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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:01:02 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Evaluating cloud-based file transfer services]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327502641_58.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for smarter ways to approach file sharing in your commerce environment, you are probably thinking about outsourcing or moving to the cloud. This evaluation from IBM, supported by research from Vanson-Bourne, can help by showing you critical factors to consider. Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Business Opportunity with CloudMail and Collaboration]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327506276_275.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Migrating their  in-house email systems to the cloud is an option many businesses are  actively pursuing. Discover how choosing a cloud-based email and collaboration suite can help your organization address costs, mobility, scalability, and more. Published by: CSC]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Transformative Benefits of Cloud]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327079342_48.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[IaaS adoption is skyrocketing. Discover 8 reasons why organizations are  migrating to an IaaS environment, and the many benefits they stand to  gain from cloud computing. Plus, learn about 4 considerations to keep in  mind if your company is preparing to take the plunge. Published by: SunGard Availability Services]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Enterprise Cloud Services for Manufacturing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327079341_538.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[To remain competitive in a global market, manufacturers have begun to  outsource IT processes ranging from vendor-managed inventory to hosted  ERP systems. However, the first step is choosing a reliable provider.  Access this paper to explore a fully managed, IaaS solution that  guarantees unmatched reliability, security and infrastructure. Published by: SunGard Availability Services]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cloud Security Insights for IT Strategic Planning]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1326994262_273.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This white paper reviews the results from a survey of 200 IT professionals that can help you optimize your cloud’s security. Key findings suggest that security plays a foundational role in the decision to implement a private cloud, protecting platform and infrastructure resources are top concerns and security drives outsourcing decisions. Published by: Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Mission Cloud: Jumpstart IT as a Service]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1326395084_275.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This webcast is designed to help companies design and execute a successful cloud deployment plan. Obtain cloud survey results from your peers and discover key questions to consider as you get started. Published by: CSC]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Achieve Your Vision for Growth: Credit Services for EMEA]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325619760_858.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are trying to reduce costs, manage risks, decrease capital expenditures, or expand your business, you must make sure to select the right service that offers the experience and expertise to help you achieve your goals. Access this resource to learn how to leverage your vital strategic resources while transforming your credit services. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Limited]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Winning with Managed Services: How to Facilitate Rapid, Lean Growth, with Professional Services Automation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325557182_479.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This paper examines how professional services automation (PSA) software enables managed service providers to manage their businesses more proactively, standardize and automate processes to save time, deliver effective customer service, and much more. Published by: ConnectWise]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Sharpen your focus on core business goals: Business Process Outsourcing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325619760_170.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Read this paper to learn about HP's extensive Business Process Outsourcing offerings. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Limited]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[F&amp;A Video: Discover the formula for better business outcomes]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325619760_132.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Watch this brief video to learn more about HP's Finance and Administration services and how your organisation could benefit from outsourcing these operations. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Limited]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Computer Weekly – 20 December 2011: Read this week’s issue, featuring: retail IT issues for Christmas; the cost of software failure; the founder of agile development]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1324287651_654.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this week's issue of Computer Weekly, we look at the key technologies that retailers are turning to for IT-enabling customers' Christmas shopping. We examine research revealing the huge cost of application software that fails to meet requirements; and we talk to one of the pioneers of agile software development. Download the new issue now. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Computer Weekly - 13 December 2011: Read this week’s special issue announcing the UKtech50 – the 50 most influential people in UK IT.]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1323447104_870.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this week's special issue of Computer Weekly, we reveal the UKtech50 - our list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT. This year's winner is Mike Lynch, CEO of Autonomy, who talks in an exclusive interview about his hopes for the UK technology industry, and life at HP since the company's 7bn GBP acquisition. Download the new issue now. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[2011 AUG Compensation &amp; Operations Survey Results]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1322873465_501.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Access this white paper for survey results that discuss asset and revenue growth in the financial industry. Published by: Advent Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Tackling the five greatest challenges of cloud service sprawl]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1323289038_291.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The increased use of outsourcing and cloud computing coupled with the rising complexity of internal services have all made the ability to manage IT services—both those provided in-house and outsourced—central to business success. Inside this white paper, learn how to effectively manage IT services for optimal business support. Published by: CA Technologies.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Computer Weekly 6 December 2011: Read this week’s issue of the UK’s leading technology publication, featuring news on open data, cyber security and our social media awards]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1322846445_903.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the economic benefits of plans to release more government data for wider re-use by software developers. We announce the winners of our Social Media Awards, and hear what the IT industry thinks of the new UK cyber security strategy. Download the new issue now. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The reality behind the hype: Government cloud computing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1322043541_251.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This article from Gartner offers advice to public sector organisations thinking of deploying cloud computing and assess the progress made by governments in their use of the cloud. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[2011–2012 IT Budget Benchmarks]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1321888140_28.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Corporate Executive Board IT Budget Benchmarking Survey assess IT spending,  staffing, and outsourcing levels at more than 175 organizations globally, representing roughly US$38 billion in IT spend. Download for the latest IT budget trends. