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E-Guide: Understanding Cloud Computing Benefits, Planning and Networking

Platform Computing Corporation — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

In this expert E-Guide you will gain insight into the origins and benefits of cloud computing. Learn which key questions that should be asked when planning a cloud architecture, and explore the important network considerations that should be taken into account when beginning a cloud initiative.

Affordable Consolidation Solutions with VMware and IBM System Storage DS3000 series

CompuCom and IBM — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Consolidating servers with VMware Infrastructure can deliver significant benefits, including: reduced capital and operating costs, infrastructure costs, faster IT response to business demands, improved IT service levels, and more consistent business operations.

E-Book: Understanding In-Database Analytics Technology - Benefits, Use Cases and ROI

Sybase, Inc. — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Learn all about in-database technology in this E-book, designed to give you a complete overview of the technology and how it can be leveraged successfully. Read on to learn why more companies are choosing to leverage this new technology - and learn more about their ROI and business results.

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.

How to expand enterprise reporting and capitalize on the benefits of BI

Sybase, Inc. — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Is your organization making the most of BI and reporting projects? Find out how to improve your enterprise reporting with best practices advice and tips from BI expert Kimberly Nevala of Baseline Consulting.

Distributed IT Infrastructures: Alternative Approaches

VM6 Software — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper outlines the benefits derived and the costs associated with virtualization in the Remote Offices/Branch Offices, in the classic model versus the proposed model.

Extending the Benefits of Virtualization to Remote Office and Branch Locations, Small to ...

VM6 Software — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

VM6 provides affordable software solutions to extend the benefits of enterprise-class virtualization to remote offices and branch locations (ROBO), small to medium businesses and web hosters.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Next Generation Audio Conferencing

Citrix Online — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This Wainhouse Research application brief explores the results of a groundbreaking survey on the next generation of audio conferencing. Get acquainted with Web-controlled audio conferencing, including business benefits, real-world impact and recommended best practices.

P2V Benefits: Moving Servers From the Physical to the Virtual World Cuts Costs, Saves Space ...

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

Virtualization basically means inserting a software layer between your hardware and your operating system. This decouples the operating system from the hardware and allows you to run many operating systems at the same time on top of that same physical piece of hardware. Read this short paper to learn about the benefits of using virtual servers.

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.

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.

Enabling Enterprise 2.0

Websense, Inc. — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Read this whitepaper to learn ways that organizations can create a strategy that embraces Web 2.0 technologies securely and enables a successful transition to Enterprise 2.0.

DataCore Software: IDC on Removing Storage-Related Barriers to Virtualization

DataCore Software Corporation — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Virtualization is among the technologies that have become increasingly attractive in the current economic climate, with good reason. Organizations are implementing virtualization solutions to obtain several functional benefits. But achieving these can be challenging.

Business Together with Microsoft: the unified communications and collaboration solution of ...

Orange Business Services — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

With the momentum of IP convergence and the movement toward an all digital world, professional communication systems combining telephony over IP, e-mail, instant messaging and audio/video conferencing services are sparking serious interest due to the benefits they offer. Read on to learn more.

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

Zenith Infotech — 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.

Presentation Transcript: Protecting Data on the Edge

Zenith Infotech — 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.

Understanding the Business Benefits of an Open Source SOA Platform

JBoss, a Division of Red Hat — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This paper is divided into two sections. The first half of the paper describes the business challenges of three JBoss Enterprise Middleware customers and how they gained business benefit from the use of JBoss Enterprise products and services. The second half of the paper provides insight into the JBoss Enterprise SOA platform.

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.

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.

vSphere: New Features and Benefits

Global Knowledge — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

vSphere, VMware's latest release, adds approximately 150 new features to its previous VI3 product! The purpose of this white paper is to highlight the most notable of these features and to discuss the benefits they offer your organization's IT infrastructure.

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.

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

Simplify Oracle CRM On Demand Integration

Cast Iron Systems — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Oracle CRM on Demand solutions offer tremendous benefits like rapid implementations, ease-of-use and subscription pricing. SaaS adoption is increasing so the need to integrate between such products and backend applications is critical to rapidly realizing the full benefits of the solution. Read this paper for 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.

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.

Benefits of Unified Messaging in Exchange Server 2007

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

Unified Messaging integrates different streams of communication (e-mail, fax, video, SMS, voice, etc.) into a single, or, unified message store, that is accessible from a wide range of different devices.

Performance Management Applications Overview

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

Hyperion performance management applications deliver a wide range of Business benefits as well as IT benefits; this overview outlines key benefits.

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.

Do More with Less: Virtualizing the Desktop

CDW Corporation — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Hailed by top analysts as a need-to-know technology and the future of enterprise computing, the benefits of desktop virtualization can be summed up in four words: Do more with less. This article will delve into the options, outcomes and business benefits that desktop virtualization can bring to your business.

ITIL & #174; v3: What It Is and Why You Should Care

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

This paper explains ITIL by describing its benefits, where it comes from, why you need to know about it, which types of IT organization can benefit from using it, and how to get started.

The ROI and TCO Benefits of Data Deduplication for Data Protection in the Enterprise

Data Domain — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper examines and quantifies the costs and benefits of backup with deduplication storage as strategic assets for data protection. Three organizations in different industries are discussed as case studies.

Evaluating the Costs and Benefits of Backup and Deduplication Storage

Data Domain — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Unreliable backups and recovery times that are too long have long plagued IT organisations. This paper takes a look at the costs and benefits of backup with deduplication storage as strategic assets for data protection.

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.

Bankinter turns to Intel & reg; Core & trade;2 Processor with vPro & trade; technology to ...

Intel Technology Provider — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Bankinter, a multichannel bank, chose to work together with Intel and Infogroup in order to benefit from Intel® Core™ 2 Processor with vPro™ technology which it believed could meet its desktop platform manageability challenge.

HEALTHsuite® - Claims Processing Software

RAM Technologies, Inc. — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

HEALTHsuite is an administrative claims processing system designed for health plans and other health care organizations. Rich in features and functions to support health plans of all sizes and types, HEALTHsuite supports all aspects of health care administration including HMO, Consumer Driven, Medicare, Medicaid and Federal Health Benefits.

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.

Financial Services Company Gains Improved Sales Performance with Easy-to-Use Solution

Microsoft — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Security Benefit needed a customer relationship management (CRM) solution that would provide its remote sales force with access to real-time information. In July 2007, the company implemented Microsoft Dynamics™ CRM 3.0. Now, Security Benefit gains from increased agility, new sales opportunities, and reduced IT costs.

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

FACTS & #174; 125 & #153;

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

FACTS® 125™ is a fully automated and comprehensive system for the management of Section 125, Flexible Benefit plans.