Cloud Computing White Papers

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Eight Steps to Building a BladeSystem
sponsored by HPE and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This guide explains the benefits of a converged infrastructure. It also explains the process of designing and implementing HP BladeSystem as well as a technical breakdown of this approach.
Posted: 02 May 2014 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

HPE and Intel®

Testing the Cloud: Definitions, Requirements, and Solutions
sponsored by Ixia
WHITE PAPER: Testing of cloud services has some familiar aspects and some new challenges. Gain an understanding of the risks in the cloud, and how to safeguard your organization.
Posted: 02 May 2014 | Published: 02 May 2014

Ixia

10 Essential Elements for a Secure Enterprise Mobility Strategy
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: This resource guides you through the top 10 considerations when developing a mobile strategy.
Posted: 30 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Mar 2014

Citrix

Champions of Software as a Service: How SaaS is Fueling Powerful Competitive Advantage
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This report dives deep into a study on SaaS and how it is helping companies gain competitive advantage as opposed to simply reducing costs.
Posted: 28 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Jan 2014

IBM

Using DaaS to Meet Mobile User Needs
sponsored by VMware
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper examines the user needs driving the need for desktop and application delivery optimization, such as device independence and user self-service, and explains how DaaS helps organizations enable cloud-based virtual desktops that help optimize both the end-user experience and IT management capabilities.
Posted: 25 Apr 2014 | Published: 25 Apr 2014

VMware

Eliminate Shortcomings in Your Cloud Architecture with Smarter Storage
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores a storage strategy that eliminates storage vulnerabilities that firms can face in private or hosted cloud architectures – the block and file-based scale-out storage architectures form the underpinning of a performance-based, reliable cloud infrastructure.
Posted: 24 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Jan 2013

IBM

Cisco Cloud Web Security: Single Interface for Global Control
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This resource features a cloud Web security solution that offers unique features to help you gain clear visibility and complete control over today's more expansive networks.
Posted: 23 Apr 2014 | Published: 28 Feb 2014

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cloud Deployment Strategies: Ensure Enterprise Endpoint Backup
sponsored by Code42
WHITE PAPER: This white paper highlights a system that lets organizations select their preferred cloud deployment strategy, ensuring they meet or exceed industry standards for data security. Read on to get the flexibility you desire, and the security you need.
Posted: 21 Apr 2014 | Published: 21 Apr 2014

Code42

Securing Cloud Computing For Enterprise Collaboration
sponsored by IntraLinks, Inc
WHITE PAPER: Consult the following white paper to explore the current state of security in the cloud as well as what you need to look for when selecting an appropriate vendor for your business. Learn about the 4 security areas that need to be covered, tips for getting info from service providers, security check lists, and more.
Posted: 21 Apr 2014 | Published: 21 Apr 2014

IntraLinks, Inc

Comparative Assessment: VCE'sTM Vblock Systems vs. IBM PureSystems
sponsored by EMC Converged Platforms.
WHITE PAPER: Check out this resource now to discover how a converged infrastructure can help you remove the complexity from your virtual or cloud environment, as well as the ins-and-outs of an industry-leading converged infrastructure option.
Posted: 21 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Aug 2013

EMC Converged Platforms.

Modernize your IT with an approach that's purpose built for your needs
sponsored by VMware and IBM
WHITE PAPER: This guide explores the benefits of joint solutions featuring IBM's System x portfolio and VMware's vSphere with Operations Management. These two companies collaborated to develop solutions that address the individual needs and plans of organizations when it comes to cloud environments.
Posted: 18 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Oct 2013

VMware and IBM

A standardized solution to optimize every aspect of your virtual cloud deployment
sponsored by VMware and IBM
WHITE PAPER: This document describes the reference architecture for deployment of the VMware vCloud Enterprise Suite on IBM System X6 hardware. It also provides the planning, design considerations, and best practices for implementing VMware vCloud Enterprise Suite on IBM products.
Posted: 18 Apr 2014 | Published: 24 Feb 2014

