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Extending Reach and Ensuring Effectiveness of Leadership Development: The Role of Technology-Based Learning sponsored by SkillSoft 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 TOPICS: Certification Programs \| Employee Performance Management (EPM) \| Executive Training \| IT Agents \| IT Workforce \| Leadership \| Training

IT jobswatch – trends in media IT recuitment sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com 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 TOPICS: IT Agents \| IT Consulting Services \| IT Industry \| IT Service Centers \| IT Workforce

10 Tips For Overcoming IT Certification Struggles sponsored by SkillSoft 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 TOPICS: Certification Programs \| IT Agents \| IT Best Practices \| IT Governance \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| IT Service Management \| IT Workforce

The 7 Deadly Skills of The Perfect Employee sponsored by SkillSoft 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 TOPICS: Certification Programs \| eLearning \| Employee Performance Management (EPM) \| IT Agents \| Training \| Training and Educational Services \| Training Software

The 7 Deadly Skills Your IT Team Should Possess sponsored by SkillSoft 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 TOPICS: IT Agents \| IT Best Practices \| IT Departments \| IT Governance \| IT Management \| IT Managers \| IT Systems \| Security Infrastructure

Micro Focus Rumba sponsored by Micro Focus TRIAL SOFTWARE: This IT download, Micro Focus Rumba, provides connectivity from Windows desktops to any host system. Learn how it can be leveraged to increase productivity and reduce costs. Posted: 06 Jun 2011 \| Premiered: 06 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Application Integration \| Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Host Computers \| Network Management \| Security \| Terminal Emulation Software \| Windows

Grant Thornton Focus on Technology sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: The Grant Thornton International Business Report(IBR) 2010 reveals that privately held businesses(PHBs) in the technology sector are one of the mostconfident about their economic prospects for theyear; a balance1of +40 per cent are optimistic thisyear. Posted: 20 Oct 2011 \| Published: 20 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Business Development

Micro Focus RUMBA makes the connection for REI sponsored by Micro Focus WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover a solution to troublesome connectivity problems. This case study explores how REI provides its clients with a reliable connection. Posted: 14 May 2012 \| Published: 14 May 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| Downtime \| High Availability \| Terminal Emulation Software

Trial Download: Micro Focus SilkPerformer sponsored by Micro Focus TRIAL SOFTWARE: Micro Focus SilkPerformer® is a cost-effective, performance testing solution for optimizing the performance of business applications. It facilitates performance tests that accurately simulate peak demand loads and isolate performance bottlenecks. Take advantage of this risk-free trial and experience the significant advantages it offers. Posted: 23 Apr 2012 \| Premiered: 23 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Performance Management \| Application Performance Management Software \| Applications Management \| Business Service Management \| IT Management \| Performance Testing

Focus on Storage in a VMware Environment sponsored by SearchVirtualStorage.com EBOOK: Storage is perhaps the most critical component of a virtual infrastructure. Read this expert e-guide to learn about VMware storage management, storage-related improvements in vSphere 5 and more. Posted: 07 May 2012 \| Published: 07 May 2012 TOPICS: Backup for Virtualized Servers \| SAN and Virtualization \| Server Virtualization \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Optimization \| Virtual Machine Backups \| Virtual Machine Migration \| Virtualization Security \| VMware

Conquer complexity with effective ALM and a focus on design! sponsored by IBM WEBCAST: View this presentation to discover why it's so important for software development organizations to focus on design and adopt 5 imperatives for effective application lifecycle management (ALM) in order to manage lifecycle complexity, improve product quality, reduce costs and increase collaboration across the entire team. Posted: 25 May 2012 \| Premiered: 25 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Development \| Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Life-Cycle Management Software \| Software Development Life-Cycles \| Software Development Tools \| Software Project Management

Sharpen your focus on core business goals: Business Process Outsourcing sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn about HP's extensive Business Process Outsourcing offerings. Posted: 05 Jan 2012 \| Published: 05 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Business Process Management \| Business Process Management Software \| Outsourcing

BYOD: Focus on User Experience, Not the Device sponsored by Avaya WHITE PAPER: There’s more to bringing outside devices into your IT infrastructure than just connecting them to your network. For BYOD to really work, you need a comprehensive plan. Discover more in this research report. Posted: 11 May 2012 \| Published: 11 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Cloud Computing \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Users \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security \| Wireless Systems

