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	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:15:15 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Magic Quadrant Identifies Leaders in WAN Optimization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328207894_396.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Your IT organization needs WAN optimization that can be deployed anywhere, on any platform, and for the lowest cost. See how the new Gartner Magic Quadrant for WAN Optimization Controllers can help. Published by: Silver Peak]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[PRTG Network Monitor]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327416978_689.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Experience complete control over your network by downloading your free, 30-day trial of PRTG now. Published by: Paessler AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Taking Recovery as a Service to the Cloud]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1326391694_565.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Cloud-based managed recovery services are appealing to an audience ready  to take advantage of the low cost and flexibility of the cloud. Access  this resource to explore the top vendors in the market and key features of each offering. Published by: SunGard Availability Services]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Building A Better Cloud]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1326391694_898.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Developing the right cloud strategy and infrastructure able to support  your future workloads is critical to simplifying your IT infrastructure.  In this resource, explore the various considerations to keep in mind as  you select a cloud services vendor. Published by: SunGard Availability Services]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Accelerated Networks Drive Better Business Outcomes]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1326311576_287.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Discover how you can improve the performance of applications by 5-50  times and boost productivity with a next-generation approach that  incorporates service-level assurance and managed WAN optimization. Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices when Evaluating Cloud Computing Services]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1326144495_607.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this expert e-guide, find out how you can evaluate cloud computing  services to find the best fit for your company. Review critical factors  to consider, such as cost, SLAs, APIs, security and more. Published by: Insight Integrated Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Leveraging the Cloud for System and Data Backup, Archiving, Recovery, and Availability with CA ARCserve R16]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325757377_833.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The cloud is an important component of a data and systems protection strategy. See how cloud services can be leveraged to provide many benefits for an organization. Published by: Channel Transformation Alliance]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Proactive Network Monitoring and Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325704170_652.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Uncover how monitoring technology can equip network administrators with the vital insights needed to govern and ensure availability of servers and applications, whether managed locally or in the cloud. Published by: Nimsoft, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[A New View of Service Level Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1323289038_978.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Once you cut through the hype surrounding the cloud, one thing becomes clear: As enterprise adoption of the public cloud grows, practical and concrete issues for service level management are real and need to be addressed. Inside this white paper, uncover valuable best practices for harnessing public cloud services to meet SLAs. Published by: CA Technologies.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Five Easy Steps to Optimizing Your IT Services]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1323289038_951.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[IT service management is filled with complexity due to outsourcing, cloud technologies and customer demands. Watch this webcast to uncover 5 strategies for optimizing your IT services and improving business process management. Published by: CA Technologies.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 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[Driving the SLM process in ITIL: Why it should be your priority]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1323289038_628.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The notion of service level management is fundamental to business success. Why? Because service level management drives customer satisfaction and retention. In this webcast, learn how to meet SLAs through different strategies such as testing, quality control and capacity management. Published by: CA Technologies.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Total Economic Impact of CA Technologies’ Business Service Insight Solution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1323289038_138.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Read this study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of CA Technologies, you learn about the ROI impact of a SLA management platform that offers features for data metrics, automation, performance monitoring, and more. Published by: CA Technologies.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Miercom Report Avaya WLAN Controller 8180]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1322775502_240.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a lab testing summary report comparing the scalability and QoS for voice and video of Avaya’s WLAN 8100 versus 3 competitor’s products. Published by: Avaya]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[2011 Cloud Networking Report]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1322589255_411.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Access this whitepaper to read the first of a group of serial publications of the 2011 Cloud Networking Report. Cloud networking refers to the LAN, WAN, and management functionality that must be in place to enable cloud computing. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Guide to Data Movement and Governance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1322524767_428.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Missed opportunities and lost revenue might be the least of your  worries. In some cases, poor practices can lead to lawsuits, fines and  even the failure of the business itself. The purpose of this e-guide is to help you grasp the measures that  can keep your organization on track to meet objectives and stay in line  with regulations. Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 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[How the cloud is changing  your service requirements]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319042434_658.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This Executive Brief discusses IDC's perspective on how enterprise workload management requirements are changing and highlights the ways that workload automation solutions can address these emerging requirements. Published by: BMC Software, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Building a Resilient Private Cloud]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319056816_954.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Learn how to build resilient private clouds in an efficient and cost-effective manner. This paper uncovers an approach that incorporates solutions that address cloud server and storage needs, and reconciles them into the realities of the data center such as heterogeneity and existing infrastructure. Published by: DLT Solutions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cerner Transforms Healthcare]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1315942475_529.