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	podcasts, IT downloads and product information provided by Bitpipe</description>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:15:12 EDT</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ESG White Paper: Enabling Enterprise Class Features for the Mid-Range: Focus on BlueArc Mercury]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246565535_238.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this White Paper from ESG to learn about current data growth and consolidation challenges as well as BlueArc's new mercury series products, foreceful consolidation solutions, providing enterprise class file system features to support mid-range applications.
   Published by: BlueArc Corp.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reducing Storage Complexity with Sun Unified Storage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246378170_620.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With all protocols and storage features included in the cost of the system, Sun claims its new unified platform delivers significant performance gains and cost benefits versus proprietary unified storage solutions.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2006 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Innovations in Managing IT Service Quality: Managing Service Quality and Risk to Service Delivery in a Lean Economy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246035343_290.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With the economy down it is important for IT organizations to be as efficient as possible.  This means that IT operations, those responsible for the product and health of the enterprise, must have full visibility and control over their resources - and of course, the technology to do so.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IDC White Paper: Making the Business Case for IT Consolidation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246025410_435.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    IDC believes that IT organizations are constantly being asked to do more with less.  This analyst report will look at some of the key triggers CIOs look for when deciding to consolidate as well as getting started with consolidation and its impact on the business.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[5 Key Virtualization Management Challenges - and How to Overcome Them]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246023780_165.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Virtualization introduces fundamental changes to IT, and adds significant management challenges.  Read this informative white paper written by Enterprise Management Associates to learn what these challenges are as well as some of the solutions and strategies used to deal with them.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Auto-Snapshot Manager/Vmware Edition Automated, Integrated, and Scalable Protection of Virtual Machines]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245876887_876.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper will discuss High performance, space-efficient hypervisor-aware SAN-based snapshot and replication support, backup and recovery, IT infrastructure, as well as virtual security.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Using the Solaris&trade; Operating System to Upgrade SAP Environments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245793587_737.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This document uses concrete examples to describe the architecture of a system landscape based on Solaris&trade; Containers and Solaris ZFS technologies. This architecture allows enterprises running Solaris to operate an SAP environment at lower cost in a more flexible way, while retaining high availability.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Planning For Performance Optimization in a Virtual Environment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245776937_381.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Proper planning is a crucial element when tackling the task of optimizing your virtual environment.  From assessing your environment to determining business requirements with your management team, Shannon Snowden, Associate Consulting Partner at New Age Technologies guides you along the steps toward optimization.
   Published by: VKernel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 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[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]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Taking Your Business to a Higher Level]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245443122_94.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper discusses the nature of cloud computing and how it is transforming the way that enterprises everywhere build and deploy applications.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 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 Potential ROI of a Remote Support Solution via the SaaS Model Presentation Transcript]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245360456_702.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Increased productivity, better customer interactions and quicker response times are all benefits of using SaaS-based remote support solutions. But how do you quantify these savings? This presentation transcript will address the real dollar savings of using this model and the potential for ROI.
   Published by: Citrix Online - GotoAssist]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[BI Data Integration for Microsoft Office]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245348539_696.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Webcast examines affordable ways for creating actionable information that is consistent, accurate and fresh, and importing business intelligence (BI) data directly to your Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools.
   Published by: Sybase, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Automate Virtualization in Your Data Center]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245339098_533.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Enterprise Management Associates&reg; (EMA&trade;) white paper highlights a number of specific examples of how virtualization provides measurable ROI and other benefits, looks at the challenges for data center management that virtualization introduces, and explains why most current approaches to virtual system management fall short.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Desktop Virtualization Overview: Can you get there from here?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245286084_164.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this session, virtualization expert Brian Madden will define terms, describe real-world scenarios that desktop virtualization can and can't address and separate vendor hype from reality.
   Published by: SearchVirtualDesktop.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Which SAP&#174; Warehouse Management Application is Right For You?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245248356_76.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper is designed to give warehouse operations managers and IT managers a useful framework for understanding SAP&#39;s newer Warehouse Management (WM) application functionality. It encompasses a look at both the core ERP Central Component (ECC) functionality in addition to the SCM Extended Warehouse Management product.
   Published by: CDC Global Services &#45; Catalyst]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[E-Book: The Midmarket CIO's Guide to Disaster Recovery Planning]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245093529_52.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this guide, midmarket CIOs are offered expert advice and resources on a full range of issues associated with disaster recovery planning -- from virtualization and applications to outsourcing and affordable solutions.
   Published by: Compellent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[What Your IT Equipment Needs From a UPS.]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244734625_958.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    What your IT equipment needs from a UPS: The top five requirements that define &#147;quality power&#148; in the eyes of the power supplies in your IT systems.
   Published by: Eaton Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Oracle SOA Resource Center]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244675622_273.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    SOA has sparked an IT revolution and enabled leading companies to gain operational efficiencies and business agility through scalable, high performing and reliable solutions. This resource center will introduce you to Oracle's best-in-class SOA technologies and how each will benefit your business.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Effective SharePoint Governance: Meeting Business Objectives Through Top-Down SharePoint Administration]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244658310_730.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This document is intended to aid IT administrators and other stakeholders responsible for managing SharePoint deployments, in planning and implementing a comprehensive, reliable, and efficient governance strategy appropriate to their organizational needs.
