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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

Presentation Transcript: The Economics of Endpoint Security

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this presentation transcript to learn about a great endpoint security solution while balancing budgetary requirements. Published by: Sophos

PODCAST: The Need for Best of Breed. Tips for your ERP & BI Application Strategy

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Podcast can help you put your business intelligence (BI) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) needs into perspective with application strategy tips offered by Ray Wang at Forrester Research. Published by: Cognos, an IBM Company

Streamlining Security Operations with RSA Data Loss Prevention and RSA enVision Solutions

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This brief paper highlights RSA's data loss prevention and security information and event management solutions, discussing how they simplify compliance, enhance security, and optimize IT and network operations. Published by: RSA, The Security Division of EMC

Unlock the Hidden IT Opportunities in Troubled Economic Times

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

IT executives are under intense pressure to cut costs, and that pressure is significantly increased by the current grim economic outlook. So, how can your organization weather this economic storm? Surprisingly, a variety of opportunities for IT are hidden within today's financial challenges. Learn how with the right approach, processes, and... Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Ride the Express Lane in the Journey to Speed ITIL® Adoption

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The journey to ITIL is challenging and requires clarity of vision and a disciplined execution to achieve that vision. By following ITIL practices, your IT organization will become more closely integrated with the business. BMC recommends making the journey to ITIL in a sequence of six incremental steps, the phases of which are driven through... Published by: BMC Software, Inc

The CIO's Guide to BI Tools and Strategies

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Business intelligence is more important now than ever, largely because it can help identify business inefficiencies and drive business results and new revenue - all critical in an economic downturn. Read this guide to learn about the latest trends in business intelligence, and the strategies and tools that will lead to a successful BI project. Published by: Tableau Software

Seven Ways ITIL Can Help You in an Economic Downturn

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

IT Infrastructure Library® (ITIL®) best practices promote a well-functioning, collaborative IT environment that can enable the business and your IT organization to cope with the effects of economic stress. ITIL can help you to deliver higher-performing technology services that help your business to be both more competitive today and... Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Five Steps to Gaining Control and Managing Complexity in the Data Center through Service Automation

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Automating your data center can improve operational efficiency and give you control over service quality, security, and business agility, while simultaneously reducing risk and costs. Learn how five simple steps can help you chart your course to automation and show you how to develop a deliberate and well-planned incremental approach. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Crossing the Chasm Between the Service Desk and Operations

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

IT organizations can significantly improve efficiency and reduce operational costs by creating environments with shared access to common data to support Operations and the Service Desk, and evolving and automating key processes between the two groups. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

HP ProCurve Lifecycle Solutions

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this brief video to see how HP Network Solutions based on an industry standard ProCurve infrastructure can help assure return on IT investments by developing best-in-class solutions for your business. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Beyond Boundaries: A New Role for Finance in Driving Business Collaboration

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In June 2008, CFO Research Services conducted a research program among senior finance executives in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The research looked at what kinds of alliances companies are forming and how finance sees itself working with internal and external partners to establish and assess successful alliances. Published by: SAP America Inc

SAP NETWEAVER BPM - Industry Trend Reports

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Business process management provides a new management discipline, a new suite of software technologies and tools, and a new IT implementation style based on concrete links between strategy and execution. This white paper explains SAP's place in the BPM landscape and describes its new offering in that arena, NetWeaver BPM. Published by: SAP America Inc

Sustained Growth Through Operational Excellence

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Operational excellence is a simple concept with complex implications. Consistently doing things well across every element of the value chain is clear enough in principle. The ultimate goal is a "single source of truth" where senior executives have shared visibility into all parts of the organisation, enabling management by facts. Published by: SAP America Inc

Running and Optimizing IT: A Best Practice Approach

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The results of this survey show that the highest priorities are focused not on technology but on the ability of IT to deliver services that provide value for customers and end users. Published by: SAP America Inc

How Tomorrow's Leaders Will Get Ahead

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Evolve to Thrive: From Operational to Management Excellence, successful companies are connecting disparate management strategies to align performance networks, not just transactional activities. Read how Oracle's Strategy-to-Success framework can guide you on your evolutionary journey to Management Excellence. 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

Business Intelligence for the Small to Medium Sized Business (SMB)

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Based on feedback from almost 650 end-user organizations, this report serves as a roadmap for SMBs looking to improve their analytical capability and achieve Best-in-Class performace through the deployment of BI. Published by: SAP America Inc

Seeing the Big Picture: A Corporate Guide to Better Decisions through IT

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

A 2007 report conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) found that nine out of ten corporate executives admit to making important decisions on the basis of inadequate information. This whitepaper will discuss what information visibility can do for your organization as well as the three critical strategic areas of business decision making. Published by: SAP America Inc

Planning an MES and ERP Integration Project.

