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The Multi-tiered Hybrid Data Center: An innovative design model for cost reduction and facilities optimization

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

Today's businesses need to work within a tight budget while accommodating their continuing need to house higher- and lower-tiered technology systems and applications within the same facility. Read this white paper to learn how the HP multi-tiered hybrid design can help you build the data center of the future. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

IT@Intel: Using TCO to Determine PC Upgrade Cycles

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

At Intel, we've developed a comprehensive methodology, based on total cost of ownership (TCO), that lets us calculate the real cost of operating more than 90,000 PCs. Using it, we can understand the real cost of deploying and maintaining our PCs across varying time horizons. Published by: Intel Corporation

The Problem of Power Consumption in Servers

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This article will explains how servers consume power, how to estimate power usage and the mechanics of cooling. It also discusses the major components impacting power consumption and where the inefficiencies lie. Published by: Intel Corporation

Enterprise Vault: Real World ROI

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join this webcast to learn about actual scenarios to help drive real, tangible returns from archiving and electronic discovery. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Customer case studies using HP Business Availability Center

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this paper to see how HP's Business Availability Center software can help you monitor customer experience and proactively identify issues before they become problems. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Automating Virtualization Management: Critical Management Practices for the Next Generation Data Center

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

This analyst report will take a look at how x86 virtualization has evolved and become available to a much wider audience and how it can enhance enterprise operations. Published by: CA

IDC White Paper: Making the Business Case for IT Consolidation

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

IDC believes that IT organizations are constantly being asked to do more with less. This analyst report will look at some of the key triggers CIOs look for when deciding to consolidate as well as getting started with consolidation and its impact on the business. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

5 Key Virtualization Management Challenges - and How to Overcome Them

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

Virtualization introduces fundamental changes to IT, and adds significant management challenges. Read this informative white paper written by Enterprise Management Associates to learn what these challenges are as well as some of the solutions and strategies used to deal with them. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

SIP Trunking Is Key to Accelerating Unified Communications Deployments

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This report introduces the reader to Unified Communications and to SIP trunking and how it can play a key role in accelerating the deployment of UC. It also provides recommendations on how to evaluate SIP trunking providers and some thoughts for initial deployment. Published by: Sprint

Seamless Communications: Simplicity, Efficiency, and Transparency Achieved Through Integrated Wireline and Wireless Services

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

This IDC White Paper provides analysis of the convergence between wireline and wireless technologies and the opportunities this evolution offers to enterprises looking to reduce costs, minimize complexity, and improve worker productivity. Published by: Sprint

An IT Focus on Processes

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Operational Excellence? Not good enough. Read this exclusive survey of CIOs and CFOs from IDG Research Services to learn why both camps say Management Excellence - enabled by Enterprise Performance Management - is the key to competitive advantage. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Connecting the Dots

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper demonstrates how an enterprise performance management (EPM) system connects people and processes, metrics, businesses, and systems. It introduces important criteria for successful design and implementation while also exploring the far-reaching benefits of EPM: improved decision-making and greater competitive advantage. Published by: Oracle Corporation

One: Oracle News for Midsized Organizations Issue 2

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This issue of ONE takes a look at regulatory compliance - a topic that every manager should consider. It is important to look at compliance as a way to drive your business, create efficiency and keep your competitive edge sharp. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle Business Brief: Keeping hold of your customers, especially in tough economic conditions

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Midsized companies often feel challenged by their deep pocketed competitors. However, being a midsized business actually makes you more agile in the market. However, this agility is dependent on your ability to manage data, information, and develop processes. This paper will outline how Oracle can help assist your data management solutions. Published by: Oracle Corporation

HP Technology Services - Unified Communications Survey

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Take this online survey to find out the most appropriate solution to help you start your journey and streamline your communications and collaboration challenges. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Business Benefits of Deploying Next-Generation IT in the Midmarket Part Four: How Sun-AMD Server Systems Address IT and Business Requirements of SMBs

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This is the fourth paper in a four-part series of sponsored white papers from IDC that examines the business benefits that midsize firms can achieve by deploying next-generation IT solutions. The series, sponsored by Sun Microsystems and AMD, describes server solutions from Sun that are based on the new Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Business Benefits of Deploying Next-Generation IT in the Midmarket Part One: Business and Technical Challenges Facing SMBs

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This is the first paper in a four-part series of sponsored white papers from IDC that examines the business benefits that midsize firms can achieve by deploying next-generation IT solutions. The series, sponsored by Sun Microsystems and AMD, describes server solutions from Sun that are based on the new Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Enterprise Testimonials: Reduce Power Consumption with Intel vPro Technology

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:22:20 EDT

Watch this video and hear IT professionals from the Symantec ManageFusion 2009 conference discuss the impact of Intel vPro technology on power consumption reduction and energy cost reduction. Published by: Intel Corporation

IT and Analyst Testimonials: TCO Considerations for PC Refresh and Intel vPro Technology

