for everyone from Tableau.

 

TAC Prepared for Aggressive Growth  by Microsoft


September 12, 2008 - In the face of aggressive growth, TAC Americas found it increasingly difficult to conduct month-end financial closing and report results. This case study examines how they addressed this problem by implementing a solution that incorporated Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007.

 

Tackle the Challenges of Virtualization Management  by BMC Software, Inc


June 15, 2009 - Virtualization adds a whole new level of complexity to the IT infrastructure, introducing new challenges in every step of the process - from planning to configuration and management. Read how effective service management can help tackle the challenges of virtualization in this white paper from BMC Software.

 

Tactical Data Quality Projects Deliver Quick ROI  by DataFlux Corporation


October 21, 2009 - This expert podcast offers advice for deploying and completing tactical data quality projects from Forrester's Rob Karel.

 

Take a Holistic Approach to Business-Driven Security  by IBM


March 06, 2008 - This paper introduces actions that organizations can take to drive security efforts from a business and operational perspective and discusses how security leadership from IBM can help enable their success.

 

Take Control of SharePoint Proliferation with Unified Recovery, Retention, and eDiscovery  by Mimosa Systems UK


June 18, 2009 - This white paper explores how an archiving solution supports the management and protection of SharePoint content across an enterprise by providing: Back-Up & Recovery, Storage Optimisation, Retention Management, eDiscovery, and Seamless End User Access.

 

Take Control of Your Assets and Take Control of Your Costs  by Numara Software


November 04, 2009 - In this webcast, you will see how you can take control of your IT costs by effectively managing your assets with Numara Asset Management Platform (NAMP). You will learn how NAMP automates your resource-intensive IT asset management challenges so you can improve compliance, improve customer satisfaction, reduce risk, and optimize your investments.

 

Take the Maturity of Your Systems and Software Development Process to the Next Level with ALM  by IBM


April 01, 2008 - This white paper introduces the steps that organizations must take to improve their systems and software development processes, by implementing key best practices and uniting development teams with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).

 

Taking Control of Your Business: Growing Profitably in the Professional Services Market  by SAP America Inc


January 01, 2006 - This paper details how professional services firms can grow and thrive in a difficult market by enhancing project visibility, maximizing resource utilization, improving operational efficiency, and successfully acquiring more customers.

 

Taking Control: Consolidation Can Help You Take Control of the Server Room  by CDW Corporation


September 09, 2009 - Server sprawl creates a serious financial and efficiency leak at many organizations. Consolidation can help ease management requirements and reduce costs. Read this whitepaper to learn how to take control of server sprawl with a server consolidation solution.

 

Taking Network Configuration and Change Management to the Next Level  by Dorado Software


October 15, 2009 - This E-guide addresses configuration and change management in a partially virtual environment. Topics include: reporting on and managing virtual servers, the effects of physical changes on servers, how to extend change management processes like ITIL to cover the SAN, and handling human problems between the networking, datacenter, and storage teams.

 

Taking Relationship Management to a New Level with Microsoft Dynamics CRM  by Microsoft


September 09, 2009 - Join Microsoft Dynamics CRM technology evangelist Phillip Haase in this webcast to learn about the Microsoft strategy and investments in enterprise CRM solutions and to understand how these solutions address the requirements for users, management, and IT.

 

Taking the next step toward greater performance and cost efficiency in a dedupe solution? Go beyond the dedupe that you know.  by FalconStor Software


September 10, 2009 - Join Brian Babineau, Senior Analyst with ESG, as he explores high-speed, power-efficient deduplication with industry innovators Nexsan and FalconStor who have formed a strategic venture to deliver the cost saving benefits of these technologies in an integrated system designed to optimize almost any backup environment and deliver immediate ROI.

 

Tame the Beast: Reduce the Complexity of IT Risk and Compliance  by OpenPages, Inc.


December 09, 2009 - Join us for a discussion with Tommy Thompson, IT Security and Compliance Coordinator at Williams Company and Bob Shapiro, Principal Business Analyst at OpenPages, in which we will uncover strategies for implementing a more effective IT risk and compliance management program.

