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Turning Virtual Sprawl Into a Good Thing

Hewlett-Packard Company — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Watch this webcast to learn how discovery and dependency mapping (DDM) tools can help organizations overcome the challenges of virtual sprawl. Learn how you can leverage this mapping tool for effective infrastructure management without increasing costs and risk.

The New Foundation of Storage: Intelligent Storage Element Technology

Xiotech Corporation — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

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.

E-discovery Tutorial: E-discovery requests have growing impact on data storage

FTI Technology — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The goal of this tutorial is to focus on the key issues involved in developing an e-discovery capability and to help organizations plan to become better prepared for the rigors of the e-discovery process.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager 7 Dial Plan Enhancements and Their Effect on the Dial Plan

Global Knowledge — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The dial plan is a key element in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) environments. The dial plan is at the very core of the user experience. For companies that have multiple locations, or that are global, a comprehensive dial plan can become large and very complex.

Web Content Control: Five Steps to a Successful Implementation

Untangle, Inc. — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Implementing Web Content Control can seem intimidating. It represents the uneasy marriage of network administration and human resource management. With a little forethought, however, it becomes straightforward and very effective. Read this whitepaper for a step-by-step overview of a successful web content control implementation.

Cloud computing 101

Platform Computing Corporation — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Tune into this podcast for expert insight into the impact of cloud computing on your IT infrastructure. Hear from cloud computing expert, Jeff Kaplan, as he explains the basic pressures driving cloud computing. Learn about Amazon's influence on the cloud market and discover the 3 elements that attract enterprises to the cloud.

Video Whitepaper: Enhance Your Business with Fast, Efficient Middleware

Oracle Corporation — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Oracle WebLogic Suite, a foundational element of Oracle Fusion Middleware, offers the ideal mix of performance, scalability, and operational efficiency to support modern IT requirements driven by ever-changing business needs.

Tesco Migrates Crucial Mainframe Applications to Create a Common Operating Model that can ...

Micro Focus, Ltd — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The retail giant Tesco has aggressive plans for global growth and has expanded its international presence significantly, including penetration of the huge US market. A key element in its expansion plan is its common operating model, which called for crucial mainframe applications to be modernized to run on standardized platforms worldwide.

Introduction to Virtualization E-book, Chapter 6: How Virtual Infrastructures Change Security

SearchServerVirtualization — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Protecting the virtual data center doesn't need to be any more difficult than protecting a physical network. The key is to remain vigilant. In this chapter, you'll learn how to mitigate potential security risks to your resource pool and virtual machines without over-allocating administration.

7 Ways to Inspire Customer Loyalty with Voice of the Customer (VOC) Initiatives

Vovici — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In the most challenging economic environment in generations, organizations are more focused than ever on retaining customers and maintaining existing revenue. Many businesses have put significant resources into implementing CEM and VOC programs. Read on to learn seven ways to inspire customer loyalty using these VOC initiatives.

Customer Experience IQ Report

Vovici — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Customer Experience IQ (CEIQ) report identifies the six secrets of highly effective customer experience programs that every company can use to create true customer loyalty. Read this paper to learn which customer experience programs that organizations have implemented are most effective at driving customer loyalty.

eGuide: Server Virtualization and Storage: Channel Opportunities Explored

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchITChannel.com and Dell, you will discover how solution providers are finding significant revenue opportunities in the consulting, planning, deployment and management of server virtualization and networking projects.

A Practitioner’s Guide to More Efficient Network Management

Hewlett-Packard Company — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to learn the four key initiatives for attacking network management inefficiency and how automation solutions from HP can help.

Switching from Solaris/SPARC to Solaris/ProLiant – 9 Things You Should Know

Arrow ECS HP Group — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Businesses trying to migrate from SPARC to a more reliable platform often run into a host of obstacles. This podcast discusses the pitfalls of this transition and offers effective migration strategies.

Step Up Your Strategy – Fine-Tune Use of Storage Availability Processes as a Part of a ...

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

Business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR) should be major components of any risk-management strategy. After all, no business wants to be caught unprepared for unforeseen events such as floods, fires, terrorist attacks, power outages or other disturbances. That's why planning and regularly testing BC and DR programs is essential.

Sustainability: A Green Model for Data Governance

Baseline Consulting — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

An effective governance program will determine what kinds of data are inputs, outputs or byproducts, and will enable the company to quickly distinguish and process data elements accordingly. Read this paper to learn more.

