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Speed Time to Value for SAP Implementations with Rapid Deployment

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Oracle helps organizations achieve their goals with best of breed products that integrate with Oracle and non-Oracle solutions, such as SAP. Download this whitepaper to learn more. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Optimizing Your SAP

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Read this paper and learn how Atos Origin, the number one SAP upgrade partner and has over 20 years experience of upgrading SAP systems we have upgraded every R/3 release from 2.0 upwards, can help you bring your SAP system to where it needs to be. Published by: Atos Origin

Fast, Affordable SAP for Mid-market Chemicals: Advance your Business Agility

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This product brochure highlights how mid-market Chemicals companies now have a full SAP solution specifically designed for them through the collaboration of Atos Origin and SAP. The solution is a rapid implementation of SAP and ongoing support services with per-user pricing that fits the budget of this target market. Published by: Atos Origin

Good Information is Hard to Find: Guidelines for Managers Considering Open Source Enterprise Search

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Lucid Imagination brings market-leading expertise to open source enterprise search, and can help any organization quickly design and optimize search solutions based on Lucene and Solr. Published by: Lucid Imagination

e-Kit: Web Application Security eKit

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Check out this e-Kit for comprehensive information related to web application security strategies and web application security testing through SaaS. Included are several white papers, demos, and podcasts. Published by: IBM

WebUI Studio Premier 2009 R1 SP1

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

WebUI Studio 2009 R1 Premier® edition is expertly designed to solve the most complex enterprise-level web development requirements. It offers the ultimate toolset for building dynamic and powerful next-generation Rich Internet Applications. Published by: Intersoft Solutions

Podcast- The Secret to Maximizing Virtualization ROI in the Dynamic Data Center

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This podcast details a strategy to optimize your virtualized infrastructure performance. Get answers on how to leverage key performance indicators and cross-domain analytics to plan for future capacity demands and improve service levels. Discover the secret to managing your VMware infrastructure performance for optimal resource utilization. Published by: Akorri

The Secret to Maximizing Virtualization ROI in the Dynamic Data Center

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This webcast details an approach to optimize your virtualized infrastructure performance. Learn how to leverage key performance indicators and cross-domain analytics to plan for future capacity demands and improve service levels. Discover the secret to managing your VMware infrastructure performance for optimal resource utilization. Published by: Akorri

E-book: Automate configuration changes and save your data center millions

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Manual configuration changes are the no. 1 cause of service disruptions. In this article, customers, analysts and IT experts share strategies to help automate your manual processes and ensure that changes are applied according to configurations – every time. Download the ebook. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Operational efficiency — how to save big with BMC Software

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

As the business demands more from your tight IT budget, it's helpful to know that you can actually fund the IT improvements your business needs from savings generated by improvements in operational efficiency. Read a short overview of how BMC Solutions drive operational efficiency. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

eGuide: Key Trends and Strategies for Decreasing Data Integration Costs in a Down Economy

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this E-Guide and explore how careful negotiation of data integration licenses can help your company save $100,000 or more on data integration costs. Learn about vital data integration trends and business drivers as well as how you can ensure a successful business intelligence (BI) initiative with key data integration considerations. Published by: Syncsort

SAP® BusinessObjects™: The Preferred Business Intelligence Choice Designed for Growing Companies

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

SAP® BusinessObjects™ Edge software is the business intelligence (BI) choice of midsize companies hoping to improve business processes, discover new opportunities and edge out the competition. It includes affordable solutions addressing just about any BI requirement, like operational reporting and analysis, dashboards and visualization. Published by: SAP AG

Complex Event Processing and Service-Oriented Architecture

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This webcast shows the potential roles of both general and complex event processing within your SOA initiative, and how these two approaches can be applied in a complementary fashion to meet a variety of business objectives. Published by: Progress Software, Inc.

The Intelligent Choice for Microsoft® Windows Server Virtualization

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

To fully benefit from Windows Server® 2008 with Hyper-V and Systems Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 (SCVMM) technology, a fully engineered virtualization solution is needed, that is both cost effective and easy to manage whilst simultaneously ensuring high availability with enterprise performance and stability. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V Technology Introduction

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Dell's Hyper-V Technology Introduction for Windows Server® 2008 is a rapid approach to the deployment and configuration of a Hyper-V and SystemCenter Virtual Machine Manager 2008 (SCVMM) based Proof of Concept (POC) into your pre-production test lab. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Windows Server® 2008 Fasttrack

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Dell's FastTrack for Windows Server® 2008 includes assessment, design and validation consulting performed in a phased, contiguous approach. FastTrack is Dell's recommended end-to-end service for customers that would like a validated, repeatable migration process necessary to deploy a best of breed, Windows Server 2008 solution. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V Technology Introduction with Advanced Management

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The Hyper-V Technology Introduction with Advanced Management for Windows Server 2008 is an approximate 10 day service and consists of either a single-node implementation or dual-node highly available (HA) host-based cluster configuration and up to two servers for the System Center elements. Read this paper to learn more. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Virtualizing Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007 on Dell™ Systems Running Microsoft Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this paper, various configurations of Exchange Server 2007 are tested in physical and virtual environments to evaluate the performance scalability and to understand the sizing requirements for Exchange Server 2007 in a virtualized environment. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Microsoft® Hyper-V™ Server 2008 for Dell™ PowerEdge™ Systems

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This document details the four available networking configurations for running Hyper-V on Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each networking configuration with an emphasis on typical Dell system configurations. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Web Application for a Smarter Planet

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As threats to Web applications continue to grow, IBM offers Web application security for a smarter planet—integrated, end-to-end security to build secure Web applications, run secure Web applications and protect SOA environments. Published by: IBM

Take a Holistic Approach to Business-Driven Security

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper introduces actions that organizations can take to drive security efforts from a business and operational perspective and discusses how security leadership from IBM can help enable their success. Published by: IBM

We Have Met the Enemy, and He is Us

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Organizations are being forced to move towards identity-based access lifecycle management tools in order to support IT agility and flexibility, safely empower staff, meet compliance requirements, and cope with the rapid evolution of data centers and core systems. Published by: IBM

New Wave of Mobile Development Innovation

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This article provides an overview of Moblin v2, its new SDK and details key features, including social networking integration, a new user-interface framework, a fast-boot environment, and graphics performance enhancements. Learn why Moblin v2 will accelerate the next rush of mobile innovation. Published by: Intel

Video Whitepaper: Enabling Agile and Intelligent Businesses

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Oracle SOA Suite 11g is a significant step forward toward empowering enterprises across the chasm to the next generation business applications that is powered by a platform delivering rapid composition, comprehensive lifecycle management, customizability, and easy upgrades. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Real-time Data Integration & CDC- An Attunity Report Featuring Gartner Research

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This report, enriched with a study from Gartner research, will help you better understand why real-time information is now a business imperative and about the data integration/CDC software solutions that can help you achieve it faster and more cost-effectively. Published by: Attunity

Are You Ready for Economic Bounce Back?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper examines the concept that preparing for economic recovery is not something that can wait; it is something that businesses should plan for now. It will introduce enterprise application migration strategies that can be considered within any organization and also emphasize the importance of forward thinking and planning in down economy. Published by: Micro Focus UK

Marin County Upgrades Tax System While Reducing the Costs of the Mainframe

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

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

The Best of Both Worlds: Sharing Mac Files on Windows Servers

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper discusses the issues involved in sharing files between Macs and Windows servers and compares the options for successful integration. It is intended for systems administrators, technical evaluators and decision-makers who are considering upgrading or purchasing a Mac/Windows integration solution. Published by: Group Logic

Valero Revamps Applications to Reduce Risk and Increase Business Agility

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) is one of the top U.S. refining companies. Read this case study to learn how Valero worked with Micro Focus to reduce risk and costs while increasing competitive advantage in the complex delivery of energy services at both the retail and wholesale level. Published by: Micro Focus UK

Overtaken by Events? -- The Quest for Operational Responsiveness

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Never has operational responsiveness, the pursuit of how continually and quickly to deliver maximum value to customers while deriving maximum profitability, been nearer the top of the business agenda. As this paper will demonstrate, harnessing business events, smart interpretation & fast response are definite objectives, and the need is immediate. Published by: Progress Software

Business Intelligence Solution for Web Infrastructure Open the Door to Better Decisions

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Composed of Sun hardware systems and commercial open-source solutions Pentaho for BI and data integration, and Infobright, built on MySQL, for data warehousing, this solution comes in two customizable recommended configurations to fit your data requirements and budget -- and ease deployment. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Download Citrix NetScaler VPX Express for Free!

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Now you can get the ultimate Web app delivery solution in a flexible, dynamic and cost effective virtual appliance with Citrix® NetScaler® VPX. Simply download the NetScaler VPX Express edition, then deploy it across your existing infrastructure - anywhere, anytime, anyhow you need it. Published by: Citrix

Enterprise Cloud Computing: Transforming IT

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper examines the evolution of private clouds and discusses how many organizations that have implemented grid or virtual machines are moving towards private clouds. It also describes how organizations can successfully implement this new IT delivery model using a phased approach that starts with cloud management software. Published by: Platform Computing Corporation

Pragmatic BPM and SOA Virtual Seminar

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:30:00 EST

This free, one-day virtual seminar provides insight into useful business process management (BPM) design patterns and how to effectively link the business and modern software services. Attend to hear our experts explore the truths and myths of BPM and service-oriented architecture (SOA) as well as agile approaches to BPM and SOA. Published by: SearchSOA.com

eGuide: Business Process Management (BPM)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this E-Guide to learn what businesses are doing to streamline processes and enhance productivity by successfully implementing business process management (BPM). Published by: IBM

In-database Analytics Demystified

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this podcast, listeners will hear a vendor-neutral, executive overview of in-database analytics technology from independent expert Rick Sherman. Find out how the technology works -- and how companies are leveraging it for improved operational efficiency and other business benefits. Published by: Sybase, Inc.

Still Transporting Your EDI Data the Same Old Way? Get Up to Speed and Move Data Faster and Better.

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:00:00 EDT

This webinar demonstrates how DataDirect's Data Integration Suite can help automate mission-critical EDI transactional processing for a variety of commercial industries. Published by: DataDirect Technologies

DataDirect HIPAA/ICD Upgrade Toolkit 2009

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This toolkit will help you to fully understand the new rules that have been installed to United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and how it is being used in conjunction with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Published by: DataDirect Technologies

Google Web Toolkit: An Introduction

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In the early days of Java, application development with the Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) was relatively simple. Published by: TheServerSide.com

Enterprise Application Integration, and Spring

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This session explores an integration challenge using Spring Integration. Spring Integration enables messaging among Spring components and adapters for integration with external systems. Published by: TheServerSide.com

Just Enough Early Architecture to Guide Development

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This session is designed to help you capture the best architecture/technical solutions and ensure that they are repeated by all developers. Published by: TheServerSide.com

The Rules of SOA - A Road to a Successful SOA Implementation

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this session Jeff explores the key characteristics of successful SOA projects. He covers some of the patterns, and anti-patterns, tool sets, and strategies that he himself learned the hard way - through his own trial and error experiences as an architect. Published by: TheServerSide.com

XenDesktop Trial

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Citrix XenDesktop™, a virtual desktop (VDI) and desktop management solution, delivers desktops on-demand to users anywhere while dramatically simplifying desktop management throughout the desktop lifecycle. If you are ready to try XenDesktop for yourself download the evaluation version. Published by: Citrix

Virtual Applications and Virtual Desktops, Decision Criteria

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This document will explain how to look at an environment and identify the best solution, a virtual desktop or a server-hosted applications, for each user. Published by: Citrix

eBook: The New Era of Network Performance Management

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Today's networks are highly complex, dynamic environments that demand comprehensive performance management. Fortunately, technological advancement is simplifying management and addressing new challenges. This eBook explains why management is more important now than ever and how it can help deliver business-critical applications better and faster. Published by: SearchNetworking.com

eGuide: How to Prepare for the Impact of Cloud Computing

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This E-Guide provides insight into how service providers can broaden their reach beyond bandwidth and hosting services by learning how to capitalize on the cloud computing age. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

eBook: Smart Data Management: 3 ways to boost development productivity

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As IT budgets get tighter and skills get more expensive, companies are starting to think of ways to get more out of their existing workforce. This e-book proposes three solutions that can help your developers and architects realize the best possible value from their existing infrastructure. Published by: IBM

