P2V Benefits: Moving Servers From the Physical to the Virtual World Cuts Costs, Saves Space and Parallels Green Initiatives  by CDW Corporation

September 08, 2009 - 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.

Panda Managed Office Protection  by Panda Security

August 11, 2009 - Panda Managed Office Protection is a security solution for PCs and servers based on the concept of Software as a Service (SaaS). Software as a Service lets companies focus on their core business, freeing them from the management tasks and operating costs associated with traditional security solutions.

Pascack Bank Solves Tiered Recovery Requirements Using EVault SaaS enabled Product Suite  by i365, A Seagate Company

November 12, 2009 - This Case Study examines Pascack Community Bank’s use of i365’s EVault SaaS enabled Product Suite across its IT infrastructure. It provides an examination of their experience on the solution. End users can use this information to assess whether online backup services are applicable within their environment and what benefits can be expected

Performance Center of Excellence  by Hewlett-Packard Company

February 27, 2009 - As the application lifecycle evolves, components that drive efficiency and quality become more crucial. Organizations building centers of excellence (CoE) around performance testing find that the CoE centralizes resources and utilizes the full capabilities of today's robust automation products. Read on to learn more about the benefits of CoE.

Performance Monitor: ERP at the Speed of Light  by Oracle Corporation

January 01, 2007 - Quickly implementing an ERP software solution can be of tremendous benefit. Read this white paper to learn about easy-to-follow best practices for achieving a successful accelerated implementation.

PharmaCorr: Filling the Bill for High-Volume Order Processing  by Esker Inc.

July 13, 2009 - Read this case study to learn how PharmaCorr turned to Esker DeliveryWare to transition to a less paper-centric process and read all the benefits PharmaCorr reaped from implementing Esker DeliveryWare, including better accessibility, visibility, lower costs and higher ROI.

Plain Talk About Training Payment Options: The IT Professional's Guide to Making Smart Training Decisions  by Global Knowledge

September 21, 2009 - Studies show that training has a positive impact on performance, for both students and their companies. More than 60% of IT managers believe that the skill of their teams is the most important success factor for critical IT functions.

Plastics Manufacturer Sets Higher Standards of Performance with Rapid ERP Implementation from IQMS  by IQMS

April 30, 2009 - Read this case study to learn how IQMS's single source enterprise software solution EnterpriseIQ delivered significant results to a leading European plastics manufacturing company.

Platform-as-a-Service Private Cloud with Oracle Fusion Middleware  by Oracle Corporation

October 01, 2009 - Download this free white paper to learn how platform-as-a-service private cloud offers enterprises one of the best ways to take advantage of cloud computing.

Pocket E-Guide: Expert Analysis of the Top Ten Windows Security Threats  by ESET

November 16, 2009 - This Pocket E-Guide provides expert insight into the common weaknesses that exist in today's Windows-based systems. Explore the top ten most frequent Windows security vulnerabilities and how to counter these threats. Discover the pivotal role proper malware protection, usage of firewalls, and updated patches play in a secure Windows environment.

Pocket eGuide - Stretching the Security Dollar: 4 Necessary Questions for your Managed Services Provider  by AT&T Corp

October 30, 2009 - The idea of using a managed security services provider (MSSP) to stretch your security dollar may sound appealing. MSSPs bring enterprise-class security into the midmarket price range. However, there are several important security issues to consider before diving in head first. Read this E-Guide to learn more about these security issues.

Podcast- 10 Steps to Evaluate Google Apps for Lotus Domino Users  by Google Apps

November 17, 2009 - This expert podcast provides you with 10 steps for organizations that currently use Lotus Notes/Domino to determine if Google Apps is a good fit. Learn how to select a pilot project, calculate ROI and estimate training requirement to assist you in your decision making.

PODCAST: Best Practices around How to Economically Boost System and Application Performance with NAND Flash  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

February 20, 2009 - Listen to this podcast to learn how to optimize your storage infrastructure using the latest NAND technologies, HDD and DRAM.

Podcast: Data Deduplication -- Different Approaches for Different Environments  by Hewlett-Packard Company

October 19, 2009 - As storage capacity needs grow in SMBs, disk is increasingly being used as a backup storage target. In this FAQ, backup expert W. Curtis Preston, discusses the role of disk-based backup in the SMB space. Curtis takes a closer look at the benefits and cost differentiators of moving from tape to disk for data backup.

