Tableau Software Product Tour  by Tableau Software

February 06, 2009 - Watch a quick product tour to see Tableau's product suite for visual analysis and web based analytics. It's for discovering, visualizing, and publishing data.

Taking Application Management to the Next Level: Enterprise Plus Internet  by Compuware Corporation

February 19, 2010 - This paper analyzes Compuware's acquisition of Gomez Inc. to extend the reach of APM across the enterprise and the Internet. Read on to learn how Gomez brings comprehensive SaaS-based monitoring and testing solutions that focus on optimizing the delivery of Web-based application services to end users.

Tech Horizons: ASG's metaCMDB, The Technology That Rocks  by ASG Software Solutions

July 01, 2009 - Read this paper to learn how a challenging business climate can create an opportunity for many enterprises to revisit how IT supports the need for improved business productivity. Better, more efficient IT is often required. This streamlining of IT demands better and more accurate IT management processes in order to reduce waste.

Technical diagrams of SharePoint 2010 Architecture  by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd

November 12, 2009 - This article contains a number of technical diagrams describing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 features, upgrade considerations, and benefits. Many of these resources are visual representations of recommended solutions. They include poster-sized documents available in formats including Microsoft Office Visio 2007 files, PDF files, and XPS files.

Technical Whitepaper: File Classification Infrastructure  by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd

May 25, 2009 - Windows Server® 2008 R2 File Classification Infrastructure (FCI), a built-in solution for file classification, enables manual processes to be automated with predefined policies based on the data's business value. Read this paper to learn more.

Technology and the Lean Enterprise  by SAP America, Inc.

January 23, 2009 - Examine why manufacturers in the industrial machinery and components industry are looking for the right technology to mount lean initiatives by eliminating waste and nonvalue-added activities. Read case studies of six enterprises who use SAP software to achieve continuous improvement and eliminate waste from operations.

TechWiseTV: How to Make Your Smartphone More Productive  by Cisco Systems, Inc.

December 09, 2009 - TechWiseTV will show you how you can actually take control of the mobility revolution and even shape it to your advantage. Discover the technologies and the tools that will enable you to extend the power of your network far beyond the desktop and empower your mobile users.

Teleworking in the Cloud: Security Risks and Remedies  by Juniper Networks, Inc.

May 15, 2009 - Teleworking in the cloud is enjoying a bump in visibility because of hype about cloud computing and the appearance of new software as a service (SaaS) players. Use Gartner's cloud security-planning guidelines to mitigate risks of data loss and exposure when users rely on third-party-hosted applications.

Ten Signs That You Need a New Server  by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft

December 30, 2009 - If you're a small or medium business owner with more than one computer, it's time to consider investing in a server. A server will keep your data secure and organized and will help you run your business more efficiently and professionally. If you've reached one of the 10 thresholds in this paper, a server could do your business a world of good.

Ten Things You Need to Know about Virtualization  by DataCore Software Corporation

November 19, 2009 - Thinking of making the move to “total enterprise virtualization?" Here are some interesting points of view about virtualization you should know coming from the vantage point of a storage virtualization pioneer, DataCore Software.

Ten Ways SMBs Can Get More from Their IT Budgets  by Dell and VMware

December 31, 2008 - Virtualization technology presents a number of opportunities for driving capital and operational efficiency for SMBs. Read this brief paper to learn ten cost-saving strategies.

The 11 Secrets of Business Rules Success  by FICO

May 01, 2009 - Download this paper and learn how Blaze Advisor makes it easy to bring the power of predictive analytics to bear on decisions, integrating judgmental and regulatory business rules with analytically derived models for more precise, more effective decision making. Download and learn the secrets of developing decision management applications.

The ABCs of Search: Five Steps for Creating and Implementing a Search Strategy  by Vivisimo, Inc.

January 25, 2010 - A successful search strategy that allows users to find information easily can benefit any organization. By following the ABCs of search presented in this paper, you are sure to build a strong search strategy that will allow your organization to capitalize on it most valuable asset - its people.

The Agile Checklist  by VersionOne Inc.