TCO Analysis for Modernizing an AS/400 Application to HP Integrity

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper examines the development costs, ongoing staffing costs, and hardware costs associated with modernizing your business-critical AS/400 applications. It will also discuss how the resulting environment can assist organizations to deliver new and competitive business services as well as reduce IT administrative costs. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

BPM Blueworks: The Easy On-Ramp to Business Process Management (BPM)

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

With BPM BlueWorks from IBM, it's never been easier to get started with BPM. Using cloud-based processes and strategy tools, BPM BlueWorks allows you to capture and collaborate on BPM Business Designs, discover and contribute industry-specific BPM content and participate easily in the community. See how today. Published by: IBM

Business Process Management Best Practices

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The roles that business and IT play in BPM are significantly different and understanding those roles is critical to the success of a BPM Solution. This Pocket E-Guide will identify the role each side plays, why the combined roles are important and the effect that implementing a Center of Excellence (COE) plays in the process. Published by: PointSource

Dynamic Business Processes Podcast Series: Tips for Thriving in Today’s Economy with BPM

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Today, more than ever, organizations must deliver the benefits of cost optimization and business agility. This podcast series explains how that goal can be realized through dynamic Business Processes Management. The series focuses on banking, government, healthcare, insurance, cross-industry and retail. Published by: IBM

IBM Web Seminar: Dynamic Process Change to Optimize Cost and Agility

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Tune into this Web Seminar to hear BPM industry analysts, Dr. Bruce Silver and Amy Lipton share how dynamic BPM powered by the IBM Smart SOA approach can help you react quickly and drive ROI. After the seminar you'll receive a complimentary IBM BPM assessment for a targeted analysis of your current situation. Published by: IBM

Transforming Insight Into Action with Business Process Management

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Take action based on deep process insight with business process management. This white paper shows how your business can not only acquire deeper insight into current business operations, but also how to use that insight to drive performance, productivity and savings throughout your organization with BPM from IBM. Published by: IBM

Aligning Lean Six Sigma, Business Process Management and SOA to Accelerate Results

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST

There has never been a more important time to uncover process waste, reduce non-value adding activity, and increase productivity. Accelerate results by aligning Lean Six Sigma, BPM and SOA. Find out more about best practices, the value of measures and monitoring, and how to get started in this webcast. Published by: IBM

The HP Applications Modernization Transformation Experience Workshop

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Organizations are realizing their priorities are not about new technology –instead, they are focusing on how to use the technology they have to survive and thrive in the downturn. How can you make the most of your information technology investments in this new environment? Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

X-Ray your Legacy Apps

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Are your applications bleeding your business dry? Watch this ER video that shows how HP Applications Transformation Services using Visual Intelligence can help you modernize your apps. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Informatica 9. Transform your business. Transform your world.

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This webcast will show you how to access and deliver relevant, trusted data to your business to drive competitive advantage. Discover how to get business and IT on the same page, make data quality issues a thing of the past and leverage SOA effectively. Published by: Informatica

Migrating to the Cloud: An Alternative for SAP Customers

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper examines a hybrid model of ERP deployment that not only lowers the overall cost and resources required to migrate to a new version of SAP, but also reduces the ongoing annual costs of keeping the systems working, thereby freeing up the IT budget for more strategic investments Published by: NetSuite

Understanding Why Web Application Security is Critical to Business

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper compiles clients’ frequently asked questions about Web application security. These questions are answered by security experts from Sirius and IBM. The goal is to help you understand the issues surrounding Web application security; so you can better prepare your organization for a security breach. Published by: Sirius Computer Solutions

Power Efficiency and Management in Windows Server 2008 R2

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, like its predecessor Windows Server 2008, has been designed with energy efficiency in mind. Recent tests found that Windows Server 2008 R2 improved power efficiency by up to 18 percent over Windows Server 2003, out of the box. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

What's New in Windows Server 2008 R2?

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The new Windows Server® 2008 R2 operating system provides a productive and cost-effective server platform with low-cost virtualization, power-saving capabilities, and a superior experience for end users. Read this data sheet to learn more! Published by: Dell and Microsoft

ReadSoft helps frozen food pioneer Rich Products Corporation innovate its AP processing

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

AP processing has changed the ways the businesses have been doing business. Read in this paper how ReadSoft’s doing that and so much more. Published by: ReadSoft

Save lots of money with your invoices!

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This case study examines how Alcan, a global leader in aluminum products, turned to ReadSoft's invoice processing software to automate their invoice process. With ReadSoft, Alcan was able to scan all their invoices and feed the information directly into their Oracle E-Business Suite. Published by: ReadSoft

Green Mountain Power reduces the use of paper with ReadSoft’s AP automation solution

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Learn how streamlining the AP process can help your company gain control over its invoice management. With the electronic workflow, invoices don’t get lost avoiding late fees. Published by: ReadSoft

Rapid Bottleneck Identification - A Better Way to do Load Testing

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Rapid bottleneck identification (RBI) is a new testing methodology that allows quality assurance (QA) professionals to very quickly uncover Web application performance limitations and determine the impact of those limitations on the end user experience. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Web Compatibility and Performance Testing in a Multi-Browser World

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The browser wars bring fresh challenges for web designers and developers. This session enables you to understand JavaScript behavior and performance across browsers, as well as consider object load order differences. Published by: Gomez

eGuide: Expert Tips for Managing Mainframe Costs and Security

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchDataCenter.com and BMC, you will discover how to best maintain your mainframe infrastructure in light of the current economic climate. Explore the biggest challenges encountered by mainframe users today and gain insight into the distinct vulnerabilities and risks associated with mainframes. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

How SYSPRO Leverages a Lean Manufacturing Model to Enhance Profitability

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper discusses the fundamentals for successful Lean manufacturing, including the establishment of optimal customer relationships, improved channel visibility, flexible product configuration, shortened cycle times, improved capacity utilization and integrated operational infrastructures. Published by: SYSPRO

Cornerstone Group Sees Six-Fold Reduction in Backup Time and Administration

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The company’s previous tape system wasn’t meeting Cornerstone’s needs, particularly with 50 percent annual data growth. Cornerstone selected the Quantum Scalar i500 intelligent tape library platform due to its modularity, speed and the ability to move to LTO-4 tapes. Published by: Quantum Corporation

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Leads the Way with Web Applications

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Independent tests performed under industry benchmark standards find that Red Hat Enterprise Linux is the leading platform for running web servers - - as well as Java applications and other large - scale online transaction processing tools in popular use by Internet vendors. Published by: Red Hat

Dell Client Migration Solution

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST

Dell Client Migration and Deployment Services are designed to save cost and deployment time, mitigate risk, and reduce network traffic to ensure a successful migration. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

IBM Performance Manager online demo

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

See how plans, financial reports and scorecards can help you manage performance across all data sources in this flash demo. Published by: IBM

Demo: Service lifecycle management in action

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Organizations moving towards Service-Oriented Architecture must manage their services from development to deployment. This demo shows how Rational Team Concert, Rational Asset Manager, and WebSphere Service Registry and Repository provide a comprehensive, integrated solution for organizations looking to realize SOA. Published by: IBM

SOA for Dummies 2nd IBM Limited Edition Mini eBook

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this ebook, you’ll learn how to work smarter and optimize cost using the IBM Smart SOA approach. Published by: IBM

Building on SOA for greater business value

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

To thrive in today’s ultra-competitive marketplace, top businesses of all sizes and in all industries are looking for better ways to achieve operational excellence that enables them to run their companies more efficiently and cost-effectively and drive innovation that matters to recognize market needs and respond to them quickly and decisively. Published by: IBM

SOA Governance: An IBM White Paper

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As SOA becomes a new way of implementing applications, organizations need a way to manage the assets (especially reusable services) developed as part of their SOA activities, to permit the use of these assets to be maximized and insure the results the enterprise envisions. Read on to learn more. Published by: IBM

How CIOs can drive growth, business flexibility and innovation in a flex-pon-sive* company

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper is a study on the business value of service-oriented architecture (SOA). What they found was that those companies moving to what we would call the flex-pon-sive* world were seeing the results in flexibility from SOA. Published by: IBM

IBM WebSphere Cloudburst Appliance Demo

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Watch this demo to see how this new SOA appliance deploys and manages SOA in a private cloud. Published by: IBM

Driving Business Agility through SOA Connectivity & Integration Whitepaper from IBM

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this whitepaper, you will learn how to work smarter so you can solve the problems of today and seize the opportunities of tomorrow. Published by: IBM

When Good Applications Go Bad: Adding Application Control to your Toolbox

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this podcast transcript for the latest information about application security threats and how Fortinet can provide multi-function security system solutions as well as an award-wining Partner Program. Published by: Fortinet, Inc. / Alternative Technology Group of Arrow ECS

ROI Evaluation Report: IBM Cognos Software

Tue, 05 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Companies that use IBM Cognos software are able to improve productivity, reduce or avoid headcount, reduce financing costs, and increase profitability. These benefits are achieved because when employees can rapidly access and analyze data in consistent ways, they are better able to make business changes that both lower costs and increase revenues. Published by: IBM

Winning with HP Integrity servers for SAP with Windows Server 2003

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Companies face numerous challenges when managing and integrating information across enterprise business processes. Companies frequently choose an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution to fulfill business requirements. The leading ERP applications with the greatest market share are the mySAP ERP and SAP R/3 industry solutions from SAP AG. Published by: Arrow ECS HP Group and Intel

Adobe ColdFusion 9

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Adobe ColdFusion 9 software enables developers to rapidly build robust Internet applications by condensing complex business logic into fewer lines of code. Published by: Adobe Systems, Inc.

BPM and SOA: Better Together

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

SOA standards, such as Web Services, make information resources and task automation applications available yet loosely integrated for process designers to use and reuse at will. Thus processes modeled with BPM tools can be rapidly implemented in production via SOA infrastructure. Published by: IBM

Application Transformation: Getting to the Bottom Line

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Nov. 4th on 14:00PM CET (13:00 PM GMT) Learn application transformation strategies, such as legacy application modernization and exploiting mainframe alternatives, at this virtual conference. Get innovated with Geoffrey Moore, best-selling author and managing director of TCG Advisors and Dale Vecchio, featured speaker from Gartner Research. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Application Transformation: Getting to the Bottom Line: Asia Pacific and Japan

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Nov. 3rd at 12 Noon SGT (4AM GMT) Attend this virtual conference to learn application transformation strategies such as legacy application modernization and exploiting mainframe alternatives. Get innovated with Geoffrey Moore, best-selling author and managing director of TCG Advisors and Dale Vecchio, featured speaker from Gartner Research. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Application Transformation: Getting to the Bottom Line: Americas

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Nov. 5th at 10AM ET (3PM GMT) Attend this virtual conference to learn application transformation strategies such as legacy application modernization and exploiting mainframe alternatives. Get innovated with Geoffrey Moore, best-selling author and managing director of TCG Advisors and Dale Vecchio, featured speaker from Gartner Research. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Best Practices for SAP Upgrades & Migrations with HP and Novell

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join experts from HP and Novell in this webcast as they discuss how to empower your SAP solutions, deliver the right information to the right people at the right time, and execute upgrades and migrations successfully. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Dynamic Infrastructure - Helping Build a Smarter Planet: Delivering Superior Business and IT Services with Agility and Speed

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

IBM has developed a strategy for a dynamic infrastructure that will help organizations address higher service expectations, rising cost pressures and new risks and threats. Published by: IBM

What Do Application Developers Want?

