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Enabling Software and SaaS Vendors to Gain Competitive Advantage: Partnering with SAP for ...

SAP America Inc — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

On-premises software and SaaS vendors looking to provide BI and analytics functionality have a choice to develop their own components or to partner with an existing BI and analytics vendor. In this white paper, IDC presents evidence showing that a partnership with SAP can result in rapid ROI, improved productivity, innovation and more!

SUN SYSTEMS FOR ORACLE COHERENCE: An optimal in-memory data grid architecture

Sun Microsystems, Inc. — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Optimizing the benefits of a data grid built with Oracle Coherence relies upon creating a modular, balanced architecture. Matching the number of application servers, memory capacity, and quantity of processing nodes to the target workload characteristics is important to achieving the best performance.

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.

Performance First: Performance & #45;based Network Management Keeps Organizations ...

NetQoS, Inc. — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this whitepaper, you will learn about the current shift in focus from network availability to application performance and how a new management model, what NetQoS calls Performance First™, will empower you to advance to the next level in managing your network for application performance.

Application Whitelisting: Enhancing Host Security

McAfee, Inc. — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This paper explains how whitelisting (accepting only applications and behaviors that are on the approved list and denying everything else) provides a lighter, more agile alternative to blacklisting as a means to protect networks and end points.

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.

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?

Metro Atlanta YMCA Better Aligns its Mission, Member Engagement, and Marketing ...

Birst — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In an attempt to tailor and more effectively promote its programs, the Metro Atlanta YMCA turned to Birst for a new set of Business intelligence (BI) tools. Birst delivered with features that included automated dashboards and adhoc reporting at a fair price. Read on to learn the benefits YMCA experienced when they switched to Birst.

When Good Applications Go Bad: Adding Application Control to your Toolbox

Fortinet, Inc. / Alternative Technology Group of Arrow ECS — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Check out this podcast transcript for the latest information about application security threats and how Fortinet can provide multi-function security system solutions as well as an award-wining Partner Program.

5 Steps to Reducing Downtime: Best Practices for Windows Server Application High Availability

Marathon Technologies — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This white paper discusses five steps for protecting Windows Server applications from downtime, offering established best practices to reduce potential single points of failure and ensure rapid recovery or continued operations in the event of failure.

Managing the Cost and Complexity of Compliance Through Governance

McAfee, Inc. — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

With the changing regulations affecting organizations today, regulatory compliance is never really done. Organizations that have met compliance soon find they need a more strategic approach to uphold it. Watch this videocast for tips on using a risk-governance model to establish an enterprise-wide program and a common framework.

Abercrombie & Fitch Finds the Right Fit with Marathon Automated High Availability and ...

Marathon Technologies — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Find out how Abercrombie & Fitch and Dematic selected everRun®, Marathon's automated high availability software, to protect the graphic system monitor and to meet the campus' high availability requirements.

An Overview of CDP

CDW Corporation — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

As continuous data protection (CDP) is integrated into backup environments, implementations with other backup protection programs may become complex. This E-Guide takes an in-depth look at the options available with Continuous Data Protection, and how to best utilize CDP with existing applications.

How to Reduce Eclipse BIRT Development Effort for Data Visualizations

Actuate — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Actuate BIRT Interactive Viewer is a web-based tool for the interactive analysis and modification of reports. Download this white paper to learn how with Actuate BIRT Interactive Viewer end users can change formatting, hide, add or move data, create charts, sort data and apply functions to data.

Grow Your Business with the Visibility to Capture More Sales Opportunities - Part 2

Microsoft — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Watch this webcast to learn of the features and benefits in the new version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. Microsoft Dynamics CRM offers you innovative ways to access this powerful relationship management solution to empower your employees to respond quickly to customer demands and increase customer satisfaction.

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.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Broadband - Notice of Funds Availability

Motorola, Inc. — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The USDA Rural Utilities Service and NTIA jointly announced the availability of funding and application requirements for the broadband initiatives contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Read on to learn about the RUS grant program, its requirements, and how Motorola can work with you toward an RUS approved grant.

Fundamentals of a Well-Built SAN

Hewlett-Packard Company — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The purpose of this white paper is to describe the benefits of a clustered architecture in comparison with traditional controller-based architectures, and to discuss the technology that makes HP LeftHand SANs better by design.

Future-Proof Your Compliance Program

IBM — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The regulatory environment is constantly changing, so creating a streamlined and flexible program is every security pro's first goal when it comes to compliance. Check out this videocast for best practices on forming a comprehensive compliance program.

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.

McAfee Buyer ' s Guide to Data Protection

McAfee, Inc. — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Data--Protect critical information anywhere it goes. Implementing data protection products and processes can be daunting. Make the right decisions by exploring what is available and what makes sense for your organization. Use this simple guide to evaluate different vendor offerings.

Comply With XBRL: Automate Compliance with U.S. and European Financial-Reporting Standards

Information Builders — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A new standard file format, Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), for submitting financial reports to the SEC in the United States is being mandated for June 2009. Both the creation of, and reporting from XBRL, are functions performed by the same new tool described in this paper.

IT modernization: An exercise in alignment

Hewlett-Packard Company — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A survey conducted in February 2009 by the Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by Oracle and HP, shows that in most companies both the business functions and the IT function understand the potential benefits of modernization. But that does not mean that most companies know how to do it right.

Maximizing the Value of Economic Stimulus Funds

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

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was a dramatic action designed to quickly stimulate an economic recovery in the United States. This SAP Executive Insight examines some of the major challenges agencies face with respect to this stimulus plan. It describes how governments can transform their organization to devote more resources..

The Renewed Finance Function & #45; Extending Performance Management Beyond Finance

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

Companies and their stakeholders have always had high expectations for their finance teams. But this research program reveals that, most recently, these pressures- from regulators, from investors, and from competitors&#$5; are pushing companies to look for more from their finance teams in two main, but often conflicting, areas.

