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Anatomy of a Database Attack

Imperva — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Corporate databases are in constant danger. Outside criminals can exploit web applications and employees with malicious intent present an even greater threat. This webcast traces the steps involved in breaking into a database and presents a reference architecture and checklist for implementing iron-clad database security measures.

Service Availability Tool

Fluke Networks — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Service Availability Tool helps network technicians and administrators verify and troubleshoot network services quickly and easily. With the Service Availability Tool you can quickly verify service port status, measure response time, run TCP trace routes, and more.

Using Performance Drivers to Enhance Business Success: Identifying, Visualizing and ...

myDIALS Inc. — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This paper examines performance metrics and focuses on the nature, identification and use of Key Performance Drivers to enhance business success. It illustrates how these KPD metrics can be visualized and logically related to the Key Performance Indicators that measure those outcomes.

Desperate Times Calls for Strategic Measures: Get the most out of your SAP ERP System

Atos Origin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

In this paper a veteran SAP consultant argues why now is the perfect time implement a Business Process Lifecycle Management (BPLM) enabled ERP system.

Desperate Times Call for Strategic Measures, Part II

Atos Origin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This is a follow up to "Desperate Times Call for Strategic Measures" which argued that now is the time to consider an IT transformation project. This article will explore the viability and benefits of upgrading to SAP 6.0.

IBM Software Delivery Best Practices eKit : Do More with Less

IBM — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This e-Kit is for anyone who wants to deliver effective software, while reducing costs and risks in this challenging economic environment. Our white papers, videos, webcasts, and customer success stories provide guidance and best practices while showing you how Rational solutions help you gain both short- and long-term value.

The Changing Nature of Cybercrime: Attackers, Counter Measures and New Models for Defense- ...

ESET — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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.

Podcast: The Changing Nature of Cybercrime: Attackers, Counter Measures and New Models for ...

ESET — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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 podcast, Charles Kolodgy of IDC highlights how attackers have been successful, countermeasures in risk reduction, and a new model for defense-in-depth.

Geek Speak Webcast: Hidden Secrets of IOS

SolarWinds, Inc. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Did you know that there are powerful technologies embedded in Cisco IOS that can significantly simplify managing your network? You probably already have them on your network, now you just need to unlock their potential. Join SolarWinds Head Geek, Josh Stephens, as he shares his favorite secrets to best leverage IOS in your environment.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Surveys

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

Understanding your customer is vital to maintaining and improving loyalty. Learn how to measure customer experience so you can build customer loyalty. Download a copy of the latest Vovici whitepaper 'The Customer Satisfaction Survey' to learn how to understand the major customer experience metrics and more!

7 Essential Steps to Achieve, Measure and Prove Optimal Security Risk Reduction

Qualys, Inc. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Rapid changes within technology, new server and software deployments, and the evolving sophistication of attack methods used to infiltrate systems and steal data create the greatest set of challenges faced by security and IT administrators trying to keep their systems secure and within regulatory compliance. Interested in reducing security risk?

Free Tool: IP Address Tracker (IPAT)

SolarWinds, Inc. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Our new IP Address Tracker frees you from the evils of spreadsheets, delivering powerful and simple-to-use features that give you a unified view of your IP address space and that enable you to manage it -- for free! IP Address Tracker makes it easy to track an unlimited number of IP addresses, see which ones are in use and which are not, and more.

Compression ROI Tool

IBM — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The IBM DB2 ROI tool has been designed for developers, database administrators and senior IT management personnel alike, to help them perform a clinical analysis of the cost savings gained from the Storage Optimization feature of DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows.

Top-10 Guide for Protecting Sensitive Data from Malicious Insiders

Imperva — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

For years, organizations have worked diligently to lock down their perimeters only to find out that the most devastating enemy is already inside. Insider threats abound -- both careless mistakes and malicious attacks. This guide will explore the top ten ways to protect sensitive data from the very people that need access to it.

CA ARCserve r12.5 for Windows and Windows SBS

Productive Corporation — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

CA ARCserve Backup unites innovative data deduplication technology, powerful storage resource management (SRM) reporting and robust security measures — making it one of the market’s most secure, reliable and efficient methods of protecting the information residing on physical and virtual servers.

SQL Server 2008 Dynamic Duo: Management Views and Functions

Global Knowledge — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Dynamic management views and functions were extraordinary additions to SQL 2005, and they have only improved in function and increased in number in SQL 2008. This white paper will explore a few of their capabilities and give examples as to how they can ease the workload of a database administrator.

