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	<language>en-us</language> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:15:26 EDT</lastBuildDate>
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:15:26 EDT</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Top Ten Misconceptions for Performance and Availability Monitoring]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1219848374_141.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper examines the ten common misunderstandings about monitoring and offers suggestions for implementing complete business focused monitoring strategies that can adapt to today&#39;s more complex computing environments.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[EMA Advisory Note: The Cost of Doing Nothing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218204065_693.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The CMDB lays the groundwork for higher&#45;level analytics&#44; which further increases automation and efficiency.
   Published by: Enterprise Management Associates (EMA)]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[EMA Advisory Note: Danger of Tools before Process and Requirements&#44; Or &#45; Time to Buy a Lawn Mower]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218204063_441.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper explores some of the considerations and pitfalls for purchasing a CMDB tool before taking the final leap and provides a common sense approach to evaluating the direction in which your company is heading.
   Published by: Enterprise Management Associates (EMA)]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[10 Best&#45;Practice Tips to Help You Succeed with Your Enterprise CMDB Project]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215015258_376.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    EMA has culled through 1000+ pieces of advice to identify 10 best practices to help you succeed with your CMDB project. This paper details these tips&#44; highlights key findings from EMA research&#44; and shares practical advice directly from your peers.
   Published by: Enterprise Management Associates (EMA)]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Executive's Guide to IT Process Automation &#45; Increase IT Effectiveness and Efficiency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214245976_235.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This guide examines IT processes and the steps organizations take to turn the dream of IT Process Automation into a much-anticipated reality. It also discusses how to increase IT effectiveness and efficiency through ITPA.
   Published by: Opalis Software, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Define Detailed Requirements for Your Enterprise CMDB Project]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1211222195_469.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    A key challenge for those starting a CMDB project is how to define and document detailed requirements that are both appropriate and achievable. This white paper provides expert tips and a template for crafting detailed CMDB project requirements.
   Published by: Enterprise Management Associates (EMA)]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[5 Steps to Defining IT Services: A Hands-On Workbook]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1211222193_54.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Managing IT by service and not technology is the message of ITIL v3, but, most IT professionals really struggle with defining IT services. In this white paper, explore five steps to defining IT services.
   Published by: Enterprise Management Associates (EMA)]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Dialogue Live: The Solution for Intelligent&#44; Interactive Documents]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1209147334_581.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Integrated with Exstream&#39;s market&#45;leading Dialogue for high&#45;volume and on&#45;demand enterprise document automation&#44; Dialogue Live is an intelligent&#44; interactive document solution that provides a common infrastructure for managing t...
   Published by: Exstream Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Taking the Guesswork out of ITIL]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208883719_694.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    ITIL Service Delivery provides the processes for identifying&#44; planning and provisioning IT services&#44; while Service Support addresses the day&#45;to&#45;day support and maintenance of these services.
   Published by: Netuitive, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Developing a Spectacular Support Structure]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1207767484_954.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this webcast from Numara Software industry leaders will teach you how to be sure that your support structure is running effectively. It will discuss and present solutions for all major issues that support centers encounter.
   Published by: Numara Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2004 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Practical Configuration Management: CMDB You Can Do Right Now!]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1207767483_183.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this webcast from Numara Software industry leaders will teach you how to adopt Configuration Management best practices. The Configuration Management Database (CMDB) System concept, and the ITIL will also be discussed.
   Published by: Numara Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Configuration Management - How to Really Cover your Assets]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206984143_505.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Configuration Management is the heart of IT Service Management. This webcast will teach you what hardware and software exist in that environment, and how they relate to each other. Also discussed is how to increase service quality and reduce costs.
   Published by: Numara Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Achieving Service&#45;Level Compliance with Business&#45;Critical Applications]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206987240_372.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper seeks to help IT managers become proactive in managing their business&#45;critical applications and drive application effectiveness in their organizations. It uncovers some of the greatest challenges found in management of business&#45;criti...
   Published by: Quest Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[HP Key Strategies for Successful Customer CMDB Implementations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1197907609_282.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    To meet the increasing pressures of high availability and performance requirements, many IT groups are adopting IT Service Management ITSM, and change and configuration management CCM strategies.   This paper lays out successful approaches.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ITIL Is Gaining Momentum but the Data Center Is Slow to Adopt]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1202921596_504.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    ITIL is the only comprehensive&#44; non&#45;proprietary framework available for the planning&#44; provisioning and support of IT services.
   Published by: Aperture Technologies, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Key to IT Business Alignment Is In Operations: Best Practice Series]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1196962518_182.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The ability to measure the results of a process and identify weak points is a measure of success with IT. Learn how to recognize and track problems appearing in production to their real root cause so that real process improvement can take place.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

