Software Design

WHITE PAPER: Many application development teams have been distracted by shiny new technologies, methodologies, and platforms,  and have thus failed to engage design principles and talent effectively. Read this Forrester Research paper to discover seven design qualities that are key to creating better software, faster.

Posted: 10 Feb 2012 | Published: 10 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: Deploying open source projects safely and successfully in an enterprise environment requires thorough understanding and careful evaluation of each project. Read this paper to learn about the benefits, defining characteristics, and requirements for enterprise use of open source software technology.

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 | Published: 01 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: Typical IT departments feature islands of isolated infrastructure, leading to inefficient use of servers. The "application grid" concept allows data centres to run more efficiently, using less hardware and less software. This paper explains.

Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Published: 09 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how to clear out the backlog of new and modified applications that development teams are racing to create—and streamline release processes- so you can promptly release application enhancements and immediately leverage them.

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 | Published: 03 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: In order to create a roadmap for increased agility and flexibility, you must start with application transformation. This resource provides key insights into which business issues applications affect, how application transformation is defined,how to get started and much more.

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 | Published: 04 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains how the features and options available for ruggedized mobile computers used in warehousing and distribution can extend the time they can perform in warehouses and distribution centers. It also provides guidance on how to make decisions that will protect your investments by meeting user needs today and into the future.

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 | Published: 01 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how to approach agile development in a way that ensures end-to-end business agility.

Posted: 01 May 2012 | Published: 01 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: The user experience associated with web applications relies in large part on the availability and management of their session data, its persistence, and its management. This white paper focuses on the topic of data availability and management for mission-critical web applications.

Posted: 03 Jun 2011 | Published: 03 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper offers key tips on how to successfully integrate Java-based applications deployed on WebSphere Application Server with C-based implementations by leveraging Java Native Interfaces (JNI). Discover the benefits of this platform and how it can simplify the process of creating, configuring and invoking shared libraries.

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 | Published: 25 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn why value-driven project portfolio management (PPM) is so important for delivering successful software and find best practices for ensuring that the projects you launch support the strategic objectives of your business.

Posted: 23 May 2012 | Published: 23 May 2012