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	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:35:21 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Podcast: File Virtualization FAQ with Jeff Boles]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257538729_523.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this FAQ with Jeff Boles, Jeff discusses the ins and outs of file virtualization. He tells users the benefits and drawbacks of file virtualization, which file virtualization products are on the market and how they might work in specific IT shops, as well as how file virtualization affects replication or migration of files.
   Published by: F5 Networks UK]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Symantec&#146;s 7 Steps to Windows 7: Planning and Assessment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257434478_125.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With the release of Windows 7, many organizations are considering migrating to this new platform. This webcast explores best practices to aid IT pros in this transition. Discover a wide range of hardware and software technology that will help you prepare for this switch.
   Published by: Symantec Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Desperate Times Calls for Strategic Measures:  Get the most out of your SAP ERP System]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257364957_800.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this paper a veteran SAP consultant argues why now is the perfect time implement a Business Process Lifecycle Management (BPLM) enabled ERP system.
   Published by: Atos&#160;Origin]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Business Process Lifecycle Management (BPLM) Enabled SAP Implementation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257363958_58.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this paper a 20 year veteran in the chemical manufacturing sector provides Best Practices for BPLM enabled SAP implementations.
   Published by: Atos&#160;Origin]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Virtualizing Microsoft&reg; Exchange Server 2007 on Dell&trade; Systems Running Microsoft Windows Server&reg; 2008 Hyper-V&trade;]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256769094_258.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this paper, various configurations of Exchange Server 2007 are tested in physical and virtual environments to evaluate the performance scalability and to understand the sizing requirements for Exchange Server 2007 in a virtualized environment.
   Published by: Dell and Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Microsoft&reg; Hyper-V&trade; Server 2008 for Dell&trade; PowerEdge&trade; Systems]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256768288_325.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This document details the four available networking configurations for running Hyper-V on Dell&trade; PowerEdge&trade; systems. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each networking configuration with an emphasis on typical Dell system configurations.
   Published by: Dell and Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to expand enterprise reporting and capitalize on the benefits of BI]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256659923_540.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Is your organization making the most of BI and reporting projects? Find out how to improve your enterprise reporting with best practices advice and tips from BI expert Kimberly Nevala of Baseline Consulting.
   Published by: Sybase, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Lean Scheduling and Execution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256595601_83.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This benchmark study showcases the operational performance benefits manufacturers are currently enjoying due to the adoption of Lean scheduling and execution principles.
   Published by: SAP AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Productive Programmer: On the Lam from the Furniture Police]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242309506_447.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This keynote describes the frustrations of modern knowledge workers in their quest to actually get some work done, and solutions for how to guard yourself against all those distractions.
   Published by: TheServerSide.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Dell&trade; Reference Architecture Sizing and Best Practices for Microsoft&reg; Exchange Server 2007 in a VMware&reg; ESX Server Environment using EqualLogic PS Series Storage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256085234_758.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper describes the Dell Reference Architecture, a blueprint or a starting configuration, for Microsoft&reg; Exchange Server 2007 in a virtualized server environment and provides guidelines for designing and sizing the storage for the same using Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage systems.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to ensure data privacy compliance in the application testing environment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256049977_510.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper discusses a five-step best practices approach to implementing a cost-effective and timely data privacy solution. It also details a brief case study illustrating how Compuware&#146;s combination of tools, technology, best practices and customized services can save time and money.
   Published by: Compuware Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Deploying Operating System Images on Dell Business Client Systems using Microsoft&reg; Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255994796_619.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The Microsoft&reg; Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008 provides unified processes and tools for desktop and server OS deployment using a common deployment console and a collection of best practices. The toolkit provides a single mechanism for image creation and an automated installation process to reduce deployment time.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[TransMontaigne, Inc. Propells Its Processing with ReadSoft&#146;s AP Automation Solution inside of SAP]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255445380_492.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With its new AP automation solution, TransMontaigne redefined its accounts payable parameters, ultimately expanding its potential for growth and success.
   Published by: ReadSoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Virtualization as a disaster recovery strategy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246894674_667.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this podcast, industry expert Mike Karp addresses how virtualization is increasingly being used within midmarket organizations and discusses the major pros and cons of relying on a virtual environment for backup.
   Published by: Compellent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Technical White Paper: Best Practices for deploying Citrix XenApp on XenServer on HP ProLiant servers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255366530_257.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This techncial paper explores a number of options for using Citrix XenServer to consolidate 32-bit workloads on both x86 and x64 Microsoft&reg; Windows&reg; platforms, with emphasis on best practices, tuning, and tips for a server based computing  environment.