July 24, 2009 - This paper presents a set of agile meeting and facilitation checklists that offer an easy framework to help guide software development teams through the various agile cycles. Read on to learn about the Agile Development Rhythms and start using the checklists presented herein to help get through the various agile cycles.

The Agile Project Manager  by VersionOne Inc.

June 08, 2009 - This white paper will explore the impact agile development methodologies are having on the Project Management community, what new skills are required, and what the Project Manager can do to ease the transition.

The Alignment-Focused Organization: Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Execution  by SAP America, Inc.

November 01, 2007 - Take a look at how organizations are taking strides to align business strategy with actual initiatives, projects, and daily activities - in short, to close the gap between strategy and execution.

The Benefits of SMB Virtualization using Dell and VMware - IT Efficiency for Organizations of all Sizes  by Dell and VMware

July 01, 2009 - Whether you're a small organization trying to extend the value of the assets you already have or a larger data center pushing the envelope in automation, Dell and VMware can deliver solutions that make sense for your budget, staff, and business.

The Building Blocks for Private Cloud: Automation, Virtualization, and Cloud Service Management  by newScale, Inc.

December 24, 2009 - This paper presents the building blocks for private cloud, which include virtualization, automation and cloud service management. Read on to learn more about each building block and how they can be used to create a successful private cloud.

The Business Case for Database Activity Monitoring:  Who's Watching the Watchers?  by Guardium, an IBM Company

March 03, 2010 - This video is an introduction to database activity monitoring and covers the basics of how this important technology works and how to demonstrate to business leaders that it can help not only help data protection efforts, but also augment an organisational compliance program.

The Business Value of Consolidating on Energy- Efficient Servers: Customer Findings  by Hewlett-Packard Company

March 03, 2010 - This white paper demonstrates that a buy-and-hold server strategy adds costs to the data center, while refreshing server infrastructure on pace with newer technology can significantly reduce server costs over time.

The Business Value of Intelligent Tiered Storage  by Hitachi Data Systems

September 16, 2009 - Read this white paper and learn the economic benefits of Hitachi’s Intelligent Tiered Storage capability for unified block and file data environments; and how organizations can decrease TCO and gain faster ROI business value using Hitachi storage solutions.

The Capital Delivery Revolution and Technology: Connecting Capital Planning, Construction, and Everything in Between  by Oracle Corporation

January 01, 2009 - This white paper recognizes three principal solution areas in the capital project delivery lifecycle: project design, project execution, and organizational governance. In particular, it addresses the area of project execution and the means available today to drive successful project delivery on a consistent basis.

The Case for Third-Party Archiving in Exchange 2010  by Sunbelt Software

January 28, 2010 - This white paper will give you a brief overview of Sunbelt Software, while educating decision makers about the important role that email and other content archiving plays in minimizing risk and lowering the cost of doing business, the capabilities of archiving in Exchange 2020, and more.

The Challenges of Automated Application Assessments in a Web 2.0 World  by Hewlett-Packard Company

February 09, 2010 - This white paper describes the challenges of automated penetration testing or application scanning of Web 2.0 applications. The features that security experts should expect in a black box or dynamic application scanner are also outlined here.

The CIO's Guide to IT Cost Optimization During the Recession  by Hewlett-Packard Company

June 18, 2009 - In today's dynamic economy it is important for CIOs to be thinking about how to strengthen their organization and position themselves for success for a future economic upturn and growth. Read this guide to learn how a company can make changes to IT that generate real business value.

The CIO's Guide to Mobile Security  by BlackBerry

March 03, 2009 - Today's enterprise and government organizations increasingly support the use of mobile (wireless) devices by their employees. At the same time, enterprise and government organizations often underestimate the potential security risks of using wireless devices.

The Dirty Dozen: Preventing Common Application-Level Hack Attacks  by IBM

December 01, 2007 - This paper describes 12 of the most common hacker attacks and provides basic rules that you can follow to help create more hack-resistant Web applications.

The Economic Effects of Virtualization, Tiered Storage and Hitachi Dynamic Provisioning Software  by Hitachi Data Systems

November 01, 2008 - In an era of explosive data growth and flat or diminishing budgets, organizations must evaluate potential technology purchases not only on their technical merits but on their economic merits as well. Virtualization, tiered storage and Hitachi Dynamic Provisioning software can all deliver significant economic benefits to the organization.

