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	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:35:30 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[CIO Decisions eZine: ITSM Managing for Efficiency and Effectiveness]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257890953_430.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    IT Service Management frameworks are helping CIOs leverage best practices to lead change, improve response time and better manage the IT/business relationship. In this CIO Decisions eZine, experts offer insights into how to roll out your ITSM implementation.
   Published by: SkillSoft Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How Dallas Cowboys Merchandising Scored Big with Rapid-fire BI]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257794916_23.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this videocast, discover how the Dallas Cowboys adopted BI strategies that optimized their tracking of manufacturing, distribution and sales. Hear from Bill Priakos, Cowboys' COO, as he explains the steps that the team took in being able to get a real-time look into the distribution chain and see trends over time.
   Published by: Tableau Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Symantec&#146;s 7 Steps to Windows 7: Planning and Assessment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257434478_125.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With the release of Windows 7, many organizations are considering migrating to this new platform. This webcast explores best practices to aid IT pros in this transition. Discover a wide range of hardware and software technology that will help you prepare for this switch.
   Published by: Symantec Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[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[Best Practices for Virtualizing Distributed Environments: Enterprise-Class Virtualization for Remote Office and Branch Office Infrastructures]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256659388_782.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This whitepaper provides the 4 best practices that IT leaders of ROBO organizations need to consider when virtualizing their businesses, providing ROI tips and establishing a roadmap for reducing the Total Cost of Ownership for virtualizing the distributed ROBO environment.
   Published by: VM6 Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reduce Downtime by 70% - Without Spending a Dime: Applying Best Practices of Successful IT Organizations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256568056_946.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this paper to learn Niel Nickolaisen's proven model for strategic and tactical alignment of IT with business objectives - enabling IT to do more for the business with less. By implementing all four components of Niel's model, IT can dramatically reduce system downtime and closely align their efforts and investments with business priorities.
   Published by: Marathon Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Implementing Best Practices: The Dell Management Console and ITIL]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255554251_442.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The Dell&trade; Management Console Powered by Altiris&trade; from Symantec&trade; provides a comprehensive management platform based on standardized IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes&#151;facilitating the adoption of industry best practices and helping streamline and simplify IT management in enterprise data centers.
   Published by: Dell and Symantec]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Technical White Paper: Sizing tips for XenServer with HP ProLiant servers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255370129_75.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This technical paper provides general sizing best practices to consider when planning your virtualization deployment with HP ProLiant and XenServer.
   Published by: HP, Citrix, and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Sun&trade; Ops Center: Changing the Economics of Datacenter Operations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255118358_893.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this white paper the main inefficiencies that can be found in a typical datacenter are examined and the different strategies that are commonly used to resolve them are discussed. Sun&trade; Ops Center is presented as a cost-effective solution to these inefficiencies.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 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[I Can Do It eKIT]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254428759_100.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Register Now to take advantage of this complimentary collection of resources to discover how IBM Rational Software may cut your maintenance cost and give you the flexibility to transform your business with assets you already have without spending a fortune.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Enterprise, Back-Office Applications Propel our Business: An order management system, payroll and customer call center that connects your organization with customers and employees]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254425875_354.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With Oracle Applications Extension for Rational Performance you no longer have to jeopardize your business engine during an upgrade.  You&#146;ll eliminate risk, increase testing productivity, speedy delivery, and ensure the quality and scalability of your  business systems.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Podcast- Computing as a Service- New Models for Scaling Your Online Business]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253899054_453.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how service-based solutions can bring flexibility and lower costs to your IT infrastructure.  Find out how to maximize your organization's resources and quickly scale your infrastructure to meet the demands of expanding global online audiences.
   Published by: Rackspace Hosting &amp; Limelight Networks]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Initial Investment Payback Analysis: Dell PowerEdge R710 solution with VMware ESX vs. HP ProLiant DL385 solution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253811377_928.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this report, we estimate both the number of older solutions each Dell PowerEdge R710 solution can replace and the payback period for replacing those older solutions. Read this white paper to learn more.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[vSphere Virtual Infrastructure Business Ready Solutions for the R610 and R710 PowerEdge Servers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253809059_932.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper presents a sample Dell solution -- using the Dell R610 and R710 PowerEdge Servers (powered by Intel&#174; Xeon&#174; processor 5500 Series) -- designed to tolerate faults at multiple infrastructure layers to provide maximum level of availability for the virtual infrastructure.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Maximizing Energy Efficiency across the Dynamic Infrastructure]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253733996_177.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn more about offerings to improve energy efficiency across your infrastructure.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Three Steps to Improving Server Virtualization ROI with everRun]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253282804_971.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Server virtualization offers a tremendous opportunity for cost savings in the data center. This paper will give three steps you can take to dramatically improve your cost savings from server virtualization as well as show how companies are using Marathon's everRun software to implement those steps.