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Network providers must re-examine how they can speed up innovation and time to market by working with trusted partners and developer communities. However, energizing such an ecosystem takes careful planning. This podcast examines application developers' needs and how network providers can improve their relationships with developers. Published by: Alcatel-Lucent

Dynamic Infrastructure in Action: Reducing Costs While Increasing Value

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Learn how IBM can help you deliver superior business and information technology services with agility and speed. Hear from IBM and our clients who are taking the next step to create their own dynamic infrastructures. Published by: IBM

Overcoming the challenges of fax orders to drive customer satisfaction

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This case study examines how a global healthcare products company turned to the Esker SaaS document processing automation solution to streamline to help eliminate the challenges associated with manual data entry and paper routing. Published by: Esker Inc.

The True Cost-Savings Story Behind WAN Optimization

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 24:00:00 EST

Looking for solid data behind the cost-savings story of WAN optimization? In this paper, NetForecast analysts interviewed customers who have deployed this solution, and the results show that this technology has significant strategic business value to companies. Published by: Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Web Security SaaS: The Next Generation of Web Security

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper outlines Web security solutions that focus on increasing overall security effectiveness and reducing the burden on IT departments. It describes the challenges facing many SMB environments and identifies critical elements that make for lower-cost and easier-to-manage solutions. The paper highlights Webroot's SaaS security offering. Published by: Webroot Software, Inc.

Web Security in the Cloud: Reduce Costs and Secure Employees Worldwide

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this brief case study to learn how Toshiba France implemented Webroot's Web security service and realized several benefits, including enhanced archiving and significant cost savings. Published by: Webroot Software, Inc.

Email and Web Security SaaS

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this paper to learn about the many offerings of Webroot's Software as a Service (SaaS)-delivered e-mail and Web security suites, including anti-spam, anti-spyware, anti-virus, and email archiving and encryption. Published by: Webroot Software, Inc.

Oracle WebLogic Suite 11g Technical White Paper

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Oracle WebLogic Suite 11g is a significant new release of the core application grid infrastructure foundation underpinning Oracle Fusion Middleware. It has been designed to provide a standards-based, mission-critical platform for organizations that deploy application grid and service-oriented architectures. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Enterprise Data Services in SOA using ODI Suite

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This whitepaper will demonstrate why Data Services are a foundation requirement for enterprise SOA deployments by describing how just how valuable, and complex, business data is for the businesses that rely on it. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Better Data Management brings Competitive Advantage

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This on-demand webcast discusses how data growth, test data management, data privacy and other information management solutions can create the opportunity for companies to make IT their competitive differentiator. Published by: IBM

Driving business agility through SOA Connectivity and Integration

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper describes some of the business and IT issues that enterprises must address to become more agile and to improve their responses to challenges and opportunities. Included is how a service oriented architecture (SOA) can help an enterprise align its IT infrastructure with business needs. Published by: PointSource

Business Process Management Enabled by SOA

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The purpose in this IBM Redpaper is to introduce you to the concepts used in the IBM BPM Enabled by SOA methodology. The IBM® Business Process Management (BPM) Enabled by SOA Method provides a structured process for developing an organization's cross-functional, customer-focused, end-to-end core business processes. Published by: PointSource

Presentation Transcript: Application Whitelisting: The Must Have Technology for Security and Compliance Today

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this paper, which is a transcription of a presentation where speakers Stuart McClure, VP of Operations & Strategy, Risk & Compliance Business Unit, at McAfee Incorporated and Evelyn de Souza, Senior Manager, Risk & Compliance, at McAfee discuss application whitelisting and its benefits. Published by: McAfee, Inc.

WebSense Security Lab: Zero-Day in Critical Vulnerability

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The Websense Security Labs Team provides a review of recent threats in this presentation transcript. Learn more about techniques for defending your organization from Web threats. Techniques include the monitoring, classification, and identification of all Web content in real time. Read on to learn more. Published by: Websense, Inc.

SOA and BPM: Aligning Business Needs with Your Architecture

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

View this videocast and learn about the intersection of business process management (BPM) and service-oriented architecture (SOA), with an emphasis on how architecture forms the key foundation for business execution. Published by: IBM

Revolutionizing Access Management with Shared Authorization Services

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this whitepaper to learn how externalization and the consequent centralization of authorization policies leads to better policy transparency, improved compliance and quicker IT response to evolving regulatory requirements. Published by: Oracle Corporation

High Availability with Oracle Database 11g Release 2

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper reviews the common causes of application downtime and discusses Oracle's Maximum Availability Architecture framework that provides clear and concise guidance on implementing best practices using Oracle's proven high availability technologies. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Partitioning with Oracle Database 11g Release 2

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to learn about the latest partitioning techniques, enhanced scalability, and extended manageability capabilities available in Oracle Database 11g Release 2. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle Real Application Testing 11g Release 2

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper discusses how Real Application Testing — with Oracle Database 11g Release 2 — allows businesses to quickly adopt new technologies while eliminating the risks associated with change. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle Data Guard with Oracle Database 11g Release 2

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to learn about a unique data protection and recovery solution that provides the management, monitoring, and automation software to create synchronized standby databases that protect data from failures and other disasters. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle Database 11g Product Family

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to get an overview of the Oracle Database family of products and learn how you can transform your business, budgets, and service levels with Oracle Database 11g Release 2. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Advanced Compression with Oracle Database 11g Release 2

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to learn more about how Oracle Advanced Compression can help you reduce the disk space and costs of managing large data volumes. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Best Practices: Real-World Performance Testing and the “aha” Moment

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Tune in to this podcast now for expert insight on the connection between web performance testing and the bottom line, and pointers and best practices for ensuring the success of your critical eBusiness initiatives. Published by: Gomez

SheepDog Builds a Profitable IT Services Business Around Google Apps

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

See how SheepDog used Google Apps to capitalize on growing business opportunities for advanced cloud computing solutions, generate both one-time and ongoing revenue streams, and build a lucrative and sustainable business model. Published by: Google Apps Authorized Reseller Program

Targeted Business Analytics - How Large Companies Leverage SaaS BI

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:03:49 EDT

This webcast gives an overview of how larger enterprises are leveraging business intelligence software in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. Published by: Oco, Inc.

Tips for tracing enterprise transactions

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

SOA governance is comprised of the strategies and technologies that ensure a SOA is developed to meet company standards and expectations. Published by: Forum Systems

Leading VC Firm Keeps Citrix XenApp, Microsoft Exchange and Blackberry Enterprise Server "Always On" with Marathon Technologies

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Find out how Argo Global Capital utilized server virualization to simplify, consolidate and reduce operating costs in their data center. Since implementing XenServer with everRun, Argo has had zero downtime, even during a significant hardware failure. Published by: Marathon Technologies

State of the Business Process Management Market 2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Over the last few years, BPM has seen rapid growth because it succeeds where earlier approaches have failed -— uniting business strategists and technologists together with a shared set of tools to accomplish common goals. The future promises even more explosive growth as BPM products continue to mature. Read on to learn more. Published by: Oracle Corporation

What's New in SOA Suite 11g?

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this new release of SOA Suite, Oracle continues to emphasize the development, management and monitoring of service-oriented architectures, while delivering the extreme performance & scalability required for mission-critical environments. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Lower Total Cost of Ownership for Mission Critical Applications

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As companies seek to lower their total cost of ownership, adopt more standards oriented platforms, and leverage existing IT assets while not compromising on the mission critical nature of their business applications, Oracle Tuxedo emerges as the platform of choice. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Enhance Customer Loyalty through Higher Responsiveness

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The user experience associated with web applications relies in large part on the availability and management of their session data, its persistence, and its management. This white paper focuses on the topic of data availability and management for mission-critical web applications. Published by: Oracle Corporation

SOA Maturity Model: Guiding and Accelerating SOA Success

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper outlines the Oracle SOA Maturity Model and explains how the model is used to accelerate SOA adoption by identifying specific capabilities that are either completely lacking or which are lagging with respect to the other capabilities necessary for successful SOA adoption. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle IT Modernization: The Path to SOA

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

More and more organizations are looking to SOA as the basis of their future computer architecture. Recognizing that legacy application design and implementation approaches have led to applications that are costly to operate, hard to change, organizations are hoping that SOA provides a key component of the answer to these problems. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Three Steps to Improving Server Virtualization ROI with everRun

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Server virtualization offers a tremendous opportunity for cost savings in the data center. This paper will give three steps you can take to dramatically improve your cost savings from server virtualization as well as show how companies are using Marathon's everRun software to implement those steps. Published by: Marathon Technologies

Application Grid: Ideal Platform for IT Consolidation

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Application grid brings the same type of efficiency, scalability, and quality of service to the application layer that database clusters brings to the database layer. With an application grid you get greater efficiency, exceptional agility, and superior quality of service. Download this free white paper now. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Achieving the Impossible: Unlimited Application Scalability

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

For modern applications, particularly those built for the Java platform, there are proven approaches and solutions that can help an organization achieve predictable, scalable performance for their applications. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Enabling Agile and Intelligent Businesses

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Oracle SOA Suite - Oracle BPEL Process Manager

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 24:00:00 EDT

The true value of SOA is unlocked when services are leveraged for process orchestration to deliver automation of business processes. Industry's leading process orchestration engine, the Oracle BPEL Process Manager supports a 100% standard approach to orchestrating systems and services into end-to-end process flows. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Code Collaborator v5.0

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Tired of falling asleep during code review meetings? Stop meeting – try peer code review with Code Collaborator. This time-saving tool lets you do fast and efficient reviews online, without the usual pain of meetings, printouts, or convoluted emails. Published by: Smart Bear® Software

Nine Questions Encryption Vendors Really Don’t Want to Answer: A Buyer’s Guide to Enterprise Data Encryption

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Are you looking for an enterprise data encryption solution? Read this guide to learn what questions to ask vendors and why. Published by: PGP Corporation

Catalog Based Services: A New Paradigm in Enterprise Application

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper evaluates the impact of changing market landscape on enterprise application service offerings, and evaluates traditional service models in today's context and attempts to evangelize an innovative service model which meets the need of the hour-- faster ROI at lower TCO. Published by: Wipro Technologies

Relavis Mobilizer: Mobilizing Lotus Notes Made Simple

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Mobilizing your business applications has never been easier than with Relavis Mobilizer. It is the only complete platform for developing, deploying and managing your mobile Lotus Notes data. With Relavis Mobilizer, there are no limits. Published by: Relavis Corporation

Adding Application Control to Your Security Toolbox

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this solution guide for suggestions on how to get the most out of implementing application control in your network. After discussing the expanding applications frontier and its impact on an enterprise, the paper defines application control and reviews the requirements it must meet. Published by: Fortinet, Inc. / Alternative Technology Group of Arrow ECS

How to write a RFP for Master Data Management: 10 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Critical master data management (MDM) functionality can be easily overlooked when request for proposals (RFPs) are narrowly focused on a single business data type. Ensure success by avoiding 10 costly mistakes when writing your RFP. Published by: Siperian, Inc.

When Data Governance Turns Bureaucratic: How Data Governance Police Can Constrain the Value of Your Master Data Management

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Over the past several years, most Master Data Management implementations have used a "reactive" style of data governance. Learn how "reactive" data governance falls short and why leading organizations are using a "proactive" approach -- includes case study and migration questionnaire. Published by: Siperian, Inc.

Presentation Transcript: Break free from high application costs and application backlog with Enterprise Mashups

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Come learn best practices for getting started with enterprise mashups and lowering application costs in this information-packed presentation transcript. Published by: IBM

Mobile Application Development: Making It Easier For Developers

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Mobile applications have not only piqued the interest of developers, but also of the average cell phone user. Download this ebook and learn why. Published by: SearchSOA.com

Sun Reference Configurations for Oracle Data Warehouses

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Sun and Oracle Optimized Data Warehousing Solutions combine the Oracle Database with industry-leading Sun servers, Sun StorageTek arrays, and the Solaris OS. These solutions include both the Oracle Optimized Reference Configurations for Sun and Oracle Optimized Warehouses for Sun. Read on to learn more. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Reality Check: The New End-to-end Application Performance Management Imperative Virtual Seminar

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EDT

What Application Performance Management tactics and best practices can you apply to ensure a good end-user experience? What process and strategy can you institute to enable your IT organization to align with the business? What can you do to prepare for the additional complexities that virtualization, cloud and SOA can bring to your environment? Published by: Compuware Corporation

Oracle Hyperion Workforce Planning

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In most organizations, employee compensation and related expenses are the largest line items in the budget. Having control over these expenses is critical to meeting corporate performance objectives. Check out this data sheet to learn more. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Ensuring Reliable Inbound Supply Integration

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper will enumerate the critical business challenges, as well as specific opportunities and benefits of working aggressively to achieve inbound supply integration. Published by: Sterling Commerce

Managing Third-Party Compliance

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this podcast featuring best-selling author, Len Silverston, learn how to implement universal patterns for data modeling to meet changing information compliance regulations. Gain insight into various modeling options to meet your organization's needs. Discover how to improve quality and reduce management costs by re-using patterns. Published by: Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.