PODCAST: Getting There From Here: Delivering Unified Communications to Your Organization - Part 1  by IBM

September 10, 2009 - This podcast explains the business value of unified communications to improve productivity by streamlining processes. Discover how to get started and which considerations to keep in mind when implementing this technique. Gain an understanding of various use cases of this approach and determine which applications best fit your needs.

PODCAST: Getting There From Here: Delivering Unified Communications to Your Organization - Part 3  by IBM

September 11, 2009 - This podcast outlines how to research and implement unified communications, including knowing your enterprise's strategic initiatives. Learn ways to optimize processes and discover which applications to use by determining your organization's communication "hot spots." Justify your investment with a positive return on investment.

PODCAST: How Dallas Cowboys Merchandising Scored Big with Rapid-fire BI  by Tableau Software

November 09, 2009 - In this podcast, discover how the Dallas Cowboys adopted BI strategies that optimized their tracking of manufacturing, distribution and sales. Hear from Bill Priakos, Cowboys' COO, as he explains the steps that the team took in being able to get a real-time look into the distribution chain and see trends over time.

Podcast: Insider Threats - an Interview with the Former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency - NSA  by Imperva

November 12, 2009 - Bill Crowell, former Deputy Director of the NSA, is interviewed in this podcast. He talks extensively about insider threats, shares some stories from the trenches, and discusses the nature of cybercrime. Bill also covers the importance of sensitive data protection –- especially around mission-critical applications and databases.

PODCAST: MS SQL Server 2008  by Fusion-IO

September 24, 2009 - Solid state drives (SSD) are going to play everywhere in the enterprise—at the storage array level, at the server level and in users’ notebook computers. This podcast discusses the issues involved in integrating SSDs at these three junctions in enterprise storage environments.

PODCAST: SOX, GLBA and HIPAA: Multiple Regulations, One Compliance Solution  by Tripwire, Inc.

August 24, 2009 - What do SOX, GLBA, and HIPPA all have in common? These important regulations all require technical safeguards to protect or guarantee the veracity of critical information. In this Q&A podcast, gain an understanding of the above regulations and discover what capabilities and organization must have in place to address the requirements.

Podcast: Staying competitive and Showing ROI  by IBM

September 18, 2009 - According to recent research conducted by IBM® ISS X-Force®, more than half of all disclosed vulnerabilities in 2008 were Web application flaws. Learn how IBM Web application security solutions can help you reduce costs, manage risk and improve service. Listen to the podcast.

Podcast: Systems Management Considerations for Hardware and Software Refresh  by Dell and Symantec

October 29, 2009 - In this podcast, learn how to best approach a hardware and software refresh. Gain insight into key systems management considerations for a desktop and server upgrade including costs, security and compliance.

Podcast: Understanding Your Hypervisor Architecture to Improve IT Management  by Dell and Microsoft

August 19, 2009 - In this podcast featuring IT expert, Greg Shields, learn about hypervisor architecture as it relates to your OS. Discover how to improve IT management with virtual machine managers for storage migration and check host compatibility prior to migration. Learn about a technology that allows for rapid provisioning and supports multi-processors.

Police Department Utilizes Analytics and Statistics to Identify Crime Areas  by SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

May 01, 2009 - 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.

Portfolio Resource Management  by AtTask

September 02, 2009 - This podcast will review the steps CIOs can take to select top projects with the most value to the business, map resources and finally fill in the gaps.

Postgres Plus Training Classes For Developers  by EnterpriseDB Corporation

November 13, 2009 - This data sheet gives a brief overview of the Postgres Plus training classes for developers by EnterpriseDB. Read this data sheet to learn how these training classes can improve your Postgres knowledge and enhance your professional growth.

Power Efficiency and Management in Windows Server 2008 R2  by Dell and Microsoft

April 01, 2009 - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, like its predecessor Windows Server 2008, has been designed with energy efficiency in mind. Recent tests found that Windows Server 2008 R2 improved power efficiency by up to 18 percent over Windows Server 2003, out of the box.

Power Solutions Article: Designing a Scalable Architecture for VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure  by Dell, Inc.

November 25, 2009 - To help address the challenges of enterprise desktop management, VMware and Dell have created a scalable VMware View reference design based on VMware Infrastructure 3, Dell PowerEdge servers, and Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage arrays.

