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	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:25:23 EST</pubDate>  <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[Online Trial: Rational System Architect]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257374285_933.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Try IBM&#174; Rational&#174; System Architect&#174; V11.3, which enables business managers and IT professionals to plan, model, and execute changes to improve their business strategy and process as well as the IT systems and infrastructure that support them, enabling successful enterprise planning and transformation.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Advance Your SAP Services: What Atos Origin Can Do For You]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257373107_99.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Atos Origin provides end-to-end SAP solutions for mid-to large-size organizations around the world - from core SAP implementations to supply chain management to upgrades and custom development. With a wealth of experience across all industries, we are among the world's most successful SAP specialists.
   Published by: Atos&#160;Origin]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[10 Key Actions to Reduce IT Infrastructure and Operations Cost Structure]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257363343_130.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Infrastructure and operations (I&O) comprise 60% or more of total IT spending worldwide. I&O leaders are under intensifying pressure to reduce costs. This Gartner research note outlines the key actions that should be taken to change the I&O cost structure in the short term (through 2010) and in the longer term (during the next three years).
   Published by: Nimsoft, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Tips for Managing ERP Software Vendors during the Software Selection Process]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257264068_141.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    It is often said that desperate times call for desperate measures. In recent months, this is certainly the case for some ERP vendors. The good news, however, is that there are ways to manage ERP software vendors to ensure a fair, consistent, and unbiased selection process for your organization. Read on to learn what they are.
   Published by: Panorama Consulting Group]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Self-Service is Coming to IT Service Delivery&#133;What You Need to Know]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256765555_835.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    User demand for infrastructure and services has increased at a much greater rate over the past few decades than IT resources available, thus causing an IT service delivery gap. Learn how Surgient's self-service platform can bridge that gap.
   Published by: Surgient]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eBook: HP IT Service Management - Optimizing Service Lifecycle Delivery and Cost]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256757479_654.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Many IT professionals are looking to IT Service Management (ITSM) to deliver quality IT services that meet the needs of the business under these tough conditions. Regardless of the size of your business, you can deliver superior service quality to your business with the HP approach to ITSM and the HP software and services that support it.
   Published by: HP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Marin County Upgrades Tax System While Reducing the Costs of the Mainframe]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256673358_118.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The property tax system for Marin County, California, was increasingly expensive to maintain; furthermore, it was not possible to integrate it with newer modern technologies. Read this case study to learn how they updated and modernized this critical application without losing valuable IT assets embedded in the current system.
   Published by: Micro Focus UK]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Self-Service Provisioning for Dynamic Data Centers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256672246_853.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Despite flat and even shrinking IT budgets, the demand for complex services and
infrastructure to support business initiatives continues to increase. The Surgient Virtual Automation Platform&#153; streamlines the administration of infrastructure delivery.
   Published by: Surgient]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Case Study: DaimlerChrysler South Africa - Migrating Mission Critical Application Achieving Over 50% Cost Savings and Improving Service Levels]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256670410_53.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In October 2003, DaimlerChrysler South Africa decided that significant cost savings could be achieved by migrating its mission critical systems onto a contemporary low cost platform and in the process remove the mainframe. This case study presents the challenges the company faced as well as the solution and benefits achieved.
   Published by: Micro Focus UK]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The IT Management Software Megavendors]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256670474_636.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The current recession and credit crunch deeply affected IT spending in the last quarter of 2008 and into 2009. This SWOT Analyst report for Q3 2009 regroups the market contenders by categories for an easier evaluation to enable vendor strategy professionals to substantiate decisions about their partnership and go-to-market strategies.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SAP&reg; Business All-in-One Fast-Start Program: Creating Affordable, Flexible Solutions for Faster Value]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256589107_214.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The SAP&#174; Business All-in-One fast-start program enables you to configure a solution online, obtain an estimate of costs, and implement the solution quickly and cost-effectively. It delivers rapid time to value and lets you tailor the solution to meet your changing needs, protecting your long-term investment.