The Power of Universal Patterns and Models for Master Data Management

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this webcast featuring best-selling author, Len Silverston, learn how to implement universal patterns for data modeling to improve management flexibility. Gain insight into various modeling choices to meet your organization's needs. Discover how to improve quality and reduce management costs by re-using patterns. Published by: Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.

How Financial Firms Can Improve Business Integration Capabilities and Increase Straight-Through Processing Efficiency

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper discusses the increased demand placed on financial services organizations to improve their straight-through processing (STP) levels across all business units. Published by: Sterling Commerce

VDI Comparison Kit

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Are you looking for the right Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) product for your organization? Check out this Citrix e-kit for current information about desktop virtualization products. Published by: Citrix

End-to-End Business-to-Partner Integration: A Strategy for Revenue Growth and Cost-Reduction in Uncertain Times

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Flexible software solutions that reduce costs while driving revenue expansion are welcome in any business climate. But when money is tight and markets are in a state flux, they are essential. Download this white paper for practical strategies on how to achieve this. Published by: Sterling Commerce

Citrix XenDesktop: The Best Desktop Delivery System For Today’s Demanding Business Needs

Mon, 11 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Whether you're considering your first virtual desktop solution or trying to salvage an existing implementation, Citrix XenDesktop™ is the clear choice on the market that offers the performance, scalability and manageability required to meet your business needs. Published by: Citrix

The Value Of A Comprehensive Integration Solution

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In November 2008, Sterling Commerce commissioned Forrester Consulting to investigate the value of a comprehensive integration solution (CIS) that encompasses the bulk of the enterprise’s integration needs. Forrester also conducted an online survey of key IT roles in selected geographical locations. This paper discusses the results of these studies. Published by: Sterling Commerce

Business Value of Sterling Commerce Managed Services for B2B Integration

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Increasing cost controls and unpredictable cost increases are leading many enterprises to rethink how they support their business-to-business (B2B) operations. As a result, many enterprises are choosing to outsource B2B integration by partnering with a managed services provider. Published by: Sterling Commerce

Sterling Commerce: Managed Services

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Sterling Commerce Managed Services include Business-to-Business (B2B) integration solutions, allowing trading organizations to interact with each other across a secure network. Long considered as only appropriate for large organizations, Sterling Commerce Managed Services provide organizations of all sizes with the ability to trade and collaborate. Published by: Sterling Commerce

Introduction to XML Gateways: Best Practices, Benefits & Requirements

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper will give you an overview of enabling virtualization and control, enforcing data-level privacy and integrity and control and audit information flow. You'll learn the best practices, benefits and requirements of XML Gateways. Published by: Forum Systems

PODCAST: Getting There From Here: Delivering Unified Communications to Your Organization - Part 3

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This podcast outlines how to research and implement unified communications, including knowing your enterprise's strategic initiatives. Learn ways to optimize processes and discover which applications to use by determining your organization's communication "hot spots." Justify your investment with a positive return on investment. Published by: IBM

Deterministic Garbage Collection: Unleash the Power of Java with Oracle JRockit Real Time

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This free white paper demonstrates how Java can be successfully deployed for real-time applications that were previously off-limits. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Teachers Association Turns to Centralized Data Repository to Improve Member Service

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The California Teachers Association (CTA) relies on a complex and highly integrated IT environment to capture and manipulate data. CTA wanted to add a customer relationship management solution to better support its members. After exploring several alternatives, CTA chose to deploy Microsoft Dynamics™ CRM. Published by: Microsoft

Simplify and Automate Desktop Management with Virtualization

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

There are two sides to desktop business continuity: users' needs and IT management. Users need on-demand accessibility of their desktops, applications and data. IT managers must limit complexity caused by supporting diverse users and hardware. This webcast discusses how to automate and simplify virtual desktop management to improve efficiency. Published by: HP, Vmware and AMD

Extreme Performance, Predictable Scalability, and Continuous Availability for Mission-Critical Java Applications

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This free white paper details key steps for achieving a superior data management strategy—a ‘must have’ capability for applications to operate with extreme, predictable performance and scalability. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Mission-Critical Java

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Technology barriers have prevented enterprises from adopting Java-based approaches for mission critical applications with extreme and predictable computing needs. However, recent advances throughout the entire Java stack have overcome these barriers to position Java to power the next generation of enterprise computing. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Composite Application Management: Bridging the IT Visibility Gap in Complex Composite Applications

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

As more and more IT shops deploy multitier middleware platforms and frameworks for the delivery of business-critical application services, they are expecting to garner the benefits of the service-oriented architecture (SOA) or composite application development approach: agility, flexibility, productivity, and extensibility. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Ensuring Web Service Quality for Service-Oriented Architectures

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper discusses the testing challenges presented by Web services, and introduces best practices to ensure SOA application quality through the use of Oracle’s award-winning Web service testing solution, Oracle Application Testing Suite. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Deploying FIPS-Certified XML Gateways in Federal, State and Local Government Agencies

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Learn why FIBS 140-2 validation is necessary for XML Gateways used in building secure, robust and scalable Service Oriented Architecture. Published by: Forum Systems

Reduce Risk from Unauthorized Applications and Gain Stronger Endpoint Control

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this data sheet to learn about the key advantages and key features of McAfee Application Control. Published by: McAfee, Inc.

Increasing ROI with Data Services

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper will address data services implementation and the role of Oracle Data Service Integrator in that process. It will describe the technical benefits of a data services implementation within the context of initiatives to promote business process management (BPM), service-oriented architecture (SOA), portal projects, and BI. Published by: Oracle Corporation

BPM SOA and Web 2.0: Business Transformation or Train Wreck?

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The challenges faced by today’s government agencies and commercial operations are many and varied—and to stay afloat, these organizations must not only promote change from within, but they must also be agile enough to quickly adapt to evolving markets, policies, regulations, and business models. Published by: Oracle Corporation

The Instantly Responsive Enterprise: Integrating Business Process Management and Complex Event Processing

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper for an explanation of how business process management melds with complex event processing. The combination nets intelligent business processes that react to changing business conditions in real time, providing continuous visibility-in short, an instantly responsive enterprise. Published by: Oracle Corporation

SOA Best Practices and Design Patterns: Key to Successful Service Oriented Architecture Implementation

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

There is no question that the successful implementation of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) relies on a careful and holistic approach to business planning. One of the most important tools in the evaluation, purchase, and ongoing use of SOA is this body of best practices that vendors, consultants, and customers have compiled. Published by: Oracle Corporation

State of the Data Integration Market

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper reviews the state of the market for data integration for 2008 and 2009. It defines data integration, discusses the trends in the data integration market, and provides lessons learned from real implementations. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Right from the Start: SOA Lifestyle Governance

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper presents an overview of strategies and practices for governing the transformation to, and the evolution of, SOA. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Data Grids & SOA

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper demonstrates that a data grid infrastructure, built with clustered caching, can help you avoid "weak link" vulnerabilities that can sabotage SOA strategies. Discover why the data grid offers improved data access that can create a competitive edge, improve financial performance, and sustain customer loyalty. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Aligning For a More Successful Business and IT Development Paradigm

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper examines how the adoption of SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) can significantly improve Business and IT alignment. Published by: Active Endpoints, Inc.

Oracle WebLogic Suite: A Middleware Foundation for Application Grid

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This free white paper shows that Oracle WebLogic Suite packages many essential middleware capabilities to help organizations implement application grid concepts. Learn how to create an infrastructure layer that pools and dynamically provisions the resources on which business applications and SOA run. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Achieving Business Agility with Application Grid

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Application grid brings the same type of efficiency, scalability, and quality of service to the application layer. Discover how to get greater efficiency, exceptional agility, and superior quality of service with an application grid. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle WebLogic Server: A Solid Foundation for Service-Oriented Architecture

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper discusses how Java EE 5 dramatically speeds the development of SOA applications and how enterprise developers can leverage its power by using Oracle WebLogic Server. Download this free white paper today. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Unlocking the Mainframe: Modernizing Legacy System to SOA

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Successful execution of an SOA strategy, combined with the release of the business value contained in legacy systems, can bring five proven benefits to the enterprise. Functioning as both a software development environment and a delivery framework, SOA provides a mechanism for defining business services and operating models. Published by: Oracle Corporation

A Case to Optimize

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

A business manager identifies an urgent need for a software application and requests a server to run the new application. Then the server provisioning process kicks off. Read this short whitepaper to learn about new techniques and technologies that can enable your business to cut through so much of the red tape involved in adding new applications. Published by: CDW Corporation

Smart Decisions for Extraordinary Times

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

With Microsoft Unified Communications businesses can simplify management and maximize budget and resources. You can consolidate costly third-party solutions and avoid capital investments. Published by: Microsoft

Breakthroughs with Windows 7 Webcast

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Interested in knowing the impact Windows 7 operating system can have on your business? If so, please join Tony Piltzecker, Server Partner Technology Specialist, Microsoft Corporation, for this webcast and learn about the hottest new capabilities in Windows 7. Published by: Microsoft

Windows 7 and Hyper-V Deep Dive Webcast

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Interested in boosting your business by combining the power of the Windows 7 operating system with Hyper-V virtualization? If so, please join Michael Pathi, Partner Technology Specialist, Microsoft Corporation, for this webcast and find out how the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems work together. Published by: Microsoft

Anatomy of an Oracle E-Business Suite Archiving Project

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

Companies worldwide are affirming the value of database archiving as a best practice for managing application data growth. The basic principles for managing an archiving project presented in this paper can help you initiate and plan an archiving strategy that meets your organization’s requirements. Published by: IBM

Best Practices: Protect Your Online Revenue Through Web Performance Testing

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT

Tune in to this webcast to hear from an industry expert as she discusses drivers and best practices for effective web performance testing and quality life-cycle management for today's rich and complex applications. Published by: Gomez

Anatomy of a PeopleSoft Enterprise Archiving Project

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

The basic principles for managing an archiving project presented in this paper can help you initiate and plan an archiving strategy that meets your organization’s requirements. Published by: IBM

Closing the data privacy gap for SAP Applications

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper provides insight into the requirements for protecting privacy in SAP non-production environments and describes some of the comprehensive data masking techniques available with the IBM® Optim™ Data Privacy Solution for SAP® Applications. Published by: IBM

Whose Fault is it Anyway? Using Compuware Abend-AID to Diagnose DB2 and WebSphere MQ Problems

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper discusses how you can leverage existing Abend-AID capabilities to simplify problem resolution even in these increasingly complex systems. Read this paper to learn more about diagnosing DB2 and WebSphere MQ problems with Compuware Abend-AID. Published by: Compuware Corporation

E-Guide - Service Delivery Platforms: Building the Next-Gen Network Architecture

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Next generation services need to meet customer and carrier needs; network convergence is the technical goal, while IP transformation is the business goal. This guide addresses the challenge of planning for providers doing both at the same time and lays out a service delivery platform (SDP) and SOA roadmap to recreate the network architecture. Published by: Alcatel-Lucent

Tolly Report Shows How Citrix NetScaler Outperforms F5 in Head-to-Head Tests

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Latency is an important metric that should be considered when evaluating web application delivery solutions. Through tests performed, Citrix NetScaler exhibited very low latencies and was at least 3x fast than F5 BIG-IP in almost all test scenarios. Published by: Citrix

Leveraging Enterprise Data Virtual Seminar: How to Innovate and Integrate BI for Business Inexpensively

