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	podcasts, IT downloads and product information provided by Bitpipe</description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:15:42 EDT</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Building a Better Operational Response]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1222715349_878.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Caught in a pinch of downsizing? Consolidating hardware? Restore IT productivity through automation.
   Published by: Bytware, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Implementing Collaborative Demand and Supply Planning Solutions]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221760518_633.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Collaboration is a long-term project, with elements of both revenue generation and cost elimination. This paper explores the concerns and process roadmap of supply chain executives in high&#45;tech industries.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reporting for Midsize Organizations: Reporting Solutions That Work the Way You Do]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1222186511_191.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    IT managers, striving to decrease their costs and the complexity of their reporting environment, have been looking for a reporting solution that can address all of their reporting needs. Read this white paper for the solution.
   Published by: Cognos, an IBM Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Simplifying Your IT Operations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221573638_393.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This 15-minute Q&amp;A with Chris Wolf of The Burton Group explores how businesses can better optimize their infrastructure management, and why they're looking to data center automation as a core component of their long-term IT strategy.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Are NSM Mega-suites Right for You?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1222185650_850.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This whitepaper examines the management issues of Big 4 NSM mega-suites and discusses how a 21st century NSM solution can make your Operations team more productive.
   Published by: CITTIO]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[On Demand Web Seminar: a Definitive Guide to Choosing a Column&#45;based Database]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221760521_977.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this videocast the speakers will be discussing database architecture in the process of data mining that ultimately is the source of what is called business intelligence.
   Published by: Sybase, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Delivering Trusted Data across the Enterprise - Business Objects Data Services]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212600777_414.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    BusinessObjects Data Services XI 3.0 is your solution for delivering trusted data across the enterprise. It allows you to address initiatives such as ERP, BI, data warehousing, data migration, and master data management. Learn more in this whitepaper.
   Published by: Business Objects]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[HR Innovation: Make Fact&#45;based Talent Decisions with Workforce Analytics]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221760510_35.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this report, learn how BusinessWeek Research Services (BWRS) launched a research program to determine the views of human resources and information technology (IT) executives, and their CEOs, on how workforce analytics can help their companies.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Office of the Insurance CFO: Driving Business Decision&#45;Making]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221760511_512.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    CFOs are moving move beyond administrative and transactional tasks, becoming catalysts to improve business performance.  This whitepaper discusses important questions that need to be answered to provide the decision support that finance needs.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Uncovering Hidden Value in a Midsize Manufacturing Company]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221760508_791.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this whitepaper to learn the four steps to uncovering hidden value in a midsize manufacturing company. This simple but disciplined sequence of priorities starts with protecting your existing business.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Ground up Strategies for Asset Performance Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221760501_227.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This benchmark study investigates the ways top performing companies develop corporate cultures of reliability and leverage investments in advanced Asset Performance Management (APM) capabilities to improve operational performance.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Spotlight on IT &#45; Sustained Growth through Operational Excellence]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221582273_1.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper-one of four function-specific papers-is based on the IT responses and follow-up interviews with technology executives who participated in the 2008 Economist Intelligence Unit operational excellence survey sponsored by SAP.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Spotlight on Operations &#45; Sustained Growth through Operational Excellence]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221582273_999.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper-one of four function specific papers-is based on the operations responses and follow-up interviews with operations executives. The other function-specific papers focus on finance, IT, and sales and marketing.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Executive Summary: How to Achieve Comprehensive Network Security]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221582258_154.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this paper learn how next generation security management platforms are emerging to combine the best capabilities of security information management, log management, and configuration management.
   Published by: Q1 Labs Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Right View of Performance Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221147668_771.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this paper to learn how Performance Management can help a company improve nearly any aspect of its business by connecting people and processes across functions and information systems, offering them more complete information.
   Published by: Corda Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[A Broad Information Reach: The Gateway to Information Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221147665_41.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The first key to realizing the potential of your data is implementing a solution built for open data access, ensuring a broad information reach. This paper explains why this is the essential starting point for accessing, integrating, and organizing data.
   Published by: Cognos, an IBM Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Monitoring and Mitigating Network Threats: Implementing a Zero Tolerance Safety Net]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1220540832_896.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Check out this webcast and learn how network security management strategies can help your company monitor user activity and successfully detect security breaches.
   Published by: Q1 Labs and Foundry Networks]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Multiple Job Scheduling Environments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1220973987_553.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Most companies have separate Environments for their Enterprise Resource Planning. In this paper learn how Rev Scheduler comes shipped with multiple Environments so even at initial installation you have a multiple Environment Scheduler in place.
   Published by: RevSoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Automated Storage Optimization for z/OS Mainframes]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1219941848_3.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this paper learn about how the CA Automated Storage Optimization Mainframe Suite is flexible and modular so there is no need to &#34;rip and replace&#34; as processes, applications and users are added  while the value of information evolves.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[TEM for IP Readiness]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1219941835_373.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    AnchorPoint TEM solutions provide a business process foundation for companies to systematically prioritize&#44; address and assess their telecom spend &#45; and apply the technologies and services that will yield the highest ROI.
   Published by: AnchorPoint]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Rethinking BI: Understanding the benefits of operational business intelligence]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1219252028_476.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this 20-minute podcast, appropriate for IT and business professionals, listeners will get a complete introduction to operational BI benefits and related technology concepts.