   Published by: SAP AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Importance of Measuring ROI: The Indicator of Business and IT Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256585892_484.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    A disciplined IT performance measurement program is critical not only for business growth but also for economic viability. This paper provides a framework for a Return on IT (ROIT&#153;) methodology and discusses how to deploy it within a company's business processes.
   Published by: SAP AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</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[eGuide: Examining Blade Servers and Virtualization and the Related Channel Opportunities]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256161603_533.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchSystemsChannel.com and Dell, you will discover the critical role blade servers play in your customers' virtualization plans.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Efficient Enterprise: Standardize, Consolidate, Automate]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256150948_494.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Join Robin Johnson, Dell's Chief Information Officer, as he explains the most efficient way to run an IT enterprise. You'll learn how a basic management philosophy and a belief in industry standard technology can lead to great success.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Overcoming Buyer Objections Q2 2009]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255641179_456.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this white paper, you'll read about the top objections buyers have for upgrading their current equipment. You'll also hear about the solutions Intel has to offer to help increase the productivity of your workforce, reduce energy consumption, and much more!
   Published by: Intel Technology Provider]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Dell Helps Customers Reduce Spending on Power, Hardware, and Software]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255459978_630.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Companies that seek infrastructure consulting from Dell often want to cut expenditures. Dell can help customers reduce costs by taking advantage of Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Dell products and services. Read this case study to learn more!
   Published by: Dell and Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cutting Costs Through Workload Automation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255379381_281.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Join BMC's John McKinney with featured speaker Milind Govekar, Gartner analyst, for an informative webcast reinforcing the cost-cutting benefits of workload automation.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eGuide: Expert Tips for Comprehensive Data Center and Server Hardware Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255122205_176.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this E-Guide brought to you by SearchWindowsServer.com and Dell, you will discover expert tips for comprehensive remote data center management, server hardware maintenance and much more!
   Published by: Dell and Symantec]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</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[Essentials of Software Asset Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254958861_600.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Proper software asset management (SAM) requires setting policies for corporate standards, software evaluation, purchasing, usage and compliance monitoring. This white paper explains how to do that.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Dell Software Inventory & Usage Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254956872_415.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The Dell Software Inventory & Usage Management service automates software and hardware asset discovery and reporting, monitors software usage and helps simplify software license compliance helping managers to control IT costs, reduce software license compliance risks, and make informed decisions regarding software purchasing...
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Mosaic Technology trims sales cycle by up to 50% and converts 20% of leads into sales with Dell PartnerDirect program]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254940622_533.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Mosaic Technology sought to partner with a larger company to obtain sales, marketing and technical support, thereby extending its reach into the server and storage virtualization market.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Smart Move: Spend Less While Improving Data Protection]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254339430_374.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The data protection market has evolved with a number of alternatives that can save costs. One type of solution is a disk-based backup solution. Implementing a disk-based backup solution can save up to 40% when compared to traditional tape backups.
   Published by: i365, A Seagate Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Computing as a Service- New Models for Scaling your Online Business]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253898386_170.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[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[5 Smart Ways to Take Action: The IT Leaders' Handbook - Optimization in Today's Economy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253820170_750.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    It may seem there's little you can do directly to reduce the impact of the current economic turbulence on your organization. This handbook distills the actions you can take to lay the foundations of a clear, strategic action plan for the coming year.
   Published by: Symantec Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Deduplication Technologies and Strategies to Obtain Significant Storage Savings]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253817146_945.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Deduplication technologies and strategies can produce storage savings for your organization. Listen to this podcast for expert advice on how you can employ these strategies and begin saving today.