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IT Handbook: Offsite Messaging Decisions for the Exchange Admin]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1320955815_92.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hosting Exchange Server off-site may appeal to businesses getting  comfortable with the idea of cloud computing and its various advantages,  but is it really a good idea? Published by: Mimecast]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[CW 500 Club – how organisations are sharing IT services to beat the downturn]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319555899_613.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Businesses, charities and local authorities are looking to cut their overheads by sharing their IT infrastructure, CIOs at Computer Weekly’s 500 Club heard last week. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Evaluation of managed print service suppilers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319482246_309.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In Quocirca’s evaluation of major providers of Managed Print Services (MPS) in Europe, Quocirca found that Xerox and HP  lead the pack, due to their  global scale and broad service capabilities. The analysis also showed that Ricoh and Lexmark  have gained considerable ground, demonstrating effective maturity and service delivery excellence. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[CW+ Exclusive EquaTerra research: Taking the pulse of the European outsourcing market]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319482150_309.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[EquaTerra is pleased to offer to Computer Weekly readers a custom, European focused edition of the results from its 2Q10 EquaTerra global business and information technology (IT) services Pulse survey. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IT pay and recruitment report: Software houses and consultants]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319481972_991.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This quarters figures compiled by jobadswatch.co.uk show that during the fourth quarter of 2010 the IT jobs market for permanent staff being recruited by software houses and consultancies is up by 8.1%. The growth in demand for IT staff in this sector shows 27.3% more vacancies being advertised than a year ago. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Global sourcing trends 2011]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319480628_860.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[At the beginning of each year, we survey Morrison &amp; Foerster’s Global Sourcing Group lawyers in Asia, Europe, and the United States regarding the current state of the world’s outsourcing market and emerging trends likely to shape that market over the next twelve months. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SAP Managed Services Survey Findings]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319477768_414.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[During Q2, 2010 The Birchman Group carried out a survey focused on SAP support and managed services. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Further IT Spending Cuts Likely in Europe's Public Sector]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319477175_727.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The UK's June Budget provides a mandate for all government departments to submit their spending review plans before the summer break and reports that it has scheduled the government spending review for October. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Gartner: Top trends in network outsourcing 2011]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319226242_559.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Most organisations had mandates in 2008 and 2009 to freeze or reduce spending on network services to match overall revenue performance, yet end-user requirements for mobility, video and cloud grew. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[CW+: PA Consulting: Customer-supplier relationships in the cloud]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319226227_256.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Organisations need to start getting to grips with imminent changes to the supplier landscape; that way, they will be ready to move if and when the time is right. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Are businesses taking chances when it comes to managing outsourcing risk?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319221892_30.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Nearly 95 percent of organisations buy, provide or both buy and provide outsourced services and functions, in which they face inherent risks created by new and unforeseen challenges. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to choose between in-house and outsourced SAP managed services]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319219619_495.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In summary, the reader isencouraged to consider the evidence from the survey resultsand to then draw their own conclusions. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[CW+: Special report on Accenture]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319218747_708.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[When Bill Green spelled out his vision for Accenture in a rare interview shortly after taking over as chief executive six years ago, he said the company would “dream up and build services so powerful and so exceptional that they will be required to compete in any industry, from financial services to manufacturing”. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[CW+: 500 Club case study: The Royal Mail approach to supplier relationship management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319209061_507.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Your IT department and your suppliers are at loggerheads. There is a culture of one-upmanship and awkwardness on both sides. It’s not quite war, but its getting there. What do you do? Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Re-Hosting Mainframe Applications Dramatically Increases Business Performance  ]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1317926557_603.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Watch this brief video about the Cedacri Group’s mainframe modernization experience  to learn about the cost and performance advantages of a re-hosting strategy as well as how to ensure its success. Published by: HP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cedacri: Increase Business Performance Through Mainframe Migration to HP Open Systems (2 min video)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1318000322_139.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Adding a re-hosting project to outsourcing allows for a further reduction in cost. Watch this 2-minute video about the Cedacri Group’s mainframe modernization experience  to learn about the cost and performance advantages of a re-hosting strategy as well as how to ensure its success. Published by: HP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Magic Quadrant for Data Center Outsourcing and Infrastructure Utility Services, North America]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1314885320_908.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[More and more companies are showing interest in data center outsourcing, but there are a variety of providers to choose from. This white paper compares the outsourcing capabilities and infrastructure utility services of 17 vendors. Find out which providers were considered the challengers, leaders, niche players, and visionaries. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The coming of the cloud corporation - Accenture Outlook]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1313430058_229.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Cloud computing is a hot topic of discussion in the IT world, and many companies are wondering what effects this technology will have on their IT environments. This white paper examines recent claims about cloud computing and makes predictions for the future. Published by: BMC-Accenture]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Expert Tips on Data Center Outsourcing Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1306448991_817.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Readers of this e-guide document will learn about the different ways to approach data center outsourcing, including assessing services-oriented architectures for infrastructure and software. IT professionals will benefit from this document in learning how to evaluate, select and manage relationships with potential data center outsourcing partners. Published by: HP and Intel]]></description>
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