   Published by: AvePoint, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Three Must-Have Capabilities for Managing Enterprise Desktop Environments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244641862_630.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Today, more than ever, businesses rely on a dependable desktop and laptop environment to drive revenues and growth. This whitepaper will discuss the three must-have principles that represent the most fundamental components that every IT organization must employ to realize a winning desktop management strategy.
   Published by: Bit9, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How To Use Software & Device Whitelists to Keep Data Secure]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244652886_897.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webinar, presented by Bit9, will discuss how whitelisting has become a more viable choice for enterprises looking for an easy to manage but more powerful option to anti-virus software for protecting critical data.
   Published by: Bit9, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Desktop Dilemma: Liberty vs. Lockdown]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244568665_75.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    CIOs and IT departments are under tremendous pressure to implement better processes over how software is deployed, managed, and used by their employees on their company computers. This document will outline a nine-step methodology that can make or break your transition to a well-managed and controlled Windows environment.
   Published by: Bit9, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 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[Running and Optimizing IT: A Best Practice Approach]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244223986_178.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The results of this survey show that the highest priorities are focused not on
technology but on the ability of IT to deliver services that provide value for customers and end users.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IDC Research: Hitachi IT Operations Analyzer Delivers Performance and Availability Reporting for IT Generalists]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244159746_798.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper describes the challenges facing IT administrators as datacenter
environments become more complex, heterogeneous, and interconnected. It describes how integrated infrastructure performance and availability monitoring tools can help IT managers improve service levels and staff productivity.
   Published by: Hitachi Data Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Hitachi IT Operations Analyzer: Root Cause Analysis for Supporting Fault Identification]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244158093_791.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Hitachi Data Systems introduces Hitachi IT Operations Analyzer software with unique Root Cause Analysis functionality. The IT Operations Analyzer is a powerful, proven approach to simplifying data center management, with comprehensive performance and availability monitoring of up to 250 server, network and storage nodes.
   Published by: Hitachi Data Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The potential ROI of a remote support solution via the SaaS model]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244147523_491.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webcast will address the real dollar savings of using this model and the potential for ROI.
   Published by: Citrix Online - GotoAssist]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[HP Newsletter Featuring Gartner research on IT Operations Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244039491_669.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this paper to learn about the nine common IT management products that provide consolidation, integration and information that support the infrastructure projects of major enterprises.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Mistakes users make implementing ITIL]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243865512_712.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Watch this expert videocast and how to overcome common mistakes in establishing an ITIL culture. Also learn why direct, engaging two-way communication is vital in your ITIL plan.
   Published by: SkillSoft Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[AppStructure: Technology Platform for Agile Enterprises]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243021253_415.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper explores how AppStructure - a dynamic cloud computing platform - helps businesses create a flexible, integrated, and collaborative IT environment that drives business agility, reduces cost driving efficiencies and effectiveness.
   Published by: NaviSite, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 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[Tough Love: When IT Security Hurts Your Business]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243439212_106.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As IT commoditization continues to increase audit and control activities, IT gets better at identifying and documenting the causes of significant outages. In an increasing number of cases, these ITIL efforts show the source of the outage to be action from the security department, and the BSM processes show the impact to be devastating.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 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[VMLogix LabManager &#45; Virtual Lab Automation Solution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241531634_417.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Software companies and enterprise IT organizations needing to leverage virtualization in order to consolidate and automate lab IT infrastructure so that software applications can be delivered and maintained more quickly, cost-effectively and reliably.
   Published by: VMLogix]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 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[Rationalizing the IT Support Services Budget for 2009: Three Things Enterprises Should Investigate]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241717893_56.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As companies brace for more bumps in the economic downturn, many organizations are indiscriminately cutting costs. This new IDC White Paper explores 3 tangible areas that IT departments should investigate to help strategize cost reduction during the downturn.
   Published by: Citrix Online- GotoAssist]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Virtual Data Center E-Zine &#45; Volume 10]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241626437_201.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Renewed interest in data centers is presenting a unique challenge to IT professionals who must do more with less. Read in this latest issue how to use server virtualization to boost utilization while saving money.
   Published by: Virtual Data Center E-Zine - Volume 10]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 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[Virtual Instruments VirtualWisdom Family of Products]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241472257_681.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this data sheet to explore the advantages of the Virtual Instruments VirtualWisdom family of products for optimizing your virtual IT infrastructure or large Fibre Channel SAN.