The Efficient Enterprise: Standardize, Consolidate, Automate  by Dell, Inc. and Intel

October 21, 2009 - Join Robin Johnson, Dell's Chief Information Officer, as he explains the most efficient way to run an IT enterprise. You'll learn how a basic management philosophy and a belief in industry standard technology can lead to great success.

The End User Experience: Flexible Computing  by Intel Technology Provider

November 18, 2009 - This webcast 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.

The Enterprise Integration Triangle - Services, Data and Events  by Progress Software

January 29, 2010 - Download this webcast and learn about the enterprise integration triangle and how the world's favorite international airline has mastered the code and key tools for integration platforms.

The Evolution of IT Operations  by ASG Software Solutions

February 22, 2010 - Read this paper to learn how organizations have improved service delivery, and at the same time they have also turned their focus to presenting business value more positively.

The Executive Guide to Business Analyst and Project Management Terminology  by Global Knowledge

December 10, 2008 - In this guide you will learn the most commonly used business analysis and project management terms and it helps you better communicate with business analysis and project management professionals.

The Far Reaching Benefits of IT Efficiency  by EMC Corporation

February 01, 2009 - Data growth is the only absolute constant in IT and, arguably, is the inevitable cause of most operating problems. We must begin to look outside of the data center—to the business processes and applications driving much of the data growth that will be impacting our spending over the coming months and years.

The Five Must-Have Capabilities for Unbeatable Customer Care  by Pitney Bowes Business Insight

January 15, 2010 - Today, firms in the communications industry must relook at how they deliver customer service in order to streamline operations, retain customers and drive business revenue. Read this paper to learn about five, practical, cost-effective opportunities that allow firms to meet market demand and achieve an impressive Return on Investment.

The Full Price Tag of Your Email Environment  by Iron Mountain Digital

September 23, 2009 - This paper will list and discuss what your email infrastructure is really costing you as well as talk about cloud based services and what it can mean for your bottom line.

The Future of Enterprise Content Management: Guidelines for Transforming Your ECM System to ECM 2.0 with SharePoint 2007 and DocAve  by AvePoint, Inc.

February 04, 2010 - The goal of an Enterprise Content Management (ECM) system is to connect the people, processes, and information of an organization. This document is intended to aid IT administrators and other stakeholders responsible for deploying and managing an Enterprise Content Management (ECM) system for their organization.

The Great Debate: Buy Versus Build  by Oracle Corporation

June 23, 2009 - This white paper explores the relative pros and cons of deploying pre-built analytic applications from Oracle versus building a custom data warehouse against Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Siebel or similar systems.

The Greening of IT: Key Capacity and Performance Metrics  by Atrato, Inc.

December 01, 2009 - This paper will show how Atrato’s unique products introduce green benefits to the data center while increasing both capacity and performance. Atrato’s no compromise solution gives customers the option to go green while improving the efficiency of their data centers.

The High Performance DBA: Optimizing Databases for High Performance  by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.

September 10, 2009 - DBA's have always been faced with the difficult task of maintaining a successful database environment, but recently new trends have come along to further challenge them.

The Impact of Carrier Ethernet on Service Providers  by Dorado Software

September 21, 2009 - Mobile internet access and the explosive demand for high bandwidth services on mobile devices have created a pivotal point for service providers. Those providers that can meet the new demands while increasing efficiency will be able to increase their market share, while those that are not will lose ground. Read on to learn how to keep up.

The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats  by Sunbelt Software

August 06, 2008 - Messaging, internal and Web-based threats are increasing in number and severity. Read this Osterman Research white paper to learn how organizations must implement a layered defensive strategy to protect against all types of threats and how Sunbelt Software can help.

The Intelligent Choice for Microsoft® Windows Server Virtualization  by Dell and Microsoft

October 28, 2009 - To fully benefit from Windows Server® 2008 with Hyper-V and Systems Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 (SCVMM) technology, a fully engineered virtualization solution is needed, that is both cost effective and easy to manage whilst simultaneously ensuring high availability with enterprise performance and stability.

