Enterprise Architectures

WHITE PAPER: At Intel, we've developed a comprehensive methodology, based on total cost of ownership (TCO), that lets us calculate the real cost of operating more than 90,000 PCs. Using it, we can understand the real cost of deploying and maintaining our PCs across varying time horizons.

Posted: 30 Jun 2009 | Published: 01 May 2009

WHITE PAPER: Virtualization introduces fundamental changes to IT, and adds significant management challenges. Read this informative white paper written by Enterprise Management Associates to learn what these challenges are as well as some of the solutions and strategies used to deal with them.

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 | Published: 01 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper briefly surveys the forces driving IT departments to re-design their computing platforms, examines the various design issues at hand, and provides a detailed analysis of the role that the Solaris operating system can play in meeting the new requirements.

Posted: 23 Jun 2009 | Published: 01 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: Many IT professionals generally recognize that PostgreSQL is better suited for enterprise database responsibilities than MySQL. In this paper you'll find an in-depth feature & performance comparison between the two.

Posted: 23 Jun 2009 | Published: 01 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper will discuss the importance of an enterprise-class storage infrastructure as you migrate to a virtualized data center. Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series Internet SCSI (iSCSI) storage area network (SAN) arrays enable advanced integration with the robust server virtualization.

Posted: 09 Jun 2009 | Published: 09 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper proposes several sample virtualization architectures based on Dell's server and storage products. Architectures are divided into three main categories: Small, Medium, and Large. These categories are based on the features and capacity of each product, as well as the complexity of the overall architecture.

Posted: 09 Jun 2009 | Published: 05 Dec 2008

ANALYST REPORT: This report introduces the reader to Unified Communications and to SIP trunking and how it can play a key role in accelerating the deployment of UC. It also provides recommendations on how to evaluate SIP trunking providers and some thoughts for initial deployment.

Posted: 05 Jun 2009 | Published: 01 Feb 2009

WHITE PAPER: This IDC White Paper provides analysis of the convergence between wireline and wireless technologies and the opportunities this evolution offers to enterprises looking to reduce costs, minimize complexity, and improve worker productivity.

Posted: 05 Jun 2009 | Published: 01 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: Recently, many businesses have used lean principles to move from a decentralized corporate management mode to a hybrid model - recognizing that different functions require different levels of centralized management to be efficient and effective. Read this whitepaper to learn a three-tiered approach to improving your operations.

Posted: 04 Jun 2009 | Published: 02 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper is intended primarily for senior IT managers responsible for enterprise architecture, application development, and application operations. Managers evaluating middleware solutions will gain a deeper understanding of how JBoss Enterprise Middleware products are developed and why they offer an ideal platform for the development...

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 | Published: 01 Apr 2008

VIDEO: Watch this video and hear IT professionals from the Symantec ManageFusion 2009 conference discuss the impact of Intel vPro technology on power consumption reduction and energy cost reduction.

Posted: 28 May 2009 | Premiered: 10 Apr 2009

VIDEO: In this video IT professionals from the Symantec ManageFusion Conference discuss how PC refresh and Intel vPro technology helps minimize total cost of ownership.

Posted: 27 May 2009 | Premiered: 27 May 2009

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to hear how the authors tackle the ever-increasing problem of the cost of energy consumption in an enterprise. They show how the use of remote power-management technologies allows a business to manage energy consumption while ensuring that systems can be awakened in a reliable, secure manner.

Posted: 27 May 2009 | Published: 23 Dec 2008

PRODUCT LITERATURE: ShoreTel's architecture and design not only deliver high reliability, but do so in a very simple and cost-effective manner. This paper describes ShoreTel's unique approach to providing extremely reliable VoIP.

Posted: 19 May 2009 | Published: 19 May 2009

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about how Dell is providing answers to key virtualization questions for the enterprise. Topics include; how to migrate to a fully virtualized environment as well as how the IT infrastructure should be configured for maximum benefit.

Posted: 14 May 2009 | Published: 01 Nov 2008

VIDEO: This session is designed to help you capture the best architecture/technical solutions and ensure that they are repeated by all developers.

Posted: 14 May 2009 | Premiered: 14 May 2009

WHITE PAPER: Join Glenn Weadock, Global Knowledge Instructor, MCITP, MCSE, MCT, A+, for this Windows 7 Review Guide. This white paper introduces the key areas in which Windows 7 differs from Vista - areas you'll need to focus on if you're thinking of moving to Windows 7, either from Vista or from XP.

Posted: 13 May 2009 | Published: 13 May 2009

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about the evolution of Wipro Consulting Services (WCS) as well as the methods critical to it's success. Explore the difficulties management faced in achieving an optimal organizational design, key consulting practice areas the company specialized in, and it's strategies for long term growth.

Posted: 12 May 2009 | Published: 12 May 2009

WHITE PAPER: As the number of projects grow, so does the risk of failure as resources get stretched & oversight lags. It becomes increasingly important to define project management processes & develop metrics & best practices for keeping projects on time and within budget. Read this paper to find out if a Project Management Office (PMO) could be your solution.

Posted: 05 May 2009 | Published: 01 Apr 2009

CASE STUDY: This case study outlines how KCP&L, Kansas City's primary electric utility, was able to simplify and consolidate their storage server and infrastructure using HP as their primary provider.

Posted: 01 May 2009 | Published: 01 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: If stimulus plans around the world are effective, we will see a boon in industrial manufacturing jobs and production. This paper stresses the importance of an Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) system.

Posted: 29 Apr 2009 | Published: 01 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper asserts that the common thread that must run through all phases of project manufacturing is an Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) system. An EPPM will constantly examine resources, supplies and schedules to ensure that every phase of the project's lifecycle is on time and within budget.

Posted: 29 Apr 2009 | Published: 01 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: In this paper, IDC analyzes the role of next-generation mobile enterprise platforms as organizations seek a more strategic deployment of mobile solutions, and analyzes why mobility is important to enterprise customers. This paper will also identify vital criteria for choosing a next-generation platform.

Posted: 23 Apr 2009 | Published: 23 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses why Dell chose BMC's CONTROL-M when they embarked on a broad initiative to integrate and upgrade its IT services to better satisfy business needs.

Posted: 18 Apr 2009 | Published: 17 Apr 2009

EBOOK: This e-book examines the trend towards running mission-critical SAP applications on virtualized servers. It will also answer questions about SAP Platforms, virtualization packs, skill requirements to run SAP software, and how to manage virtualization needs without lengthy support calls.

Posted: 17 Apr 2009 | Published: 17 Apr 2009