   Published by: Marathon Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Oracle WebLogic Suite 11g:  Benefit Your Business with Fast, Efficient Middleware]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253281629_802.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Oracle WebLogic Suite, a foundational element of Oracle Fusion Middleware, offers the ideal mix of performance, scalability, and operational efficiency to support modern IT requirements driven by ever-changing business needs.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The importance of IT governance in an economic recession]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253110755_731.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Hear from Brian Barnier, Principal at ValueBridge, as he speaks on how a formal governance process will ensure a positive impact on your bottom line. Also, get answers to some of the toughest governance questions, including &#147;how important is risk evaluation in IT governance?&#148;
   Published by: Innotas]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Managing Data Center Costs via Application and Server Consolidation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253202055_4.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper shows how next-generation Sun servers, based on the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series, allow IT organizations to meet these challenges by delivering game-changing performance and virtualization improvements that help enable companies to leverage best practices for IT management, application deployment, work processes, and cost control.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[HP reference configuration for BladeSystem: BL495c with Flex-10 and VMware View]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253046406_688.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper is for decision makers that are familiar with and interested in VMware View as a desktop replacement strategy. An understanding of networking and fibre channel infrastructure and how they interact with HP Virtual Connect technologies, virtualization benefits and techniques, VMware software, and datacenter practices is recommended.
   Published by: HP, Vmware and AMD]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Need for Profitability and Cost Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252951314_769.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As indirect costs rise and economic pressures increase, the need for profitability and cost management (PCM) also grows. Read this white paper to find out more about how PCM drives business performance by finding drivers of cost and profitability, empowering users with visibility and flexibility, and improving resource alignment.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 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[eGuide: Defining a cost-effective mobile IT strategy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251828792_101.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this series, Craig Mathias explores the various ways mobility solutions can be used successfully and cost-effectively in your enterprise.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Building Your IT Staff: Essential Experience and Skill Sets for Tomorrow's Challenges]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250624765_889.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this paper, the top information services leaders share their expertise on how to most efficiently build your IT staff. Read this paper to learn the essential qualities and must-haves for your company's IT Staff.
   Published by: SkillSoft Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[De-Duplication Is Physical &#45; Storage Management Is Logical]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249315246_726.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This whitepaper will provide an overview of the benefits of Storage Resource Management as a &quot;front end&quot; to data deduplication. We will demonstrate how an SRM tool such as Northern Storage Suite can work in concert with data de-duplication technologies to efficiently streamline data and assure optimal performance of an organization's storage inf...
   Published by: Northern Parklife]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Cost Effective Mainframe Management and Upgrading]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1247860739_437.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchDataCenter.com and BMC, you will discover best practices for comprehensive and cost-effective mainframe management, maintenance and upgrading. Explore cost-effective mainframe upgrades and gain insight into approaches essential for adding flexibility to today&#39;s mainframe applications.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Schneider Electric - Bringing Facts to the Table]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1247780953_507.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Dave Patzwald of Schneider North America talks about how he responded to a direct challenge from his executive team to &quot;fix the systems availability issue.&quot;
   Published by: Compuware Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Application Performance Management Best Practices]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1247780187_804.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    It's a top priority to keep your applications running and end users happy. Discover how application performance management can help you quickly dive into the root causes of problems, before they negatively affect your network and users.
   Published by: Compuware Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Forrester:  The Evolution of The Enterprise Network]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246312039_333.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Businesses are turning to IT to drive down operating expenses as well as ratchet up productivity and efficiency to drive a more effective, leaner business in 2009 and beyond. IT needs to help save the business while remaining responsive, reliable, and agile, all using less investment than was previously available. Read on to learn more.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[11 Questions Every CIO Should Ask Their IT Manager]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244669010_612.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    What is your IT really costing you? Could you be doing more with the technology you have? Could you reduce costs and provide better service to your organization? Read Red Hat&#39;s suggestions on 11 questions every CIO should ask their IT manager, and how Red Hat open source solutions can help.