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EDT

This unique virtual seminar will provide new ideas and actionable tactics for integrating and designing BI systems for maximum performance - and provide tips to better leverage data from business applications such as ERP, CRM, SAP and Oracle, as well as other enterprise vendors. Published by: SearchDataManagement

PostgreSQL Performance Tuning

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This presentation covers every aspect of performance: server settings, caching, sizing operating system resources, optimizer processing, problem queries, storage efficiency, and some hardware selection details. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

The Semantic Dialogues

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The Semantic Dialogues tells the story of how National Networks, a fictional telecommunications service provider, pursued and achieved data interoperability within their SOA. Published by: Progress Software

Common Models in SOA: Tackling the Data Integration Problem

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

You're probably familiar with the use of common formats in integration. These common representations, or in some cases mutually agreed upon formats, are often found in B2B transactions. To see how a common model can simplify SOA development, let's examine the standards at the foundation of SOA and ESB to understand what they include and... Published by: Progress Software

Winning the Future: The Business Case for Rapid Transformation

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Transformation has become an overused buzzword, but its real meaning remains important. Under the microscope, operations transformation is about integrating operations silos and processes, merging disparate units in the wake of acquisitions, and reducing operational expenses. Published by: Progress Software

Database Worst Practices: The Top 5 Mistakes Developers Make

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Download this webcast learn how applications today are growing more and more complex with an increased risk of error and what you can do to prevent this. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

PODCAST: Break free from high application costs and application backlog with Enterprise Mashups

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Come learn best practices for getting started with enterprise mashups and lowering application costs in this information-packed podcast. Published by: IBM

Migration Assessment for Oracle

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this paper you will learn how EnterpriseDB can offer a Migration assessment that will give you a clear picture of the effort and cost savings involved in moving your oracle based data and application to a Postgres Plus Advanced Server platform. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

PODCAST - Virtualization: Growing Your Success in the Data Center to the Desktop

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Desktop and server virtualization are not the same. This podcast, featuring virtual desktop experts, Brian Madden and Zeus Kerravala, explains how some methods and tools that work for servers disrupt desktops. Discover how to plan a successful virtual desktop project by addressing customization needs of users and meet your organization's goals. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Getting Started with FUSE ESB 4.x

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT

Download this webcast learn first-hand, how easy it is to develop advanced SOA applications using open source tools. Published by: FUSE

Virtualization: Growing Your Success in the Data Center to the Desktop

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Desktop and server virtualization are not the same. This webcast, featuring virtual desktop experts, Brian Madden and Zeus Kerravala, explains how some methods and tools that work for servers disrupt desktops. Discover how to plan a successful virtual desktop project by addressing customization needs of users and meet your organization’s goals. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Greenville Hospital System Selects Kofax Intelligent Capture & Exchange to Automate the Processing of Insurance Records

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Learn how the Greenville Hospital System integrated Kofax Capture and Kofax Transformation Modules to reduce the time and resources needed to digitally scan detailed patient records into their system. Published by: Kofax, Inc.

Staffing Service Coordinates Sales Activities, Utilizes Business Intelligence with CRM Solution

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Volt Information Sciences, Inc. provides staffing services, telecommunications, and information solutions to Fortune 100 customers. Executives completed an in-depth request for proposal process to narrow CRM solution options to four enterprise alternatives. They selected Microsoft Dynamics™ CRM because it best met the firm's usability, user.. Published by: Microsoft

Global Real Estate Management Firm Chooses CRM Solution to Reduce TCO, Enhance Service

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

When the latest version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM became available, executives decided to upgrade to it. Now, Jones Lang LaSalle has a robust solution that easily and economically integrates into the company’s current systems and delivers functional and technical capabilities that support effective global operations. Published by: Microsoft

Employment Screening Company Optimizes Productivity, Improves Customer Satisfaction

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

When employers need to be sure about the backgrounds of people they hire, they call Credential Check Corporation. To do this work, the company utilized Microsoft® Office Outlook® and proprietary access programs, which made it difficult for departments and external suppliers to collaborate with each other. Microsoft Dynamics™ CRM... Published by: Microsoft

Geisinger Health System Selects Kofax Intelligent Capture & Exchange to Automate Medical Records Processing

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This case study will take a look at how Geisinger Health System worked with Kofax Intelligent Capture and Exchange to manage a rapidly growing amount of data at multiple locations. By upgrading to Kofax Capture 5, Geisinger Health System was able to scan high resolution copies of patient records into the workflow and access them at any location. Published by: Kofax, Inc.

Right-sizing Your Storage Infrastructure with Tiered Storage

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This podcast will define tiered storage and explain how tiered storage can drive efficiency in your IT operations. Listen to this podcast to find out what you should consider before implementing a tiered storage solution. Published by: Datalink and Hitachi Data Systems

Operational Responsiveness: Case Studies of Business Making Progress

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read these case studies to learn how Progress Software made it not only possible but also made it easy to improve operational responsiveness for several leading companies that operate in many varying industries. Learn the benefits these organizations accrued from Progress Software and learn what benefits your company can experience. Published by: Progress Software

Business Fitness Gets in Shape with GoToMeeting Corporate with GoToWebinar

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This new case study explores how Citrix® GoToMeeting® Corporate with GoToWebinar® has transformed Business Fitness's sales and marketing efforts, enabling the company to significantly reduce costs, speed up the sales cycle and vastly improve nurturing efforts. Published by: Citrix Online

The Virtual Presenter's Series: Start Right. Design Right. Present Right.

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

View this on-demand Webinar series with Roger Courville, Webinar expert and author of the new book, The Virtual Presenter's Handbook, for a 3-part Webinar series on how to plan, design, and present your own Web events like a pro. Published by: Citrix Online

9 Management Practices for Exceptional Webinars

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This new white paper examines Webinar effectiveness at driving lead generation and outlines 9 best practices for using Webinars in a cohesive lead-generation campaign. Published by: Citrix Online

Delivering Quality Leads, Not Just Quantity: The Interactive Value of Webinars

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Using interactive media such as Webinars can help marketers effectively balance quality with quantity when it comes to lead generation. Download the white paper to learn more. Published by: Citrix Online

Cost Savings with Centralized Virtual Desktops

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Centralized virtual desktops optimize the efficiency, security and flexibility of any PC environment. This white paper will look at the current cost of PC management and will explore how VDI can significantly reduce operational costs, and how TCO can vary depending on industry and user requirements. Published by: Citrix

Increasing Operational Efficiency and Agility with BPM

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this expert podcast, find out why many companies are turning to business process management (BPM) to automate processes, optimize workflows and improve operational efficiency and agility. Published by: Esker Inc.

Enabling Enterprise 2.0

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this whitepaper to learn ways that organizations can create a strategy that embraces Web 2.0 technologies securely and enables a successful transition to Enterprise 2.0. Published by: Websense, Inc.

AdminStudio and Workflow Manager Save Tauw Engineering Time, Effort and Budget

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Implementing AdminStudio and Workflow Manager alongside Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and App-V deployments, a Dutch engineering firm shares their story. Published by: Flexera Software

Getting Started with Application Virtualization

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper will answer key questions such as: What is application virtualization? How does an organization get started with understanding the basics? And, how can existing technology be used to accelerate an application virtualization deployment? Read on to learn more. Published by: Flexera Software

Benchmark Tests: AdminStudio vs. Microsoft App-V Sequencer

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Learn how AdminStudio can convert MSI to SFT in 8 times the speed of traditional methods! Use this benchmark to plan your projected ROI with AdminStudio for your App-V implementation. Published by: Flexera Software

What's new in VMware vSphere?

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Are you wondering about VMware's latest ESX product? Watch this interview with Eric Henderson, Director of Technical Services for the IT consulting firm New Age Technologies as he discusses VMWare's vSphere. Published by: Dell and VMware

Protecting Essential Information: Securing the Foundation of the Internet Business Platform

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The requirements for Web security, email security, and data loss prevention have changed. Read on to learn where and why traditional approaches fail; how accuracy and context drive effective information-focused security; and what to do to protect essential information and say yes to business processes that take advantage of Web 2.0. Published by: Websense, Inc.

Getting Started with Apache Camel and FUSE Mediation Router

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT

Download this interactive webinar that shows how to use Eclipse tooling and open source integration SOA tools to integrate enterprise systems and applications. Published by: FUSE

Getting Started with Apache Camel and FUSE Mediation Router

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:00:00 EDT

Download this interactive webinar that shows how to use Eclipse tooling and open source integration SOA tools to integrate enterprise systems and applications. Published by: FUSE

Becoming Proactive In Application Performance Management

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Poor application performance results in significant financial losses for most companies. Find out why, and more importantly how to avoid these losses by moving toward proactive application performance management, in this research from Forrester Consulting commissioned by Compuware. Published by: Compuware Corporation

Break free from high application costs and application backlog with Enterprise Mashups

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT

Come learn best practices for getting started with enterprise mashups and lowering application costs in this information-packed webcast. Published by: IBM

VDI Expert Series: Reduce Desktop Management Costs While Increasing IT Security & Agility

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT

This webcast explores the cost saving benefits of virtual desktops. Gain insight into implementing a more secure and accessible enterprise desktop environment. Discover how this technology has transformed business operations by reducing management and support costs. Published by: Citrix

Application Performance Management with Forrester Analyst Peter O'Neill

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Peter O'Neill, principal analyst with Forrester Research, discusses reactive vs. proactive IT and how to break down technology silos for a holistic approach to managing application performance. Published by: Compuware Corporation

Application Lifecycle Management Webcast Series

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This new webcast series for Quality Management and Testing Professionals, will explore the extensive new capabilities required to keep pace with today's dynamic applications environment. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Best Practices for Deployment of Oracle® ASM with Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS iSCSI Storage System

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper outlines the different options available to expand the storage capacity in Oracle databases environments that are deployed on PS EqualLogic™ storage and Oracle ASM. Published by: Dell, Inc.

E-Guide: The Revolutionary Asynchronous Web

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Asynchronous web applications are revolutionizing the web. With Asynchronous Web it is possible to deliver spontaneous presentation changes to the user as the state of dynamic system changes, without the need for the user to interact with the interface, such as not having to hit the refresh button to see any changes. Read this paper to learn more. Published by: ICEsoft Technologies

Moving From Solaris To Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® is a standards-based UNIX®-like operating system that provides a development environment similar to SunTM SolarisTM. This paper looks to highlight some of the major differences between Solaris and Red Hat Enterprise Linux to help application developers port their code. Published by: Red Hat and Intel

More Than a Vision: SAP's Perfect Plant in the Chemical Industry

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Find out what ARC has to say about SAP's progress towards turning the "perfect plant vision" into reality by leveraging the chemical industry value network. SAP is also well-aligned with ARC's thought leadership models related to collaborative manufacturing Management. Published by: SAP America Inc

Shavlik Reduces your Spend on Critical IT Operations

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

One of the biggest problems in keeping networks and desktops secure is patch management. Shavlik's solutions simplify patch management through automation, increased visibility, and control. Answer six questions in this quick demo to determine how much time and money you can save when you simplify and automate patch management with Shavlik. Published by: Shavlik Technologies

The Role of Open Source Data Integration - An Analyst White Paper, by Mark Madsen

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This report by Mark Madsen will explain what data integration is, and especially the difference between Operational Data Integration and Analytic Data Integration. It highlights the benefits of open source for data integration, and provides a series of recommendations to make the integration job easier, repeatable and more productive. Published by: Talend

Open Sesame: Why Open Source BI, Data Integration, and Data Warehousing Solutions are Gaining in Acceptance - by Dr Claudia Imhoff

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper examines the challenges faced by organizations today regarding their BI, data integration, and data warehousing environments, why traditional solutions fall short, and the rise of upstart open source companies. Read on to learn more about open source BI, data integration, and data warehousing solutions. Published by: Talend

Bloor Research - Data Discovery Spotlight

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this Spotlight Report, Research Director Philip Howard explains why data discovery is of fundamental importance to data integration, data quality, and many other projects ranging from business intelligence through master data management to data governance and data archival. Read on to learn more about the importance of data discovery. Published by: Talend