   Published by: Symantec Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</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[Mainframe Rehosting with Oracle Tuxedo: Accelerating Cost Reduction and Application Modernization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252599857_738.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As companies face increasing pressure to deliver more business value from their IT spending and free up funding for new business initiatives, reducing mainframe costs and modernizing legacy applications have become top-of-mind.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Save Money on Mainframe Hardware and Software: Five Simple Steps to Managing MIPS]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252004378_842.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper will detail how to control and manage MIPS usage by employing a systematic, repeatable approach that uses powerful technology and a proven process and expertise.
   Published by: Compuware Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Dell Virtualization Consulting Services Video]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252017594_404.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Virtualization is a rapidly evolving technology with many moving parts, making increasingly difficult for customers to develop an effective strategy. Every organization moves at a different pace. Dell delivers tailored solutions for every customer.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 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[Migrate from a Proprietary Server Architecture? - Open Systems Provide Way to Exit Money Pit]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251921687_664.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this down economy, now is the time to examine the total cost of ownership (TCO) of your proprietary server infrastructure and migrate to a more cost-effective open systems platform designed for tomorrow. If this hits home for you, please read on.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 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[What you should know about cloud backup security]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251207888_802.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Kevin Beaver, information security consultant with Principle Logic LLC, outlines security issues to consider when deploying cloud or online backup.
   Published by: Quantum Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Lean IT: The Time for Transformation is Now]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251154338_466.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Many institutions are investigating opportunities to create more value for customers by eliminating or reducing non-value-adding activities. Lean processing, long a staple in manufacturing, provides this opportunity for increasing efficiency within financial services.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Evaluating cloud backup services]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250009669_955.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    W. Curtis Preston, executive editor of the Storage Media Group, offers advice on evaluating cloud backup services in the market today and what you should consider before adopting cloud backup.
   Published by: Iron Mountain Digital]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Business Value of Security: How to Optimize Your IT and Reduce Costs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250104468_573.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Listen to IDC discuss key strategies to reduce IT costs, best practices for mitigating risk to your IT systems and information, ways to identify and demonstrate overall value for your business, and how one company's security strategy is enabling their business.
   Published by: Lumension]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</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[How SMBs Can Use IT to Stay Afloat in Today&#146;s Turbulent Economic Waters]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249652113_931.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Please join us in welcoming industry experts Ray Boggs, Vice President, SMB Research at IDC, along with Merle Sandler, Research Manager, SMB Research IDC, as they discuss the changing role that technology can play in helping SMBs survive, if not thrive in challenging economic times.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Is cloud backup right for your organization?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249052005_826.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Mark Bowker, analyst with Enterprise Strategy Group, discusses different flavors of cloud backup in the market today and details what you should consider before adopting a cloud backup offering.
   Published by: Iron Mountain Digital]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IDC Research: Server Refresh to Meet the Changing Needs of IT]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248287254_325.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    One of the leading questions IT organizations face when thinking about their installed base of servers is when and how to refresh those servers. This white paper discusses why you should refresh, provides common approaches meet new requirements, and explores the x86-based Sun server line using Intel Xeon processors.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 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[Schneider Electric Improves System Availability and Boosts Corporate Confidence in IT]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1247778819_182.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Dave Patzwald, CIO of Schneider Electric's North American Operating Division, was given a direct challenge to &quot;fix the systems availability issue.&quot;  Find out how he brought the facts to the table, allowing Schneider's IT team to get the right people in the room, identify root causes of problems and communicate effectively with business customers.
   Published by: Compuware Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Auto Club Group - AAA Attains Executive-level Visibility into Critical Application Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1247779462_617.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    How AAA improved operational efficiency by automating performance-monitoring efforts and provided executive-level dashboards with real-time views of application performance. Also, how AAA established baselines for ongoing performance monitoring and service levels.
   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[Nucleus Research - Focusing IT Efforts During Uncertain Times]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1247780536_780.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Rebecca Wetteman, Vice President with Nucleus Research, discusses the impact of the current economic climate on IT spending and how IT leaders can justify and articulate the value of infrastructure projects like application performance management.