   Published by: Virtual Instruments]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Enabling Business-Driven Automation for Business Advantage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241015256_13.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    IT can employ automation as a means to elevate its operational effectiveness and better align itself to support business needs. Automation already occurs in varying degrees throughout the enterprise. However, automating the management and delivery of IT services can help further contain costs, assure service, increase agility and reduce risk.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Meeting Performance Management Challenges with CA Mainframe Performance Management Suite]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240932511_924.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Increased datacenter complexity amplifies the difficulties in applying proactive performance management practices. This paper outlines how CA Mainframe Performance Management Suite helps datacenter professionals maintain the high levels of performance enterprises expect from their mainframe environments.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Integrated Infrastructure and Performance Management for Virtualized Environments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241031417_57.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Enterprises, government agencies and service providers are increasingly employing virtualized environments to decrease costs, consolidate data center space and reduce environmental impacts. This paper describes a comprehensive set of CA tools for managing virtual environments.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Network and Voice Management Software from CA]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240862782_193.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    South Field Financial experiences IT faults that create issues throughout the system. It is critical to South Field's success that its data center management teams quickly identify and repair data faults. CA's Spectrum can immediately detect the change in configuration. Please view this video for more examples of how CA benefits South Field.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ePlus Technology IT Sourcing, Services, Support & Solutions]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240587229_371.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    ePlus Technology helps you develop cost-effective strategies that meet your immediate IT needs as well as your long-term business objectives - letting you focus on your core business.  When combined with our suite of on-demand supply chain and financing solutions, ePlus IT services will help you improve asset utilization across your organization.
   Published by: ePlus Technology]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Producing MAINVIEW Performance Graphs with MAINVIEW Batch and Excel]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240500685_276.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    By combining the use of the &#39;Export&#39; command with MAINVIEW Batch processing, BMC MAINVIEW keeps a wealth of historical data that can be used to produce performance graphs for IT management.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Podcast: 15 Minutes to a Secure Business]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240496096_927.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    One of the primary challenges of IT professionals working with small and medium sized business is providing comprehensive protection for the IT infrastructure on a tight time budget. Listen to this this podcast to learn about a set of solutions and practices that may allow you to secure your business with only 15 minutes each day.
   Published by: McAfee, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Executive Brief: The Business Case for Portfolio Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240427806_860.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this briefing, Rich Murphy, Planview Executive in Residence and former IT CFO for Deutsche Bank, shares his experience and insights, and explains why IT organizations need portfolio management today. He discusses the executive benefits of portfolio management and makes the case for this business-critical investment.
   Published by: PlanView, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Be Bold with Smart New IT Investments: 5 Valuable IT Investment Steps for Difficult Economic Times]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240421756_343.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Now is the time for great companies and leaders to follow a different path which will result in great rewards in the future. With the right strategy your company can grow market share and come out of this recession stronger. Read on to learn five IT investment steps that you can use to assist in guiding your organization to make the right choices.
   Published by: PlanView, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Top 3 IT Moves in 2009]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240349323_590.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This year more than ever there is pressure on IT budgets and staff to optimize existing infrastructure. Join Forrester&reg; Research and Citrix&reg; in this web seminar to hear practical advice that will help you navigate through the economic challenges of 2009.
   Published by: Citrix]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Recession-Proof the Business: The Top Five Ways IT Organizations Can Help Companies Survive a Tough Economy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240246622_629.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In a recession, companies need to focus on activities that will ensure that they can quickly adapt and respond to competitive threats and varying market conditions. They need to seize the opportunities that'll help them survive and emerge stronger than before. Read this paper to learn what your IT organizations need to do to survive the recession.
   Published by: Informatica]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SMART, Modular, Cost-Effective Steps to Workload Automation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239991440_488.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper proposes a high-level methodology for implementation of Workload Automation (WLA) &#45; a mature evolution of job scheduling that automates complex IT processing and includes support for event-driven workloads, multiple platforms, Web services, composite applications, SOAs, virtual systems, system and application integration, and more.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Green Data Center: A Proactive Approach to IT Efficiency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239213976_594.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Listen to top green data center experts, as they help you properly identify your current energy efficiency issues and show you the next steps toward increasing your data center performance without breaking the bank.
   Published by: SearchDataCenter]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 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[Root Access Risk Control: Closing Compliance Gaps]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239034865_173.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this paper, analysts examine a more comprehensive solution designed to close these gaps for the enterprise with provable control.
   Published by: Symark International, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</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[The Metrics&#45;Driven Organization: How to Keep Your Finger on the Pulse of Your Business in Challenging Times]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1237886901_798.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper discusses how metrics increase visibility and sharpen decision making to ensure excellent customer service&#44; rising revenue and growth.
   Published by: Exact Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[What Is Cloud Computing&#63;]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1236690848_969.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Cloud computing is a better way to run your business. Instead of running your apps yourself&#44; they run on a shared data center. When you use any app that runs in cloud&#44; you just log in&#44; customize it&#44; and start using it.
   Published by: Salesforce.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Spot a Failing Project]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1234184615_81.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Only about one&#45;third of all projects are complete successes. Download this paper to take a look at the early warning signs in an IT project and what you can do to make the project a success.
   Published by: AtTask]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Achieving Cost Savings in Backup with Deduplication]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1233068548_695.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This document discusses that dollars and time currently consumed by existing tape libraries can be far better utilized by moving to disk back&#45;up with deduplication.
   Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Geek-Speak Glossary: A Manager's Guide to IT Terminology]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1161231958_225.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This glossary is a guide to the most commonly used and confused IT terms, designed to help managers better communicate with (and understand) their IT staff.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
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