E-Book: TechFocus - Demystifying Server Virtualization Deployment sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel EBOOK: Some IT managers have steered clear of server virtualization technologies because the deployment process can seem too daunting to begin. But this step-by-step handbook maps out the deployment process in four easy-to-follow steps. Posted: 05 Mar 2010 \| Published: 05 Mar 2010 TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Management \| IT Infrastructure \| Microsoft Hyper-V \| ROI \| Server Consolidation \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization \| Server Virtualization Software \| Systems Management \| TCO \| VMware

Micro Focus Helps iPass Achieve High Quality Standards to Thrive in a Complex Market sponsored by Micro Focus CASE STUDY: Read this case study to learn how iPass, a mobile application developer, implemented automated testing in their real and live network mobility scenarios and the benefits they achieved. Posted: 17 May 2012 \| Published: 17 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Application Performance Management Software \| Automatic Test Pattern Generators \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Software Quality Assurance \| Software Testing \| Testing

MAXIMUS Chooses Requirements Driven Testing from Micro Focus to Tame Complex Technology and Process Modernization for Critical Government Data Processing Challenges sponsored by Micro Focus CASE STUDY: Read this case study to learn how MAXIMUS, a health and human services business process outsourcing provider, leveraged change and configuration management software to address their challenges associated with operating their mission critical business processes. Posted: 17 May 2012 \| Published: 17 May 2012 TOPICS: Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Software Configuration Management \| Software Project Management

Globalization and Global Trade Drive Renewed Focus on Supply Chain Visibility sponsored by GT Nexus WHITE PAPER: In this Aberdeen Group survey, learn how the increased number of suppliers, customers, carriers, and countries is changing the importance of collaboration between all parties in a global supply chain. Discover why companies are focusing heavily on increasing supply chain visibility and get tips on how to gain better insight into your supply chain. Posted: 27 Feb 2012 \| Published: 27 Feb 2012 TOPICS: ERP \| Supplier Management \| Supplier Relationship Management \| Supply Chain Collaboration \| Supply Chain Management \| Supply Chain Software \| Supply Chains

Focus the ROI and TCO Benefits of EMC Avamar in VMware Environments sponsored by EMC Corporation WHITE PAPER: This paper examines and quantifies the costs and benefits of deduplication in VMware environments. Three detailed case studies from organizations in different industries are presented. Posted: 23 Apr 2012 \| Published: 23 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Data Deduplication \| Data Management \| Data Recovery \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| SAN and Virtualization \| Server Virtualization \| Storage for Virtualized Servers \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Optimization \| Storage Strategy for Virtual Data Centers

Focus on Europe: The 2012 Bit9 Cyber Security Research Report sponsored by Bit9, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Bit9 conducted a survey on 1,020 IT and security managers in France, Germany, Spain and the UK studying their current views on today’s emerging threats and their stance against them. View this report for a summary of the overall results and uncover key findings. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 23 May 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Malware \| Securities Industry \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Managing the Information that Drives the Enterprise Storage: Focus on Storage for Virtual Machines sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel EBOOK: Virtualization puts new demands on storage, so whether you opt for FC, iSCSI or NAS, storage will be a key factor for your virtual environment. Read this e-book for expert tips and suggestions on managing storage for virtual servers and virtual desktops including, ten things to know about storage for VMs and choosing NAS for virtual machines. Posted: 07 Apr 2011 \| Published: 07 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Fibre Channel \| iSCSI SAN \| NAS \| Server Virtualization \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

A Focused Look: How Payroll in a Comprehensive System Saves Time & Money sponsored by IQMS CASE STUDY: In an effort to decrease maintenance costs from its legacy payroll system, full service manufacturer Wisconsin Plastics, Inc. (WPI) chose to implement the payroll and time and attendance modules offered by its enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendor. Read this case study to learn about the rapid return on investment that WPI experienced. Posted: 29 Feb 2012 \| Published: 29 Feb 2012 TOPICS: ERP \| ERP Software \| Manufacturing Software \| Manufacturing Systems \| Payroll Software \| Time and Attendance Software