   Published by: Compuware Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Going Lean and Green: SaaS Document Process Automation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1247259898_434.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Most companies today recognize the operational efficiencies and benefits to be gained by removing paper from business processes that rely on documents. Read this whitepaper to learn about a document management solution that can automate many of your business processes, removing the need for paper forms, saving you time, and saving you money.
   Published by: Esker Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 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[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[Analyzing the Total Cost of a Global Service Desk]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245700702_607.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Do you know what it really costs to operation your Service Desk? If your organization has not addressed Total Cost of Ownership, you are probably experiencing out-of-control cost increases and reduced service quality for end-user support. Read this white paper to learn about CompuCom's Service Desk solution.
   Published by: CompuCom Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Business Service Efficiency: The Key to Green IT and Profitability]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245092585_990.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Data center energy costs continue to take up a significant portion of IT budgets, and it seems that there is no end in sight. This paper addresses, in a unified and systemic way, many of the power consumption issues that IT has been grappling with in piecemeal fashion.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Merging Backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) Processes]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245196568_927.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper describes how continuous data protection (CDP) technology can bridge various DR methodologies to help organizations overcome the challenges of tape and achieve maximum benefits from their IT investments.
   Published by: FalconStor Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Blaze Advisor 6.6 Trial Download]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245100515_423.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    FICO&trade; Blaze Advisor&reg; is the world's leading business rules management system, maximizing control over high volume operational decisions.
   Published by: FICO]]></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[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[Podcast: The Economics of Endpoint Security]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242323509_553.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Listen to this podcast to learn how to get a great endpoint security solution that includes management without having to invest a huge amount of resources.
   Published by: Sophos Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Economics of Endpoint Security]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242323076_909.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    View this videocast to learn how to get a great endpoint security solution that includes management without having to invest a huge amount of resources.
   Published by: Sophos Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Economics of Embedded Development, Testing, Deployment and Support - Helping Senior Management Make Better Investment Decisions And Gain Financial Control of the Product Development and Deployment Cycle]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242246684_293.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper is aimed at helping senior management address its product ROI in a manner that can be directly applied to their everyday management practices. In this report, EMF presents a methodology for calculating the ROI for a development based on the direct cost of development, associative costs, extrinsic costs and a process for estimating risk.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Software Testing eZine Vol.2 &#45; Testing Strategies for Complex Environments: Agile, SOA]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241631619_483.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this issue of SearchSoftwareQuality.com&#39;s Software Testing eZine, we&#39;ll discuss a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) as a new testing environment as well as an Agile software development (ASD) methodology.
   Published by: SearchSoftwareQuality.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[BMC SQL Performance for DB2: Two Minute Explainer Video]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240581370_631.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Inefficient DB2 applications can waste MIPS and cost an organization thousands while mainframe application demand continually grows. Learn how BMC&#39;s SQL Performance solution for DB2 can reduce CPU MIPS, improve DB2 application performance, correct problems before they occur, and enable staff to work on more productive tasks.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 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[How Customers Are Cutting Costs and Building Value with Microsoft Virtualization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1237496085_873.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Virtualization provides powerful, tangible ways to streamline many traditionally time-consuming processes and minimize the resources needed to deploy and manage IT resources. This white paper examines how Microsoft&reg; customers are using virtualization technology to simplify their IT infrastructure, IT processes, and save money.
   Published by: Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Significant and Sustained: Cutting Costs While Achieving Better Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1234960065_84.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The current economic downturn requires a strategic approach to cutting IT costs&#44; high&#45;performance businesses successfully reduce overall costs sharply and for the long term&#44; shifting spend toward IT capability and business growth.
   Published by: Accenture]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Accelerate Value Creation: The Virtuous Cycle of Using Technology to Maximize Business Value]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1224337307_290.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Understanding how IT can drive value and competitive advantage for your company is important for executives in all industries. This SAP Executive Insight paper explores the relationship between IT investment and performance and productivity gains.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