 

Tape Killed The IT Guy  by SEPATON


November 18, 2009 - In this very funny though obvious over-dramatization of the weakness of tape as a backup solution, see how tape can end the life of an IT administrator and a 30-minute fix that could be lifesaving.

 

Targeted Business Analytics - How Large Companies Leverage SaaS BI  by Oco, Inc.


September 18, 2009 - This webcast gives an overview of how larger enterprises are leveraging business intelligence software in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model.

 

Task and Resource Management - Optimizing Your Warehouse Operations with SAP® R/3® TRM  by CDC Global Services - Catalyst


November 12, 2009 - This white paper is designed to give warehouse operations managers and IT managers a useful framework for understanding SAP's Task and Resource Management (TRM) application. It presents an overview of TRM and its unique capabilities and benefits to provide key insight into which organizations will reap the highest value from TRM.

 

TCO Analysis for Modernizing an AS/400 Application to HP Integrity  by Hewlett-Packard Company


March 25, 2009 - This paper examines the development costs, ongoing staffing costs, and hardware costs associated with modernizing your business-critical AS/400 applications. It will also discuss how the resulting environment can assist organizations to deliver new and competitive business services as well as reduce IT administrative costs.

 

Teachers Association Turns to Centralized Data Repository to Improve Member Service  by Microsoft


April 16, 2008 - The California Teachers Association (CTA) relies on a complex and highly integrated IT environment to capture and manipulate data. CTA wanted to add a customer relationship management solution to better support its members. After exploring several alternatives, CTA chose to deploy Microsoft Dynamics™ CRM.

 

Tech Report: Solid-State Storage  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


October 28, 2009 - Solid-state storage will eventually nudge spinning disks out of our data centers, but right now it's still mostly for well-heeled shops with power-hungry applications. But with new technology developments addressing some of solid state's shortcomings and larger-scale manufacturing, solid-state storage could come down to earth soon.

 

Tech Report: Solid-State Storage Update  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


October 28, 2009 - Solid-state storage will eventually nudge spinning disks out of our data centers, but right now it's still mostly for wellheeled shops with power-hungry applications. But with new technology developments addressing some of solid state's shortcomings and larger-scale manufacturing, solid-state storage could come down to earth soon.

 

Technology Overview: Board 7  by Board International


September 10, 2009 - Within one single product, BOARD offers all the functionalities needed to build any Business Intelligence and Corporate Performance Management application without the use of any programming. Its revolutionary toolkit approach provides end-users with an advanced interactive interface.

 

Ten steps to better requirements management  by IBM


October 01, 2008 - Requirements definition and management is an activity that has the potential to deliver a high, fast ROI. This white paper explains the characteristics of a good requirement and presents ten steps to better requirements management. Read on to learn how better requirements translate into easier, higher quality projects.

 

Ten Steps to Safeguard Small Business Data  by i365, A Seagate Company


November 16, 2009 - Your small business has distinct needs that differ from either consumers or larger businesses. Here are ten steps to help you to protect your data if your resources are limited?

 

Ten Things You Need to Know about Virtualization  by DataCore Software Corporation


November 19, 2009 - Thinking of making the move to “total enterprise virtualization?" Here are some interesting points of view about virtualization you should know coming from the vantage point of a storage virtualization pioneer, DataCore Software.

 

Ten Ways SMBs Can Get More from Their IT Budgets  by Dell and VMware


December 31, 2008 - Virtualization technology presents a number of opportunities for driving capital and operational efficiency for SMBs. Read this brief paper to learn ten cost-saving strategies.

 

Test Drive e.Spreadsheet Report Designer to see how easy it is to automate excel reports  by Actuate


May 05, 2009 - Free, easy-to-use report writing tool for creating authentic Excel files and reports that retain formulas, formatting, live charts and data connections.

 

Test Management Tools and Techniques  by Hewlett-Packard Company


August 01, 2008 - This paper explores the challenges and rewards of test management and provides practical ways to help you implement an organized and structured testing process. It also discusses the benefits of HP Quality Center software.