IT Automation: Going Beyond the Obvious to Find Real Cost Savings

BMC Software, Inc — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Enterprise Management Associates® (EMA®) research shows 75% of CIOs are facing budget cuts. Most CIOs need to go beyond obvious cost reduction measures to address the largest single IT cost - staff. This whitepaper will discuss the ways that Workload automation can effect real cost savings.

Preparing to Stay in Business - Storage Continuity Critical in 24-Hour World

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

You probably think it couldn't happen to you, but disastrous events occur more often than not. Perhaps not a hurricane or earthquake or malicious attack, but there are potential risks for every business. Developing a solid data-recovery plan can keep your business up and running in the event of a disaster or other unfortunate event.

Confidence in Commerce: Enabling e-banking and online services with two-factor authentication

SafeNet, Inc. — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Many financial organizations are looking to implement proactive security measures to combat identity theft. Strong authentication – a security method which employs the use of more than one factor to identify users accessing private networks and applications – is among today’s leading choices.

Case Study: Unified Communications and Indiana University Medical Group

CDW Corporation — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

When outdated equipment and disparate systems were hampering in-house communications, customer service, and workflow, Indiana University Medical Group turned to CDW for a three-part Cisco solution. This case study gives details on the benefits they gained.

Understanding Data Governance ROI: A Compliance Perspective

DataFlux Corporation — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This paper discusses the role of data governance programs in supporting compliance efforts, and presents an ROI formula you can use in those circumstances where it's important to quantify the value of data governance efforts.

Webcast - IT Performance Management: Measure, Monitor and Modify for Operational Excellence

IBM — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

High-performing organizations take a more practice-based and practical, approach to measuring, managing and enhancing IT performance. Adopt new, flexible solutions to support the way that your organization uses IT to drive operational excellence.

Business Case for Data Protection: Study of CEOs and other C-level Executives

Ounce Labs, an IBM Company — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This study looks at what senior executives think about the value of corporate data protection efforts within their organizations. It is important for those individuals charged with managing a data protection program to understand how key decision makers in organizations perceive the importance of safeguarding sensitive and confidential information.

Podcast: Protecting Data on the Edge

Zenith Infotech — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this expert podcast W. Curtis Preston describes the most effective techniques, tools and best practices for protecting edge or mobile data.

Protecting Data on the Edge

Hewlett-Packard Company — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

According to industry statistics, the majority of a typical company's data doesn't reside on data center storage -- it lives on the "edge." The edge may be desktop PCs, laptops or even smart phones and PDAs. In this videocast W. Curtis Preston describes the most effective techniques, tools and best practices for protecting edge or mobile data.

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Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Increasing network availability, measuring network QoS, optimizing bandwidth utilization, documenting network infrastructure, improved application availability and keeping employees productive, customers happy and the business running.

Demartek Report: FalconStor Virtual Tape Library (VTL) and Deduplication Performance

FalconStor Software — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

To evaluate the performance of its solutions, FalconStor commissioned Demartek to validate the performance of the FalconStor VTL solution and its deduplication solutions - as they come from the factory, without any special tuning adjustments. The sustained performance of these solutions is impressive and was measured using conservative data.

Presentation Transcript: Protecting Data on the Edge

Hewlett-Packard Company — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

According to industry statistics, the majority of a typical company's data doesn't reside on data center storage -- it lives on the "edge." The edge may be desktop PCs, laptops or even smart phones and PDAs. In this transcript, W. Curtis Preston describes the most effective techniques, tools and best practices for protecting edge or mobile data.

Overall Approach To Data Quality ROI

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

Data quality is an elusive subject that can defy measurement and yet be critical enough to derail any single IT project, strategic initiative, or even a company as a whole. This paper from Business Objects examines an overall approach to data quality ROI including 6 key steps to help you realize tangible ROI on your data quality initiative.

Improve Energy Efficiency and Manage Power Consumption with Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Windows Server 2008 R2 is designed to provide better energy efficiency and performance by reducing power consumption and lowering overhead costs. Read this white paper to learn about the new features that deliver real energy savings opportunities for the enterprise.

Embarcadero & #174; DB Optimizer & #153;

Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Poor performing SQL code is costly in terms of dollars and customer satisfaction. Discovering performance bottlenecks once they're in production is costly.

