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	podcasts, IT downloads and product information provided by Bitpipe</description>
	<language>en-us</language> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:10:29 EST</lastBuildDate>
	<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:10:29 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Pocket eGuide - Stretching the Security Dollar: 4 Necessary Questions for your Managed Services Provider]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256917927_5.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The idea of using a managed security services provider (MSSP) to stretch your security dollar may sound appealing. MSSPs bring enterprise-class security into the midmarket price range. However, there are several important security issues to consider before diving in head first. Read this E-Guide to learn more about these security issues.
   Published by: AT&T Corp]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Pocket eGuide - Writing an SLA: Expert Checklist on What to Include in an Outsourcing Contract]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256913327_766.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this E-Guide, independent security expert Shon Harris reviews SLAs, their purpose, and recommended requirements. Also included is a 14 point checklist which outlines core items that must be understood, communicated and agreed upon before signing a contract with any MSSP. Read on to learn more about writing a solid SLA.
   Published by: AT&T Corp]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Strategies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256583184_289.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Maintain operational efficiency while cutting supply chain costs with new approaches, technologies, and methodologies. Third party logistics providers, radio frequency identification rentals, and attribute-based demand planning can help you reduce supply chain costs and boost customer satisfaction.
   Published by: SAP AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[What are the challenges of backing up remote sites?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256152889_525.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This is a presentation transcript of the SearchStorage.com expert videocast on Remote Backup. Dave Raffo, Senior News Director at TechTarget&#146;s storage sites, discusses remote backup with Curtis Preston, Executive Editor at TechTarget. The transcript will address the challenges of backing up remote sites.
   Published by: 3X Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eBook &#45; <i>Chapter 4</i>: Pay-Per-Use in the Cloud &#150; Cutting Infrastructure Costs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253803882_416.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Buying Infrastructure as a Service is a mouth-watering prospect for CIOs and IT
departments eager to drive down costs and speed up provisioning. But once IT is outsourced, keeping control of it is a major challenge.
   Published by: SearchCloudComputing.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[E-Guide: Compliance and Risk Management Strategy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253285767_736.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    CIOs are increasingly approaching information management responsibilities with a risk management lens. This eGuide will look at how to take a strategic approach to risk management and compliance and mitigate operational risks of outsourcing services. Plus, how to define risks, core assets, and establish acceptable levels of risk will be discussed.
   Published by: Ounce Labs, an IBM Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Allied Solutions Moves IP Telephony System to CDW Data Center]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252089219_125.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As part of a larger outsourcing project, Allied Solutions decided to outsource their IP Telephony infrastructure to take advantage of the stability, security, and redundancy that a data center could offer.  To achieve this goal, they turned to CDW&#146;s Hosting and Managed Services solutions.
   Published by: CDW Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[McAfee Total Protection Service--30-Day Free Evaluation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251909730_737.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Systems--Secure every server, laptop, desktop, and device.  Do you need automatic protection for your small business systems but want to offload the monitoring and updating work? Register today for a free 30-day evaluation of McAfee Total Protection Service.
   Published by: McAfee, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Gartner Report: Enterprise Managed PC Backup Services]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250092739_715.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this report, Gartner examines why PC and notebook backup services are making a comeback and compares offerings from four service providers targeting midsize and enterprise customers.
   Published by: Iron Mountain Digital]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Back Office Outsourcing and Investment Reporting &#45; A Guide for Investment Advisors]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215708513_524.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In investment reporting, customers expect detailed reports of irreproachable accuracy, delivered with no delay or excuses. This whitepaper will serve as as a guide for Investment Advisors.
   Published by: Advent Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2006 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Five IT Trends that Reduce Cost AND Improve Web Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249565731_469.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Hear from Forrester Research experts to learn about 5 key business and technology trends that are enabling companies to reduce costs AND ensure web application performance.
   Published by: Gomez]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Future-Proof Your Compliance Program]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248818843_233.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The regulatory environment is constantly changing, so creating a streamlined and flexible program is every security pro's first goal when it comes to compliance. Check out this videocast for best practices on forming a comprehensive compliance program.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Podcast: Managing third-party compliance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248788322_298.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Listen to this podcast, featuring Richard Mackey, for tips on managing third-party risk, specifically for compliance. Learn how to choose the right partners and ensure they apply the same standards as your organization when securing your assets.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eGuide: Hosted and Managed VoIP Fundamentals]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248810119_794.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Check out this e-guide to learn about the differences between hosted and managed VoIP solutions, which will help you decide if outsourcing VoIP is right for your organization.
   Published by: 8x8, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cloud Computing - Latest Buzzword or a Glimpse of the Future?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244752535_19.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper provides a snapshot of what is happening in the arena of cloud computing. What are the benefits? Why are businesses embracing it? What does it mean to a business owner or executive? How does it affect the workplace? What are the payoffs and the pitfalls? Is it really ready for &quot;prime time&quot;?
   Published by: Google Apps]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Should Your Email Live In The Cloud? A Comparative Cost Analysis]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244750242_898.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This report presents a spreadsheet cost model to help you calculate your fully loaded on-premise email costs and compare it against cloud-based alternatives. Bottom line: Cloud-based email makes sense for companies or divisions as large as 15,000 users.
   Published by: Google Apps]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Citizant Enhances IT Flexibility and Scalability by Creating a Virtualized Dell Infrastructure]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243626984_318.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this case study to learn how the Citizant IT group worked with Dell to design a virtualized IT infrastructure that includes VMware virtualization software to accommodate business growth, enhance IT flexibility, and improve worker productivity by creating a virtualized infrastructure in-house.
   Published by: Dell and VMware]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SearchCIO.com eBook: Unlock Outsourcing Potential and Change]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1233248255_388.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The key to unlocking outsourcing potential lies in targeting the right projects, choosing your suppliers wisely and then managing them with an eye on economic conditions at that global site. Here's a step-by-step plan for optimizing savings.
   Published by: SearchCIO.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[10 Hot Skills for 2009]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241203216_642.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With spending on cost-saving technologies such as virtualization rising, and the maintenance of networking and enterprise Microsoft software keeping IT professionals constantly in demand, here's our top 10 hot skills that will take us from a down economy and beyond.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Future Carrier Network: Adopting New Outsourcing Business Models]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1226742634_216.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper is meant to help operators embrace a new strategy for differentiating and competing successfully in a market characterized
by flux.
   Published by: Alcatel-Lucent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

