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	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:15:25 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Presentation Transcript: Getting Set for e-Discovery]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257559376_406.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this presentation transcript, expert Michael A. Clark, Managing Director for EDDix LLC, highlights eDiscovery and offers insight for preparing your company for litigation.
   Published by: Symantec Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Speed Time to Value for SAP Implementations with Rapid Deployment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257464867_941.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Oracle helps organizations achieve their goals with best of breed products that integrate with Oracle and non-Oracle solutions, such as SAP. Download this whitepaper to learn more.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Making Enterprise Architecture (EA) Strategic with Business & Information Architecture]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257385335_967.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    EA, a key IT governance tool, plays an active role in strategic business planning. Effective EA requires managing standards and promoting best practices in architecture.
   Published by: Infosys Technologies Limited]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Building Blocks for Enterprise Business Architecture]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257384963_856.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    We evaluate the established meta-models and frameworks of enterprise business architecture, and extract the key ingredients to build an innovative meta-model.
   Published by: Infosys Technologies Limited]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Making Enterprise Architecture Work]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257384567_140.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    A robust governance framework is imperative for effective Enterprise Architecture (EA). Our framework helps you assess performance and chart a continuous improvement course that deepens the impact of your EA program.
   Published by: Infosys Technologies Limited]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Embedding Architecture into the Organization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257384079_492.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Our experience suggests that Enterprise Architecture (EA) governance determines the impact of the architecture team to a great degree. We describe and manage EA governance along six dimensions.
   Published by: Infosys Technologies Limited]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Trends and Direction of Enterprise Architecture (EA)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257383457_568.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Infosys' Enterprise Architecture (EA) Survey 2008-09 reveals that EA enables business transformation, its practices continue to mature, and increased outsourcing of EA functions is a strong future possibility.
   Published by: Infosys Technologies Limited]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Vulnerability Management: What my CIO Needs to Know]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257273644_318.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Implementing a vulnerability management process is critical to protecting any business from harmful attacks. This whitepaper examines the importance of vulnerability assessment and the common myths surrounding security protection.
   Published by: eEye Digital Security]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Address the Federal Government&#146;s Records Management Challenges]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257193109_116.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This report documents the systemic failure of the U.S. federal government to understand the nature of electronic record keeping. There is a way forward, but first we must change attitudes and perceptions. Read on to learn more about overcoming records management challenges.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eBook: Next Generation BI Strategies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257183075_756.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Business intelligence is critical to many initiatives. Therefore, CIOs need to pay special attention to changes in the business. Learn more about the latest BI systems and how they can help meet the changing needs of the business.
   Published by: SearchCIO.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SAP Solutions for Small Businesses and Midsize Companies: Leveraging Economies of Scale]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256940067_784.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As your company grows, you have the opportunity to benefit from economies of scale; but growth can be fraught with challenge. Production disruptions and operational inefficiencies can quickly negate the advantages you hope to achieve. Watch this informative video to learn about SAP solutions for small businesses and midsize companies.
   Published by: SAP AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How IT Can Help Companies Make Better, Faster Decisions]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256937960_690.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    IT management in small and medium companies can and must understand the information needs and language of their business colleagues within the organization. IT managers must show business managers how IT can enable them to meet and exceed their departmental goals.
   Published by: SAP AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How Technology Can Help You Expand Your Business]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256924726_589.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Your company's growing fast. Your days are consumed with the flurry of activities it takes to manage that expansion. With the right business management software, you can integrate your business, improve customer service, make more informed business decisions, and move into online sales.
   Published by: SAP AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Dell&trade; ProConsult Virtualization Services]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256767604_865.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Simplify, consolidate, and aggressively accelerate virtualization with a portfolio of services that help decrease TCO and speed time to value. Dell ProConsult Virtualization Services simplify virtualization by helping you assess, plan, design and implement virtualization projects. Read this data sheet to learn more.
   Published by: Dell and Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Presentation Transcript: Business Case for Data Protection Survey & Results]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256760889_676.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This presentation transcript presents the results of a survey conducted by Ponemon Institute and sponsored by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company. The survey determines what senior executives think about the value proposition of corporate data protection efforts. Read on to learn more.
   Published by: Ounce Labs, an IBM Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Are You Ready for Economic Bounce Back?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256682588_521.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper examines the concept that preparing for economic recovery is not something that can wait; it is something that businesses should plan for now. It will introduce enterprise application migration strategies that can be considered within any organization and also emphasize the importance of forward thinking and planning in down economy.