   Published by: HP, Citrix, and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Winning the Performance Battle: Standardizing Best Practices with Technology]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255114421_13.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper highlights the important elements and key benefits of standardizing business processes and operating procedures based on uniform, organization wide technology. It also serves as a guide for engineering and construction (E&C) firms choosing the right technology to promote standardization across their organizations.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Optimizing Daily and Routine Maintenance in the Oil & Gas Industry through Project Portfolio Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255113900_803.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Project portfolio management solutions, such as Oracle's Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management, help oil and gas executives successfully manage their daily and routine maintenance projects, by enabling them to more effectively manage resources, capture best practices and complete projects on-time and within budget.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Change Management Best Practices for the Engineering and Construction Industry]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255038655_591.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The purpose of this white paper is to highlight best practices of identifying and managing changes that might occur on a construction project, and provide a process to effectively manage changes on construction projects.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Chapter 2: Re-make or Re-model &#150; Cloud Developer Strategies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254946674_40.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read the second chapter of the Cloud Computing E-Book and learn what developers should consider before moving applications to the cloud and to what extent they will have to re-think familiar go-to languages to make apps work in the cloud.
   Published by: SearchSOA.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Migrating Users from Physical Workstations to XenDesktop]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254782750_322.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This document provides recommendations and best practices for moving a user&#146;s data from their physical corporate workstations into the virtual Citrix XenDesktop environment.
   Published by: Citrix]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[XenDesktop - Design Handbook]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254784944_930.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The XenDesktop Design Handbook contains a collection of the best practices for designing a XenDesktop solution. The handbook is meant to be used by consultants and architects in the designing of an appropriate XenDesktop solution.
   Published by: Citrix]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Achieve 100% Electronic AR Invoicing - Realistic Steps to Quit Paper]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254752659_693.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper illustrates that solutions exist today, both as traditional software and Software as a Service, with a proven track record of success in helping companies make the transition to 100% electronic AR invoicing.
   Published by: Esker Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Building Partnerships Between Network Providers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254507346_330.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Network providers must re-examine how they can speed up innovation and time to market by working with trusted partners and developer communities. But energizing such an ecosystem takes careful planning. This podcast discusses the lessons learned in the market for working well with application developers, and best practices for network providers.
   Published by: Alcatel-Lucent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Extracting Value from Enterprise Log Data]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1225984760_848.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This whitepaper outlines the drivers for log management as well as their underlying challenges and drive towards a common set of requirements for evaluation of log management tools.
   Published by: ArcSight, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Increasing Reliability and Availability in a Virtualized SQL Server Environment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253278205_272.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As companies continue to consolidate and look for best possible uses of both existing and new computer hardware, nowhere is this more apparent than server management. This paper will provide you some best practices and key success stories that you can use in designing and implementing your own virtualized SQL environment.
   Published by: Marathon Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The MidMarket CIO&#39;s Guide to Successful ITIL Implementation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253032071_883.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Businesses across the globe have adopted the concepts set forth in the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), a set of guidelines to help companies determine best practices to achieve quality service. This eGuide will answer the common questions that arise when considering implementation as well as introduce you to resources from Skillsoft on ITIL.
   Published by: SkillSoft Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Sustainability Matters: Why - and how - business is widening its focus to consider the needs of stakeholders]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252702657_381.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper demonstrates how running a responsible business and high levels of performance do not have to work against each other. And it makes a case for why sustainability issues should simply be part of a company&#146;s overall performance management practices.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Next Generation Audio Conferencing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252595096_363.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Wainhouse Research application brief explores the results of a groundbreaking survey on the next generation of audio conferencing. Get acquainted with Web-controlled audio conferencing, including business benefits, real-world impact and recommended best practices.
   Published by: Citrix Online]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[File Virtualization FAQ Podcast with Jeff Boles]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252421611_914.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this FAQ with Jeff Boles, Jeff discusses the ins and outs of file virtualization. He tells users the benefits and drawbacks of file virtualization, which file virtualization products are on the market and how they might work in specific IT shops, as well as how file virtualization affects replication or migration of files.
   Published by: F5 Networks, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Role of IT Governance in PPM Success]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251903710_885.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    During this webcast, our speaker will discuss ways to ensure IT governance is instituted at the enterprise for PPM success.