Software Testing Vol.3: This Issue of Software Testing Delves Into Mobile Application and Regression Testing

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This ezine covers the topic of testing and retesting defects and cites the Blackberry blackouts of 2007 and 2008 as examples of issues that could have been detected by regressing testing. Published by: SearchSoftwareQuality.com

Consolidate Management Software and Reduce Cost

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This webcast explores a phased approach to consolidating application management solutions, aligning IT infrastructure with business needs and reducing costs. Published by: IBM

Reducing Time and Staff Required to Meet Customer Service Level Requirements for Security and Compliance

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As ORCS introduced Windows Server 2008 into the network, they sought new ways to improve efficiency. The need for an improved patch management system, combined with the requirements for PCI compliance, presented a dual challenge that they hoped they could address with a single technology solution. And they did. Read this case study to learn how. Published by: Shavlik Technologies

The Performance Manager: Turning Information Into Higher Business Performance

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

Download this white paper for an extensive summary of The Performance Manager, Proven Strategies for Turning Information into Higher Business Performance, a book that examines the partnership between decision-makers and the people who provide them with information to drive better decisions. Published by: IBM

BI for Business Users: How IT Can Make Business Intelligence Easy for Everyone

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Today, the latest BI solutions put the power of advanced business intelligence into the hands of more people throughout the organization - improving the speed and accuracy of decision-making from top to bottom. Knowing your business, market, customers, and competition is critical for any organization. Read this for more... Published by: IBM

Red Hat Service-Oriented Architecture

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Red Hat can alleviate common infrastructure problems by moving organizations toward service-oriented architectures (SOA). High-quality, low-cost, SOA-enabled solutions from Red Hat and JBoss let customers focus their resources on the applications and business processes that differentiate their business and give them a competitive advantage. Published by: JBoss, a Division of Red Hat

Red Hat Continues To Redefine SOA: Simple. Open. Affordable

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Despite the significant progress made with open standards in the industry, most SOA platforms are delivered with many proprietary, closed extensions that focus on customer lock-in more than automation of the value chain. Red Hat believes there is a better way. We redefine SOA to be simple, open, and affordable. Published by: JBoss, a Division of Red Hat

Simple, Open and Affordable BPEL

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As more and more organizations are leveraging BPEL to specify orchestration of Web services, there is a growing need for a simple, open and affordable implementation. In this session, you learn how Red Hat plans to deliver an enterprise-class, supported, open source BPEL engine as part of the JBoss Enterprise Middleware portfolio. Published by: JBoss, a Division of Red Hat

JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform v5.0: Technology Preview

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this session, you'll learn how to leverage the new features and functionality of JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform v5.0 to rapidly and cost-effectively develop, deploy and manage SOA-based solutions that solve real problems now. Published by: JBoss, a Division of Red Hat

Magic Quadrant for WAN Optimization Controllers, 2009

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

WAN optimization controllers seek to improve applications performance and reduce bandwidth requirements by intelligently managing traffic across the WAN. This analyst report presents a snapshot of the current market situation as well the results and explanation of Gartner's study of nine separate WOC vendors. Read the full report to learn more. Published by: Blue Coat

E-Guide: SOA Strategy

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this E-Guide to read expert strategies for implementing service-oriented architecture (SOA). It covers topics such as the enterprise service bus (ESB), enterprise architecture, and tips toward SOA success. Read on to learn more. Published by: JBoss, a Division of Red Hat

Maximizing Financial Benefits: Evolving WAN Optimization To Application Delivery

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This webcast discusses how WAN optimization technology is still relevant and produces cost savings for organizations despite an evolving IT environment. Published by: Blue Coat

Transfer Volumes: Accelerating files, email and backup with fewer resources

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This webcast discusses the top five challenges in enterprise networks, data and server consolidation challenges, performance issues and solutions, best practices for network architecture management, and Blue Coat's vision for addressing these issues. Published by: Blue Coat

Why On-Demand Business Intelligence?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this paper today to learn how on-demand BI is different from traditional BI and how on-demand BI can be much more beneficial to your organization. This paper will also lay out the key points you need to consider when making your decision on which BI vendor is right for your organization. Published by: Birst

Real Time Data Integration: Using Change Data Capture Technology with Microsoft SSIS

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Change data capture (CDC) technology has become a strategic component of many data warehouse and business intelligence (BI) architectures. Read this paper and learn how to use change date capture technology with Microsoft SQL server intergration services in real time. Published by: Attunity

Enterprise Application Delivery: No User Left Behind

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

Blue Coat ProxyClient extends Blue Coat's visionary application delivery infrastructure to include all of these use cases - from any network, any device, and to any application - keeping users productive wherever the business takes them. Published by: Blue Coat

Managing the WAN to Optimize Business

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Bandwidth management is a common technique employed by IT organizations to improve quality of service over the WAN by assigning guaranteed levels of bandwidth and prioritizing traffic to improve application performance. To be effective, bandwidth management must be perfectly aligned with business policies and priorities. Read on to learn more. Published by: Blue Coat

Application Acceleration Challenge

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

How can server consolidation, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), moving applications to a web-based interface, and video and TelePresence collaboration projects all be supported at a reasonable cost? Check out this report to see how application acceleration is the answer. Published by: Blue Coat

WAN Optimization for Dummies

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Most WANs see so much traffic these days that it's not just a matter of speeding things up. You also need comprehensive applications and user control before you can contain costs, enhance business productivity, and respond quickly to changing business requirements. Read this booklet to learn more about WAN optimization. Published by: Blue Coat

Application Performance Brief: Microsoft App-V

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this performance brief to learn how together, Blue Coat ProxySG and Microsoft App-V reduce the cost and complexity of managing desktop applications by optimizing virtual application delivery over the WAN while avoiding costly bandwidth upgrades. Published by: Blue Coat

Using SLAs to Gain a Competitive Advantage

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This whitepaper will discuss these managed service trends and challenges, and will identify the steps to success to meet customers. Escalating application and security requirements. Published by: Blue Coat

Driving Revenue and Increasing Value with Application Performance Management

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

As a leading provider of solutions for Service Providers, Blue Coat appliances give you the visibility, acceleration and security needed for optimizing your network. Read this e-book to learn how Blue Coat gives you the control you need to deliver a whole set of new managed services for your business and consumer customers. Published by: Blue Coat

BT Embraces Web 2.0 with Blue Coat Systems

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this case study to learn how BT selected Blue Coat ProxySG for its flexibility in combining user and application visibility, with extremely granular levels of security and control, to enforce rules that allowed undisruptive use of recreational applications and safe access to sites previously considered off-limits, such as MySpace. Published by: Blue Coat

Optimizing Managed Service Delivery With Secure Application Acceleration

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This whitepaper will examine the trends and challenges associated with web-based services and MSPs, and will identify the best way to optimize network and application performance and security. We will look at today's best practices and examine how Blue Coat Systems is addressing requirements with an integrated solution. Published by: Blue Coat

Application Acceleration for Satellite-Based Enterprise Services

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper reviews the best of the newest achievements in VSAT performance and utility and shows how these solutions could become part of the mainstream of corporate network deployment and an integral portion of commercial (and competitive) service provider offerings. Published by: Blue Coat

Enhancing Virtualization Performance with VMware VStorage

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

VMware® vSphere™ is the industry's first private cloud operating system that provides a comprehensive framework from which Dell can help deliver enhanced virtualization capabilities to clients. Published by: Dell, Inc.

IT Briefing: Using Cloud Computing to Accelerate your UC Deployment

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this IT briefing, Zeus Kerravala, SVP of Enterprise Research from Yankee Group, will define unified communications, provide an overview of cloud computing based UC services, describe the corporate benefits of cloud computing and provide practical advice for companies that want to explore this as a viable deployment option. Published by: Smoothstone IP Communications

Leveraging Integration to Weather the Economic Storm

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper highlights four primary ways to use integration to make your business better during a down economy. You'll discover how, with the right integration plan and supporting software in place, your company can increase efficiency, minimize expenses, and streamline and accelerate core processes. Published by: Information Builders

Monitoring Trading Partner Agreements - Using Business Intelligence to Enhance BAM Activities

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper will explain what to look for in a complete integration platform and how to use BI technology in conjunction with BAM tools to achieve zero information latency and self-correcting processes. Published by: Information Builders

Fixing Enterprise Search

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Enterprise search transforms the ability of users to find information. It is a powerful, cost-effective, and productivity enabling technology for users in the enterprise. Read this white paper to learn about the value of enterprise search, why it's broken, and learn about WebFOCUS Magnify, the industry's first real-time enterprise search solution. Published by: Information Builders

Managing Enterprise Information: Architecting for Survival and Positioning for Success in Tough Times

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Today, businesses must work smarter, not just harder - and to do it, they must use information to compete. With ever-greater demands on data resources, organizations need to derive greater value from their existing information. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Improving Organizational Performance Management Through Pervasive Business Intelligence

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Evidence of the competitive value of business intelligence (BI) and analytics solutions is growing. This IDC white paper discusses the growing body of evidence suggesting a direct link between investment in business analytics solutions and organizational performance. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Uncovering Insight Hidden In Text: How Unstructured Data Analysis Is Helping IT Deliver Knowledge

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

With business units demanding more access to corporate data, IT is pressured to deliver. Yet current business intelligence (BI) and data warehouse systems only examine specific quantifiable data. This white paper from Business Objects, explores the growth trend of unstructured data and examines the many benefits of unstructured data analysis. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Designing Compelling Business Intelligence Business Cases for an SAP® Software Landscape: Scenarios for Leveraging Solutions From SAP and Business Objects

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

A recent worldwide survey listed business intelligence (BI) as CIOs' number one priority for 2008, the third consecutive year BI topped the list. From a business user perspective, this translates into more interactive and pervasive BI, both creating a richer user experience and reaching every place where work is done. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Reinforce Business Objectives and Achieve ROI with Internet Identity Security

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to learn how after deploying PingFederate or PingConnect your organization will yield a high return on investment and run more efficiently and will have distinct competitive advantage over companies that do not leverage Internet Identity Security Software. Published by: Ping Identity Corporation

Modernizing IT: Strategies for Improving Service Quality and Reducing IT Costs

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Working harder simply won't get you there. No matter how many people you allocate, sinking more labor into old IT practices cannot concurrently meet rising demands on IT and cut costs. Read about cost-effective, automated ways to meet this challenge head-on in our latest article, “Strategies for Modernizing IT, Reducing Costs, and..” Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Understanding ITIL® Service Portfolio Management: An Approach For Implementing Effective Service Lifecycle Management

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

IT executives and their teams need a comprehensive and accurate view of IT services. A service catalog includes all relevant details about your services, including which service level agreements (SLAs) are associated with it, who is able to request it, how much it costs, and how to fulfill it. This paper describes the IT Infrastructure... Published by: BMC Software, Inc

New Enterprise Desktop E-Zine Vol. 1: Defining Application Virtualization

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this premiere issue of New Enterprise Desktop, you'll learn the ins and outs of application virtualization and how to apply it in the enterprise, as well as finding out how to categorize user groups and match them with the best desktop virtualization solution. Published by: SearchEnterpriseDesktop

Presentation Transcript: Best Practices in Selecting a SAP Managed Hosting Provider

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this presentation transcript, Michael Dortch, Founder and Lead Analyst of DortchOnIT.com, explains what to look for in an SAP managed hosting provider including how to determine your organization's requirements and how to evaluate potential providers. Published by: Freudenberg IT

Butler Group Technology Audit for Blaze Advisor 6.5

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Download this analyst report and discover how Blaze Advisor provides a high-performance runtime environment for .NET, Java, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), or legacy applications and features strong change management through its rules repository. Published by: FICO

The 11 Secrets of Business Rules Success

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Download this paper and learn how Blaze Advisor makes it easy to bring the power of predictive analytics to bear on decisions, integrating judgmental and regulatory business rules with analytically derived models for more precise, more effective decision making. Download and learn the secrets of developing decision management applications. Published by: FICO

Proving Success with XOJET: How Freudenberg IT (FIT) SAP Hosting Service Reduced Costs

