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Driving Effective Software Quality to Address Application Complexity

Hewlett-Packard Company — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Join Melinda Ballou as she answers how organizations can be successful and maintain high-performing business-critical software with fewer resources and strategies for successful quality adoption.

Build Effective and Highly Available Disaster Recovery Solutions using Microsoft Virtualization

Microsoft — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Does your organization have a reliable and cost-effective site recovery system? This presentation transcript explores how site recovery tools along with virtualization enables IT pros to deliver secure application and data availability, implement site-wide disaster recovery and automate fail-over and fail back.

The Secret of Migration Success: Developing an Effective Migration Strategy

Forsythe Technology Solution — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

In this report, we examine the pressing need within organizations and businesses for migration to advanced platforms, as well as the businessbuilding opportunities companies can leverage from the transition.

The New Economics of Telecom Networks: Bringing value back to the network

Alcatel-Lucent — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Network service providers dealing with massive bandwidth demand are struggling to evolve their networks while keeping costs under control. Expenditures must be reduced and revenue per transported bit increased. Read this strategic white paper to learn more about a more value driven approach to network management.

Podcast: Data Center Construction and Renovation

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Listen to this podcast to learn key considerations for building a new data center. Receive strategies for each step of your infrastructure construction, from the data center design to finding the right contractor to carry out the project.

No More Tiers: Reduce Storage Costs with an Age-in-Place Strategy

Nexsan Technologies — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

As mid-size enterprises find themselves strapped for time, money and management resources, they have to find ways of doing more with less. Age-in-Place is a data management strategy that means no more tiers – the easiest and most cost effective way to manage the life-cycle of your data.

Five Cost-Effective Ways to Enable Fast Recovery

i365, A Seagate Company — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This white paper reviews options for a multifaceted recovery strategy, ensuring that your key systems are protected with maximum efficiency at minimal cost.

Podcast: Build Effective and Highly Available Disaster Recovery Solutions Using Microsoft ...

Microsoft — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Does your organization have a reliable and cost-effective site recovery system? This podcast explores how site recovery tools along with virtualization enables IT pros to deliver secure application and data availability, implement site-wide disaster recovery and automate fail-over and fail back.

Build Effective and Highly Available Disaster Recovery Solutions Using Microsoft Virtualization

Microsoft — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Does your organization have a reliable and cost-effective site recovery system? This webcast explores how site recovery tools along with virtualization enables IT pros to deliver secure application and data availability, implement site-wide disaster recovery and automate fail-over and fail back.

GRC and IT: Frameworks, Controls and Implementations Virtual Tradeshow

SearchCompliance.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Presented by SearchCompliance.com and ISACA, the GRC and IT Virtual Seminar will provide you with everything needed to create and optimize GRC strategies and unique perspectives on the future of risk management. Register to access this virtual event on demand.

Cost-effective Strategies for Building the Next-generation Data Center

ZT Systems — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This white paper will discuss the forces behind the rise of flexible, cloud-like data center architectures; describe the hardware needs created by those new architectures; and show why custom servers from ZT Systems powered by AMD Opteron™ processors are an exceptional fit for these demanding new data center environments.

The Rules of SOA - A Road to a Successful SOA Implementation

TheServerSide.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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.

DATA ARCHIVING The first Step toward Managing the Information Lifecycle

Dolphin Corporation — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper discusses the business case for data archiving as the first step in an SAP ILM strategy; strategies for Data Archiving, Retention Management and the Retention Warehouse strategy for legacy decommissioning in SAP; and Dolphin’s best‐practices approach to an effective, long‐term ILM strategy.

eBook: Building Effective Dashboards and Scorecards

Tableau Software — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this eBook, learn advanced strategies for creating actionable, interactive and user-friendly dashboards that will help your organization track key performance indicators (KPIs).

Optimize your VMware protection strategy Leveraging Quantum Technology in a VMware Environment

Quantum Corporation — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Organizations are often challenged by the need for a “mixed” data protection strategy that includes VCB or esXpress, agent-based backups of VMs, and backups of non-VMware systems. Quantum provides a broad portfolio of highly scalable disk and tape solutions designed to meet the data protection needs of any VMware environment.

Presentation Transcript: Governance in Project Portfolio Management

AtTask — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This is a transcript of a presentation by Brian Turner, Chief Service Delivery Officer at Point consulting firm. He discusses how to keep governance relevant and effective in today’s tough times, what factors drive effective governance structures and what strategies make those governance structures in your organization more effective.