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[“For us, it’s all about availability.  These are life-critical systems that we’re hosting, used 24x7.  The HP Mission Critical Partnership helps us meet the challenge.”  Bill Graff, vice president, Cerner Technology Infrastructure, Cerner Corporation.  In this case study, learn how the HP partnership helped Cerner meet service level commitments. Published by: Intel and HP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Top 5 New Features of vSphere 5]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1313526149_841.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Explore the new and improved features in VMware's vSphere 5, the next  version in the ESX and ESXi and vCenter family of products, and the  successor to the widely-used vSphere 4. Learn about the top 5 new  features in vSphere 5 with step-by-step case studies. Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Key Tips to Improve Your SLA Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1313427677_602.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Most service providers take a manual, reactive approach to managing and reporting against service level commitments. Read this white paper to learn how automating service level management with CA Business Service Insight reduces costs associated with service level management. Published by: CA Technologies.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Enhance Your SLA Management Approach]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1313427677_962.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Watch this flash demonstration to see an overview of CA Business Service Insight's capabilities to govern service level agreements in order for you to manage obligations with external customers. Published by: CA Technologies.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Traditional Backup is Dead – Are You Prepared?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1312571382_919.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Conventional backup and recovery approaches are not robust enough to meet today’s data and information management challenges, let alone those of tomorrow. A new strategy is essential. Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Build an IAAS Cloud]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1312206827_62.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Can you build your own internal cloud? Or even better, can you transition your existing environment to an internal cloud model? At first blush, this may seem like a herculean task, but in reality it is a matter of following a few simple rules, adopting a few disciplines, and finding some good tools. Published by: GlassHouse Technologies (UK) Ltd.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Top 5 Challenges for Virtual Server Data Protection]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1310495594_76.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The lure of virtual server deployments is having unintended consequences for data storage and data protection. The consolidation of physical servers and networking is resulting in a massively converged IT infrastructure where already limited resources are being made even more scarce. Read this white paper to learn more. Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[vSphere Monitoring: 6 Reports You Might Be Missing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1309974378_831.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Remember when virtualization was the hottest technology around? Back then, things were easy. Of course, those were virtualization’s early days, with low-hanging fruit and opportunities for improvement aplenty. But, then, something happened. Read on to learn more. Published by: Veeam Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Efficient Data Recovery Demands a Unified Solution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1309784209_941.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[For small business and remote office/branch office IT administrators, the financial and technical challenges of maintaining a comprehensive business continuity solution can be daunting. Read this white paper to learn some solutions that may help you and your organization. Published by: Acronis NEMEA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IDC Executive Brief: Achieving Better Protection Through Integrated Data Protection and Disaster]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1309784209_812.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[With the convergence of data protection and disaster recovery, IT managers are increasingly relying on software to present a "single pane of glass" onto their storage networks in order to address challenges better and move their infrastructure forward into cloud and virtualization technologies while addressing costs and increasing security. Published by: Acronis NEMEA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How Sound Network Management Delivers Application Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1309356086_547.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Even for experienced network managers, networked application performance is still a challenge. This expert e-guide examines the link between network management and application delivery and best practices to ensure acceptable performance for your end users. In addition, uncover the requirements for a true end-to-end network application solution. Published by: CA Technologies.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Emergence of Service Assurance in Enterprise IT]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1307475085_304.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Forrester Consulting evaluated issues surrounding the assurance of critical business services and applications. In surveying more than 150 IT professionals, Forrester found that all of these enterprises had fundamental issues around managing the performance of these applications and business services and the underlying transactions. Published by: CA Technologies.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Grid Computing Techniques for Data Center Modernization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1306970567_363.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Oracle Grid computing architecture features many powerful techniques that improve energy efficiency and data center productivity. Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Accelerating the Cloud]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1305670261_220.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[There are numerous challenges with the cloud approach that may prevent organizations from succeeding with cloud initiatives. It's hard to know what approach is best for your organization- Public cloud or private cloud? And what other aspects should you keep in mind? Check out this white paper to learn more. Published by: Riverbed Technology, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SAN Based Backup and Recovery with Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2010]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1304694428_119.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Today’s business climate is more challenging than ever and businesses are under constant pressure to lower costs while improving overall operational efficiency. One way that enterprises of all sizes can reduce costs and improve business agility is by changing the way data protection is managed. Published by: Dell Compellent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Solution Brief: Optimize your SQL Server deployments with Dell EqualLogic XVS]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1303910211_630.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Dell EqualLogic PS Series XVS arrays present a better option for meeting service level agreements while helping reduce costs. Read about the benefits in this solution brief. Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
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