   Published by: Micro Focus UK]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[PODCAST: Mission Critical Computing In The NextGen Data Center Infrastructure]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256570882_795.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this podcast, learn about changing trends in the data center infrastructure. Discover tools to ensure high availability at a low cost to improve IT performance. Find out more about innovations to data center operations to help you remain competitive.
   Published by: PC Connection in partnership with HP ThinClient]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Mission Critical Computing In The NextGen Data Center Infrastructure]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256569644_76.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this webcast, learn about changing trends in the data center infrastructure. Discover tools to ensure high availability at a low cost to improve IT performance. Find out more about innovations to data center operations to help you remain competitive.
   Published by: PC Connection in partnership with HP ThinClient]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cutting Costs with Greener IT]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256171414_542.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The tools for assessing enterprise-level green practices have evolved from do-it yourself Excel spreadsheets to elaborate carbon accounting software suites available on a subscription basis. By first determining a baseline, organizations can set clear goals for adopting greener IT practices.
   Published by: Wipro Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Green IT Matters at Wipro LTD]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256170250_568.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In September 2009, Wipro Ltd (Wipro), a global corporation in the Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) industry which was head-quartered in Bangalore, India, was reviewing its Green IT plan. Read this white paper to learn more about Wipro's quest to become a true ecologically sustainable company.
   Published by: Wipro Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eBook: IT in the Electronic Hospital]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255991955_427.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The federal government's push for electronic healthcare records has made data security even more pressing. This eBook takes a look at where healthcare IT leaders should begin and what they should watch out for as they move to embrace the HITECH Act and other initiatives. Read on to learn more.
   Published by: SearchCIO.com and SearchSecurity.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[X-Ray your Legacy Apps]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255630976_600.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Are your applications bleeding your business dry? Watch this ER video that shows how HP Applications Transformation Services using Visual Intelligence can help you modernize your apps.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[CIO Decisions Ezine Volume 9 - Virtualization 2.0: Preparing for a Virtual World]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255544938_786.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    A tsunami of change is riding into the data center on the back of virtualization. In this eBook, you'll learn where it is today, and how to keep up with management, licensing, and much more.
   Published by: CIO Decisions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[On-Demand ERP in the Enterprise:  A practical CIO guide to implementation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255525767_623.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper sets out a framework for deciding on and implementing on-demand ERP within enterprises.. It examines key concerns such as data integrity in enterprise systems, maintaining compliance and ensuring proper process management, as well as discussing new skills and approaches to help maximize returns on investment.
   Published by: NetSuite]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Acid Test for the On-Demand Data Center:  A CIO's Evaluation and Selection Guide]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255459790_110.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper sets out a framework for evaluating a data center. It considers the special factors that apply to an on-demand infrastructure, many of which go well beyond the standards applicable to the average enterprise data center.
   Published by: NetSuite]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The CIO&#39;s Guide to Data Protection Services and Strategies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255231780_863.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This E-Guide for enterprise CIOs contains case studies on network access control (NAC), information on securing data for government compliance, data protection strategies, tools, technologies and more.
   Published by: Red Hat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Information Agenda Assessment Tool]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254933712_649.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The cost and complexity of managing increasing volumes of data and content, plus the need to provide trusted information to all users, are driving CIOs to rethink approach to information delivery. This quick self-assessment is the first step to find out how IBM's Info Agenda approach can help your company unlock the business value of information.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Desktop Virtualization with Citrix XenDesktop]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254868828_298.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Managing multiple desktops is getting more difficult and more expensive. IT Managers can barely keep up with updates and new OS rollouts, let alone maintain security standards for every PC. And what happens when you need to get a new office up and running quickly? Watch this video to learn how Citrix XenDesktop can help.
   Published by: Citrix]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SOA for Dummies 2nd IBM Limited Edition Mini eBook]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254838538_504.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this ebook, you&#146;ll learn how to work smarter and optimize cost using the IBM Smart SOA approach.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How CIOs can drive growth, business flexibility and innovation in a flex-pon-sive* company]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254837057_728.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper is a study on the business value of service-oriented  architecture (SOA). What they found was that those companies moving to what we would call the flex-pon-sive* world were seeing the results in flexibility from SOA.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Jazz - Build consensus by improving business and IT collaboration]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254775870_648.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Rational Talks to You - Scott Hebner sits down with Redmonk Analyst Michael Cote to discuss latest announcements around the IBM Rational Jazz platform.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Lotus Symphony Demo]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254757543_961.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Work smarter with Lotus Sympony document software from IBM.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IBM Podcast Series: Tips for Thriving in Today's Economy with Business Process Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254752816_929.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how your business can work smarter and optimize cost with BPM solutions from IBM.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[INNOV8 2.0: A Business Process Management Simulator]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254753098_279.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Innovate your business&#146; process model, play against the market, compete against others on our scoreboards and WIN!