 

Texas Petrochemicals Automatically Prints Work Order Attachments from Oracle eAM  by STR Software


May 07, 2009 - As an STR Software customer since 2004, Texas Petrochemicals was excited about the opportunity to leverage its existing AventX investment and automate another manual process - the printing of work order database attachments from Oracle E-Business Suite. This case study has the details.

 

The 10 Worst Practices for Technical Support and How to Overcome Them  by NTR Global


October 29, 2009 - This white paper will explore 10 of the "worst practices" that are common to customer support operations. We will discuss how these worst practices can creep in to your contact center and ways to deal with them. We will also touch on how to eliminate well‐intentioned management blunders and discuss good and bad uses of support technology.

 

The 11 Secrets of Business Rules Success  by FICO


May 01, 2009 - Download this paper and learn how Blaze Advisor makes it easy to bring the power of predictive analytics to bear on decisions, integrating judgmental and regulatory business rules with analytically derived models for more precise, more effective decision making. Download and learn the secrets of developing decision management applications.

 

The Acid Test for the On-Demand Data Center: A CIO's Evaluation and Selection Guide  by NetSuite


July 01, 2009 - This paper sets out a framework for evaluating a data center. It considers the special factors that apply to an on-demand infrastructure, many of which go well beyond the standards applicable to the average enterprise data center.

 

The Active Directory Recycle Bin: The End of Third-Party Recovery Tools?  by Quest Software


October 02, 2009 - Windows Server 2008 R2 offers a number of exciting new features, including an expanded Server Core offering, new Active Directory features, and - of special interest to anyone who has ever wished Active Directory had an “undo” button - a sort of recycle bin for Active Directory objects.

 

The Agile Business Analyst  by VersionOne Inc.


September 26, 2008 - This white paper discusses the significant impact of agile development techniques on the business analyst community. Gain insight into the skills required by analysts for effective agile development, as well as the steps for a transition to agile...

 

The Agile Checklist  by VersionOne Inc.


July 24, 2009 - This paper presents a set of agile meeting and facilitation checklists that offer an easy framework to help guide software development teams through the various agile cycles. Read on to learn about the Agile Development Rhythms and start using the checklists presented herein to help get through the various agile cycles.

 

The Agile Project Manager  by VersionOne Inc.


June 08, 2009 - This white paper will explore the impact agile development methodologies are having on the Project Management community, what new skills are required, and what the Project Manager can do to ease the transition.

 

The Alarming Shift in Cybercrime: How Organized Attacks Now Target Your Wallet  by Blue Coat


July 01, 2008 - This paper will examine the shift in the nature of cybercrimes, how the thieves target their victims, and what can be done to prevent them.

 

The Alignment-Focused Organization: Bridging the Gap between Strategy and Execution  by SAP America Inc


November 01, 2007 - Take a look at how organizations are taking strides to align business strategy with actual initiatives, projects, and daily activities - in short, to close the gap between strategy and execution.

 

The Anatomy of an Insider: Bad Guys Don't Always Wear Black  by Imperva


August 12, 2009 - Rather than focusing on process or technology, this paper examines people. It is based on years of experience and research and offers detailed analysis into the "anatomy of an insider" with the goal of illuminating that which makes insiders tick. Read on to learn more about insider threats and how to protect your organization from them.

 

The AVG Web Threat Data Feed  by AVG Technologies USA, Inc.


July 31, 2009 - Forums, social networking sites, and content delivered by advertising networks are prime targets for malicious code. According to IDC, up to 30% of companies with over 500 employees have been infected through Web surfing. Try a free week-long trial of The Feed and see how it can help keep your company safe.

 

The Benefits of SMB Virtualization using Dell and VMware - IT Efficiency for Organizations of all Sizes  by Dell and VMware


July 01, 2009 - Whether you're a small organization trying to extend the value of the assets you already have or a larger data center pushing the envelope in automation, Dell and VMware can deliver solutions that make sense for your budget, staff, and business.

 

The BI Survey 8: The World's Largest Independent BI Survey  by Board International


September 10, 2009 - Now in its eighth year of publication, The BI Survey by Nigel Pendse is an annual report based on the world's largest independent survey of Business Intelligence and Performance Management users.