VMware and IBM

Policy Based Encryption: Protecting your Business Against Email Risks
sponsored by Apptix
WHITE PAPER: This white paper features a cloud-based gateway service offering policy-based encryption to protect your business email exchanges.
Posted: 18 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Apptix

How to be Proactive in Securing Adobe Creative Cloud Data
sponsored by CDW Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Product, website and application design teams can now use Adobe Creative Cloud services to reduce licensing costs and access secure versions of Adobe's applications on a subscription basis in the cloud. This resource outlines Adobe's strict security measures around Creative Cloud as well and touches on the storage options and collaboration tools.
Posted: 18 Apr 2014 | Published: 28 Feb 2014

CDW Corporation

SaaS study: How competitive companies reduce TCO
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: SaaS is much more than a cost-savings tool. Organizations are using the cloud to help them achieve a much broader and strategic goal – unlocking competitive advantage through stronger collaboration, analytics and improving the customer experience.
Posted: 18 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Jan 2014

IBM

Data Privacy: Where Should I House My Data?
sponsored by IntraLinks, Inc
WHITE PAPER: This white paper offers 6 top recommendations on how to keep your data protected in the cloud and compliant with varying regulatory mandates across country borders.
Posted: 17 Apr 2014 | Published: 17 Apr 2014

IntraLinks, Inc

Cloud Backup Requires Intelligent Recovery
sponsored by PHD Virtual
WHITE PAPER: This resource highlights the benefits and challenges of cloud backup and shows how a solution from PHD Virtual can help overcome these challenges.
Posted: 15 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

PHD Virtual

Cloud-Based Security Threats Present Challenges and Opportunities for MSPs
sponsored by OpenText Security Solutions
WHITE PAPER: This guide explores the current cloud-based security threats and how MSPs can face the challenge head on.
Posted: 15 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

OpenText Security Solutions

5 Things to Look for in a Cloud Provider When it Comes to Security
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Many organizations today are moving their business to the cloud to save money and increase efficiency. But, this comes with security and related operational risks. In this white paper, find five important things to look for in a cloud provider, with your cloud's security in mind.
Posted: 14 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Oracle Corporation

IT Automation in a Hybrid Prem/Cloud Landscape
sponsored by ORSYP
WHITE PAPER: This white paper shows how an effective IT automation implementation can save 50% in capital equipment expenses and reduce operational costs by 30%. Read on to explore the benefits and challenges that come with the cloud.
Posted: 11 Apr 2014 | Published: 11 Apr 2014

ORSYP

The Key to Seamless SSO: Building a Federated Identity Service
sponsored by Radiant Logic, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains why it's so difficult to deliver single sign-on that covers your entire portal, and also introduces a federated identity service that offers access to all sources of identity within your organization.
Posted: 10 Apr 2014 | Published: 10 Apr 2014

Radiant Logic, Inc.

B2B integration tools for a streamlined value chain
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Did you know that while 73% of executives say B2B integration is key to business success, only 17% believe they've actually achieved this goal? If you're struggling to manage a complex value chain of partners, suppliers, customers, and distributers, the right B2B integration tools may be the answer to your woes.
Posted: 09 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Aug 2012

IBM

5 Reasons to Consider SaaS for Your Business Applications
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This paper examines five reasons why LOB managers should consider business applications delivered using the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, and in particular why they should consider SaaS business applications from Oracle.
Posted: 09 Apr 2014 | Published: 09 Apr 2014

Oracle Corporation

Cisco ONE Enterprise Networks Architecture: An Automated, Application-Aware Foundation for the Modern Enterprise
sponsored by Cisco
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to take your first step toward an adaptable network platform –this enterprise network architecture provides the open, programmable, and application-aware foundation you need for today's mobile and cloud-connected world.
Posted: 08 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Oct 2013

Cisco

Delight & Engage Customers with Mobile APIs
sponsored by Intel® Services
WHITE PAPER: Read this success story and learn how a robust API and secure API Management powered Keep's iOS app to become one of the most popular apps in the Lifestyle category in the iTunes App Store.
Posted: 08 Apr 2014 | Published: 08 Apr 2014

Intel® Services