Managing the Information that Drives the Enterprise Storage: Focus on Virtual Desktops and Storage sponsored by Dell and Microsoft EBOOK: Planning and managing storage capacity in a VDI poses unique challenges. Check out this e-book to learn VDI best practices and hear VDI success stories before getting started on your project. Posted: 07 Apr 2011 \| Published: 07 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Operating Systems \| Storage Capacity \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Storage Systems \| Storage Virtualization \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtualization Security

CIO Leadership Forum to Focus on IT's New Role in the Business sponsored by Dell, Inc. PODCAST: Listen to this brief podcast now as Gartner analyst Mark McDonald discusses the roles of amplifiers in the enterprise, touching on how mobility, cloud computing, analytics and social media are driving companies today. Also learn how cost, complexity and duplication can hinder collaboration efforts. Posted: 14 Mar 2012 \| Premiered: 14 Mar 2012 TOPICS: CIOs \| Cloud Computing \| Collaboration \| CRM \| CRM Analytics \| Data Analytics \| Mobile CRM \| Social Networking \| Web 2.0

Implementing On-Demand Services Inside the Intel IT Private Cloud sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel WHITE PAPER: By instituting a hosting automation framework that includes entitlement, quotas, transparent measured services, and data-driven business logic, Intel is establishing a true enterprise private cloud that provides a consumer-focused self-service portal. Download this white paper now to learn more. Posted: 23 Mar 2011 \| Published: 23 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Application Hosting \| Business Intelligence \| Cloud Computing \| Data Center Management \| Infrastructure Management \| Private cloud computing

Maintaining an Agile Test Environment sponsored by Micro Focus EGUIDE: This expert resource guides you through case studies focusing on testing in agile development environments. Learn tips for agile testing and discover the collaboration that must take place between testers and programmers in order for automation to be successful. Posted: 15 May 2012 \| Published: 15 May 2012 TOPICS: Software Development Life-Cycles \| Software Development Methodologies \| Software Development Tools \| Software Quality Assurance \| Software Testing \| Testing

City of Inglewood sponsored by Micro Focus WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover how one city migrated from their aging mainframe to a Windows platform. Learn how your organization can save on maintenance costs and increase operational efficiency by making a similar move. Posted: 14 May 2012 \| Published: 14 May 2012 TOPICS: Data Centers \| Downtime \| High Availability \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Systems Integration \| Systems Management \| Terminal Emulation Software

Test Automation: Exploring Automation Case Studies in Agile Development sponsored by Micro Focus EGUIDE: Read this article to hear from experts Dorothy Graham and Mark Fewster as they discuss the takeaways from 28 test automation case studies in agile application development. Learn how you can implement test automation in your organization quickly and easily. Posted: 02 May 2012 \| Published: 02 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Performance Management \| Applications Management \| Automatic Test Pattern Generators \| Business Process Automation \| Software Quality Assurance \| Software Testing \| Testing

SilkPerformer ensures USA Technologies services meet demand spikes, satisfying customers and end-users sponsored by Micro Focus CASE STUDY: USA Technologies sought a solution that offered better QA and testing to meet the expanding demand of transactions at its 48,000 point-of-sale, cashless micro-transaction machines. This paper outlines the solution it chose and how it offers an automated software load and elevated performance testing. Read this to learn more about its benefits. Posted: 17 May 2012 \| Published: 17 May 2012 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Intelligence Software \| Customer Retention \| Customer Satisfaction \| Customer Service \| Data Analytics \| Data Security \| eCommerce \| Sales Force Automation

FIVE REASONS TO STAY CURRENT WITH TERMINAL EMULATION sponsored by Micro Focus WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover the top five reasons to stay current with terminal emulation. Discover how your organization can protect against downtime and make migrations much less expensive. Posted: 15 May 2012 \| Published: 15 May 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Design \| Data Center Management \| Downtime \| High Availability \| IT Best Practices \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| Terminal Emulation Software

20th Century Fox Providing Answers to Performance Issues with SilkPerformer sponsored by Micro Focus CASE STUDY: When 20th Century Fox needed to find a way to increase its software performance and provide users with faster online transaction processing they turned to performance testing software. Read this brief case study to learn how easy the system was to implement and the benefits that Fox was able to see. Posted: 17 May 2012 \| Published: 17 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Application Performance Management Software \| OLTP \| Performance Testing \| Software Quality Assurance

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