 

The Big Book of SAP Upgrades: Real World SAP Upgrade Tips from the World's Leading SAP System Integrators  by Panaya, Inc.


November 10, 2009 - In August 2009, hundreds of SAP system integrators were asked to contribute their best upgrade tips for upgrading to SAP ERP 6.0. We took the best tips we received and compiled them in this eBook for you. Read this eBook to learn over 60 tips on upgrading to SAP ERP 6.0.

 

The Building Blocks for Growth: A Network Can Improve Efficiency and Responsiveness, As Well As Control Costs  by Cisco Systems, Inc.


August 14, 2009 - Growth rises on the horizon for many small businesses, and one seizes the day, expansion often occurs rapidly. Preparation is crucial to success. What tools are required for a company with 20 employees, for example, to grow to 100 employees within a year? Read this paper to learn more...

 

The Business Case for Automating Document Driven Business Processes  by Kofax, Inc.


October 14, 2009 - This white paper provides the compelling case for taking an enterprise approach to automating document driven business processes. Find out how document capture is quickly moving toward mainstream adoption and how the shift from scan-to-archive to scan-to-process is profoundly changing the strategic importance of capture as an enterprise standard.

 

The Business Case for Enterprise Disaster Recovery Planning: Calculating the Cost of Downtime  by Iron Mountain Digital


September 19, 2008 - Given the enormous long-term costs and implications of a systems interruption, companies need to carefully define and implement plans to mitigate losses. This paper arms you with how to build a strong business case for a recovery plan.

 

The Business Case for Information Management  by Oracle Corporation


December 01, 2008 - In this analysis, Frank Buytendijk examines what information management means, and describes a complete spectrum of business cases, ranging from tactical cost reduction to transformational impact on the organization’s business model.

 

The Business Impact of Data Security Regulations: Featuring Massachusetts  by Sophos Inc.


November 19, 2009 - Massachusetts has taken the lead in passing a new regulation - 201 CMR 17:00 -that requires companies to implement a comprehensive data security plan that includes encryption. This article discusses some aspects of this regulation and offers suggestions on how data security best practices can help with compliance.

 

The business impact of data security regulations: Featuring Massachusetts  by Sophos Inc.


June 11, 2009 - This article discusses some aspects of a new regulation -- 201 CMR 17:00 -- and offers suggestions on how data security best practices can help with compliance. Companies should discuss the regulation in detail with their legal consul to examine how it affects their unique circumstances and the best course of action to be taken.

 

The Business of Sustainability: Information Technology as a Catalyst for Short and Long-Term Profitability  by SAP America Inc


June 03, 2009 - Read how SAP software can help your company manage risks and exploit operational and business opportunities regarding social, environmental, and economic sustainability.

 

The Business Value of Insurance Compensation Management Systems  by CSSI


February 01, 2008 - This white paper describes some of the problems insurance carriers face regarding compensation and presents the advantages of using an automated system to simplify incentive compensation.

 

The Business Value of Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on HP ProLiant x86 Servers vs. Sun Solaris 10 on Sun Servers  by Hewlett-Packard Company


October 01, 2009 - Alinean, a leader in IT value measurement, teamed up with HP and Novell to assess the financial merits of moving from a legacy Sun Solaris and SPARC environment to Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) running on HP ProLiant DL 785 G6 x86 Servers versus upgrading to SUN Solaris 10 running on Sun SPARC T5440. Read this paper for the results.

 

The Business Value of the Network Integrator  by Alcatel-Lucent


November 17, 2008 - Read this white paper to learn how the Network Integrator is responsible for managing subprojects within the context of multivendor agreements with the appropriate third parties and service providers.

 

The Capital Delivery Revolution and Technology: Connecting Capital Planning, Construction, and Everything in Between  by Oracle Corporation


January 01, 2009 - This white paper recognizes three principal solution areas in the capital project delivery lifecycle: project design, project execution, and organizational governance. In particular, it addresses the area of project execution and the means available today to drive successful project delivery on a consistent basis.

 

The Case for Investing in Business Analytics Technology  by SAS Institute Inc.