The IT Guidebook to Evaluating Hosted Exchange Providers  by mindSHIFT Technologies

June 10, 2008 - Are you evaluating providers of hosted business services? This white paper will arm you with the information you need to effectively evaluate hosted Exchange providers and make certain that you are working with a reliable company that will develop a solution tailored to your specific needs.

The Keys to Disaster Recovery Planning: i365's EVault Disaster Recovery Solutions help protect you from losing valuable data due to complete site outage  by i365, A Seagate Company

January 20, 2010 - Whether you need a single lost file comprehensive system restore or a complete site recovery, i365’s EVault Disaster Recovery Solutions provide fast, secure and reliable recovery in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. Read this white paper to learn more!

The Marathon everRun® Advantage Executive Report  by Marathon Technologies

February 11, 2010 - Marathon Technologies prevents outages and data loss in physical and virtual environments - without requiring an army of IT people or specialized IT skills. More than 2500 companies around the globe use everRun® software to achieve continuous availability, 100% data protection and rapid recovery, with automated "click-to-protect" operation.

The Move Toward IT Service Management (ITSM) Mobilization  by BlackBerry

February 17, 2010 - IDG Research Services recently surveyed more than 200 CIOs and senior IT and business executives at companies of all sizes to examine the benefits of giving employees mobile access to strategic business applications, including ITSM applications. This analyst report discusses the benefits of ITSM mobilization and key findings from the IDG survey.

The New Economics of Telecom Networks: Bringing value back to the network  by Alcatel-Lucent

November 23, 2009 - Network service providers dealing with massive bandwidth demand are struggling to evolve their networks while keeping costs under control. Expenditures must be reduced and revenue per transported bit increased. Read this strategic white paper to learn more about a more value driven approach to network management.

The New Microsoft IT Pro Certifications and Exams  by Global Knowledge

December 10, 2008 - The MCITP assures that anyone possessing Microsoft certification has a breadth of knowledge on various products and is concerned with the network architecture and design.

The New Requirements for 3rd Generation APM  by dynaTrace software, Inc.

February 24, 2010 - In his presentation, John Van Siclen, the CEO of dynaTrace, will go through the challenges, best practices, and requirements surrounding Application Lifecycle Management.

The Path toward Pervasive Business Intelligence at Ferrari North America  by Tableau Software

December 02, 2008 - Organizations in all industries and of all sizes are turning to business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing (DW) technologies and services to either automate or support decision-making processes.

The Positive Economic Effects of Virtualization  by Hitachi Data Systems

November 01, 2008 - Many CIOs are happy to spend money in the short term if it helps them reduce costs in the long term. Virtualization, tiered storage and Dynamic Provisioning can lessen the cost of acquisition delivering lasting savings that can constitute a real business and competitive advantage. Learn how.

The Prologic Report: Technology in Fashion  by Oracle Corporation

February 11, 2010 - This report focuses on the challenges and issues faced by the UK fashion sector whilst providing a crucial insight into strategies for surviving and prospering in the current economic climate. It also examines investment priorities for IT budgets, and satisfaction with current systems.

The Pursuit of a Standardized Solution for Secure Enterprise RBAC  by BeyondTrust Corporation

February 24, 2010 - This paper will discuss how integrating BeyondTrust’s PowerBroker with the basic RBAC implementations of Sun, HP and the Linux community, provides an all-encompassing solution to privileged access control on Unix and Linux platforms.

The Resource Squeeze: How to Flourish During the Economic Recovery  by Hewlett-Packard Company

November 18, 2009 - The economy has taken center stage in businesses' strategic thinking. This IDC Workbook discusses the issues enterprises are facing in terms of the resource squeeze and provides a checklist designed to help enterprises determine needs and plan accordingly.

The Return on Investment Provided by ASG's BSP  by ASG Software Solutions

February 22, 2010 - Read this paper to learn how IT personnel costs have risen faster than hardware and software investments. IT services have not improved process-wise and still require as much manpower, if not more, to operate now as they did in the past.