Reality Check – A Smart Business Continuity Strategy Can Offer Maximum Results at Minimum Cost

CDW Corporation — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In an increasingly digital world, it's clear that business continuity is no longer an option. Keeping systems running 24x7 and ensuring that data reaches its intended destination — precisely when it's needed — is the heart and soul of a business. This paper discusses Business-Continuity (BC) initiatives on a tight budget and with limited resources.

Best Practices for Implementing an Effective Email Archiving Strategy

RSD — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this expert podcast, learn best practices for implementing an effective email archiving strategy. Determine which archiving method works for your company and get tips to prepare for proper set-up. Listen to this podcast to get your archiving questions answered to ensure message security.

Best Practices for Effective SQL Server Optimization and Consolidation

Forsythe Technology Solution — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Read this expert E-Guide to discover strategies and best practices essential for effective SQL Server consolidation and optimization. Gain insight into the common challenges associated with consolidation initiatives and learn how to maintain a high level of availability and performance in SQL Server virtual machines.

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

Citrix Online — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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.

Innovative Marketing Strategies for Individual and Personal Lines Insurers

Infor CRM — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this paper you will learn just how important each customer interaction is and how companies are turning to Infor CRM Epiphany Inbound Marketing for Insurance to be able to manage their customers on a highly personal basis which greatly increases customer loyalty and satisfaction which will ultimately increase sales and profitability.

Designing Artificial Intelligence for Games - Part 3

Intel — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this 3rd part of the Designing Artificial Intelligence for Games series, you'll learn how to give your agents higher orders of intelligence. The agents can already deal with the immediate situation they find themselves in; now you are working toward artificial intelligence (AI) that deals with broader goals and the bigger picture.

Designing a Strategy for End-to-End Web Protection

IBM — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This IBM white paper outlines the risks surrounding Web applications and reviews four layers of security needed in a strategy for end-to end Web protection.

Rip and Replace: Choosing the Best Strategy when Switching Antivirus Solutions

ESET — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Switching security solutions on a large scale can be challenging for any organization. A well-planned strategy can minimize the impact on business processes without sacrificing security. The most effective approach is one that is customized for the unique needs of your organization. Check out this data sheet to learn about one such strategy.

Cost-cutting strategies for a virtualized data center: Blade servers

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Implementing the newest blade servers will enable you to decrease power consumption and optimize performance in your virtualized data center. Listen to this expert podcast to learn more about how you can consume less power and cut cooling costs.

Modernizing IT: Strategies for Improving Service Quality and Reducing IT Costs

BMC Software, Inc — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Working harder simply won't get you there. No matter how many people you allocate, sinking more labor into old IT practices cannot concurrently meet rising demands on IT and cut costs. Read about cost-effective, automated ways to meet this challenge head-on in our latest article, “Strategies for Modernizing IT, Reducing Costs, and..”

Get Closer To Your Best Customers: A Shift In Customer Strategies In A Time Of Crisis

SAP America Inc — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The extraordinary circumstances of the current economic crisis have changed the operating rules for companies of every size, in every industry. Companies now face a unique opportunity to reexamine traditional business practices and make much-needed changes - changes that will help them survive the downturn and flourish with the inevitable up...

Energizing Utilities For The Economic Stimulus Plan: Strategies For Greater Energy ...

SAP America Inc — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This SAP Executive Insight examines specific concerns that confront utility executives in today's economy. Further, it describes how gaining greater business visibility and transparency can enable organizations to execute decisively and effectively in this challenging climate.

Migrate from a Proprietary Server Architecture? - Open Systems Provide Way to Exit Money Pit

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this down economy, now is the time to examine the total cost of ownership (TCO) of your proprietary server infrastructure and migrate to a more cost-effective open systems platform designed for tomorrow. If this hits home for you, please read on.

Reverse Logistics Management-- An Effective Strategy for Revenue Maximization in CPG Industry

Wipro Technologies — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This paper presents an overview and introduction to reverse logistics and how to manage reverse logistics in the CPG industry in an efficient manner.

Optimizing the Datacenter for Cost and Efficiency

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The current state of the datacenter, demands a transformation that helps in improving space utilization and lowering power consumption while still providing the scale and availability the business requires. Today, lowering the energy and administration/management costs are two key focus areas of datacenter managers in the Asia/Pacific region.

Setting Policy: Network Security Policies Speak to Types and Levels of Protection

CDW Corporation — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A well-run business needs a written IT security policy setting forth the use and administration of IT assets. Read this paper to learn the essentials of defining and implementing a security policy for your organization.