   Published by: AtTask]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Portfolio Resource Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251902186_180.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This podcast will review the steps CIOs can take to select top projects with the most value to the business, map resources and finally fill in the gaps.
   Published by: AtTask]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Approaches to Operational BI]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250624737_781.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webcast will outline key strategies for merging operational and analytical BI tasks and provide examples that illustrate best practices.
   Published by: IDS Scheer]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ITSM guidance: ITIL V3 Update]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249671588_734.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In an exclusive interview with Sharon Taylor, you'll hear her address the negative user comments about ITIL V3, the improved potential for ROI and the new V3 certification path.
   Published by: SkillSoft Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Deployment of Oracle&reg; ASM with Dell&trade; EqualLogic&trade; PS iSCSI Storage System]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250105827_927.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper outlines the different options available to expand the storage capacity in Oracle databases environments that are deployed on PS EqualLogic&trade; storage and Oracle ASM.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices in Reconciliation: A Practical Guide for Asset Managers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215708513_392.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This whitepaper explains why automated reconciliation is quickly evolving into a competitive necessity. The costs associated with manual reconciliation, the benefits from automation, and the best reconciliation workflow model will all be discussed.
   Published by: Advent Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SEC Exam Survival Guide: Prepare in 12 Steps]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218119455_791.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Securities and Exchange Commission Exam Survival Guide provides you with the actions you can take to prepare for an SEC exam so that when the call comes, there is minimal stress and disruption to your firm.
   Published by: Advent Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Implementable Best Practices Speed Chemical Industry SAP ERP Deployments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249663182_667.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read ARC's view on how SAP's best practices and SAP Business All-in-One solutions for chemicals ensure rapid deployment with low risk for small and midsize companies.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Distributors Gain Control of Destiny with Integrated Solutions Based on Best Practices]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249660400_35.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This IDC report examines the key challenges facing distribution companies as the rules of the game change under the twin forces of globalization and industry consolidation.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[A Premium on Efficiency: Midsize Manufacturers Confront the Obstacles to Growth]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249655994_840.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    How do best-in-class midsize manufacturers continue to grow in a tough economy? This research report, conducted by EIU, outlines measures manufacturers implement to continue expanding even while coping with the strains of softening demand in key markets, rising input costs, and downward pressure on prices.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Power of Automation:  The EDS Story]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248730232_201.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    It is becoming increasingly difficult for data center pros to manage their IT environments. This webcast explores best practices for automation and details the benefits you can realize from implementing the technology.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Solution Guide for Oracle RAC 10g and Linux NFS on Dell NX4]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248302954_346.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This solution guide provides an overview of the architecture, best practices, and implementation strategies for Oracle RAC 10g for Linux stored on Dell NX4 arrays over NFS developed by the Dell NAS Product Validation group.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Analyzing the Total Cost of a Global Service Desk]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245700702_607.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Do you know what it really costs to operation your Service Desk? If your organization has not addressed Total Cost of Ownership, you are probably experiencing out-of-control cost increases and reduced service quality for end-user support. Read this white paper to learn about CompuCom's Service Desk solution.
   Published by: CompuCom Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Operational Responsiveness of Business - a new white paper from Progress Software]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245369728_716.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Operational responsiveness is the ability of business processes and systems to respond to changing conditions and customer interactions as they occur, enabling business leaders to capitalize on opportunities, drive greater efficiencies, and reduce risk. Read this white paper to learn more.
   Published by: Progress Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Embracing the Cloud: Top Seven Imperatives for an Organization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244828923_544.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper analyzes the impact of the cloud on the IT Ecosystem and provides answers to what an organization needs to do in embracing a right cloud strategy.
   Published by: Wipro Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Practices and Trends in Enterprise Application Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244668106_323.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Deploying business applications and vertical industry applications is complex and time-consuming.  EMA research has found that while enterprise IT organizations are very good at deploying and maintaining infrastructure, they are still struggling to effectively deploy and manage the business services and applications that infrastructure supports.
   Published by: Compuware Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices: Application Performance Management, Overview]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244577251_168.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Discusses end-to-end APM as a process focusing on the key areas that impact overall service delivery: design, implementation and operations.
   Published by: Compuware Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Agile Project Manager]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244499594_425.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper will explore the impact agile development methodologies are having on the Project Management community, what new skills are required, and what the Project Manager can do to ease the transition.