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this success story you will read how by hosting its SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) financial modules with FIT, XOJET is saving the expense of a dedicated SAP staff and IT infrastructure. Read on to learn how you company can take advantage of the same benefits as XOJET did by choosing FIT to maintain your SAP infrastructure. Published by: Freudenberg IT

Creating an Integrated e-Business Solution in Hosting SAP with Freudenberg IT (FIT)

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this paper to learn how Freudenberg IT (FIT) provides everything you need for a complete integrated e-business solution. FIT provides the applications infrastructure and technical day-to-day applications support; the required care to better ensure that your SAP environment is always there and is always performing optimally. Published by: Freudenberg IT

Blaze Advisor 6.6 Trial Download

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

FICO™ Blaze Advisor® is the world's leading business rules management system, maximizing control over high volume operational decisions. Published by: FICO

Decide to Survive: Four Imperatives that make Decision Management Essential in Today's Uncertain Environment

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Download this paper and learn about a decision making solution that will help you survive in this difficult economy by managing decisions with greater precision, agility, speed and consistency while driving down costs. Published by: FICO

Embracing the Cloud: Top Seven Imperatives for an Organization

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper analyzes the impact of the cloud on the IT Ecosystem and provides answers to what an organization needs to do in embracing a right cloud strategy. Published by: Wipro Technologies

Best Practices: Application Performance Management, Datacenter

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

How APM delivers true end-to-end application service for heterogeneous environments, including distributed and mainframe. Published by: Compuware Corporation

Best Practices: Application Performance Management, Network Management

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

A look at application performance management in a network-dependent application delivery model. Published by: Compuware Corporation

Web 2.0 and Sales Process Management

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

How can Web 2.0 systems and applications support management of sales processes? Read this white paper to find out! Published by: Oracle Corporation

MKS Toolkit for Enterprise Developers v9.2p2 - Porting UNIX applications to Windows

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

MKS Toolkit for Enterprise Developers is the ultimate in UNIX to Windows migration. Maintain a single course base across UNIX and Windows saving time and money for years to come, while cutting development time - 70%, 80%, even 90%. Published by: MKS, Inc. - Interoperability Division

The Importance of a Single Platform for Data Integration and Quality Management

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper examines the evolution of the data integration and quality industry, and explains the benefits of moving toward a single data services architecture. It outlines requirements for a software platform for supporting such an architecture, and, as an example, reviews the BusinessObjects“ Data Services XI Release 3 platform. Published by: SAP America Inc

Identity-Enabled Web Services: Standards-based Identity for Web 2.0 - Today

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Web Services are emerging as the preeminent method for program-to-program communication across corporate networks as well as the Internet. Securing Web Services has been a challenge until recently. This White Paper discusses how Identity-Enabled Web Services works, and why it is important. Published by: Ping Identity Corporation

Secure Internet Single Sign-On (SSO) 101

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Written for anyone interested in understanding how secure Internet SSO works, this white paper explores the limitations of current SSO implementations outside of a single security domain (including identity and access management systems and open source development) and introduces standalone secure Internet SSO as a solution. Published by: Ping Identity Corporation

Governance, Risk, and Compliance For Life Sciences Companies

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

SAP® solutions for governance, risk, and compliance help you institutionalize compliance throughout the enterprise. Across operational, financial, global trade, and environmental compliance activities, you can reduce costs and risks while boosting productivity and increasing your competitive advantage. Published by: SAP America Inc

Using cloud computing to accelerate your UC deployment

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this webcast, Zeus Kerravala, SVP of Enterprise Research from Yankee Group, will define unified communications, provide an overview of cloud computing based UC services, describe the corporate benefits of cloud computing and provide practical advice for companies that want to explore this as a viable deployment option. Published by: Smoothstone IP Communications

Overall Approach To Data Quality ROI

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Data quality is an elusive subject that can defy measurement and yet be critical enough to derail any single IT project, strategic initiative, or even a company as a whole. This paper from Business Objects examines an overall approach to data quality ROI including 6 key steps to help you realize tangible ROI on your data quality initiative. Published by: SAP America Inc

Reaping The Benefits of Next Generation Dashboards

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The need for timely and succinct business intelligence (BI) continues to grow as executives demand critical information to seize opportunities faster than competitors and to address potential problems in the making. But increasingly, it is not just C-level executives and upper management who need access to business intelligence. Published by: SAP America Inc

Enterprise Information Management

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

EIM is the effort and practice of reaching across all data and application silos embedded in the organization's operating infrastructure; then binding those repositories together into one effective information management environment. This white paper will discuss metadata management, master data management, data quality, and data migration... Published by: SAP America Inc

Data Integration: Creating a Trustworthy Data Foundation for Business Intelligence

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper discusses the importance of data integration and help you identify the key challenges of integrating data. It also provides you with an overview of data warehousing and its variations, as well as summarizes the benefits and approaches to integrating data. Published by: SAP America Inc

Data Quality: A Survival Guide For Marketing

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Direct marketing is about communicating a message to a specific prospect or customer. This white paper from Business Objects, an SAP company, focuses on these concepts as they pertain to marketing, and particularly as they are supported by data quality functions inside of the broader EIM framework. Published by: SAP America Inc

SAP Data Migration Using Business Objects Information Management Software

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper is about using information management software from Business Objects, an SAP company, for SAP data migration projects, either for upgrades from one version of SAP to a newer one, or from other environments to SAP. Published by: SAP America Inc

SAP® BusinessObjects™ Data Services: One Product For Data Quality and Data Integration

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Introducing SAP® BusinessObjects™ Data Services breakthrough technology software for the enterprise information management market. The software unifies our leading data-quality and integration solutions - helping your organization to move, transform, and improve virtually any type of data anywhere, at any frequency. Published by: SAP America Inc

Driving Datacenter Efficiency Through Server and Application Consolidation

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Because business processes are increasingly dependent upon an ever-expanding applications and technology network, many IT managers are seeking a more reasonable IT infrastructure strategy. This paper details several approaches to that end. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Understanding the Business Benefits of an Open Source SOA Platform

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper is divided into two sections. The first half of the paper describes the business challenges of three JBoss Enterprise Middleware customers and how they gained business benefit from the use of JBoss Enterprise products and services. The second half of the paper provides insight into the JBoss Enterprise SOA platform. Published by: JBoss, a Division of Red Hat

Differentiating With Technical Support, a JBoss Customer Support Study

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Strategic organizations are increasingly looking for ways to lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their technology assets while improving the return on their investment. In this white paper, you will discover how expert customer support services can have a dramatic impact on both as you explore the success of JBoss middleware technology. Published by: JBoss, a Division of Red Hat

Application Server Quality: Review Your Assumptions

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Application development professionals have better platform options to choose from than they might think. In this Forrester Research report, you'll learn about factors you should consider as application platforms evolve, four criteria that application development professionals should examine when selecting application server products, and more... Published by: JBoss, a Division of Red Hat

What is Virtualization?

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In the traditional IT approach, every new software application required a new server. This added costs to every project and deployment took days to weeks. This also drove server sprawl. Watch this demo for an animated explanation of how virtualization addresses common data center challenges. Published by: Dell and VMware

Five CIO Challenges Addressed by Better Change Management

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

In today's fast-paced, highly competitive world, change is inevitable. This white paper addresses five of the most important change management challenges that CIOs have to meet and how organizations can turn these challenges into a business advantage. Published by: IBM

Top Five Security Best Practices for your Web Gateway in 2009

Fri, 15 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Online security will remain a top concern for both individuals and corporations throughout the year - and beyond. In this white paper you will explore 5 ways to protect your vital data from increasingly sophisticated malware and network attacks. Published by: Blue Coat

Layered Defenses for Web 2.0 Threats

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As Web 2.0 sites become more widespread, so does the problem of protecting your users from them. In this webinar, learn how a Secure Web Gateway helps build a critical layer of defense. This includes the creation of a community watch solution that gets a world of users working to keep your network safe. Published by: Blue Coat

Security and Acceleration for Remote Users: Establish Policies and Protect Against Web-Based Malware

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Learn how community watch malware cloud defense and web content ratings centralize management for governance and enable detailed reporting for visibility. This Accelerates web applications, file access and data transfers - all while increasing user productivity. Published by: Blue Coat

Data-Centric Security for Enterprise WANs

Fri, 15 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Every business needs to protect valuable data, whether to comply with industry regulations or to guard intellectual capital. It's all too easy for users to leak this data to outside parties, either accidentally or with malicious intent. Read this whitepaper to learn how secure Web gateways and DLP systems can be integrated to keep your data safe. Published by: Blue Coat

Protecting Against the New Wave of Web Threats

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This Osterman Research White Paper discusses the extent of today's Web threats and provides recommendations on key aspects of a defense against them. It also provides information on Blue Coat's offerings. Published by: Blue Coat

Blue Coat WebFilter

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Review this brief data sheet to learn how WebFilter helps prevent Internet attacks from spyware, phishing, peer-to-peer (P2P) traffic, viral content and more. WebFilter also includes Dynamic Real-Time Rating (DRTR), a patented technology that can instantly categorize Web sites when a user attempts to access them. Published by: Blue Coat

ER/Studio 8.0 - Database management for the Enterprise

Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Database architects and administrators need to discover, document, and re-use data assets; reverse-engineer, analyze, and optimize existing databases; and design to comply with regulatory requirements and organizational standards. Published by: Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.

10 ASP.NET Tips To Increase Productivity and Simplify Maintenance

Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The more you know about built-in functionality in the .NET framework and ASP.NET, the less code you have to write, which ultimately makes your applications more maintainable. This white paper outlines several different tips to enhance developer productivity and reduce the amount of code that needs to be written in many cases. Published by: Global Knowledge

Secure and Cost-Effective Data Transport- Presentation slides

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Do you know what data transport technology options are available in today's market? This paper will help you assess economic, operational, and security factors involved in selecting data transport technology and present Ethernet carrier services as an attractive data transport option. Published by: Thales

THINKStrategies - On-Demand Business Intelligence Solutions: A New Way to Achieve Your Corporate Objectives in Today's Challenging Economy

Thu, 07 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The macro-market trends of Globalization and eCommerce are making it more important than ever for corporate executives and end users to access critical information to make effective business decisions. This paper will examine how a new generation of SaaS-based BI solutions is responding to the escalating challenges facing companies of all sizes. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Learn how to Enhance your Online Customer Relationships

Tue, 05 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

To truly meet the needs of the modern banking customer, banks must do more than simply provide multi- siloed, disconnected, and inconsistent channels. This business whitepaper includes recommendations from a leading analyst on driving customer retention. Published by: Actuate

Plumbing Fixture Manufacturer Gains Advanced Functionality From AventX Connector For SAP ERP

Thu, 07 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Experiencing continued failures generated by their existing fax solution, Sloan Valve's replacement solution needed to integrate with SAP and MS Exchange. STR Software developed a product to address Sloan Valve's needs - AdventX Connector For SAP ERP on Windows. Read this paper for more details on how it works! Published by: STR Software

Software Testing eZine Vol.2 - Testing Strategies for Complex Environments: Agile, SOA

Wed, 06 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this issue of SearchSoftwareQuality.com's Software Testing eZine, we'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

Rapid Implementation- The New Age of ERP

Mon, 04 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

By marrying technology with vertical industry expertise, the Oracle Accelerate family of solutions is helping midsize companies become the nimble organizations they need to be today. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Application Performance Management Best Practices

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The articles in this E-Guide include "Application performance management: Developing a strategy", "Understanding the network application environment", and "Application performance management: How to prepare for new applications with an impact analysis". If you've got a question about application performance management, the answer is probably here. Published by: Orange Business Services

A Tour of HP Sarbanes-Oxley IT Assessment

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper describes HP Sarbanes-Oxley IT Assessment Accelerator, a template of pre-defined information based on ITGI's COBIT, which is loaded into HP Quality Center to help your organization define and execute Sarbanes-Oxley testing, evaluate the results, and develop remediation plans. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Best Practices for Event Management