Deploying Simple, Cost-Effective Disaster Recovery with Dell and VMware

Dell and VMware — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Dell and VMware have partnered to offer a cost-effective, high-availability architecture based on Dell™ server and storage clusters and VMware® vCenter Site Recovery Manager (SRM) - one designed to minimize scheduled and unscheduled downtime.

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) software solutions for green IT

IBM — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

This whitepaper will explore best practices for green IT and how Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) can help companies achieve green IT processes for software application management. Specifically, ALM solutions can help IT organizations reduce energy consumption and costs associated with multi-site software development.

Risk Management: Bridging Policies and Procedures & #45; Fundamental Security Concepts

Global Knowledge — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This white paper discusses risk management as a key process in designing security architectures, including a better way for security managers to approach the security ROI issue.

Network Security for Small Business

Cisco Systems, Inc. — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Achieving effective network security for small business requires a solution designed to fit your needs today and can adapt to tomorrow's threats. This paper examines how best to protect your network, as well as the benefits a secure environment offers.

Enterprise Information Management: Strategy & #44; Best Practices & #38; Technologies on ...

SAP America Inc — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The goal of this paper is to paint the EIM landscape, noting its components but focusing on the importance of an overarching EIM strategy that focuses on corporate objectives while at the same time offering cross-functional support.

VUE Software: Enterprise Incentive Management

CSSI — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

VUE Software solves the complexities of insurance sales commission and incentive compensation plans by delivering flexibility and automation. VUE Software’s web-enabled EIM solution reduces costs while driving accuracy and efficiency into your organization. This comprehensive solution provides the ease of a total solution from one vendor.

Industrial Motion Control System Choices

AutomationDirect — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Motion control is generally understood to mean the use of servo and/or stepper systems as the "muscle" to move a given load.

Driving Business Success with Software Reuse

IBM — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

This white paper explains how Software Reuse and its underlying fundamentals have evolved dramatically. It also discusses the benefits of constructing critical enterprise software applications through reusable parts.

Accelerate ITIL Initiatives

Bomgar Corporation — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

In this video, Joel Bomgar, Founder and CEO of Bomgar Corporation, explains how Bomgar fits into the ITIL framework, accelerating your ITIL initiatives through more efficient and effective Incident Management and Problem Management.

Securing Laptops with Full Disk Encryption

PGP Corporation — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Read this paper to learn about the driving factors behind the increasing use of laptops in business activities, the data and information security issues associated with laptop systems, the overall benefits and challenges of encryption, the overall benefits of full disk encryption, and PGP Corporation's highly effective approach.

Strategic QA: Steps to Effective Software Quality Assurance

IBM — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper details the challenges and solutions available for organizations wishing to improve their software development process, reduce costs, improve quality and increase reliability of planning.

Hitting the Moving Target of Operational Excellence: Identifying and Obtaining the ...

SAP America Inc — Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

This white paper presents IDC’s framework for implementing operational excellence (opex) and helps the reader move toward an effective op ex implementation while avoiding potential pitfalls.

Microsoft Office SharePoint 2007 Evaluation Guide

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

This evaluation guide is designed to give you a solid understanding of the design goals and feature set for Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007 and a familiarity with the product implementation.

Strategies for Distributing Your Online Content: Why, Where and How

KnowledgeStorm Webinars — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

In this one hour Webcast, presented by Jeff Ramminger, EVP KnowledgeStorm, learn how you can develop more effective content, make it available more efficiently and influence the most important decision makers at the right stages of the buying process.

Podcast - Improve Results with an Intelligent Content Strategy

KnowledgeStorm, Inc — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

The Internet enables prospects to search for you rather than the other way around. You must place expertly crafted content wherever prospects might be searching. This podcast describes how marketers are leveraging a new methodology called Intelligent Content Strategy to attract more prospects that are looking for their solutions.

How Savvy Technology Marketers Can Improve Results with an Intelligent Content Strategy

KnowledgeStorm, Inc — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT

The Internet enables prospects to search for you rather than the other way around. You must place expertly crafted content wherever prospects might be searching. Marketers are leveraging a new methodology called Intelligent Content Strategy to attract more prospects that are looking for their solutions.

Best Practices in Lead Development

KnowledgeStorm Webinars — Wed, 11 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Learn how your company can change from a lead generation business model to a dynamic lead development process in this joint Webcast from SiriusDecisions and KnowledgeStorm.

FACTS & #174; WDS & #153;

Ebix Health, Inc. — Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 EST

FACTS® WDS™ (Work Distribution System) module is an electronic claim workflow management system for your adjusters.