Wed, 27 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this video IT professionals from the Symantec ManageFusion Conference discuss how PC refresh and Intel vPro technology helps minimize total cost of ownership. Published by: Intel Corporation

Better together rich client PCs and cloud Computing

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

Read this IT beief to learn how Intel IT has found that whether services are kept in-house or outsourced to the cloud, the ability to perform local computing on the client offers the best user experience and the flexibility to run different types of applications. Published by: Intel Corporation

Business-Ready Configurations for Deploying and Using VMware Virtualization on Dell Blades and in iSCSI Storage Environments

Wed, 20 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this technical article you will learn how the Business-Ready Configurations for Dell PowerEdge™ blade servers, Dell EqualLogic™ SAN, and VMware Infrastructure™ provides a detailed reference architecture for deploying and using VMware virtualization on Dell blades and iSCSI storage environments. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Implementing Best Practices: The Dell Management Console and ITIL

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

This white paper discusses how reduced budgets and growing demands on IT departments have forced organizations to find ways to cut costs, increase IT resource productivity, and optimize existing investments. Find out more about on this topic and how the new Dell Management Console can assist you. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

On Demand Webcast: Cost Efficient - High Impact Business Solutions with Dell and VMware vSphere

Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Watch this webcast to learn how Dell and VMware are delivering integrated enterprise solutions to help reduce the cost of IT, as well as some best practices and planning considerations for cost efficiently deploying a virtual data center. Published by: Dell, Inc.

CA Compliance Manager for z/OS

Tue, 12 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Register today to see a flash demonstration of CA Compliance Manager for z/OS and find out for yourself how you can take the cost out of compliance, streamline processes, increase efficiencies and reduce business risk. Published by: CA

Reducing Storage Complexity with Sun Unified Storage

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

IT organizations of all sizes are struggling to deal with the tremendous growth in data and the complexity of managing it all. The march of digital applications and the data they create continues at a rapid pace, even in today's difficult economic times. IDC forecasts that external disk storage capacity will grow 50% through 2010.

Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Project Management Office Best Practices

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The best-performing project management offices reduce business risk, optimize resources and contribute to business growth through a portfolio management office, according to Gartner. Read this paper and take your first step to establishing a PMO or maturing your already established PMO. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Does Your Organization Need a Project Management Office?

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As the number of projects grow, so does the risk of failure as resources get stretched & oversight lags. It becomes increasingly important to define project management processes & develop metrics & best practices for keeping projects on time and within budget. Read this paper to find out if a Project Management Office (PMO) could be your solution. Published by: Oracle Corporation

The Metrics Reloaded

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In performance management, consistency is king. The simple sounding steps-identify and focus on value drivers, and align the organization to drive results - beg the question: What's the best performance management framework? Read this paper to learn more. Published by: Oracle Corporation

5 Rules of Effective Negotiating

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper discusses five rules for negotiating that can help make the transaction more pleasant for everyone involved and better your chances at getting what you want. Published by: Global Knowledge

Industrial Manufacturing - Why an Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) system is essential

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

If stimulus plans around the world are effective, we will see a boon in industrial manufacturing jobs and production. This paper stresses the importance of an Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) system. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Migrating SQL 2000 to SQL 2008- a Dell Deployment Guide

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Deployment Guide reviews the approach that Dell and Principled Technologies recommend for a tested and validated migration of SQL Server 2000 databases to SQL Server 2008 on the Dell PowerEdge R900 server and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Exchange Server 2007 Brings Value to Your Messaging Environment

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 24:00:00 EST

Find out why many businesses are upgrading to Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007. This paper follows Emory University's upgrade. Storage costs, security requirements, and Exchange's beneficial messaging and calendaring features attracted Emory. Exchange Server 2007 has given Emory a new approach to high availability messaging. Published by: Microsoft

The Five Things Data Architects Need to Know About Collaborating with their Business Users

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Improving interaction between IT architects and their business clients ensures that what their teams produce moves the client's business forward. This paper discusses five things you can do right now to improve collaboration with business users. Published by: Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.

The Metrics-Driven Organization: How to Keep Your Finger on the Pulse of Your Business in Challenging Times

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper discusses how metrics increase visibility and sharpen decision making to ensure excellent customer service, rising revenue and growth. Published by: Exact Software

iSeminar: Keep Your Costs Under Control

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

An in-depth iSeminar covering how midsize and emerging companies can keep costs under control. Published by: Oracle Corporation

CRM Built for Sales: The Executive Guide to Selecting CRM That Meets Sales Needs

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This white paper provides core principles companies can use to help them select a CRM system that each sales user feels was built just for them. Published by: Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution

SAP Provides a Central Hub for Managing Interfaces & Web Services for Largest NA Oil Refining Co.

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

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

Multicast - Why Use It?

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

When multiple receivers are required to get the same data at approximately the same time, multicast is a more efficient way of delivering data than unicast. Published by: Global Knowledge