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Best Practices for Cloud Computing Adoption
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the 5-step journey to the cloud and offers up some best practices for simplifying the voyage.
Posted: 26 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Aug 2013

IBM

Mastering Disaster Recovery in the Cloud
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper looks at how organizations are turning to Disaster-Recovery-as-a-Service in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Also learn how to pick the right provider for your organization.
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 | Published: 25 Feb 2014

VMware, Inc.

Develop Hybrid Delivery Solutions Using HP Infrastructure Services
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper covers how a hybrid IT delivery environment can help you keep up with new technologies and demands.
Posted: 24 Feb 2014 | Published: 13 Feb 2013

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Plan for Success when Migrating from GroupWise to Office 365
sponsored by Dell Software
WHITE PAPER: Take a look at this exclusive white paper to find out how you can utilize key factors of migration from GroupWise to Office 365, to propel yourself through a successful transition process.
Posted: 21 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Dell Software

Better Performance, Lower Costs: The Advantages of IBM PowerLinux 7R2 with PowerVM
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Download this whitepaper for a head-to-head comparison of two offerings - IBM PowerLinux 7R2 with PowerVM, and HP DL380p G8 with vSphere 5.1 - to determine which is a better fit for your business. Inside, you'll discover how these two offerings stack up against one another with regard to performance, short- and long-term costs, and more.
Posted: 21 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 May 2013

IBM

Analyst Report: IBM CICS Tools: Discovery and Optimization for the Next Generation by the Branham Group (February 2013)
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This independent white paper discusses the challenges that IT departments face in cost and manpower hours. It looks at several tools that have been shown to significantly reduce the time needed to meet those challenges with resultant deep cost benefits.
Posted: 21 Feb 2014 | Published: 01 Jan 2013

IBM

Whitepaper: Understanding WAS z/OS Thread Tuning Considerations (April 2013)
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This diagram that features extensive notes will help you understand the relationship between HTTP clients and thread tuning on WAS z/OS.
Posted: 21 Feb 2014 | Published: 13 Apr 2013

IBM

Managing Risk in an Active Directory Integrated Virtualized Environment
sponsored by Dell Software
WHITE PAPER: Read this exclusive resource to find out about the security risks of Active Directory integrated virtualization.
Posted: 20 Feb 2014 | Published: 20 Feb 2014

Dell Software

What's New with Dell PowerEdge 12th Generation Servers?
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Take a look at this in-depth resource to find out what you need to know about the next generation servers and how you can successfully transition to this latest technology.
Posted: 19 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 May 2012

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Dell PowerEdge C8000 Series: Flexible, Powerful, and Efficient
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Check out this brief resource to learn about the Dell PowerEdge C8000 – the only shared infrastructure which enables organizations to easily reconfigure, refresh and scale out as needed.
Posted: 19 Feb 2014 | Published: 19 Feb 2014

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Bringing Order to IT Chaos in Remote Offices
sponsored by DELL & INTEL
WHITE PAPER: Take a look at this exclusive resource to find out how this converged infrastructure hardware can help you enable business success.
Posted: 18 Feb 2014 | Published: 30 Jun 2013

DELL & INTEL

The Future of IT: A Customer First Approach
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper covers a new approach IT has to take in treating its internal users like customers, focusing on and catering to their needs.
Posted: 17 Feb 2014 | Published: 13 Feb 2013

BMC Software, Inc.

The Power of the Cloud: Why HP?
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper covers the value of HP as a cloud service provider.
Posted: 14 Feb 2014 | Published: 12 Nov 2013

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

How to Protect your Data from Devastating Security Breaches
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: Download this exclusive whitepaper to learn about defining, detecting, defending, and deterring threats before they bring your company to its knees.
Posted: 12 Feb 2014 | Published: 16 Jan 2013

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

24 Questions to Take the Migraine Out of Email Migration
sponsored by Intermedia.Net
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper features 24 questions you should ask as you try to select a service provider to execute your Exchange migration to the cloud.
Posted: 10 Feb 2014 | Published: 10 Feb 2014

Intermedia.Net

White paper: Benefits of Deploying a Cloud to Deliver Database as a Service
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Cloud computing doesn't just mean virtualization -- it applies to higher level services, such as database and application services as well. In this white paper, explore the benefits of a technology designed specifically for deploying a Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) cloud environment.
Posted: 07 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Jan 2013

Oracle Corporation

IDC: Oracle Introduces More Engineered Systems, Launching the M6-Series Scalable Servers
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: View this IDC report to get an overview of Oracle's new engineered systems, including the SuperCluster M6-32, for large-scale consolidation and private cloud, that runs databases and applications in-memory.
Posted: 07 Feb 2014 | Published: 04 Nov 2013

Oracle Corporation

The Clipper Group: Improving Your Datacenter Through Integration
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: IT departments in all industries are looking for ways to remove complexity from the data center while also reducing risks, lowering costs, and complying with regulatory demands. To achieve these goals, forward-thinking organizations are looking to integrated systems -- but which one is best for your environment?
Posted: 07 Feb 2014 | Published: 23 Jul 2013

Oracle Corporation

The Clipper Group: Resetting the Server Bar – Oracle Claims Database Performance Superiority
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Data center staff is always trying to improve the availability, performance, and reliability of business-critical applications and services. View this resource to learn about a family of high-performance processors from Oracle that claims to meet these needs and more.
Posted: 07 Feb 2014 | Published: 19 Apr 2013

Oracle Corporation

White paper: Consolidation Using the SPARC M6-32 High End Server
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This guide explores the Oracle's SPARC M6-32, a unique server consolidation tool that can help you jump over the hurdles of deployment and enhance your business services.
Posted: 07 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Oracle Corporation

Solution Overview - Visibility in the Modern Data Center
sponsored by Gigamon
WHITE PAPER: This white paper addresses a solution to shrink this visibility gap where infrastructure stacks have become physically separated and isolated from the tools used to monitor, analyze, and secure the computing environment.
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Oct 2013

Gigamon

Service Providers and OEMs – Better Together in Serving Big Business
sponsored by Dimension Data
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper discusses the importance of keeping your original equipment manufacturer and service providers separate.
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 | Published: 13 Feb 2013

Dimension Data

Lowering Your Network Support Costs Can’t Be Done Blindfolded
sponsored by Dimension Data
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper discusses the importance of getting a full understanding of your data center infrastructure so you can adjust operation to cut costs.
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 | Published: 06 Feb 2014

Dimension Data

HP's latest management solution will help conquer data center challenges
sponsored by HPE and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Take a look at this exclusive resource to find out how HP's new approach to infrastructure management can help you save time and money when confronting data center challenges.
Posted: 05 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Oct 2013

HPE and Intel®

Gorillas on Your List – A Diversified OEM Environment Can Lower Your Risk
sponsored by Dimension Data
WHITE PAPER: This informative whitepaper covers the value of breaking free from a single original equipment manufacturer and diversifying the commodities in your data center.
Posted: 05 Feb 2014 | Published: 15 Jan 2014

Dimension Data