   Published by: Red Hat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 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[Service Desk Consolidation Cuts Costs and Increases Service Quality]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245190756_533.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The service desk is the last place you should try to cut back. For external-facing organizations, quality support keeps customer loyalty and repeat business high and ensures that partners and suppliers can do business with you cost effectively. Read this whitepaper to discover the path to proper service desk consolidation and its many benefits.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Ride the Express Lane in the Journey to Speed ITIL&#174; Adoption]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245337295_639.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Modernizing IT: Strategies for Improving Service Quality and Reducing IT Costs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245262389_482.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Working harder simply won&#39;t get you there. No matter how many people you allocate, sinking more labor into old IT practices cannot concurrently meet rising demands on IT and cut costs.  Read about cost-effective, automated ways to meet this challenge head-on in our latest article, &#147;Strategies for Modernizing IT, Reducing Costs, and..&#148;
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cost-cutting strategies for a virtualized data center: Performance and capacity management tools]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245177984_843.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this expert podcast, learn how new capacity planning and performance management tools utilize automation and an intuitive interface to increase resource utilization and reduce capital expenditures for your virtualized data center.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cost-cutting strategies for a virtualized data center: Blade servers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245174978_911.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Implementing the newest blade servers will enable you to decrease power consumption and optimize performance in your virtualized data center. Listen to this expert podcast to learn more about how you can consume less power and cut cooling costs.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cost-cutting strategies for a virtualized data center: Disaster recovery and readiness]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245171485_557.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how data center virtualization enables your company to implement cost-effective disaster recovery (DR) solutions and reduce DR testing and maintenance costs.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Seven Ways ITIL Can Help You in an Economic Downturn]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245103568_464.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    IT Infrastructure Library&#174; (ITIL&#174;) 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]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Crossing the Chasm Between the Service Desk and Operations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245095564_397.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</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[Numara Track It! &#45; Change Management Webinar]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244499018_112.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The Numara Track It! helpdesk/ asset management solution offers a fully integrated &#147;Change Management&#148; module that provides flexibility for seamless upgrades of services &#45; hardware and software. Watch this webinar to learn how this comprehensive solution tool allows anyone to manage change from any location without the cost of...
   Published by: Numara Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Numara Software Webinar &#45; Track It!]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244496248_566.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Watch this webinar to get an overview of Numara&#39;s Track It! software solution and free trial download that offers everything needed to manage your Help Desk and IT assets while enabling your organization to cost-effectively employ industry best practices.
   Published by: Numara Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[10 Dying IT Skills]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242230542_429.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    When an IT skill falls out of favor, it rarely ever comes back. Here's our list of 10 dying IT skills. If any of these skills are your main expertise, perhaps it's time to think about updating your skill set.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Expert Tips for Virtual Infrastructure Management and Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241715661_446.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Gain insight into the top 10 best practices for improving virtual machine performance, and explore a unique online virtualization community. Discover the ten essential virtual management tools, as well as what to consider when making a purchase decision.
   Published by: VKernel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Event Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240514069_941.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This BMC webcast will present a methodology for identifying the metrics that have the most impact on critical business applications and for creating exception events to notify of critical application problems.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Selecting a Visual Analytics Application]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240232423_830.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Visual analytics is the process of analytical reasoning facilitated by interactive visual interfaces. Its becoming the fastest way for people to explore and understand Business Intelligence data of any size. This paper will introduce you to the seven essential elements of true visual analytics applications.
   Published by: Tableau Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Security Explorer for File Servers Version 7.0.23]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239736341_884.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Security. It is the #1 concern on an IT professional&#39;s mind. From external hackers to internal malicious activity ; it is imperative that proper measures are implemented to protect sensitive corporate information.
   Published by: ScriptLogic Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Nucleus Research:  ROI Report on Oracle User Productivity Kit]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239139101_126.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This report from Nucleus Research discusses how companies using Oracle User Productivity Kit estimated an average of a fifty percent (50%) reduction in time to competency for new application users as well as other benefits organizations achieved with Oracle User Productivity Kit.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Top 3 Cost-Cutting Mistakes CIOs Make And How to Avoid Them]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1238793024_548.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The current economic downturn has resulted in contraction of IT Department budgets and a mandate to allocate resources to only the most critical projects, then execute flawlessly. In these tough times, it is imperative for CIOs to deliver more value from as IT budgets fall..
   Published by: Rally Software Development Corp.]]></description>
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