October 23, 2009 - Tune in to this webcast – featuring insights from Dan Vesset, IDC's Vice President of Business Analytics – and learn how business analytics drives customer retention.

 

The Case for Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)  by Global Knowledge


December 10, 2008 - In this whitepaper you will learn about the evolution of Ethernet, the reasons VLANs were introduced, and the ways that VLANs can be used.

 

The CIO's Guide to Data Protection Services and Strategies  by Red Hat


October 10, 2009 - This E-Guide for enterprise CIOs contains case studies on network access control (NAC), information on securing data for government compliance, data protection strategies, tools, technologies and more.

 

The CIO's Guide to IT Cost Optimization During the Recession  by Hewlett-Packard Company


June 18, 2009 - In today's dynamic economy it is important for CIOs to be thinking about how to strengthen their organization and position themselves for success for a future economic upturn and growth. Read this guide to learn how a company can make changes to IT that generate real business value.

 

The CIO's Guide to Unix Migration  by Dell, Inc. and Intel


September 29, 2009 - In this podcast, expert Carey Dietert discusses how CIO's are reevaluating current infrastructures to determine whether a new alternative is the way to go including the changes incumbents in the Unix space especially Sun with the upcoming purchase from Oracle.

 

The Collaboration Advantage: Customer-Focused Partnerships In A Global Market  by SAP America Inc


June 02, 2009 - In order to better understand the opportunities, challenges, risks and rewards companies have seen from these types of agreements, the Economist Intelligence Unit conducted a survey in March 2008, sponsored by SAP, which asked 516 senior executives how their business relationships are evolving.

 

The Compelling Case for Conferencing  by Microsoft


August 01, 2009 - As organizations look for ways to improve business outcomes while reducing costs and encouraging environmental sustainability, many are turning to software-based conferencing and collaboration solutions for audio and Web conferencing. This paper explains some benefits realized by companies who have deployed these unified communications solutions.

 

The Critical Need for Encrypted Email and File Transfer Solutions  by PGP Corporation


July 25, 2009 - Read this white paper for a discussion of the key issues related to encryption for both email and file transfer systems, some of the leading statutes that require sensitive content to be encrypted, and suggestions for moving forward with encryption.

 

The Critical Role of Data Loss Prevention in Governance, Risk and Compliance  by Mimecast


December 15, 2008 - Read this paper and learn how a successful data leak prevention system can protect your business from internal threats in this age of regulatory compliance, risk, and governance.

 

The Critical Role of Data Loss Prevention in Governance, Risk and Compliance  by Mimecast


August 05, 2009 - Email has become a critical business tool, but it is also the easiest way for information to escape from the confines of a business. Learn why email Data Leak Prevention is critical to safeguard the information that is inside your network.

 

The Critical Role of Linux in a Data Center Consolidation Initiative  by Red Hat


September 14, 2009 - Without a comprehensive data center consolidation strategy, many of today's businesses are unable to lower power and cooling costs or effectively manage server workload utilization. In this expert Pocket E-Guide, you will discover why Linux should play a key role in your data center consolidation strategy.

 

The Dell Management Console: Systems Management Simplified  by Dell and Symantec


September 29, 2009 - Check out this short video to hear about the Dell Management Console.

 

The Development Executive’s Guide to Open Source Software Policy Implementation  by Black Duck Software


October 07, 2009 - Black Duck provides a framework that not only allows your software development organization to benefit from open source but also allows other enterprise stakeholders—including legal, IT, security, export and purchasing personnel—to access timely and relevant information to effectively manage business risks.

 

The Dynamic Infrastructure Worldwide Forum  by IBM


June 17, 2009 - View this on demand Dynamic Infrastructure Worldwide Virtual Forum for advice from leading experts on today's IT challenges.

 

The E-Discovery “How-To” Guide: Practical Recommendations for Streamlining Corporate E-Discovery  by Clearwell Systems


October 01, 2008 - This paper breaks down the e-discovery process into phases, discusses best practices and relevant technologies for each phase, and provides a matrix to guide an e-discovery team’s decision making process.