   Published by: VersionOne Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Application Server Quality: Review Your Assumptions]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243973977_849.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Application development professionals have better platform options to choose from than they might think. In this Forrester Research report, you'll learn about factors you should consider as application platforms evolve, four criteria that application development professionals should examine when selecting application server products, and more...
   Published by: JBoss, a Division of Red Hat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Top 3 Cost-Cutting Mistakes CIOs Make And How to Avoid Them]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1238793024_548.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The current economic downturn has resulted in contraction of IT Department budgets and a mandate to allocate resources to only the most critical projects, then execute flawlessly. In these tough times, it is imperative for CIOs to deliver more value from as IT budgets fall..
   Published by: Rally Software Development Corp.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Changes to the PMBOK&#174; Guide, 4th Edition, and What You Should Know]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1236971159_910.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In December 2008, PMI&#174; (Project Management Institute) released the 4th edition version of &#39;A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge&#174; (PMBOK&#174; Guide)&#39;,the Project Management Institute&#39;s (PMI&#39;s) collection of published  &#147;generally recognized good practices&#148; (according to PMI&#39;s 4th edition FAQs).
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Business Resiliency for a Smarter Planet: New, Affordable Ways to Ensure IBM Power Systems Availability]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1236270713_70.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Do you have the right technologies to compete in today&#39;s economic times? IBM&#39;s Dynamic Infrastructure&#153; initiative combined with Resilience 2.0 technologies from Vision Solutions deliver a secure, virtualized, energy efficient, and highly resilient IT environment for businesses of any size.
   Published by: Vision Solutions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Data Privacy - The Untold Story]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1235507268_730.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Check out this webcast to learn the business and technical issues that drive privacy protection requirements and how to safeguard confidential data by leveraging data masking techniques as part of an overall integrated data management strategy.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Essentials of CRM for Wealth Management Empower Advisors with Client&#45;centric Tools]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1222447194_443.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this white paper, learn how wealth management firms can use client relationship management (CRM) strategies and technology to build relationships as trusted advisors, maximize share of wallet, and increase productivity.
   Published by: Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[6 Best Practices for Preventing Enterprise Data Loss]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1233787228_895.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Nearly 220 million electronic records have been breached since January 2005, according to Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. This paper outlines six best practices for corporations seeking to prevent enterprise data loss in order to protect revenue, limit customer attrition, and meet government regulatory requirements.
   Published by: RSA, The Security Division of EMC]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices and State of the Art Tools for Modern GUI Creation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1233753840_300.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    GUI building tools allow developers to spend less time and money creating Java GUIs&#44; because they can focus on creating application&#45;specific functionality rather than coding the low&#45;level logic required for GUIs to run.
   Published by: Instantiations]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Making Quality a Deliverable in Eclipse&#45;Based Java Development]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1233753847_810.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    CodePro AnalytiX as part of a continuous or nightly&#45;build process&#44; seamlessly integrate it into any Eclipse&#45;based Java development environment&#44; or use a combination of the two implementation approaches.
   Published by: Instantiations]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Symantec NetBackup OpenStorage Best Practices Guide: Data Domain Deduplication Storage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1233347213_970.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this guide&#44; OpenStorage best practices are examined and discussed to assist in eliminating the bottlenecks associated with deployment and functional testing of the solution.