   Published by: Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Develop a Desktop Virtualization Strategy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1219246361_656.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This whitepaper explains key points to consider when developing a desktop virtualization strategy. It covers different technologies, implementation, pitfalls and challenges. Read this and learn more about desktop virtualization.
   Published by: NetApp]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[BPM Enabled by SOA: End to End Process Visibility with Business Activity Monitoring]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1219167677_24.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this whitepaper learn how Business Process Management (BPM) enabled by Service orientated Architecture (SOA) is a discipline combining software capabilities and business expertise to accelerate process improvement and facilitate business innovation.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Emerging Best Practices for Carrier IP Transformation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1201637170_833.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This whitepaper identifies emerging best practices for planning, implementation, migration and operations based on hands-on experience with IP Transformation initiatives across the globe.
   Published by: Alcatel-Lucent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Federal Desktop Core Configuration: Achieving Compliance with the Lowest Total Cost of Ownership]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218824000_818.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper explains how the differences between different FDCC automation tools affect security and IT costs. It also includes a description of Lumension Security&#39;s Vulnerability Management Solution, which has received (SCAP) validation.
   Published by: Lumension Security]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[E-Guide: Network Management and Applications Performance Services]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218638161_45.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This E-Guide examines how telecom providers can exploit the growing desire for managed services by delivering the right network management and application performance services.
   Published by: Alcatel-Lucent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Offshore Funds: A Pathway to Growth &#45; A Practical Guide to Operational Imperatives for Hedge Fund Managers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215708514_890.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper focuses on the growth of the offshore segment within the wider expansion of the hedge fund industry. It also assesses the advantages of adding an offshore capability.
   Published by: Advent Software, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Utilizing Virtualization for your Disaster Recovery Strategy - What You Need to Know]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215707269_544.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Videocast provides an overview on the state of Disaster Recovery today. It highlights a new solution that simplifies implementation and management while being scalable with your business.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Addressing the Threats and Opportunities Presented During the Current Economic Downturn]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214931229_689.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper explores the implications of the emerging economic slowdown for IT and telecom managers and lays out strategies for proactively managing through the downturn.
   Published by: Avaya Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Shenzhen Telecom]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214931151_222.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software customer communication management (CCM) solutions allow Shenzhen Telecom to provide customized billing&#44; while greatly enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
   Published by: Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Extend Workflow and Automation &#45; Taking Process Automation to the Limit]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214245973_325.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The newest release of Opalis Integration Server version 5.5 continues to extend the capabilities of workflow automation and integration. Read this paper to learn about the first IT process automation executive dashboard to deliver end-to-end automation.
   Published by: Opalis Software, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The State of Database Management: What Your Peers Are Doing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213377128_890.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Data managers are concerned about managing the explosion of data&#44; and are looking for ways to manage the process. In this survey from IDUG&#44; learn about improving database performance and overall corporate performance.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[BI: The Inconvenient Truth]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212600765_601.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    What&#226;??s the truth behind the failure of many BI projects? Read this paper to learn the main factors leading to disappointment. These pitfalls are not those of new entrants to BI but have been repeated by smart and well managed companies worldwide.
   Published by: Kalido]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Anna&#39;s Linens Executes Strategy and Enables Growth with &#34;Edge&#34;]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212600774_385.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this case study Anna&#39;s Linens needed an intelligence tool to measure their performance against their goals. BusinessObjects Edge Series was their solution because it is a scalable, Web-based distribution mechanism suitable for a multi-unit retailer
   Published by: Business Objects]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Intelligent Call Handling &#45; Optio Improves Customer Responsiveness]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203602456_590.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Optio Software depends on Cisco Unified Communications to deliver more responsive customer service and better manage worldwide operations.
   Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Unified Communications Offers Value to Small and Medium Businesses: Global Study Indicates Several Benefits for SMB Manufacturing Services Firms (Part 2 of 3)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203446019_434.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This research report explains a survey that asked participants how certain Unified Communications (UC) would affect their operations. The survey included organizations from manufacturing, financial services, and professional services firms.
   Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Unified Communications Offers Value to Small and Medium Businesses: Global Study Indicates Several Benefits for SMB Professional Services Firms (Part 3 of 3)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203446020_20.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This research report explains a survey that asked participants how certain Unified Communications (UC) would affect their operations. This document focuses on the professional services segment of the market.
   Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Oracle Advanced Customer Services: Solution Support Center]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203350507_220.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The Oracle Solution Support Center, Oracle's most comprehensive Advanced Customer Service, is the best way to protect mission-critical operations and drive business success.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IT Service Management Metrics That Matter: Four Key Benchmarks for Improving IT Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203010121_604.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    High performing organizations utilize processes and controls which achieve their operational effectiveness and efficiency objectives. This white paper outlines IT best practices that give the highest rate of performance return for your organization.
   Published by: Tripwire, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Guidelines for Selecting the Right Services Partner to Bridge Business and Technology Innovation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1202231794_296.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper is meant to help executive decision&#45;makers at carrier and enterprise organizations understand the importance of business&#45;&#44; service&#45; and network&#45;level transformation.
   Published by: Alcatel-Lucent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[A Common Core &#45; ITIL Version 3.0 and CMMi&#45;SVC]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1193674939_191.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how the capability maturity model for services (CMMi) has evolved out of a software maturity model to share common abilities with ITIL across software development and services to bridge business and IT gaps.
   Published by: Wipro Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

