Distributed Component Object Model

WHITE PAPER: Service-oriented architectures (SOAs) have a lot to offer organizations in terms of efficiency, cost, and agility. But many companies still face SOA-related challenges. Read this paper to uncover the most common challenges faced by companies seeking to embrace SOA and learn about a metadata-driven, model-based approach to overcoming them.

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 | Published: 18 Apr 2012

EGUIDE: Object-based file systems offer performance improvements in HPC environments, but many companies are unsure which market options are worth evaluating. This expert e-guide examines several notable offerings and explains how they can eliminate I/O bottlenecks in HPC architectures.

Posted: 20 Apr 2012 | Published: 20 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: In this paper, you'll learn why high-efficiency AC will likely emerge as the dominant choice for data center power distribution. Topics covered include a review of the characteristics of AC & DC distribution, A mathematical model of the efficiency of two different AC distribution systems, and Why many of the DC benefits are unfounded.

Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 10 Jul 2008

ANALYST REPORT: SAP BusinessObjects BI has been TEC certified and this report presents the findings of the TEC analysts who certified tool. Continue reading to learn how SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI provides strong competency in the BI space; Also learn all the strengths of the BI tool.

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 | Published: 03 Jun 2010

WHITE PAPER: Over the last few years, protecting IT assets has evolved from technology safeguards, to a full-time management discipline. Based upon this evolutionary trend, ESP developed a 4-phased security maturity model; in this paper explore each phase in-depth, including the key objectives, actions and drivers for the next phase.   

Posted: 27 Mar 2012 | Published: 27 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: This paper examines cloud computing models for data warehousing and the differences between public versus private clouds.

Posted: 07 May 2012 | Published: 07 May 2012

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: This white paper provides high level definitions, opportunity identification, and future potentials for: Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Software as a Service (SaaS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Anytime, Anywhere Availability, Mobile Devices, Web 2.0, and Report Cards or Balanced Scorecards as a Business Intelligence (BI) capability.

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 | Published: 25 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: A new approach to Business Process Management (BPM) is the use of BPM and SOA together in a layering strategy. This white paper explores the BPM layered concept and offers a case study of how ABN AMRO, one of the world's largest financial institutions, has benefited from its deployment.

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 | Published: 21 Dec 2009

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Download the Open Group Service Integration Maturity Model (OSIMM).

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 | Published: 17 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: Improve productivity and customer service with a lean approach to manufacturing. Read this white paper to learn how ERP works with lean to identify value and non-value components with your SAP system to give you a competitive edge.

Posted: 25 Apr 2007 | Published: 25 Apr 2007

WHITE PAPER: Replacing your ERP software is no small task -- you're essentially ripping out the core of your business and implementing a brand new one. Read this white paper to learn the five most common distributor pitfalls when making ERP software selection choices and how to make sure you avoid them.

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 | Published: 12 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: This resource describes the transformation from the traditional data center to the services data center, with special emphasis on the business impact of the transformation. Also, learn how communications service providers (CSPs) are positioning themselves for the data center of the future.

Posted: 10 Oct 2011 | Published: 10 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about the architecture, data model, resource provisioning, load balancing, and replication systems of Windows Azure Storage (WAS), a scalable cloud storage system that provides customers with seemingly limitless data storage, access from anywhere at any time, and the ability to only pay for what they use.

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 | Published: 25 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: By using the Oracle Exadata Database Machine as a data warehouse platform you have a balanced, high performance hardware configuration. This paper focuses on the other two corner stones, data modeling and data loading, providing a set of best practices and examples for deploying a data warehouse on the Oracle Exadata Database Machine.

Posted: 12 Mar 2012 | Published: 12 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: Business intelligence (BI) allows organizations to better understand, analyze, and even predict what's occurring in their company.

Posted: 09 Jun 2008 | Published: 09 Jun 2008

WHITE PAPER: This White Paper discusses methodology and language support for requirements management in TOGAF.

Posted: 21 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to find an integrated approach to software change and configuration management. Learn how to effectively balance the need for change v. availability of resources and make rational business decisions without disrupting your audit trail.

Posted: 23 May 2012 | Published: 23 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: How to have a successful customer relationship management (CRM) implementation.

Posted: 23 May 2011 | Published: 23 May 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper explains how modeling information architecture (IA) can help reduce the costs associated with data management. Read this now and learn about the benefits of implementing IA and how Sybase's option offers modeling support for database design and enterprise architecture.  

Posted: 16 Apr 2012 | Published: 16 Apr 2012

EZINE: Object-based storage dispenses with the hierarchical file system, so there are no nested subfolders. Instead, it uses an indexed flatfile structure in which each object is given a unique ID. This issue of IT in Europe includes case studies of how object-based storage products are being implemented in Europe.

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 | Published: 05 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper will compare the projected five-year cost of ownership of the Dell DX platform against tape and network attached storage alternatives, and will examine many of the other important considerations that must go into any smart archiving platform purchasing decision.

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 | Published: 29 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to see how adopting a sustainable security compliance strategy minimizes risk, while making proper use of people, process and technology. Also learn how you can cost-effectively comply with regulations, while maintaining business flexibility to achieve mission goals.

Posted: 22 Dec 2008 | Published: 22 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: This paper explains how small and medium organizations can establish a competitive advantage by tapping into the power of real-time business intelligence. Discover how this strategy provides the capability to identify issues and opportunities as they arise and to confidently act on them.

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 | Published: 13 Sep 2011

EZINE: This issue of the high performance computing (HPC) e-zine takes a closer look at the latest advances in file systems and the impact they are having on the HPC community. Find out how HPC architectures have evolved over time and obtain best practices for properly implementing Multi Path File Systems (MPFS).

Posted: 27 Mar 2012 | Published: 27 Mar 2012