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DEFINITION: A tier 1 vendor is one of the largest and most well known in its field -- often enjoying national or international recognition and acceptance. Vendors may be both manufacturers and value-added resellers (VARs). For example, Cisco Systems Inc. is regarded as a tier 1 vendor in storage area network switching equipment and related technical certifications. Tier 1 vendors may also be a "preferred"  … 
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VMware vSphere 5: Competitive Reviewer’s Guide
sponsored by Dell and VMware
WHITE PAPER: Compare of VMware vSphere 5 to competing virtualization products such as Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, or Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (KVM) in this guide. Discover the key competitive advantages VMware has over the competition in an in-depth review of features.
Posted: 08 Feb 2012 | Published: 08 Feb 2012

Dell and VMware

Doing Business with Comstor
sponsored by Comstor
WHITE PAPER: Learn more about Comstor, a leader in Cisco product distribution and an established provider of networking and advanced technology solutions.
Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012


Netvault: #1 in the 2011 Oracle Backup Solutions Buyer’s Guide
sponsored by Quest Software
WHITE PAPER: Want to know how NetVault Backup compared against other Oracle backup software solutions – and why it’s DCIG’s #1 choice? In this 37-page report you’ll get unbiased, third-party evaluations of Oracle backup software – and why NetVault Backup sits on the top of the list. Download your copy today.
Posted: 18 Jan 2012 | Published: 18 Jan 2012

Quest Software

Cloud Computing: Resiliency is the Key to Success
sponsored by SunGard Availability Services
WHITE PAPER: Access this paper to learn about the key advantages cloud can offer, the many types of cloud deployment options and the main challenges organizations face when implementing cloud today. In addition, get recommendations for moving forward with your cloud strategy, including how to choose a trustworthy provider.
Posted: 18 Jan 2012 | Published: 18 Jan 2012

SunGard Availability Services

Building A Better Cloud
sponsored by SunGard Availability Services
WHITE PAPER: Developing the right cloud strategy and infrastructure able to support your future workloads is critical to simplifying your IT infrastructure. In this resource, explore the various considerations to keep in mind as you select a cloud services vendor.
Posted: 18 Jan 2012 | Published: 18 Jan 2012

SunGard Availability Services

Gartner Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Infrastructure as a Service
sponsored by CSC
WHITE PAPER: In this exclusive Gartner report, compare the top vendors offering public cloud IaaS with a graphical, easy to understand representation of each vendor's standing in terms of ability to execute and completeness of vision. Access the link within for a link to the full report.
Posted: 12 Jan 2012 | Published: 12 Jan 2012

CSC

Educational Testing Service Puts the Cloud to the Test
sponsored by CSC
WHITE PAPER: The flexible, on-demand nature of cloud computing is extremely valuable for organizations that need large amounts of computing power for short periods of time. In this case study, learn how one education testing service utilized a cloud service to cut costs and respond to business opportunities faster.
Posted: 12 Jan 2012 | Published: 12 Jan 2012

CSC

ePlus Enterprise Cloud - Your On-Ramp to Cloud Computing
sponsored by ePlus Technology
WHITE PAPER: Cloud is fundamentally changing the way organizations deliver and consume IT services through sharing servers, storage, and network resources. Find out why you should pick a trusted provider to help you implement cloud.
Posted: 14 Nov 2011 | Published: 14 Nov 2011

ePlus Technology

IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Desktop Virtualization 2011 Vendor Analysis
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: Although leveraging virtualization to support desktop workloads can improve IT management efficiency, costs, and capabilities, choosing the vendor that best fits your needs can be overwhelming.This white paper offers a detailed vendor analysis that offers a way to determine which desktop virtualization solutions most benefit your business.
Posted: 01 Nov 2011 | Published: 01 Nov 2011

Citrix

Integrating Desktop Virtualization into Your Cloud Strategy
sponsored by Dell and VMware
WHITE PAPER: This comprehensive, multi-media tutorial explores how desktop virtualization with Dell VMware can benefit SMBs in many different ways.
Posted: 02 Aug 2011 | Published: 02 Aug 2011

Dell and VMware

Getting cloud computing right
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Cloud computing can potentially be a disruptive change to the way an enterprise’s IT services are delivered. We propose that examining a candidate cloud solution provider’s reference architecture should be a standard element of a CIO’s cloud vendor evaluation strategy. Learn more now.
Posted: 03 May 2011 | Published: 03 May 2011

IBM

Making a Smarter Choice for Data Management Platforms
sponsored by Talend
WHITE PAPER: The challenges of the enormous growth in business data and the growing complexity of managing that data has created incredible pressure on IT organizations. With data volume exploding and complexity expanding, IT teams need flexible data management solutions. Read this paper for help making smarter choices choosing a data management platform.
Posted: 21 Apr 2011 | Published: 21 Apr 2011

Talend

From the Shop Floor to the Front Office: Taking a Fresh Look at Manufacturing ERP Options
sponsored by IQMS
WHITE PAPER: Selecting a supplier for manufacturing ERP solutions is more important than ever before, due to the increasingly complex set of business processes involved.  Manufacturers now require the ability to share data in real time across all functional areas touching the manufacturing process. This paper takes a fresh look at manufacturing ERP options.
Posted: 21 Apr 2011 | Published: 21 Apr 2011

IQMS

Best Practices for Embedding BI into your Software Solution
sponsored by Birst
WHITE PAPER: This paper offers practical advice on how to plan for, build, and market an analytics product. If you execute product development and rollout well, you can grow your business, build customer satisfaction, and improve the “stickiness” of your product. But like any great opportunity, success requires careful planning and attention to detail.
Posted: 15 Apr 2011 | Published: 15 Apr 2011

Birst

ERP In A Recovering Economy: Now is the perfect time to invest!
sponsored by IQMS
WHITE PAPER: During past economic slowdowns companies didn’t plan ahead to safeguard the ability to grow profitably. While the current economic downturn shows a need to reduce costs, many SMMs are also pursuing growth. They’re responding to market pressures and rising costs by targeting IT solutions like industry-specific ERP to set the stage for future growth.
Posted: 06 Jan 2011 | Published: 06 Jan 2011

IQMS

The Top 10 Reasons for Choosing Open Source Data Integration
sponsored by Talend
WHITE PAPER: When choosing a data integration solution, companies are confronted with many product choices, multiple sources of information and different vendors. This paper cuts through the confusion with the top 10 reasons companies choose open source for their data integration needs and 31 proof points from actual users of open source data integration.
Posted: 16 Mar 2010 | Published: 16 Mar 2010

Talend

The Next Backup - A Look at Enhanced Backup Solutions with the DX100 and PX720
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
WHITE PAPER: In this paper, we look at one implementation of an Enhanced Backup System (EBS) that provided a fictional telecommunications company their next step in data protection.
Posted: 11 Apr 2004 | Published: 11 Apr 2004

Quantum Corporation
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VENDOR SELECTION DEFINITION (continued): … A tier 1 vendor is one of the largest and most well known in its field -- often enjoying national or international recognition and acceptance. Vendors may be both manufacturers and value-added resellers (VARs). For example, Cisco Systems Inc. is regarded as a tier 1 vendor in storage area network switching equipment and related technical certifications. Tier 1 vendors may also be a "preferred" vendor that provides products and services to you at appealing prices or other favorable terms.See also: tier 2 vendor
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