PC Industry

WHITE PAPER: Fujitsu has been an insular company, with a market centred in Japan. Does it have what it takes to reinvent itself as a well-represented global player, with cloud computing at its heart?

Posted: 21 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011

WEBCAST: Unified Communications (UC) has become a game-changer for today’s businesses. Watch this video to learn the factors you need to consider when implementing a UC strategy in your organization.

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 | Premiered: 18 Apr 2012

WEBCAST: This webcast explores the topic of BYOD in the enterprise in order to help you decide whether your organization is ready for the challenges of BYOD, and also details the solutions available to help ease these challenges.

Posted: 20 Apr 2012 | Premiered: 20 Apr 2012

ANALYST REPORT: Interest in offering employee-owned notebook programs (also referred to as "BYO", “BYOC” and “Bring Your Own Computer”) is growing due to better technology, rising user demand and increasing pressure on organizations to reduce costs. A realistic preparedness assessment is critical to meeting business objectives and avoiding additional costs.

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 | Published: 21 Feb 2011

CASE STUDY: This case study explores how AAA Southern New England established a new call center, implemented VoIP, and integrated SIP trunking into their branch offices.

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 | Published: 13 Apr 2012

VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: Too many people erroneously use the terms "VDI" and "Desktop Virtualization" interchangeably. The reality is that they're not the same. In this virtual classroom, independent industry experts will teach you how you can easily manage your traditional desktops and laptops in a low-risk way to get many of the same benefits of VDI.

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 | Premiered: 15 Mar 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript, featuring desktop virtualization experts Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth, introduces new desktop software that allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds when it comes to virtualization and the PC. Discover how you can leverage VDI while still enjoying your native PC performance. 

Posted: 25 May 2012 | Published: 25 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: IT departments need a solution that meets the evolving needs of both the employees and IT— something not possible with a traditional PC model.  This paper illustrates the benefits of moving beyond the physical PC to a modern desktop that is highly flexible, easy to manage, customizable to suit users’ needs, and ready for new and future technology.

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 | Published: 24 Aug 2011

ANALYST BRIEF: Juniper Research analyses the growing market for mobile apps in this report extract.

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 | Published: 09 Mar 2012

VIRTUAL SEMINAR: Every year people come from around the world to hear from leading industry experts, vendors and Brian Madden himself on the state of the industry and where things are going. Now, for the first time ever, select sessions of BriForum Chicago 2011 are going online in our BriForum Online Academy.

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 | Premiered: 30 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: Faced with a growing number of client devices, new user requirements, and the challenges of desktop management, many companies are determining that the conventional PC-centric model is no longer effective. This white paper explores the concept behind desktop modernisation and outlines ten reasons to adopt it.

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 | Published: 27 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper highlights recent virtualisation advances that can minimise PC management expenses while heightening the security of client infrastructures. Explore the requirements for the next generation desktop and discover tools and processes that can help you meet effectively meet them.

Posted: 21 Feb 2012 | Published: 21 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: Debunk the top 10 myths associated with end-user experience (EUE) and application performance management (APM). Read on to find out why standard APM is not enough, and discover how you can pick the best management tools to address current EUE challenges.

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 | Published: 26 Apr 2012

EZINE: Desktop virtualization and cloud computing are capturing the attention of IT professionals, but like most major initiatives, these technologies require careful planning. This expert e-zine offers tips and tricks to help you determine the proper uses for desktop virtualization and minimize the risks of an outage in your cloud environment.

Posted: 04 Apr 2012 | Published: 04 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents a cost/benefit analysis of VDI based on research, surveys, benchmarks, and analyst reviews. Find out how this architecture compares to traditional PCs and obtain key findings and best practices for success.

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 | Published: 22 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: The cost and time associated with managing desktops is rising at a time when budgets are being tightened and IT staffing is strained. This is driving interest in the use of desktop virtualization, where virtual desktop machines run on servers within the data center. Access this white paper to learn more about the benefits of desktop virtualization.

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 | Published: 03 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: Employee-owned tablets have proliferated in the corporate environment, enabling increased productivity and flexibility. But at the same time, the risk to data loss has also grown; prompting IT managers to reassess their security strategies. In this paper, explore the options for securing confidential and sensitive data on tablet devices.

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 | Published: 12 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: Challenges to control fixed assets include lack of accurate physical asset inventories and inadequate tools and resources to adapt to changing tax laws and methods. Read this white paper to learn best practices for managing fixed assets and how control will help you save time and money.

Posted: 01 Mar 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: Imagine a virtual classroom with students from around the world, online auditions for a music school, or remote lessons for a child with cancer. Polycom’s video collaboration solutions make this a reality. Learn how mobile video technology can make education more flexible and relevant today.

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 | Published: 30 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: This paper provides an overview of Windows 7 benefits and offers a wide range of tips and best practices for making the transition. It will also discuss the advantages of combining Dell hardware with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008, the benefits of desktop virtualization, and much more!

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 | Published: 26 Jan 2011

WHITE PAPER: The success of your virtual desktop environment is largely dependent upon the data center infrastructure you have in place. This white paper describes the key architectural requirements for desktop virtualization and discusses a framework designed to help you meet them.

Posted: 25 May 2012 | Published: 25 May 2012

EGUIDE: Building reliable performance requires measurement, testing and validation -- three items that often become afterthoughts during a VDI deployment. In this expert e-guide, learn how to select performance measurement and management tools that can optimize VDI.

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Published: 22 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: This resource reveals five important considerations to keep in mind when planning desktop virtualization and discusses the ten most notable use cases for this environment.

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 | Published: 18 Jan 2012

EBOOK: Utilizing the latest procurement technologies can help improve your supplier performance, produce better products and improve resource allocation. Read this editorial e-book to get expert advice on the latest procurement technologies for today’s manufacturers.

Posted: 23 May 2012 | Published: 23 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper highlights a mobile device management platform that provides a full-featured, integrated mobile platform management solution. Healthcare institutions can manage and secure all their users’ desktops, laptops, and mobile devices effectively for the lowest possible capital and operating costs.

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 | Published: 22 Mar 2012