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Data Deduplication: Top CIO Priority for 2009]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254260258_108.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Deduplication is one of the few IT solutions that cuts costs quickly and improves service levels. ESG believes CIOs and IT executives should look to deduplication for cost reduction projects in their environments.
   Published by: Data Domain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Why CIOs Should Look To Data Deduplication]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254259141_188.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    An investment in data deduplication products is easy to rationalize. These products  cut data protection capital and operating expenses, facilitate consolidation of distributed backup operations, and slash server virtualization-related storage costs. Data deduplication offerings should be on every CIO?s project short list in 2009.
   Published by: Data Domain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The CIO's Guide to Unix Migration]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254252769_63.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this podcast, expert Carey Dietert discusses how CIO's are reevaluating current infrastructures to determine whether a new alternative is the way to go including the changes incumbents in the Unix space especially Sun with the upcoming purchase from Oracle.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Chapter 1: Cloud Risks and Rewards - CIO Strategies for the Cloud]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254234183_527.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Some pundits foresee a future in which all data center computing is done in the &quot;cloud,&quot; but that future is a long way off. Most organizations have just begun to venture into the cloud. Many others remain skeptical because of security and quality-of-service concerns. Read this ebook to learn what CIOs can to do now to prep their own environments.
   Published by: SearchCIO.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Six Mistakes Companies are Making Today and How You Can Avoid Them]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254165595_856.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper highlights common mistakes companies make in a down economy and discusses how organizations can use business intelligence to avoid them. Use the self-assessment questionnaire at the end of this paper to determine the level of business intelligence opportunity across your organization.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Making Strategy Real]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253910366_127.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    How can management communicate business strategy effectively and assure that the entire organization has bought in to the strategy and is aligned behind it? Business performance optimization systems are an important tool for success.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Dell&#146;s OpenManage Software Demo]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253726328_744.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Watch this demo to get an overview  of the Dell OpenManage systems management solution.  This solution is focused on delivering open, flexible, and integrated solutions that reduce the complexity in the systems management space.
   Published by: Dell and Symantec]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Importance of Including Email with Business Continuity Planning]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253735828_515.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper will interest those concerned with creating or implementing email management strategies, as well as managers with responsibility for business continuity processes. It looks at the general approaches available to ensure email continuity and the implications on infrastructure, budget, people and resilience of deploying each strategy.
   Published by: Iron Mountain Digital]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Full Price Tag of Your Email Environment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253734866_91.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Understanding how much your current email system costs, and how that all adds up, is the key to making changes and to providing a better service for your users. This paper will list and discuss what your email infrastructure is really costing you.
   Published by: Iron Mountain Digital]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Systems Management: Dell versus HP. Is it time for a change?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242756372_170.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Dell claims that its management solutions, based on Altiris, do more than HP's to simplify management. Are these claims valid? Ptak, Noel & Associates LLC (PNA) explored the logic behind these claims.  Read this paper to see what the research reveals.
   Published by: Dell and Symantec]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Solid State Drives - Improving Data Center Economics and Bringing New Capabilities!]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253211570_886.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This eSeminar will provide you with the information that you need to best implement SSDs and achieve the optimal ROI and service level improvements that you require.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[New Ponemon Study Reveals Disconnects in Building the Business Case for Data Protection]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253203251_430.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this webcast, newly released research reveals that C-level executives lack confidence in their organization's ability to safeguard sensitive data. This survey, conducted by Ponemon Institute and sponsored by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company, determines what senior executives think about the value proposition of corporate data protection efforts.
   Published by: Ounce Labs, an IBM Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reassessing Server Costs for Mid-Size Companies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253202895_179.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper argues that while the current economic climate might suggest delaying data center upgrades, the opposite will save you money.  Learn how upgrading to Sun Fire servers can put more on your bottom line.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Catalog Based Services: A New Paradigm in Enterprise Application]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253196881_886.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper evaluates the impact of changing market landscape on enterprise application service offerings, and evaluates traditional service models in today's context and attempts to evangelize an innovative service model which meets the need of the hour-- faster ROI at lower TCO.