Tue, 05 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Expert Podcast explores strategies and best practices for planning an MES and ERP integration project. Published by: Apriso Corporation

The Need for Best of Breed. Tips for your ERP & BI Application Strategy

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

This Webcast can help you put your business intelligence (BI) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) needs into perspective with application strategy tips offered by Ray Wang at Forrester Research. Published by: Cognos, an IBM Company

Mistakes users make implementing ITIL

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Watch this expert videocast and how to overcome common mistakes in establishing an ITIL culture. Also learn why direct, engaging two-way communication is vital in your ITIL plan. Published by: SkillSoft Corporation

Ten Ways SMBs Can Get More from Their IT Budgets

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Virtualization technology presents a number of opportunities for driving capital and operational efficiency for SMBs. Read this brief paper to learn ten cost-saving strategies. Published by: Dell and VMware

Intel Laptop Strategy featuring Diane Bryant and John Mahvi

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In 1997, Intel IT made a strategic decision to move to laptops based on not only facts, but also a gut instinct. Hear Diane Bryant and John Mahvi explain how that decision helped Intel lower costs, raise productivity, reduce energy and even provide some unexpected benefits. Published by: Intel Corporation

Tough Love: When IT Security Hurts Your Business

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As IT commoditization continues to increase audit and control activities, IT gets better at identifying and documenting the causes of significant outages. In an increasing number of cases, these ITIL efforts show the source of the outage to be action from the security department, and the BSM processes show the impact to be devastating. Published by: Global Knowledge

Be the Source That Drives Changes in Your IT

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT

In this Webcast, you will hear from Jim Kobielus from Forrester about emerging trends with BPM and ways to create a strategy to define performance targets to manage progress and objectives. Published by: SoftwareAG Inc., USA

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

Manager's Guide to Oracle Cost Containment

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT

This Webcast explores a variety of cost containment strategies for IT, as well as potential risk and reward scenarios. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

Location Evaluation Factors for Offshore Outsourcing: the Promise and the Peril

Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this webcast, Ben Trowbridge, CEO of Alsbridge, Inc. discusses many of the factors that go into evaluating and choosing offshore outsourcing locations. Published by: Accenture

Revisiting Your Sourcing Contracts in a Down Economy

Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

It's always important to be diligent about the money we spend on our sourcing contracts - especially in this current economic crisis. This podcast covers how to understand key contractual terms, commitments and options for significant sourcing contracts and how to launch a cost reduction program - using your suppliers help. Published by: Accenture

Closing the Gaps in Root Access Control

Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this discussion to learn how enterprises can take more effective control of access to the functionality at the heart of many of IT's most critical systems and meet the challenges presented by security and compliance standards. Published by: Symark International, Inc.

A Network Assessment: All Will Be Revealed

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

View this webcast to learn how to treat your network as a business asset and get more out of your network. This webcast highlights a solution to increase visibility and network assessment which will help contain costs. Published by: Blue Coat

Architected for Open, Simple, and Scalable Enterprise Storage: Sun Storage 7110, 7210, and 7410 Unified Storage Systems

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The Sun Storage 7000 family delivers up to twice the performance and capacity of competing offerings, breaking down performance and scalability barriers and delivering breakthrough return on investment (ROI). This document details the key architectural aspects of Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems.

Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Information Security Magazine, January 2009: Look Who's Coming to Dinner--the Security Steering Committee

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This special issue of Information Security Magazine explains the ins and outs of security steering committees. Learn who needs to be there, why they need to be there, what they need to be doing, and how to help them do it. Published by: Information Security Magazine

One of the Top IT Trends for 2009: Greater Data Center Efficiency

Thu, 07 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Learn the benefits of effectivce Data Center optimization and how implementing dependency mapping technology makes it possible to give IT a clear understanding of exactly what is in the data center, and how it relates to business applications. Published by: Tideway Systems

Enabling Business-Driven Automation for Business Advantage

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

IT can employ automation as a means to elevate its operational effectiveness and better align itself to support business needs. Automation already occurs in varying degrees throughout the enterprise. However, automating the management and delivery of IT services can help further contain costs, assure service, increase agility and reduce risk. Published by: CA

Podcast: Data Centres - The New Centre of the IT Universe

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

View this Podcast to explore the major issues that need to be considered before you can achieve an efficient data center, and in turn, improved IT and business operations. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Determining Total Cost of Ownership for Data Center and Network Room Infrastructure

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Predicting and measuring Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the physical infrastructure for network rooms and data centers is required for ROI analysis and other business decision processes. This paper describes a method for determining TCO of physical data center and network room infrastructure including power, cooling and protection. Published by: APC

The New Centre of the IT Universe

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:00:00 EDT

View this Webcast to explore the major issues that need to be considered before you can achieve an efficient data center, and in turn, improved IT and business operations. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Integrating and Automating Composite Applications