 

The Economics of Embedded Development, Testing, Deployment and Support  by IBM


December 30, 2008 - This paper is aimed at helping senior management address its product ROI in a manner that can be directly applied to their everyday management practices. In this report, EMF presents a methodology for calculating the ROI for a development based on the direct cost of development, associative costs, extrinsic costs and a process for estimating risk.

 

The Economics of Endpoint Security  by Sophos Inc.


May 14, 2009 - View this videocast to learn how to get a great endpoint security solution that includes management without having to invest a huge amount of resources.

 

The Efficient Enterprise: Standardize, Consolidate, Automate  by Dell, Inc.


October 21, 2009 - Join Robin Johnson, Dell's Chief Information Officer, as he explains the most efficient way to run an IT enterprise. You'll learn how a basic management philosophy and a belief in industry standard technology can lead to great success.

 

The Efficient Next Gen Datacenter: Doing More with Less  by Hewlett Packard Company and Intel


March 25, 2009 - View this Webcast to learn how to build a dynamic IT infrastructure and pro-actively manage your data center.

 

The Efficient Next Gen Datacenter: Doing More with Less - Podcast  by Hewlett Packard Company and Intel


March 24, 2009 - Listen to this Podcast to learn how to build a dynamic IT infrastructure and pro-actively manage your data center.

 

The End User Experience: Flexible Computing  by Intel Technology Provider


November 18, 2009 - This webcast explores the business benefits of upgrading to a flexible computing environment. Discover how you can help your customers transition to this environment by providing application virtualisation, profile virtualisation and centralised management tools.

 

The End User Experience: The Working End User  by Intel Technology Provider


November 18, 2009 - This webcast provides recommendations to help organizations better meet the diverse computing needs of their customers. Discover how to improve the end user experience with centralised virtual desktops and application virtualisation.

 

The Evolving Role of Disk and Tape in the Data Center  by Hewlett-Packard Company


June 01, 2009 - This whitepaper describes five best practices for backup and long-term data protection and explores the aspects of disk and tape solutions that, when combined into a disk-to-disk-to-tape solution, provide the most robust answer to backup and archival for the data center.

 

The Executive Guide to Business Analyst and Project Management Terminology  by Global Knowledge


December 10, 2008 - In this guide you will learn the most commonly used business analysis and project management terms and it helps you better communicate with business analysis and project management professionals.

 

The Executive Guide to CRM Architecture: Why CRM Flexibility Will Impact Your Success  by Microsoft


September 14, 2009 - This white paper explains the importance of flexible software architecture, and how the right CRM solution can support and even advance an organization’s ability to evolve in lock-step with changes as they occur--enabling them to attain and maintain a competitive advantage.

 

The Executive Guide to Data Loss Prevention  by Websense, Inc.


September 02, 2009 - Rich Mogull of Securosis answers the question, What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? In this videocast he discusses how DLP benefits business and shows examples of DLP usage in the real world.

 

The Executive Guide to Data Loss Prevention  by Websense, Inc.


August 18, 2009 - Data Loss Prevention is designed to protect information assets with minimal interference in business processes. It provides new insights into how information is used, and enforces protective controls to prevent unwanted incidents. Read on to learn how DLP can reduce risk, improve data management practices, and even lower certain compliance costs.

 

The Fast-Payback SAP Projects for Saving Money in 2009: Detailed Data for Business Expense Projects  by SAP America Inc


June 24, 2009 - This Report, which summarizes detailed data from a field study conducted exclusively for AMR Research SAP Peer Forum clients, was written to help business audiences looking for every opportunity to reduce the total business expenses of their huge, existing investments in SAP.

 

The Financial Close: Optimizing Performance and Driving Financial Excellence  by SAP America Inc


June 02, 2009 - The term "financial close" describes a corporation's ability to complete its accounting cycles and produce financial statements for internal management and external legal reporting. This paper identifies solutions to help organizations improve and sustain their close times and address the challenges associated with automating internal controls

 

The Five Keys to Organic Growth: How to Drive Profitable Relationships with Predictive Analytics  by SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters


February 20, 2009 - This paper makes the case for using predictive analytics to drive organic growth, and gives two different methods for measuring financial return.