Globo.com Acquires 200,000 New Customers in 2 years and Reduces Churn by 30% with Data Mining

SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This Internet service provider/portal operator of Globo, Brazil's largest media conglomerate, delivers the content Brazilian Web users want using PASW Statistics.

Furniture Manufacturer Improves Customer Satisfaction through Customer Analysis with SPSS

SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Customer knowledge is market advantage. To refine its edge and better manage customer relationships, Haworth needed to learn what was important to its customers and deploy that knowledge to key decision makers. Read how they did it.

Publisher Targets Most Profitable Subscribers with SPSS

SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

To improve the profitability of its subscriptions and increase the value it provides to its advertisers, The Miami Herald Publishing Company used PASW Statistics to find and target new subscribers likely to be stable, profitable customers. Read this case study for more.

Police Department Utilizes Analytics and Statistics to Identify Crime Areas

SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

CMPD experienced problems with two particular areas of crime. They needed community involvement to really make an impact in these areas. PASW Statistics allowed CMDP to gather data and present it as compelling evidence of the need for community involvement.

Measuring the ROI of ERP in SMB: Keeping ERP Projects Alive When You Need Them the Most

SAP America Inc — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This report serves as a roadmap to small to midsize businesses (SMBs) for realizing the maximum Return on Investment (ROI) from ERP implementations.

Storage Value: Key strategies for measuring the true value of storage solutions

Xiotech Corporation — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

To help you make an informed decision when considering various storage solutions, the Storage Value Index takes into account not only purchase price, but capacity, efficiency, and operating expenses as well. This paper explains how the Storage Value Index was designed and offers suggestions for finding the best storage value for your needs.

The Risks of Using Spreadsheets for Statistical Analysis

SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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

Boost ROI with Faster, Easier, VISUAL Analytics

SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Join us at this live webcast and learn how you can:

Use RFM analysis to quickly rank customers for high-return marketing
Use advanced visualization techniques to uncover segments and patterns in your data, and apply these insights to growth, acquisition, and retention planning
and more

Building the Business Case for Predictive Analytics: Nucleus Research

SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Predictive analytics encompasses a variety of techniques from statistics and data mining that analyze current and historical data to make predictions about future events. In this Nucleus Research report, learn how your company can achieve ROI from Predictive analytics applications.

A Smarter Start: Preparing Data with SPSS Statistics Base

SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Before you can analyze your data, you must prepare it for analysis. SPSS Statistics Base offers an array of techniques and features to help users validate data in order to ensure complete, effective, and accurate analysis. This webinar will show you some of these techniques so you can be certain you are getting the best information from your data.

The Importance of Measuring ROI: The Indicator of Business and IT Performance

SAP AG — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

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.

Business Intelligence - Now More Than Ever

SAP BusinessObjects — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

The goal of this white paper is to explain why business intelligence is a sound investment for any IT manager to make, especially now. Budgets are tighter and demands from executives to see immediate results from IT implementations are increasing. This paper outlines the benefits of a BI solution and its impact on a company. Read on to learn more.

Email Archiving: Understanding the Reasons & #44; Risks and Rewards

Proofpoint, Inc. — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Regulatory compliance, legal discovery and storage management issues are driving more organizations to consider email archiving. Here's what you should know when making decisions about your organization's use of email archiving technology.

The ROI of Data Governance: A Revenue Generation Perspective

DataFlux Corporation — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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

Top 5 Best Practices for Creating Effective Campaign Dashboards

Tableau Software — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

We can define an effective marketing dashboard as one that enables marketers to visually display relevant and current campaign, customer, advertising and/or branding information needed to achieve marketing objectives.

Business Technology Marketing Benchmarks 2007-2008 PDF Slides

KnowledgeStorm Webinars — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Find out what 1,038 B2B marketers revealed about what works for lead generation and nurturing tactics. Invite your entire team to view this free Webcast and learn about B2B email, search marketing and surprising Webcast and white paper marketing statistics.

Business Technology Marketing Benchmarks 2007-2008

KnowledgeStorm Webinars — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The Importance of Operational Simplicity in Selecting D2D Data Protection Solutions

Data Domain — Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

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.

Measuring The Business Value of IT

SAP America Inc — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Discover how to efficiently measure projected business value, increase the ROI of your SAP investments, and improve the overall worth of your IT initiative with a consistent methodology for both business and IT users.