Data Storage Backup Security tutorial: Tape Encryption and Cloud Backup

Quantum Corporation — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Data storage backups are a necessary element of data protection plan, but they're often the biggest source of security woes. Learn everything you need to know about keeping your backups secure in this tutorial.

E-Zine: THE GREEN AND VIRTUAL DATA CENTER - Chapter 4: IT Infrastructure Resource Management

SearchStorage.com — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Best practices, people, processes, and procedures combine with technology tools, hardware, software, networks, services, and facilities to enable a virtual data center. The importance of this chapter is to understand how all these elements coupled with existing and emerging technologies can be applied to improve IT service delivery.

Securing the Flow of Information: Software as a Service and Your Confidential Data

Esker Inc. — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This paper outlines key aspects of information security companies should look for in SaaS solutions to protect information and ensure business success, focusing on three essential elements instrumental to achieving this goal: data privacy, access control and business continuity.

Best Practices: Application Performance Management, Network Management

Compuware Corporation — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A look at application performance management in a network-dependent application delivery model.

Protecting and Nurturing Your Brand: Maintain and Grow Brand Value in a Time of Crisis

SAP America Inc — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

There are many elements that impact a company's brand. Concentrating on a select few lets you control financial investment while maximizing the returned benefit. This SAP Executive Insight focuses on efforts that target a key set of brand-related opportunities and describes how companies can strengthen brand value even in a recession.

How Outsourcing Drives Business Process Improvements

CompuCom Systems, Inc. — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

More than ever, business and IT must collaborate to meet current business realities. Significantly, CIOs must map out long-term strategies that address business plans over the next three to five years, with the delivery of high-quality IT services as a key element of strategic planning. Read this white paper to learn more.

Data Center Facilities IT Handbook: Mastering data center climate control

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This SearchDataCenter.com eBook takes a look at how to master the climate control for the data center. Organizations are creating more heat in smaller places which in turn requires efficient and effective climate control. Read this paper to learn more about how to properly cool your data center.

Deduplication for the Enterprise: Six Steps to Optimal Results

SEPATON — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Data deduplication is a must-have technology for today's enterprises. However, there are a wide range of choices and issues to be considered. This article covers six steps an organization can take to make sure implementing a deduplication technology is a smooth process.

Best Practices for Network Transformation for Carrier Ethernet Services

ECI Telecom — Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

ECI's 1Net architecture helps service providers converge core Ethernet and DWDM networks for increased service flexibility while lowering operating and capital expenses. ECI's converged network not only addresses the needs of operators, but also sets a new standard for network efficiency and service quality. Read this whitepaper to find out more.

Winning the Performance Battle: Standardizing Best Practices with Technology

Oracle Corporation — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

This white paper highlights the important elements and key benefits of standardizing business processes and operating procedures based on uniform, organization wide technology. It also serves as a guide for engineering and construction (E&C) firms choosing the right technology to promote standardization across their organizations.

Seeding the Clouds: Key Infrastructure Elements of Cloud Computing

IBM — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

This paper describes a high-level cloud computing infrastructure services framework and the underlying technology enablers, such as virtualization, automation, self-service portal, monitoring and capacity planning. It also discusses examples of, and the value propositions for, certain data centers that have been built in this manner to date.

Protecting Against the New Wave of Web Threats

Blue Coat — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

This Osterman Research White Paper discusses the extent of today's Web threats and provides recommendations on key aspects of a defense against them. It also provides information on Blue Coat's offerings.

SharePoint Customization Best Practices

Global Knowledge — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

This white paper explores how to change some of the default user experiences by customizing elements of both the Look and Feel and the site Navigation. Many additional "out of the box" customization elements are available.

Getting Started with LINQ to XML

Global Knowledge — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

LINQ is an acronym which stands for Language Integrated Query. This new technology comes built into the .NET Framework 3.5 and can be used with any of the different languages that run under .NET. This paper serves as an introduction.

Virtualization 101

Dell and Microsoft — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

In this podcast, virtualization expert Anil Desai provides an easy-to-understand primer on virtualization that will quickly bring any listener up to speed on the topic.

Sales and Marketing: The New Power Couple

Microsoft — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

This white paper will review the obstacles to making business development a team sport and then will present best practices around people, process and technology for aligning the sales and marketing organization.

Realizing Seamless Change Management

Oracle Corporation — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

This white paper examines the importance of change management in the success of enterprise application implementations and upgrades. It also identifies the successful elements of change management as they relate to people, process, and technology.

Virtualize at the Speed of Your Business - The Dell Guide to Virtualization

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Virtualization is changing everything, from how you manage resources to the way you support your business, it addresses many of today's IT challenges - cost, responsiveness, availability, disaster recovery - and is a key element for achieving a more automated, agile infrustructure. Dell helps you virtualize at the speed of your business...