   Published by: Wipro Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Critical Technologies for Compliance and Risk Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253131804_910.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Smart decision-makers are seeking technology investments -- such as Master Data Management -- to help establish good governance models that will help with regulatory compliance and lower their operational risk.
   Published by: Siperian, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Planning and deploying a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure on HP hardware: Creating a 150 user VDI proof-of-concept implementation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253048235_541.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This document is intended for IT decision makers, planners, architects, service professionals and installers that are evaluating VDI. A moderate level of technical expertise and familiarity with VMware, Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems as well as HP ProLiant and StorageWorks hardware is considered essential.
   Published by: HP, Vmware and AMD]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST</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[CRM Strategy Guide: Leveraging your customers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253027954_777.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how innovative companies are turning CRM challenges into an opportunity for business advantage and cost reduction.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Converting Information Into Cash For Retail]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252681733_172.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper gives tips on how CIOs and LOB executives can close the gap between them when it comes to an organization&#146;s ability to most strategically utilize technology to optimally leverage the value and power of information for the success of the organization.
   Published by: Sterling Commerce]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How CIOs Drive Innovation with Mykolas Rambus, Forbes]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252078435_694.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Listen to this podcast to learn how CIOs drive value and innovation through project portfolio management and IT governance. Innotas' founder, Demian Entrekin, interviews Mykolas Rambus, CIO at Forbes.
   Published by: Innotas]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Proven strategies for archiving complex relational data]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252080406_614.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Database growth, long-term data retention regulations and storage requirements increase operational costs. Yet, archiving complex relational data poses many challenges. Optim Data Growth Solution provides proven technology and comprehensive capabilities that make archiving complex relational data practical and desirable.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Presentation Transcript: A Smart Data Protection Strategy:  Lower IT Costs and Improve Storage Efficiency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252082591_48.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this presentation transcript to learn how disk backup with data deduplication technology can help solve data protection issues and directly impact your organization's bottom line.
   Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Dell PowerEdge Half-height M610 and Full-height M710 Blade Servers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252011317_462.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The Dell PowerEdge M-Series blade servers help cut operating expenses through energy efficiency, product flexibility, and efficient use of data center space. When combined with Dell's world-class storage, management, and support offerings, the result is a total enterprise solution that can help you simplify and save on IT expenses.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Optimizing the Datacenter for Cost and Efficiency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252008269_41.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The current state of the datacenter, demands a transformation that helps in improving space utilization and lowering power consumption while still providing the scale and availability the business requires. Today, lowering the energy and administration/management costs are two key focus areas of datacenter managers in the Asia/Pacific region.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[7 Undeniable Truths of IT Governance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251982970_652.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    To be successful, your organization needs the ability to see what happened, what&#146;s happening now and what is going to happen.  In this paper, learn how leading companies taking the ambiguity out of managing their organizations and are now leading their businesses into the next business boom.
   Published by: Innotas]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Is Security Driving How You Run Your Business? Empower Your Organization with Strategic Security]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251318647_372.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Reading this paper will help you understand the fundamentals of building a security architecture that helps you respond to business demands while safeguarding your organization.
   Published by: McAfee, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Global Real Estate Management Firm Chooses CRM Solution to Reduce TCO, Enhance Service]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251238992_377.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    When the latest version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM became available, executives decided to upgrade to it. Now, Jones Lang LaSalle has a robust solution that easily and economically integrates into the company&#146;s current systems and delivers functional and technical capabilities that support effective global operations.
   Published by: Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ITIL&#174;,the CMS and You]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250798728_157.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper describes the CMS (configuration management system) as emphasized in ITIL V3, and explores how it differs from a CMDB. Further, it shows how a CMS increases your ability to make better IT decisions that impact business agility, productivity, and quality of service.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Enabling Enterprise 2.0]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1227112970_255.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this whitepaper to learn ways that organizations can create a strategy that embraces Web 2.0 technologies securely and enables a successful transition to Enterprise 2.0.
   Published by: Websense, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Wireless Broadband: A Versatile and Reliable Network Alternative]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1236022948_203.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this brochure to learn why Motorola fixed wireless broadband solutions are a smart investment when balancing business needs with network performance and budget reality.