The ROI of Sustainability: Making the Business Case  by SAP America, Inc.

February 01, 2010 - Find out what Aberdeen has to say about sustainability. This report serves as a roadmap for companies that are attempting to match environmental and social stewardship to clear, actionable, and measureable improvements to their bottom lines.

The Rules of SOA - A Road to a Successful SOA Implementation  by TheServerSide.com

October 21, 2009 - In this session Jeff explores the key characteristics of successful SOA projects. He covers some of the patterns, and anti-patterns, tool sets, and strategies that he himself learned the hard way - through his own trial and error experiences as an architect.

The Secret to Maximizing Virtualization ROI in the Dynamic Data Center  by Akorri

February 23, 2010 - Akorri’s BalancePoint™ software provides unique cross-domain analytics and IT Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that enable virtual infrastructure optimization at the lowest cost. This paper reviews these analytics and how to apply them to get the most value out of your virtual infrastructure.

The Seven Points of Mediation Applied  by Progress Software

February 05, 2010 - This webcast will recap what the seven points of SOA mediation are and how they help SOA integrators connect data sources and enhance enterprise application flexibility. After the recap, this session will focus on how to apply these seven points in your organization and how they enable companies to achieve better business results.

The State of Privacy and Data Security Compliance  by Sophos, Inc.

November 30, 2009 - The purpose of the study is to determine if various international, federal and state data security laws improve an organization’s security posture. What is the value of compliance and does it correlate with the value of the compliance effort? Read on to find out.

The Tangible Value of Virtualization  by Dell and VMware

May 29, 2009 - Read this article to learn how Dell has developed adaptive power management and worked with VMware to develop ways to autonomically and proactively power-down underutilized systems during off-peak times.

The Top 3 Reasons CRM Initiatives (Still) Fail - And How To Avoid Them  by Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution

June 09, 2009 - This white paper looks at the top three reasons that CRM initiatives fail to achieve their goals and provides clear, practical recommendations for ensuring that your CRM initiative avoids these pitfalls and delivers desired returns.

The Total Economic Impact of CA Identity Manager  by CA

February 19, 2010 - In January 2010, CA commissioned Forrester Consulting to examine the total economic impact and potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying CA Identity Manager (CA IM). Read this paper to learn what they found.

The Total Economic Impact of Esker DeliveryWare  by Esker Inc.

April 29, 2009 - View this webinar for an examination of the cash conversion cycle, a discussion of how automation works, an overview of the Esker DeliveryWare project, and a discussion of the Forrester Total Economic Impact (TEI) study. Also included are customer interview highlights and TEI case study conclusions.

The Total Economic Impact™ of Microsoft Exchange 2010  by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd

November 24, 2009 - This study illustrates the financial impact of deploying Microsoft Exchange 2010 for a retail and distribution organization of 1,500 employees and $450 million in annual revenue.

The Trends and Direction of Enterprise Architecture (EA)  by Infosys Technologies Limited

February 01, 2009 - Infosys' Enterprise Architecture (EA) Survey 2008-09 reveals that EA enables business transformation, its practices continue to mature, and increased outsourcing of EA functions is a strong future possibility.

The Two Faces of Risk: Cultivating Risk Intelligence for Competitive Advantage  by SAP America, Inc.

September 18, 2008 - Organizations need to be intelligent about the risks they take to gain and sustain competitive advantage as well as protect their existing assets. In this paper learn about the two faces of risk "rewarded risk" and "unrewarded risk."

The Unified Remote Access Approach  by Blue Coat

May 01, 2007 - Traditional VPN technologies have been pushed beyond the scope of their original design, forcing IT organizations to accept the high cost and complexity of add-ons, extenders, multiple consoles, and thick client software administration. This white paper provides an analysis of existing IPSec and SSL VPN, followed by an overview of Blue Coat RA.

The VM Optimized SAN - Evolving and Innovating Into the Virtual World  by Cisco Systems, Inc.

December 18, 2009 - Watch this Flash Demonstration of Virtual Machine and Blade Servers optimized SAN features. Learn about VMware optimized SANs utilizing Cisco MDS NX-OS software and switching modules.