 

The Flawed Vision of Customer Data Integration – How to Get it Right the First Time  by Siperian, Inc.


September 16, 2009 - The initial goal of Customer Data Integration (CDI) was to create the most reliable customer data for the entire company. We now know that the golden opportunity for CDI lies within Master Data Management and the ability to uncover interactions and understand the relationships that companies have with their customers.

 

The Forrester Wave: Requirements Management, Q2 2008  by Hewlett-Packard Company


March 04, 2009 - In Forrester's 79-criteria evaluation of requirements management tools vendors, five standalone requirements management tools and four application life-cycle management (ALM) solutions that include requirements management capabilities went head-to-head. Read this research paper to see how each one fared.

 

The Forrester Wave: Web Content Management For External Sites, Q2 2009  by SDL Tridion


June 01, 2009 - Check out this report, which examines the findings of a Forrester evaluation of ten leading web content management vendors, to learn about the strongest performers in WCM.

 

The Friendly Face of IT: User-friendly IT Management  by Numara Software


January 06, 2009 - This webinar and service catalog demo will show you how Numara FootPrints Service Catalog will help your organization quickly provide an attractive menu of services tailored to your customers while providing transparency of service costs.

 

The Full Price Tag of Your Email Environment  by Iron Mountain Digital


September 23, 2009 - Understanding how much your current email system costs, and how that all adds up, is the key to making changes and to providing a better service for your users. This paper will list and discuss what your email infrastructure is really costing you.

 

The Future Carrier Network: Adopting New Outsourcing Business Models  by Alcatel-Lucent


November 17, 2008 - This paper is meant to help operators embrace a new strategy for differentiating and competing successfully in a market characterized by flux.

 

The Future of Authentication for Online Services  by SafeNet, Inc.


November 02, 2009 - In this white paper, we take a look at how strong authentication can benefit eCommerce and online services. We will evaluate the risks that identity fraud, phishing and cybercrime pose for online service providers and discuss how strong user authentication can alleviate these risks.

 

The Future of Information-Centric Security  by Palisade Systems, Inc.


August 28, 2009 - Security managers often struggle to articulate to business managers why enterprise data protection is paramount, how breaches happen and why fundamental business processes must be changed to mitigate the threat. View this videocast to learn how to incorporate best practices into your DLP strategy.

 

The Global Small or Medium-Sized Business (SMB)  by Cisco Systems, Inc.


August 14, 2009 - Raymond Boggs, vice president of SMB research for the global market intelligence firm IDC, recently talked to Cisco® about how companies can use unified communications to successfully conduct business in multiple countries - with or without offices in those countries.

 

The Great Debate: Buy Versus Build  by Oracle Corporation


June 23, 2009 - This white paper explores the relative pros and cons of deploying pre-built analytic applications from Oracle versus building a custom data warehouse against Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Siebel or similar systems.

 

The Growing Email Archiving Dilemma: 11 Considerations To Control Your Email Environment  by Mimecast


August 05, 2009 - According to industry analysts, email volume in organizations is growing by more than 30% annually, and the average user receives 7MB of data per day via email. In this whitepaper, we'll discuss four reasons that drive organizations to seek an archiving solution and 11 considerations for controlling your email environment.

 

The High Performance DBA: Optimizing Databases for High Performance  by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.


September 10, 2009 - DBA's have always been faced with the difficult task of maintaining a successful database environment, but recently new trends have come along to further challenge them.

 

The HIPAA Solution: Meeting the Security Standards Set Forth in Section 164  by Tripwire, Inc.


March 01, 2009 - Meeting the requirements of HIPAA requires most businesses to set up strong process, methods and controls to assure auditors that security and integrity of Protected Health Information is assured. This whitepaper outlines solutions that support secure processes as dictated by HIPAA.

 

The HP Applications Modernization Transformation Experience Workshop  by Hewlett-Packard Company


October 01, 2009 - Organizations are realizing their priorities are not about new technology –instead, they are focusing on how to use the technology they have to survive and thrive in the downturn. How can you make the most of your information technology investments in this new environment?

 

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...

 
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