   Published by: Motorola, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Improving Sales Productivity: An Opportunity for Sales and IT Leadership]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250623663_675.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The main focus of this white paper is about revealing key factors in sales rep productivity, including what helps improve their efficiency (increasing selling time) and effectiveness (getting better results from the available selling time). Both are important and require strong leadership and teamwork between the sales and IT departments.
   Published by: Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Data Warehouse Product Directory]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250605147_475.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This directory is designed to be a valuable resource for those getting started with research or evaluating optimized data warehouses. Inside, you&#146;ll find basic information about vendors and the platforms they sell.
   Published by: SearchDataManagement]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Becoming Proactive In Application Performance Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244666808_728.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Poor application performance results in significant financial losses for most companies. Find out why, and more importantly how to avoid these losses by moving toward proactive application performance management, in this research from Forrester Consulting commissioned by Compuware.
   Published by: Compuware Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reducing IT TCO with Effective Endpoint Security Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250103425_851.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This audiocast includes the findings from Aberdeen Group's latest report &quot;Endpoint Security, Endpoint Management: The Cost Cutter's Case for Convergence&quot;, information about which endpoint security management technologies are used by &quot;Best-in-Class&quot; organizations, and recommendations to improve your security and ultimately reduce IT TCO.
   Published by: Lumension]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Quality begins with Requirements]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249494459_16.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn about the new integration between IBM&reg; Rational&reg; DOORS and IBM&reg; Rational&reg; Quality Manager and how it enables you to implement a successful requirements based testing approach to your development lifecycle.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reducing Cost and Risk Through Improved Quality Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249484578_514.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    During the Webcast, we'll show you how adopting a proactive quality management approach to systems and software development can help minimize risk and assist in improving predictability across your development lifecycle.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Measuring the ROI of ERP in SMB:  Keeping ERP Projects Alive When You Need Them the Most]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248196919_862.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This report serves as a roadmap to small to midsize businesses (SMBs) for realizing the maximum Return on Investment (ROI) from ERP implementations.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Securing Sensitive Information:  An Examination of Information Security Issues, Methods and Securing Data With LTO-4 Tape Drive Encryption]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248193276_553.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Each month many companies, big or small, well known or unknown, experience a data security loss with the potential exposure of thousands to millions of sensitive customer or employee records.  This brief examines cryptographic methods, specifically tape data encryption, to combat such security losses.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Red Hat Continues To Redefine SOA:  Simple.  Open.  Affordable]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248096346_978.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Despite the significant progress made with open standards in the industry, most SOA platforms are delivered with many proprietary, closed extensions that focus on customer lock-in more than automation of the value chain.  Red Hat believes there is a better way. We redefine SOA to be simple, open, and affordable.
   Published by: JBoss, a Division of Red Hat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Gaining a Competitive Edge: Streamlining AP and Business Process Automation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1247515301_362.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper is designed to assist CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, Accounts Payable managers and ERP system administrators in learning, planning and evaluating automation of accounts payable processes to gain added efficiency in today's competitive business environment.
   Published by: Esker Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Automation on Demand: Creating an Efficient and Cost Effective AP Solution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1247258655_156.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper presents a solution that leverages comprehensive document process automation to deliver the advantages of paperless invoice processing as an on-demand service. It highlights the opportunity to shift ROI from the project level to the document level (capital versus operational expense) and realize automation benefits immediately.
   Published by: Esker Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Tough Economic Times Demand Tough Choices in Business Intelligence]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1247085982_278.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper will focus on the acquisition of Business Objects by SAP and the pain points caused by the uncertainty of SAP's product roadmaps and the difficulty of integrating their products. It will then outline some effective business intelligence strategies.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Meeting Economic Challenges Through Accelerated Virtualization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246546517_225.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With the current economic state the way it is CIOs must rethink how they manage IT costs and operations.  This white paper will take a closer look at how virtualization can help cut down the costs as well as improve efficiency of the data center.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How Outsourcing Drives Business Process Improvements]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245704721_716.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    More than ever, business and IT must collaborate to meet current business realities. Significantly, CIOs must map out long-term strategies that address business plans over the next three to five years, with the delivery of high-quality IT services as a key element of strategic planning. Read this white paper to learn more.
   Published by: CompuCom Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How the Fastest Growing Companies Use Business Intelligence]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245450193_762.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper investigates various levels of business intelligence, discusses the challenges organizations face with today's typical BI deployments, and highlights how many high-growth companies have implemented strategic, analytical, and operational initiatives to work seamlessly together to enhance performance and boost competitive advantage.
