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.

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.

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 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 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.

Taming Data Chaos: Simplify Data Integration with DataDirect Data Integration Suite  by DataDirect Technologies

March 16, 2009 - Data transformation and integration are key areas where specialized products can yield impressive time and cost efficiencies and The DataDirect Data Integration Suite is one of the leaders in this space. Read this paper for a detailed analysis of this product.

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.

TCP/IP Troubleshooting  by Global Knowledge

December 10, 2008 - Attend this webcast with Ted Rohling and you will know that learning to troubleshoot is an ongoing process.

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.

Techfocus: Data Center Construction  by APC

November 09, 2009 - The chapters in this Techfocus eBook will discuss the importance of site selection and planning, data center conceptualization and cost analysis, and negotiating with contractors.

Technical White Paper: Performance of HP ProLiant BL460c G6 with Intel Xeon 5500 Series processors (2.93 GHz) in a 64-bit HP SBC environment  by HP, Citrix, and Intel

March 01, 2009 - This HP paper provides performance characteristics for the HP BladeSystem BL460cG6 blade server with XenServer and 64 bit workloads.

Techniques to Avoiding Disk Bottleneck in the DataDomain File System  by Data Domain

September 29, 2009 - This paper presents a set of techniques to substantially reduce disk I/Os in high-throughput deduplication storage systems. These techniques are general methods to improve throughput performance of deduplication storage systems.

TechTalk: Stop Malware at the Web Gateway  by Blue Coat

March 24, 2009 - Safeguarding your data from malware and other Web threats takes a layered approach. In this TechTalk webinar Blue Coat Technical Marketing Engineers will lead a discussion on how the Blue Coat ProxyAV works with the ProxySG to create a community-watch based security.

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.

The 10 Most Dangerous Risks to Microsoft Security  by Global Knowledge

May 13, 2009 - Security has always been an important part of any IT infrastructure. This white paper has tips to help improve your awareness of some of the more important risks threatening your Microsoft infrastructure.

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 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 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 Best of Both Worlds: How to Effectively Leverage Social Media Relationships with Real-Time Collaboration Tools  by Citrix Online

August 19, 2009 - This eBook explores how organizations can connect and nurture relationships with prospects and customers by effectively leveraging social media and real-time collaboration tools.

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 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 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 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 Changing Nature of Cybercrime: Attackers, Counter Measures and New Models for Defense-In-Depth  by ESET

October 22, 2009 - The threat environment has changed drastically in recent years. Threats are more complicated and attackers are part of organized groups seeking profit rather than fame. In this webcast, Charles Kolodgy of IDC highlights how attackers have been successful, countermeasures in risk reduction, and a new model for defense-in-depth.

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 Citrix Virtual Advantage - XenDesktop Gets Multimedia Enhancements; Support for 3-D Apps Planned  by Citrix

April 20, 2009 - This technical article, reprinted from Information Week, takes a look at the enhancements embedded in Citrix XenDesktop™ 3.0, examines it's ease of installation, functionality, and security, and compares it with other virtual desktop infrastructure products.

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 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 - 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Economic Impact Of McAfee’s Network Security Platform’s Intrusion Prevention System: Multicompany Analysis  by McAfee, Inc.

August 29, 2009 - This June 2009 study examines the financial impact and potential return on investment (ROI) for McAfee Network Security Platform intrusion prevention system (formerly McAfee IntruShield®), using Adena Health System as a case study.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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 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.

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.

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 Software Delivery Secrets: Doing More with Less  by IBM

July 01, 2009 - In this white paper, we’ll discuss specific secrets of delivering more valuable software to customers despite having fewer resources. We’ll include secrets related to process, development, infrastructure, and information. It can be done, and we’ll tell you how.