State of the Data Integration Market

Oracle Corporation — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

This white paper reviews the state of the market for data integration for 2008 and 2009. It defines data integration, discusses the trends in the data integration market, and provides lessons learned from real implementations.

EMC ' s Comprehensive Approach for Building Proven Information Infrastructure Solutions

Wipro Technologies — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

In this paper, Wipro Technologies focuses on the methodology EMC follows for building its Proven Solutions for organizations of all sizes and domains. This paper also demonstrates the methodology using an example of the solution development process for Microsoft Exchange in physical and VMware environments.

Configuration Audit and Control: 10 Critical Factors to Change and Configuration Management ...

Tripwire, Inc. — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

As businesses have instituted internal, industry, and government mandated regulatory compliance, the need for audit data to prove conformity has also become a necessity. Read this white paper to learn how configuration audit and control provides a single, independent source for enforcing and reporting on a change policy across an organization.

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.

' Lights Out ' IT Management -- Automate Problem Identification & Resolution

Dorado Software — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Lights-Out IT Management refers to the automation of both problem identification and problem resolution. The successful implementation of Lights-Out IT Management is built upon an integrated system that provides three key management functions: find, configure, and monitor. Read on to learn more.

Storage Efficiency: The Key to Green Storage Operation

Xiotech Corporation — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

While energy consumption of overall data center operations and server-related equipment is generally understood, the story is quite different when it comes to storage systems. This paper offers practical advice on how to measure storage system efficiency and compares the efficiency numbers of several common storage solutions.

Oracle Grid Computing Achieved: Service-oriented HP Adaptive Infrastructure offerings for ...

Hewlett Packard Company and Intel — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

Oracle's vision of the next-generation data center is the Oracle Grid Computing architecture, which provides the software building blocks for creating a service-oriented, shared-resource environment. Read this paper to discover more of what Oracle has to offer.

WindowTester Pro: An Innovative Solution for Automated Testing of Java Graphic User Interfaces

Instantiations — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

This paper describes how WindowTester Pro software is used to solve the problems associated with testing all elements of an application’s GUI.

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

Dell India — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

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

Managing Requirements, Tests and Defects with HP Quality Center

Hewlett-Packard Company — Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

HP TestDirector for Quality Center software drives a more effective and efficient global application testing process and supports high levels of communication and collaboration among distributed testing teams.

How White Papers Can Boost Your Lead Gen Campaigns

KnowledgeStorm Webinars — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

In this presentation document, white paper guru Michael Stelzner, author of "Writing White Papers: How to Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged," will share his secrets on creating effective white papers that attract prospects in droves.

How White Papers Can Turbo-Boost Your Lead Gen Campaigns

KnowledgeStorm Webinars — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

In this upcoming Webcast, "How White Papers Can Turbo-Boost Your Lead Gen Campaigns", white paper guru Michael Stelzner, author of "Writing White Papers: How to Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged," will share his secrets on creating white papers that attract prospects in droves. This Webcast is presented by KnowledgeStorm.

Emerging Media Series: The Influence of Podcasts on B2B Technology Purchase Decisions

KnowledgeStorm, Inc — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

This report is the first in a series of studies conducted by KnowledgeStorm and Universal McCann that will take a strategic look at the impact the blogs, podcasts and other emerging media formats have on B2B technology marketing. This first installment examines podcasting and provides valuable insight into this red-hot delivery mechanism.

Emerging Media Series:Listen How Podcasts Influence B2B Technology Purchase Decisions

KnowledgeStorm, Inc — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

This podcast is the first in a series of studies conducted by KnowledgeStorm and Universal McCann that will take a strategic look at the impact the blogs, podcasts and other emerging media formats have on B2B technology marketing. Listen how podcasting can become your next hot marketing delivery mechanism.

Podcast - The Fine Art of Lead Follow-up

KnowledgeStorm, Inc — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST

The best practitioners of online marketing are those who meld Internet marketing and technology tools with timely follow-up and tried-and-true, old fashioned human contact. This podcast walks you through key strategies for implementing an effective lead follow-up and qualification process

KnowledgeNote: What Research Tells Us About Lead Management and Follow-Up

KnowledgeStorm, Inc — Mon, 23 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

The best practitioners of online marketing are those who meld Internet marketing and technology tools with timely follow-up and tried-and-true, old fashioned human contact. This paper walks you through key strategies for implementing an effective lead follow-up and qualification process.