   Published by: Information Builders]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Perfect Storm - Why Now Is The Time For Open Source]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245443685_354.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Open source is recognized for its ease of use, high performance, and affordability, especially amidst turbulent economic conditions. The high value of open source, coupled with economic and organizational pressure, represents a &quot;perfect storm&quot; for CIOs, giving them the opportunity to deploy high-performing, cost-effective open source solutions.
   Published by: Red Hat and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The CIO's Guide to IT Cost Optimization During the Recession]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245343992_594.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In today's dynamic economy it is important for CIOs to be thinking about how to strengthen their organization and position themselves for success for a future  economic upturn and growth.  Read this guide to learn how a company can make changes to IT that generate real business value.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Why You Should Take a Holistic Approach to ITIL and Service Support]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245337939_812.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In these tough economic times, how do you address the challenge of reducing costs without diminishing your service quality?  Companies can lower costs significantly and meet the growing demand for services by taking a more holistic approach.  This paper discusses the importance of taking a unified approach to service support management and...
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Data Center Automation - Facing the Air of Change]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244835415_127.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Many IT organizations still perform a majority of Data Center administration tasks manually. Today, manual techniques are obsolete as Information Technology is required to manage complex multivendor infrastructures cost-effectively. There is one way to meet this challenge and that is Automation.
   Published by: Wipro Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 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[Cloud Computing - Latest Buzzword or a Glimpse of the Future?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244752535_19.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper provides a snapshot of what is happening in the arena of cloud computing. What are the benefits? Why are businesses embracing it? What does it mean to a business owner or executive? How does it affect the workplace? What are the payoffs and the pitfalls? Is it really ready for &quot;prime time&quot;?
   Published by: Google Apps]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eBook: Compliance for the Midmarket: Governance, Risk and Technology]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244575384_571.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this E-book to learn about how you can take a proactive approach to regulatory compliance.  Rather than waste time and resources tackling one regulation at a time, find out how companies are looking at the big picture and forming security strategies based on their needs.

Sponsored By: Imperva and StoredIQ
   Published by: SearchCIO.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Building a Best-Run Finance Organization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244483408_847.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This SAP Executive Insight examines the changing role of the finance organization in today's business environment. Further, it describes how companies can develop best-run finance organizations.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Beyond Boundaries: A New Role for Finance in Driving Business Collaboration]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244477151_843.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Presentation Transcript: Leveraging Virtualization to Constrain Costs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244249164_598.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Download this presentation transcript to learn how virtualization has been a major key to the success of everyone's favorite discount travel site as Priceline.com has continued to grow its competitive edge in the face of lean economic times.
   Published by: 3PAR]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Managing IT in a Downturn: Beyond Cost Cutting]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244240139_310.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Downturns give companies a chance to buck conventional wisdom and increase their IT investments. Targeted investments in many areas can generate efficiencies and revenue growth that surpass the savings from straight cost reductions.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Assess Your Enterprise Agility]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244234403_110.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Forrester reports that CEOs are beginning to recognize the need for their firms to become more agile in detecting and making the changes to strategy, operations, and products.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Journal of Management Excellence - Introducing Management Excellence]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244211684_414.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    A recent global study from Cranfield School of Management found organizations are too internally focused and did not use sufficient external information or benchmarking. A better understanding of management processes is needed. That is why we introduced our view on the management process: strategy-to-success. Read this whitepaper to learn more.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[What Every IT Manager Needs To Know About Project Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243445763_520.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    It is important for the IT Manager to know the basics of formalized project management. Why? Because every organization needs to be able to implement change and almost all important changes are defined or implemented through project teams.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Priceline.com Capitalizes on Lean Economic Times]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243432747_245.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Watch this videocast to learn how virtualization has been a major key to the success of everyone's favorite discount travel site as Priceline.com has continued to grow its competitive edge in the face of lean economic times.
   Published by: 3PAR]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[On Demand Webcast:  Cost Efficient - High Impact Business Solutions with Dell and VMware vSphere]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242238741_47.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Secure and Cost-Effective Data Transport - Encryption Over Layer 2 Ethernet for Safe and Affordable End-to-End Connectivity]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242138248_302.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper addresses the concerns of chief information officers and network architects worried about how to best utilize new data transport infrastructures from an economic, operational, and security perspective. The purpose of this paper is to assist decision makers selecting new data transport methods and infrastructures.