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This BMC webcast will present a methodology for identifying the metrics that have the most impact on critical business applications and for creating exception events to notify of critical application problems. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Visibility and Optimization for Networked Applications

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Critical applications need to move at the speed of business. Blue Coat PacketShaper provides WAN Optimization functionality through a series of modules-- monitoring, shaping and compression. Check out this data sheet for more details. Published by: Blue Coat

5 Reasons Why You Need Better Visibility of Your Network

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

If you can't see what's happening, then you can't even begin to attack what's wrong with the network. Here are 5 concrete reasons why you should contact Blue Coat today and start working towards greater visibility of your network. Published by: Blue Coat

Intelligent Control with an Application Delivery Network

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper details how the Application Delivery Network (ADN) combines real-time intelligence about users, applications, business rules, network status and security policies to deliver applications quickly and securely across the WAN and Internet. Published by: Blue Coat

Blue Coat IntelligenceCenter: Monitor application performance

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

By leveraging Blue Coat's unparalleled deep visibility solutions, IntelligenceCenter provides powerful application performance monitoring, and more effectively enables policies to enforce and optimize application behavior. Published by: Blue Coat

Application List: Applications that Blue Coat PacketShaper Classifies and Controls

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this data sheet for a categorized listing of 600 common applications for which Blue Coat PacketShaper delivers an accurate picture of network traffic. Published by: Blue Coat

Application Visibility and Monitoring: An Integrated Approach to Application Delivery

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

It's no secret that application performance drives business performance. But to achieve the level of application performance your business demands, you need total visibility into your network infrastructure so you can identify and monitor all your applications and resolve the issues that impede performance. Published by: Blue Coat

Integrating and Automating Composite Applications

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This Enterprise Management Associates white paper will describe how new technologies are being used by IT to develop new applications to give a new competitive edge to their enterprises; provide an overview of the new challenges involved; investigate solutions to overcome these challenges; and show how these solutions drive business value. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

SMART, Modular, Cost-Effective Steps to Workload Automation

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper proposes a high-level methodology for implementation of Workload Automation (WLA) - a mature evolution of job scheduling that automates complex IT processing and includes support for event-driven workloads, multiple platforms, Web services, composite applications, SOAs, virtual systems, system and application integration, and more. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Regaining Control of the Corporate Network to Ensure Business Processes

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Blue Coat Systems CEO Brian NeSmith discusses how the ADN brings together Application Performance Monitoring, WAN Optimization and Secure Web Gateway technologies to deliver the visibility, acceleration, and security that enables enterprises to align network resources with business goals. Published by: Blue Coat

Active Administrator Version 5.0.1 - Active Directory Management

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Active Directory becomes very complex to manage in Windows networks. Administrators leave, users are given elevated privileges, applications require special accounts - very soon you have an Active Directory full of security weaknesses. Published by: ScriptLogic Corporation

Desktop Authority Image Center Version 3.0

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

How many hours/days does it take to get new PC's prepared for a new employee? What happens when 100 new PC's arrive? Is your desktop management plan missing a key ingredient? Let us help. Published by: ScriptLogic Corporation

Realizing Seamless Change Management

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper examines the importance of change management in the success of enterprise application implementations and upgrades. It also identifies the successful elements of change management as they relate to people, process, and technology. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Accelerating Enterprise Application ROI

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Through interviews with service providers, this white paper identifies the most important capabilities of an effective training platform as well as examines the pressures companies and their project managers confront when tackling enterprise application implementations and upgrades. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Network Boost: control all data in your network and accelerate your data exchanges

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This quick Flash presentation gives us an overview of Network Boost, a turn-key networking solution that offers application acceleration tools that are focused on achieving performance objectives. Published by: Orange Business Services

SOFTWARE TESTING: New software testing technologies bring new challenges

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This first issue of SearchSoftwareQuality.com's Software Testing E-zine covers two new technology areas - virtualization and rich Internet applications (RIAs) - that are changing software testing approaches and presenting new challenges. Published by: SearchSoftwareQuality.com

Deploying XML Converters On Microsoft BizTalk Server

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This document describes how to deploy DataDirect XML Converters for .NET on Microsoft BizTalk to help control the input and output ports of BizTalk applications that need to convert data in native formats to XML. Published by: DataDirect Technologies

DataDirect XML Converters Allow Health Care Payers and Providers to Comply with X12 EDI Standards

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this product review, Benefitfocus IT professionals discuss their experiences with DataDirect XML Converters 4.0. They rate the product using several criteria and detail how the implemented the product into their IT enterprise. Published by: DataDirect Technologies

Taming Data Chaos: Simplify Data Integration with DataDirect Data Integration Suite

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Data transformation and integration are key areas where specialized products can yield impressive time and cost efficiencies and The DataDirect Data Integration Suite is one of the leaders in this space. Read this paper for a detailed analysis of this product. Published by: DataDirect Technologies

Oracle Grid Computing Achieved: Service-oriented HP Adaptive Infrastructure offerings for Oracle Grid Computing and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST

Oracle's vision of the next-generation data center is the Oracle Grid Computing architecture, which provides the software building blocks for creating a service-oriented, shared-resource environment. Read this paper to discover more of what Oracle has to offer. Published by: Hewlett Packard Company and Intel

DataDirect Data Integration Suite 4.0

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Whether organizations hard code between core legacy applications and various data sources or employ a looser service-oriented architecture (SOA) approach, data integration and visualization remains a persistent challenge. Published by: DataDirect Technologies

IBM solidDB Universal Cache: Accelerating a Database Near You

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EDT

View this Webcast to explore the industry's first relational, in-memory caching software platform that accelerates a broad range of databases up to ten times. Published by: IBM

Five Steps To Effective Corporate Governance

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This whitepaper takes a look at the importance of corporate governance in today's context, some best practices that companies can adopt in this area for effective corporate governance and, more specifically, lays out 5 important steps to effective corporate governance. Published by: Wipro Technologies

Performance Center of Excellence

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

As the application lifecycle evolves, components that drive efficiency and quality become more crucial. Organizations building centers of excellence (CoE) around performance testing find that the CoE centralizes resources and utilizes the full capabilities of today's robust automation products. Read on to learn more about the benefits of CoE. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Cablecom Delivers Unique Customer Experience through Its Innovative Use of Business Analytics

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This IDC Buyer Case Study describes the adoption, deployment, and utilization of business analytics software at the cable operator Cablecom. Published by: SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

How to Ensure That Your Employees Will Want to Use CRM

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper outlines the technology building blocks that enable you to create an information-rich environment that empowers your workforce to perform at its peak. Learn how to use data to its fullest--without having to become IT experts. Published by: Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution

eBook: Building A Center Of Excellence

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

HP's approach to application lifecycle management and the Center of Excellence model for quality, performance, SOA, and security eliminates repetitive processes and work. And it improves business results by helping leading organizations integrate knowledge, processes, and resources. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

IDC Report: IT Service Management Adoption Trends and Strategies

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this white paper that discusses the findings of an IDC survey of over 600 IT organizations worldwide. The survey identifies issues confronting IT departments that are adopting service models and to better understand the status and priorities of key functions and processes that underlie successful implementation of IT service management. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

How it is Used: Enterprise Open Source Data Integration

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

The results of the survey clearly show that open source data integration solutions are mature enough for mission-critical enterprise use in every arena. Published by: Talend

Practical Open Source Data Integration Case Studies & Implementation Examples

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This document presents a few selected case studies, illustrating real-life implementations of open source data integration and its associated benefits. Published by: Talend

Practical Open Source Data Integration Case Studies & Implementation Examples Volume 2

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This document presents a few selected case studies, illustrating real-life implementations of open source data integration and its associated benefits. Published by: Talend

Bloor Research - Data Integration Platforms Market Update

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Talend is an open source provider of data integration products, it has a business model and organisation that more closely resembles that of a conventional software vendor, while still leveraging the open source model. Published by: Talend

Bloor InDetail: Talend Open Studio - an independent analyst review

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Talend is an open source provider of data integration products or, in traditional parlance, ETL (extract, transform and load), although the product also supports an ELT approach. Published by: Talend

Practical Recommendations for Data Migration - A White Paper by Bloor Research

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Data migration can be defined as transferring of data between storage types, formats or computer systems, it is required when organizations or individuals change computer systems or upgrade to new systems. Published by: Talend

Integrating SAP Data in the Information System Using Open Source Data Integration

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This Technical Note discusses Talend's data integration capabilities for SAP and covers Talend's SAP connectors, as well as additional SAP-dedicated tools. Published by: Talend

A New Mandate for IT

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Learn more about the changing role of IT in business. This report includes research targeted towards senior executives responsible for managing and deploying information technology in pursuit of business objectives. Published by: SAP America Inc

SAP Provides a Central Hub for Managing Interfaces & Web Services for Largest NA Oil Refining Co.

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Valero Energy Corporation selected SAP because of its ability to provide a central hub for managing all interfaces and Web services, power to serve as a single integration & development platform for nearly all of Valero's business, capability to integrate SAP and non-SAP software systems, and support for synchronous & asynchronous messaging. Published by: SAP America Inc

Business Intelligence for Process Industries: Actionable Insights for Business Decision Makers

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Firms in Process Industries have made significant investments in information technology to increase the efficiency of their operations and supply chains. By integrating real-time decision making with mission-critical business processes, smart businesses can set a path for industry leadership. Published by: SAP America Inc

Data Management for Business Intelligence

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This report investigates the strategies, capabilities, and supporting technologies that Best-in-Class companies are employing to alleviate the pressure to accelerate the delivery of actionable information within their enterprises. Published by: SAP America Inc

Leading Bank Chooses DataFlux to Create More Accurate, Complete Risk Reports

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Read how one of the largest banks in the southeast chose DataFlux dfPower® Studio to review and compare multiple data sources simultaneously through data quality and data integration workflows. Published by: DataFlux Corporation

How to Assure ERP Success: Taking Ownership

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

CarSound CFO Steve Ragow encourages you to take ownership of and master your ERP system to assure your success. Published by: IFS

Building a Data Quality Scorecard to Achieve Data Governance

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Operational data governance is the manifestation of the actionable processes and protocols necessary to ensure that an acceptable level of confidence in the data effectively satisfies the organization's business needs. Published by: DataFlux Corporation

Getting Started with Master Data Management

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper focuses on what is master data, why it is needed, how to get started in managing it, and methodologies for implementing master data management. Published by: DataFlux Corporation

Redefining the Application lifecycle: Looking beyond the Application to Align with Business Goals

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper describes the HP approach and highlights the key opportunities to reduce the risks, costs, and time required to develop, deliver, and maintain high quality applications. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

eGuide: Application Lifecycle Management

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This E-Guide discusses the benefits and drawbacks of consistency in ALM and provides an overview of the challenges associated with building and managing quality into the software development life cycle (SDLC). Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

SharePoint E-zine Vol.5: Document version control gets a face-lift in SharePoint 2007

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this edition of the SharePoint E-zine, you will explore how SharePoint 2007 reduces the complexity associated with document version control. Published by: SearchWinIT

Securing Loyalty: Insurance Carrier Strategies for Optimizing Agent Retention and Productivity

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Today, technology provides tremendous, previously untapped opportunities for a carrier to enhance the experience of channel members and ensures greater productivity. This paper describes the challenges carriers face in the area of loyalty and the ways technology enables carriers to address common agent frustrations in unprecedented ways. Published by: CSSI

The Path toward Pervasive Business Intelligence at Ferrari North America

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Organizations in all industries and of all sizes are turning to business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing (DW) technologies and services to either automate or support decision-making processes. Published by: Tableau Software

A Guide to Diagnosing .Net Application Errors

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper offers a guide for effectively diagnosing .Net application health problems, code failures and performance bottlenecks. Published by: AVIcode, Inc.

Essential Steps for Troubleshooting .NET Application Problems

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper explores how to troubleshoot common application errors, including crashes and functionality failures, for greater application performance and an optimized end-user experience. Published by: AVIcode, Inc.

eBook: The BPM Payoff

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

A business process is defined as a set of related activities that produce either a service or a product, the idea behind BPM is to line up these processes with the goals of a department or company. Published by: SearchCIO.com