Accredited Standards Committee X3, Information Technology

WHITE PAPER: This resource examines IT skill shortages, how to minimise them within your company, and 7 deadly skills that your IT team should possess.

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 | Published: 18 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: This resource examines the 7 skills essential to employee success and how to keep your employees productive and satisfied.

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 | Published: 23 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: This quarters figures compiled by jobadswatch.co.uk show that during the fourth quarter of 2010 the IT jobs market for permanent staff being recruited by media organisations is up by 1.8%. This is the sixth consecutive quarter that has seen higher demand.

Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 20 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses leadership development and the role of technology-based learning in leadership development programs.

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 | Published: 18 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: This resource examines the challenges and benefits of IT certification and includes tips for improving pass rates.

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 | Published: 18 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: The Open Group IT Specialist Certification Program (the Program) is designed to validate the existence of those qualities and skills in a professional that enable the effective development, implementation, and operation of IT solutions.

Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 20 Oct 2011

EZINE: This month’s Information Security Magazine cover story focuses on active strategies for malware resistance and compliance, data protection and incident responses found in VDI approaches. Learn how you can implement three top strategies to ensure your active desktop security isn’t compromised.

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 | Published: 01 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: A common characteristic of people-certification programs in the marketplace is that most test or validate the existence of relevant knowledge. Few reach beyond this.

Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 20 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: The Open Group IT Specialist Certification Program (the Program) is designed to validate the existence of those qualities and skills in a professional that enable the effective development, implementation, and operation of IT solutions.

Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 20 Oct 2011

EZINE: Although Windows Vista is seen as a failure in the marketplace, it’s a success in the security world. This month, Information Security Magazine goes behind the curtains of Vista as Paget unveils a firsthand account of her experience, exploring why it’s a success that deserves recognition.

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 | Published: 29 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: This Strategic Outline Business Case sets out the opportunity to reduce costs and enhance flexibility of centralised ICT services, covering both information services delivered to citizens and staff, and the underpinning technical and physical Data Centre infrastructure.

Posted: 21 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains how government IT can enjoy cloud capabilities while keeping existing IT investments and avoiding vendor lock-in. Explore how open source and application portability in the cloud and the relationships between technology providers are critical to building a successful cloud strategy.

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 | Published: 23 Jan 2012

IT BRIEFING: This paper from the Open Group, documents an approach to enhance the TOGAF enterprise architecture methodology with the SABSA security architecture approach to create one holistic architecture methodology.

Posted: 05 Jan 2012 | Published: 05 Jan 2012

EZINE: While we try to keep pace and adopt new platforms such as smartphones, social media and cloud services, malware is just as good at taking on the latest trends with ease. Explore why enterprises need to step up their game and implement new antimalware protection strategies that are specifically designed to mitigate these multifaceted threats.

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Download the Open Group Service-Oriented Architecture reference architecture.

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 | Published: 17 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: This resource highlights some of the best ways to perpetuate cost saving IT-initiatives through effective utilization of resources, motivating employees and change management.

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 | Published: 18 Apr 2012

EGUIDE: In this month’s Technical Guide from SearchCloudSecurity.com, gain a global perspective of today’s cloud compliance challenges. Explore key topics, including FedRAMP cloud computing standards, cloud security transparency, PCI in the cloud, Cloud Maturity Model (CMM) and more.

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 | Published: 27 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: Government agencies are frequently adopting advanced case management strategies to automate processes, streamline practices and achieve better, swifter results. This paper from IBM discusses how advanced case management strategies are taking hold in today's agencies and how these practices can help foster more efficient, effective environments.

Posted: 10 May 2012 | Published: 10 May 2012

IT BRIEFING: This research from management consultants, Xantus, shows that while there is still a lack of clarity and a reluctance to fully commit to the cloud, there is a general acceptance from CIOs of the benefits and a growing commitment to develop those benefits.

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 | Published: 01 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: By adopting commercial best practices, the federal government can achieve sustainable cost savings and reach high levels of operational efficiency. Read this paper to learn about the IBM 7-point strategy and unmatched portfolio of offerings that can help federal agencies stabilize a fiscal imbalance.

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 | Published: 08 Feb 2011

WHITE PAPER: The O-ISM3 is The Open Group framework for managing information security and information in the Open Information Security Management Maturity Model (O-ISM3) wider context. It aims to ensure that security processes in any organization are implemented so as to operate at a level consistent with that organization's business requirements.

Posted: 21 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: Data security is a top issue in many of today’s organizations. A proactive approach to managing risk needs to be a part of today’s standard business management practices. This resource explores best practices for identifying and measuring security risk in your organization.

Posted: 02 Mar 2012 | Published: 02 Mar 2012

EGUIDE: This technical guide, brought to you by SearchSecurity.com offers a global perspective on the various technologies available for organizations to meet the stringent requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). View now to explore PCI DSS guidance for encryption, tokenization and virtualization technologies.

Posted: 08 May 2012 | Published: 08 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: Increasing numbers of enterprises are incorporating project portfolio management in their strategic planning. And just as individuals use financial reports and analyses to consider various investment options, the enterprise uses an analysis called the Business Case to evaluate various project proposals for inclusion in the project portfolio.

Posted: 25 May 2010 | Published: 25 May 2010

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This paper from the Open Group reveals how banks can benefit from combining complementary industry frameworks on enterprise architecture.

Posted: 20 Feb 2012 | Published: 20 Feb 2012

EBOOK: This health care IT decision checklist provides facilities with a buyer's guide as well as valuable tips and recommendations for finding the right EHR vendor.

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 | Published: 30 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: Learn about how Psomas, a leading consulting engineering firm, overcame challenges with its legacy disaster recovery and backup strategy. Upon implementing Riverbed Whitewater cloud storage gateway, the company was able to cut tape infrastructure costs by 60%, speed restore times, and improve nearly every aspect of its DR and backup strategy.

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 | Published: 31 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: This paper provides an overview of the differences between the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and offers strategies for making the transition to IFRS smooth and painless.

Posted: 01 Mar 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: IBM can help your federal agency implement a holistic strategy that improves overall security posture and readiness. Read this white paper to learn about the IBM Internet Security Systems (ISS) strategic approach to cybersecurity and gain a clearer understanding of the latest FISMA legislation and compliance mandates.

Posted: 10 Jan 2011 | Published: 10 Jan 2011

IT BRIEFING: The latest IT outsourcing trends from global law firm Morrison & Foerster.

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 | Published: 05 Mar 2012