   Published by: Thales]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Project Management Office Best Practices, A step-by-step plan to build and improve your PMO]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241557200_564.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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 informative paper from Oracle and take your first step to establishing a PMO or maturing your already established PMO.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Does Your Organization Need a Project Management Office?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241556672_492.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Simplifying the Management of Tier 1 ERP Systems for Mid-Sized Companies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241450077_465.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper will discuss the impact of Tier 1 systems on IT departments in terms of ongoing maintenance, demonstrating that Tier 1 systems make many IT tasks easier, ranging from new-report generation to user training to upgrade management.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Leveling the Field: Powerful Software Solutions for Midsize Companies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241447713_920.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper highlights the value and benefits Oracle partners bring to IT implementations through the global Accelerate program - fixed-scope/fixed-price approach that ultimately lowers costs to customers and speeds time to value.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SearchCIO.com eBook: Unlock Outsourcing Potential and Change]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1233248255_388.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The key to unlocking outsourcing potential lies in targeting the right projects, choosing your suppliers wisely and then managing them with an eye on economic conditions at that global site. Here's a step-by-step plan for optimizing savings.
   Published by: SearchCIO.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[10 Hot Skills for 2009]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241203216_642.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With spending on cost-saving technologies such as virtualization rising, and the maintenance of networking and enterprise Microsoft software keeping IT professionals constantly in demand, here's our top 10 hot skills that will take us from a down economy and beyond.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Road map to a Center of Excellence]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241030702_446.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper will answer questions about what a Center of Excellence (CoE) is and how it could benefit your organization.  It will provide answers to questions such as; where is the most effective starting point? and, how do you build your quality management processes, architecture, and governance policies to grow along with your organization?
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eBook: A Holistic Approach to Data Protection]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240415099_484.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this eBook the SearchCIO.com team discusses how Data Protection encompasses a host of technologies, business processes and best practices. Government regulations threaten dire consequences for noncompliance, and compromised data quickly becomes a public relations and customer retention issue.
   Published by: SearchCIO.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Regaining Control of the Corporate Network to Ensure Business Processes]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239890886_672.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Blue Coat Systems CEO Brian NeSmith discusses how the ADN brings together Application Performance Monitoring, WAN Optimization and Secure Web Gateway technologies to deliver the visibility, acceleration, and security that enables enterprises to align network resources with business goals.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Managing Web Infrastructures Storage Cost, Complexity, and Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239729583_246.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper  provides an overview of Sun Open Storage for the Web platform, offering evidence of the business benefits with the Sun&trade; Storage 7000 Unified Storage System and other Sun Open Storage offerings.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Presentation Transcript: Leveraging virtualization and green IT technologies to improve data center efficiency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239388119_402.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This transcript examines the respective challenges that accompany virtualization and green IT initiatives. Learn specific best practices that will enable your business to lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and accelerate ROI.
   Published by: Compellent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 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[Succession Planning in Your IT Organization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1235072487_240.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In many IT organizations, inadequate succession planning is a time bomb - easily ignored in the short term, but with the potential for disaster in the future. This e-book details steps your company can take to ensure a robust IT succession plan.
   Published by: SkillSoft Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices for IT Governance in a Global Organization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1235069452_392.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This ExecBlueprint discusses the evolving role for the technology executive and what now constitutes &quot;effective IT governance.&quot; The authors share effective strategies for building a good relationship with the CEO, planning projects, and managing the technology staff.
   Published by: SkillSoft Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Leadership Training: Three Perspectives on Development Methods That Work]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1235071356_454.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this brief, three top HR and talent development experts from Continental Automotive Systems, Vail Resorts Management Company, and ArvinMeritor share their insights on leadership training, giving three perspectives on development methods that work.
   Published by: SkillSoft Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[CIO Decisions Ezine Volume 5: Virtual Revolution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1234191517_595.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this new volume of the CIO Decisions Midmarket Ezine to learn how server virtualization can save time, space and - perhaps most important - money. Experts and IT executives offer their insights and experience on the technology that's changing the data center.
   Published by: CIO Decisions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eBook: Capacity Planning Eases Path to Virtualization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1229019697_197.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Virtualizing any aspect of your data center changes the game for compliance and e&#45;discovery.
   Published by: SearchCIO.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