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This Enterprise Management Associates white paper will describe how new technologies are being used by IT to develop new applications to give a new competitive edge to their enterprises; provide an overview of the new challenges involved; investigate solutions to overcome these challenges; and show how these solutions drive business value. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Dell's SMART Approach to Workload Automation

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper discusses why Dell chose BMC's CONTROL-M when they embarked on a broad initiative to integrate and upgrade its IT services to better satisfy business needs. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

SMART, Modular, Cost-Effective Steps to Workload Automation

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper proposes a high-level methodology for implementation of Workload Automation (WLA) - a mature evolution of job scheduling that automates complex IT processing and includes support for event-driven workloads, multiple platforms, Web services, composite applications, SOAs, virtual systems, system and application integration, and more. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

CIO Decisions Ezine Volume 6: Managing for Efficiency and Effectiveness

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Midmarket CIOs are always under the gun to enhance IT and business alignment, and to show how their organization is continually growing more efficient and responsive to business needs. IT Service Management aims to make both happen. Published by: CIO Decisions

Portfolio Construction and Trading: Seven Key Factors in Evaluating Order Management Systems to Close the Gap

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This document examines the current state of Order Management Systems (OMS) portfolio management capabilities, identifies major challenges and "pain points" that firms encounter, and outlines seven system attributes needed to overcome them. Published by: Advent Software, Inc

Sun for Windows Essential Business Server Solution

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this brief document to learn how the Sun for Windows Essential Business Server (EBS) solution utilizes a single server and Microsoft's powerful Hyper-V power of three servers in one affordable, massively scalable system. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Accelerating Enterprise Application ROI

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Through interviews with service providers, this white paper identifies the most important capabilities of an effective training platform as well as examines the pressures companies and their project managers confront when tackling enterprise application implementations and upgrades. Published by: Oracle Corporation

On-demand vs. on-premise project portfolio management: Weighing your options

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This webcast will feature a discussion on the various implementation options for PPM for IT, including on-demand (or SaaS) and on-premise. Our expert will help you weigh the options for both in terms of implementation time, cost and available resources. Published by: Innotas

Optimizing PC Performance with Simple Benchmarking Processes

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Check out this paper to learn how to enhance PC performance and overall IT efficiency by utilizing Intel's unique new platform performance benchmarking process. Published by: Intel Corporation

Services Access and Onboarding: The New Game for Network Operators

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper examines: -Issues that are driving industry interest in services access and onboarding. -Factors that impact successful implementation. -Key business model considerations and how they impact the business, technical, operational, and partnership dimensions. -Steps that Network Operators can take to ensure they maximize the benefits. Published by: Alcatel-Lucent

Security Operations 2.0: What does this mean for you?

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this webcast to learn how security operations have evolved and discover new innovations that can enhance your business. Published by: RSA, The Security Division of EMC

Value-driven product management: Six keys to product success

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper explains how assessment, alignment, achievability, accessibility, agility and accountability, the six key concepts of value-driven product management, can be applied to create a repeatable process for developing successful products. Published by: IBM

Oracle Grid Computing Achieved: Service-oriented HP Adaptive Infrastructure offerings for Oracle Grid Computing and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST

Oracle's vision of the next-generation data center is the Oracle Grid Computing architecture, which provides the software building blocks for creating a service-oriented, shared-resource environment. Read this paper to discover more of what Oracle has to offer. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

HP Virtual Server Environment Reference Architecture: Shared Infrastructure for Databases

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 24:00:00 EST

The core concept behind the Shared Infrastructure for Databases involves simple building blocks, comprised of computing elements, connected together to create a powerful, yet elegant shared database environment. This white paper describes the shared infrastructure, its benefits and HP offerings to help you implement this solution. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Business Process Management (BPM) - Leveraging Competencies and Streamlining Processes to Achieve Operational Excellence

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper discusses MarketIQ survey results; the data collected suggests that BPM makes a substantial and speedy impact on a company's bottom line: More than half of respondents who conducted a return on investment (ROI) study achieved a positive ROI in three years or less. Read on to learn more. Published by: IBM

Podcast, BPM Survey Results: The Real-World Analysis

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Listen to this brief podcast to learn more about Business Process Management and its importance across various industries. Experts discuss survey results and how they are applicable to actual business situations. Published by: IBM

Business Process Management (BPM) ROI calculator

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this tool to calculate the value of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and Business Process Management (BPM) solutions. Published by: IBM

IBM FileNet Business Process Manager - Application Simulator (flash)

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Business users can actively participate in automating and optimizing operations using IBM FileNet Business Process Manager. Check out this simulation to experience this application. Published by: IBM

Ready to Act: 3 Recommendations for Agile Processes

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This document examines the importance of process agility today and offers three recommendations for approaching enterprise-wide process improvement successfully. Published by: IBM