Power, Performance and Open Source (Video)  by Intel Corporation

September 03, 2009 - Watch this video and learn about Intel’s longstanding contribution to the Open Source community in all areas of the stack to take best advantage of the power, performance, and virtualization enhancements built into Intel® platforms.

Practical and Flexible Business Process Automation with Numara FootPrints 9  by Numara Software

February 19, 2009 - In today's economic climate, products that enhance operational efficiency are more essential than ever. By leveraging a single, highly adaptive, centralized system to track and automate multiple business processes, you can maximize productivity, reducing support costs and increasing quality of service across your entire business.

Practical Steps to Mitigate Virtualization Security Risks  by Tripwire, Inc.

April 01, 2008 - Read this whitepaper to learn seven practical steps that IT organizations can take to mitigate the unique security challenges of virtualization. While some are directed specifically at virtualized environments, many of these steps are best practices.

Pragmatic BPM and SOA Virtual Seminar  by SearchSOA.com

December 08, 2009 - This free, one-day virtual seminar provides insight into useful business process management (BPM) design patterns and how to effectively link the business and modern software services. Attend to hear our experts explore the truths and myths of BPM and service-oriented architecture (SOA) as well as agile approaches to BPM and SOA.

Preparing for the 2.0 World: How Enterprises Need to Think About Emergent Social Technologies  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

April 16, 2009 - Social technologies, commonly called Web 2.0, were originally used to describe consumer technologies that enable groups to organize and share information and media. But enterprises quickly caught on to the value of these easy-to-use tools for capturing and sharing ad hoc information that may otherwise not be documented.

Prescription For Growth: Dell Storage Helps Navicure Reduce Disaster Recovery Site Deployment Time By Nearly 75%  by Dell, Inc.

June 05, 2009 - Navicure, an insurance claims processing company, needed a more robust storage and disaster recovery solution. They chose a scalable, in-house storage area network using Dell EqualLogic PS Series Internet SCSI arrays, and automated the planning, testing, and deployment of a disaster recovery solution using VMware Site Recovery Manager software.

Presentation Transcript-- Solid State Disk and Open Storage: Addressing the Needs of Changing Economics  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

April 23, 2009 - In this transcript, you'll learn about the newest advances in open storage and SSD technologies and find out about an innovative approach that combines these technologies to deliver fast, simple, innovative new tools for storage management.

Presentation Transcript: Best of Breed Virtualization Scenarios and Hyper-V Features  by Dell and Microsoft

March 20, 2009 - In this transcript, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down the seven different layers of the server virtualization architecture, and explains the role the hypervisor plays in the success of that infrastructure.

Presentation Transcript: Beyond the PCI "Check list" -- A Path to Achieve Higher Levels of IT Security and Compliance  by Skybox Security

October 02, 2009 - PCI DSS is an opportunity for security professionals to leverage compliance initiatives to improve security and risk management. This presentation transcript illustrates how organizations must go beyond “checklist” compliance to improve security and IT efficiency -- through automation, prioritization, and focused attention on the critical issues.

Presentation Transcript: Buying Your BI Solution from Your ERP Vendor: Strategic Business Enabler or IT Convenience?  by IBM

October 20, 2009 - This presentation transcript explores the benefits and drawbacks of buying business intelligence (BI) solutions from enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors, and shares survey results that reveal whether or not customers who have gone down the sole-sourcing path are happy with their decision.

Presentation Transcript: Controlling Electronic Information: Managing the Flood  by RSD

September 10, 2009 - Many companies use electronic documents to conduct business, but there is only so much storage to hold all of this data. This expert Presentation Transcript discusses how to archive messages without having to manually delete items on a monthly basis.

Presentation Transcript: Executive Roundtable - Optimizing Your Security Architecture  by McAfee, Inc.

October 01, 2009 - In this executive roundtable discussion, Representatives from McAfee, Qualcomm, and HP discuss what keeps security pros up at night. New sophisticated attacks in the threat landscape are changing security needs. Read this presentation transcript to learn more about an integrated approach to handling these new needs.

Presentation Transcript: How to Economically Boost System and Application Performance with NAND Flash  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

March 04, 2009 - Read this presentation transcript and learn how to optimize your storage infrastructure using the latest NAND technologies, HDD and DRAM.