   Published by: Data Domain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SAP Provides a Central Hub for Managing Interfaces & Web Services for Largest NA Oil Refining Co.]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1232732852_726.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Valero Energy Corporation selected SAP because of its ability to provide a central hub for managing all interfaces and Web services, power to serve as a single integration & development platform for nearly all of Valero's business, capability to integrate SAP and non-SAP software systems, and support for synchronous & asynchronous messaging.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Business Intelligence for the Health Care Industry: Actionable Insights for Business Decision Makers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1232732835_751.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Hospitals from across the world are facing increased pressure to improve operations from multiple directions.  What is needed is a new generation of business intelligence (BI) tools and applications designed with the health care sector in mind&#44; capable of integrating cross and inter&#45;departmental processes and information.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Business Intelligence: Putting Information to Work]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1232732837_74.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Business intelligence (BI) can be considered critical to the very existence of most organisations. The purpose of this research was to explore whether and how companies are using BI to improve their businesses; to identify the obstacles they encounter in its use; and predict how BI will evolve in the next ten years.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices in Creating a Strategic Finance Function]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1232732834_693.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    the following article will share the results of SAP research as well as APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking Collaborative (OSBC) research. The OSBC research is the first global set of common standards for business processes and data, giving organizations an independent, authoritative resource for evaluating and improving business practices.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Business Intelligence: Actionable Insights for Business Decision Makers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1232732835_242.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    To gain greater business insight and transparency&#44; organizations urgently require a new generation of business intelligence tools and applications that allows cross&#45;enterprise&#44; interenterprise and external data to be integrated and analyzed.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices in the Call Center: A Customer Touch&#45;Point Methodology]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1232978665_667.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    One of the biggest dangers in establishing best practices for your contact center is to do so in isolation from your self-service stakeholders. Instead, all customer &quot;touch-points&quot; must be viewed as part of a continuum. Customer touch points include Web Self-Service, Interactive Voice Response, Contact Center Agents, and Face-to-Face transactions.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Seven Tips for Profiting from Lean Times with CRM]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1232978668_189.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With their rapid speed of deployment, integrated analytics and built-in best practices, on-demand CRM solutions can quickly vault a sales organization ahead of its rivals. And because of their flexible licensing structure, on-demand solutions can be deployed selectively, enabling businesses to deploy only as much CRM as they need.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Sharepoint E&#45;Zine Volume 6: How to Control Workflow Behavior with Custom Lists]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1232391789_739.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how to integrate change management into a document library using SharePoint&#39;s own framework.
   Published by: SearchWinIT]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices for a Data Warehouse on Oracle Database 11g]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1232391790_736.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In order to ensuring the EDW will get the optimal performance and will scale as your data set grows you need to get three fundamental things correct&#44; the hardware configuration&#44; the data model and the data loading process.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Four Common ERP Implementation Mistakes]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1231769881_362.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Here are four common mistakes an implementation leader and team can make&#44; and suggestions on how to avoid them.
   Published by: IFS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eGuide: Making IT Automation a Reality]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1230050442_456.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This expert E&#45;Guide offers beginner tips and real&#45;life examples for automation planning and deployment&#44; you&#39;ll also learn proven techniques to avoid or resolve common pitfalls&#44; so you can reap all of the perks of IT automation.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Enabling Sustainable Compliance Management across the Organization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1229707196_70.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper discusses the growing tide of data security standards and regulations and the need for a sustainable security compliance strategy.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Securing Loyalty: Insurance Carrier Strategies for Optimizing Agent Retention and Productivity]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1229340165_111.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Today, technology provides tremendous, previously untapped opportunities for a carrier to enhance the experience of channel members and ensures greater productivity. This paper describes the challenges carriers face in the area of loyalty and the ways technology enables carriers to address common agent frustrations in unprecedented ways.
   Published by: CSSI]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Dell Storage Solutions Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1229019705_393.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This guide primarily focused on storage arrays based on their support for key virtualization features&#44; such as high availability and virtual machine migration.
   Published by: Dell and Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Dell Networking Solutions Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1229019706_189.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This solutions guide details the four available networking configurations&#44; and the advantages and disadvantages of each with an emphasis on typical Dell system configuration and the hardware offerings.
   Published by: Dell and Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Getting Started with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper&#45;V on Dell Servers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1229019690_464.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This article provides an introduction to Hyper-V virtualization, discusses the overall architecture and underlying technologies, and offers guidance on best practices for deployment on Dell PowerEdge servers.
   Published by: Dell and Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SharePoint Customization Best Practices]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1228934771_864.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper explores how to change some of the default user experiences by customizing elements of both the Look and Feel and the site Navigation. Many additional &#34;out of the box&#34; customization elements are available.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[WPA2 Security: Choosing the Right WLAN Authentication Method for Homes and Enterprises]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1223725503_256.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper will explore the authentication methods available with WPA2 (Wi&#45;Fi Protected Access 2) and identify several important best practices to consider when deploying a wireless network at home or in the enterprise.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Hot Aisle Vs. Cold Aisle Containment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1227198226_100.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper examines hot and cold air containment and highlights the reasons why hot aisle containment emerges as the preferred best practice.
   Published by: APC]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Moving to Disk&#45;based Backup&#63; Seven Key Questions to Ask]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1161012628_26.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Backing up to disk instead of tape eliminates the hassles of tape&#44; provides faster backups and restores&#44; improves security and streamlines operations. Learn about the 7 critical questions to ask when considering a move to disk&#45;based backup.
   Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.]]></description>
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