IT Modernization: An Exercise In Alignment

Hewlett Packard Company and Intel — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A survey conducted in February 2009 by the Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by Oracle and HP, shows in most companies the business functions and the IT function understand the benefits of modernization. But that does not mean that most companies know how to do it right. Read this white paper for practical advice on achieving modernization.

Finding Value in Services: A Navigational Guide

Alcatel-Lucent — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Nine out of ten communications-intensive organizations are seeking outside help in building mobility-enriched, IP-centric environments. Most organizations are currently seeking assistance for transactional functions, but a far wider service continuum is actually available. Read this analyst report to learn more.

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

Human Machine Interface (HMI)

AutomationDirect — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

C-more touch panels provide a graphical interface designed to interchange and display graphics, animation and data to and from a PLC by merely touching the screen.

Programmable Logic Controller Product Lines (PLCs)

AutomationDirect — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Starting with the DL05 at 8 inputs/ 6 outputs, all the way up to the fully expanded 100 I/O DL06 PLC, these PLCs are a standard that can grow with the changing needs of your machine or process control applications.

Best Practices in Complex Equipment Manufacturing & #44; Sales & #44; and Service

SAP America Inc — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

This paper gives a brief overview of the SAP® solutions used by manufacturers of complex products and equipment to differentiate themselves from the competition through superior-value products and services against low-cost global providers.

Addressing Compliance Initiatives with Center for Internet Security Benchmarks

Tripwire, Inc. — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

This whitepaper details the background you need to build an effective compliance program by understanding benchmarks, the basic building blocks of compliance initiatives. You'll learn about the benchmarks specified by the Center for Internet Security (CIS), which are often used as a starting point for creating a compliance initiative.

Using enterprise architecture to develop a blueprint for improving your energy efficiency ...

IBM — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

This whitepaper is about enterprise architecture as it pertains to finding and maximizing the business value in greener operations. Higher energy efficiency and a smaller carbon footprint are obvious areas of interest for any business, but how do you balance these goals with productivity, customer service, and all your other business concerns?

Service Level Monitoring: Real-Time Visibility and Reporting for Mission-Critical IT

Dorado Software — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Dorado Software recently introduced Redcell OpsCenter 6.1 platform and Redcell Advanced Monitors to help you visualize, clarify and monitor IT resources and the network fabrics that bind them. This paper explores these new capabilities and how they uniquely position Dorado Software customers for the benefits of an SLA‐oriented management approach.

Managing Risk through Financial Processes: Embedding Governance, Risk and Compliance

SAP America Inc — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EDT

To find out how senior executives view their financial processes, the Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed a global sample of mostly financial executives in September 2008. Some respondents focused on the importance of developing processes that reduced costs and improved efficiency. Others acknowledged the importance of cost and efficiency..

Spend Analysis: Pulling Back the Cover on Savings

SAP America Inc — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

As the key findings in this report will show, developing or enhancing a spend analysis program and closing process gaps to ensure tight linkage to the sourcing process are straightforward and practical ways to attain greater savings and deliver greater value in this period of uncertainty and strict budgets.

Unraveling Web Malware

FireEye — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

There has been a rapid rise in the use of web blended threats. Defending corporate networks from these threats requires modern protection that functions on many levels. Find out how cyber criminals infiltrate your network and how FireEye's blended defense against Web malware prevents data loss and intellectual property theft.

Optimizing Agile for Your Organization

Construx Software — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This white paper will outline the major organizational, cultural, and project considerations that are critical to a successful Agile adoption.

HIPAA and Beyond: How to Effectively Safeguard Electronic Protected Health Information

Lumension — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Learn how to go beyond HIPAA by showing how to use HIPAA as the starting point for your security program, and then using best practices and Lumension solutions to improve your overall security posture.

Unlocking the Mainframe: Modernizing Legacy System to SOA

Oracle Corporation — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Successful execution of an SOA strategy, combined with the release of the business value contained in legacy systems, can bring five proven benefits to the enterprise. Functioning as both a software development environment and a delivery framework, SOA provides a mechanism for defining business services and operating models.

Best Practices in Reconciliation: A Practical Guide for Asset Managers

Advent Software, Inc — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper explains why automated reconciliation is quickly evolving into a competitive necessity. The costs associated with manual reconciliation, the benefits from automation, and the best reconciliation workflow model will all be discussed.

Beyond Boundaries: A New Role for Finance in Driving Business Collaboration

SAP America Inc — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

In June 2008, CFO Research Services conducted a research program among senior finance executives in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The research looked at what kinds of alliances companies are forming and how finance sees itself working with internal and external partners to establish and assess successful alliances.

How to Choose the Right Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for Your Industrial Automation ...

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

This worksheet is intended to function as a checklist of the most important areas to consider when researching a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).

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.

Application Quality Lifecycle: Security, Functional and Performance Testing

Hewlett-Packard Company — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

HP QAInspect delivers automated security information that QA professionals and software testers can access at any point in the application development process to identify and remediate potential security defects.

Migrating Millions to IP: A Mission Impossible & #63; Not with a Migration Control Center

Alcatel-Lucent — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

This paper describes the key business drivers for the creation and operation of the MCC, the critical functions of the MCC, and the basic principles for establishing an effective MCC organization.

The Fine Art of Lead Management and Follow-Up: What Research Shows About Lead Qualification ...

KnowledgeStorm, Inc — Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT

The Internet has changed the dynamics of technology sales and marketing. While most marketing efforts emphasize generating leads, and most sales efforts are focused on closing sales, not enough consideration is given to the little-understood but vital middle ground of lead qualification. Learn more about industry best practices.

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.

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.