Presentation Transcript: Network Attached Storage  by Dell, Inc.

September 14, 2009 - Because network attached storage (NAS) is file-based (rather than block-based) storage, it is particularly suited for storing the types of unstructured, file-based data that is a challenge for many storage pros today. This FAQ Presentation Transcript answers key questions about NAS advantages and implementations.

Presentation Transcript: Optimizing Business Performance with Automated Accounts Payable Processing for your SAP System  by ReadSoft

November 05, 2009 - In this transcript food pioneer Rich Products shares the strategies that streamlined their payable processes, consolidated AP processing from 19 locations to one and saved them six figures in discounts.

Presentation Transcript: Right Sizing Agile Development  by Construx Software

October 22, 2009 - In this presentation transcript, learn Agile practices that have worked well, failure modes of Agile practices that have failed to live up to the hype, and how to choose the right Agile development for your organization.

Presentation Transcript: The End User Experience, Flexible Computing  by Intel Technology Provider

November 27, 2009 - This presentation transcript explores the business benefits of upgrading to a flexible computing environment. Discover how you can help your customers transition to this environment by providing application virtualisation, profile virtualisation and centralised management tools.

Presentation Transcript: WWW - World Wide Weaponization  by ESET

November 10, 2009 - The growth of the internet brought about massively scalable distributed systems which have proved advantageous not only for governments, businesses and end-users, but also for criminals. In this webcast, review past, present, and future considerations regarding cybercrime, and discover next-generation methods of combating weaponized software.

Principles of Agile Architecture  by Rally Software Development Corp.

August 14, 2008 - The benefits of Agile methods are becoming more obvious and compelling. While the most popular practices were developed and proven in small team environments, the interest and need for using Agile in the enterprise is growing rapidly...

Proactive Anti-Virus Testing: On-Demand Detection Rates, Speed, and False Positives  by ESET

May 22, 2008 - This report is the second part of a February 2008 study comparing the performances of leading anti-virus solutions. Each product was tested using their best possible detection settings in identical environments. The report breaks down the results into several categories including speed, false positives and on-demand detection of virus/malware.

Process-driven Business Intelligence: Building Smarter Business Processes  by Information Builders

November 01, 2006 - The concept of BAM revolved around the notion that data could be gathered at critical points and information produced that could give businesses the ability to make better decisions on a near-real-time basis.

Professional Basketball Team Expands Customer Base with Microsoft Dynamics CRM  by Microsoft

September 09, 2009 - This webcasts examines the trends, best practices, and competitive advantages of the customer-centric enterprise. Following the discussion with Martha Rogers, we find out how the Portland Trail Blazers have taken advantage of Microsoft Dynamics CRM to improve sales and grow their customer base.

Protecting a Paperless Office  by Dell, Inc.

June 05, 2009 - Peterson Sullivan PLLC needed a consolidated yet scalable IT infrastructure. They created just that with VMware software, Dell PowerEdge servers, and Dell EqualLogic storage while enhancing data protection with Auto-Snapshot Manager/VMware Edition software for automated, integrated, and scalable protection of virtual machines.

Protecting Data on the Edge  by Zenith Infotech

July 08, 2009 - 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.

Protecting Essential Information: Securing the Foundation of the Internet Business Platform  by Websense, Inc.

August 18, 2009 - The requirements for Web security, email security, and data loss prevention have changed. Read on to learn where and why traditional approaches fail; how accuracy and context drive effective information-focused security; and what to do to protect essential information and say yes to business processes that take advantage of Web 2.0.

Protection from the Unknown: How to Find Viruses your Antivirus Missed with Little Burden on your Systems and Users  by ESET

November 03, 2009 - Combining powerful management tools, ease of use for end users, impressive performance, and state-of-the-art proactive threat detection, ESET NOD32 Antivirus is the most effective way to protect your business' valuable data assets while ensuring regulatory compliance. Read this brief paper to learn more.

Proving Success with XOJET: How Freudenberg IT (FIT) SAP Hosting Service Reduced Costs  by Freudenberg IT

June 16, 2009 - In this success story you will read how by hosting its SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) financial modules with FIT, XOJET is saving the expense of a dedicated SAP staff and IT infrastructure. Read on to learn how you company can take advantage of the same benefits as XOJET did by choosing FIT to maintain your SAP infrastructure.