SAP Data Archiving: The First Step toward Managing the Information Lifecycle: Best Practices for SAP ILM to Improve Performance, Compliance and Cost

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper discusses the business case for data archiving as the first step in an SAP ILM strategy; strategies for Data Archiving, Retention Management and the Retention Warehouse strategy for legacy decommissioning in SAP; and Dolphin's best practices approach to an effective, long-term ILM strategy. Published by: Dolphin Corporation

Business Resiliency for a Smarter Planet: New, Affordable Ways to Ensure IBM Power Systems Availability

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

Do you have the right technologies to compete in today's economic times? IBM's Dynamic Infrastructure™ 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

The Executive Guide to CRM Architecture: Why CRM Flexibility Will Impact Your Success

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 24:00:00 EST

This paper explores the different categories of customization. It discusses the role a flexible architecture plays in being able to customize with ease, as well as flexibility and importance in deploying, upgrading, and integrating your CRM system. Published by: Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution

eBook: Best Practices for IT Governance in a Global Organization

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This ExecBlueprint discusses the evolving role for the technology executive and what now constitutes "effective IT governance." The authors share effective strategies for building a good relationship with the CEO, planning projects, and managing the technology staff. Published by: SkillSoft Corporation

An Introduction to the Business Model for Information Security

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Read this paper to learn about the Business Model for Information Security, which takes a business-oriented approach to managing information security that is both predictive and proactive as it adapts to changes, considers the organizational culture and delivers value to the business. Published by: ISACA

Accelerate Value Creation: The Virtuous Cycle of Using Technology to Maximize Business Value

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Understanding how IT can drive value and competitive advantage for your company is important for executives in all industries. This SAP Executive Insight paper explores the relationship between IT investment and performance and productivity gains. Published by: SAP America Inc

Presentation Transcript: Determining First Network Access Control (NAC) Deployments For Your Organization

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Learn how different priorities trigger the need for network access control and see examples of how to get NAC up and running in a phased approach. Published by: Bradford Networks

Survey for IT Pros: Offer Insight Into the Creation and Development of IT Products

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Your voice is instrumental in helping to define the creation and development of the products and services you use daily. This online survey is for IT pros to share their opinions on key tech products and industry trends. Published by: ZoomPanel

Redefining the Application lifecycle: Looking beyond the Application to Align with Business Goals

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper describes the HP approach and highlights the key opportunities to reduce the risks, costs, and time required to develop, deliver, and maintain high quality applications. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

EMC Elevates IT Efficiency to New Heights with Advanced Customer Services

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read how Oracle's Advanced Customer Services has helped EMC integrate their numerous acquisitions and ensure that the technology decisions are based on strategic goals. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Geek-Speak Glossary: A Manager's Guide to IT Terminology

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 24:00:00 EST

This glossary is a guide to the most commonly used and confused IT terms, designed to help managers better communicate with (and understand) their IT staff. Published by: Global Knowledge

Reducing Downtime with Oracle Database 11g

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

View this brief webcast to see how IT stakeholders-- from CTOs to Project Managers to Senior DBAs-- rely on the Oracle architecture to provide proven high availability. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Real Application Testing with Oracle Database 11g

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

To help them stay ahead of the competition, agile businesses need to quickly adopt new technologies. Real Application Testing - with Oracle Database 11g - allows businesses to quickly do this while eliminating the risks associated with change. Published by: Oracle Corporation

How Oracle Addresses Technology Business Challenges for Midsize Companies

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Join Nick Kritikos, Sr. Director Technology Channels Marketing at Oracle, as he discusses key technology business challenges facing Midsize companies in the environments they face today. Published by: Oracle Corporation

The Business Value of the Network Integrator

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this white paper to learn how the Network Integrator is responsible for managing subprojects within the context of multivendor agreements with the appropriate third parties and service providers. Published by: Alcatel-Lucent

Selecting an ERP Solution: A Guide

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper provides guidance on how to develop a good, simple strategy to evaluate and choose the right ERP software package for your company. Published by: Infor

Madness? Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper discusses why failure happens and how to prevent it by following the overriding best practice in successful acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures: preparedness. Published by: SAP America Inc

Five Myths of Agile Development

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In this white paper, you will gain insight into five myths commonly associated with agile development. Explore what agile development is in reality, what it is not, and the true benefits of transitioning to agile methods in your organization. Published by: VersionOne Inc.

The Business Contribution of IT: Metrics That Matter

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper discusses how frameworks and best practices combined with the right metrics and automated controls can help in IT performance reporting-- in terms that are both relevant and meaningful to all business stakeholders. Published by: CA

Four Starting Points for Effective Project and Portfolio Management

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Many IT project management initiatives often miss goals, exceed budgets and fail to deliver benefits. Read this paper to learn how optimizing project management can help organizations transition from managing IT projects to managing business outcomes. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company