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Upgrading to Oracle Database 11g Release

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 24:00:00 EST

Get a taste for why customers are upgrading to Oracle Database 11g from the customers themselves, including: McKesson, VocaLink, LogicalTech, and others. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Experts Discuss Oracle Database 11g

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 24:00:00 EST

Hear why it's critical for DBAs to download Oracle Database 11g Release 2 and learn about some of the new features to make it easier to deploy, manage, tune, and secure your Oracle Database. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Managed Public Key Infrastructure: Securing Your Business Applications

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 24:00:00 EST

The VeriSign® Managed PKI service is an outsourced offering that enables enterprises of any size to rapidly and confidently deploy PKI services. It alleviates the burden of planning, building, and maintaining a PKI, while allowing enterprises to maintain internal control over digital-certificate issuance, suspension, and revocation. Published by: VeriSign® (UK, Middle East, Africa)

Databases at Risk: Current State of Database Security (Enterprise Strategy Group)

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This ESG Research Brief analyzes the current state of database security and categorizes databases as a “dangerous and growing security gap”. Read this brief which offers steps to improve database security across the enterprise. Published by: Guardium

SOA Whitepaper: Multichannel SOA and BRMS

Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper presents service-oriented architecture (SOA) through the eyes of people with different roles within an organization. It will show their needs, challenges and tasks as they relate to SOA. Published by: IBM

Reduce CPU Usage with 'SMART' SQL

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper discusses how and why to design SQL that will reduce the number of times calls are made to DB2. We'll look at how to write SMART applications rather than writing applications that act like generic I/O modules to DB2, properly tune SMART SQL, and how to exploit SQL and application features in DB2 on z/OS version 8 and 9. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Platform-as-a-Service Private Cloud with Oracle Fusion Middleware

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Download this free white paper to learn how platform-as-a-service private cloud offers enterprises one of the best ways to take advantage of cloud computing. Published by: Oracle Corporation

WebLogic Suite ActiveCache and Increasing ROI: A Technical Perspective

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Oracle ActiveCache enables organizations to predictably scale applications running on Oracle WebLogic Server with simplified integration to Oracle Coherence. Learn more about the benefits of Oracle ActiveCache in this free white paper. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Thriving in the Ecosystem: How Web Application Interdependencies are Transforming the Business of IT

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This white paper, based on unique, primary research, will provide you with a window into these new Web ecosystem dynamics - what they are, what are the trends, who is impacted most, and what strategies are most likely to help to minimize business risk and optimize growth opportunities. Published by: Webmetrics, a Neustar service

Crystal Reports Server 2008 - Free 60 Day Trial!

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Delivering information to 1000's of end users that is useful, timely and accurate for critical decision making. Ensuring easy access to this information over the web, securely, while saving time on the management of your reports. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Internet PRESENCE Scenario for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This series of articles and accompanying poster is an end-to-end scenario that outlines how to plan, design, build, and maintain an enterprise's Internet presence Web site based on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. This scenario focuses on the design, creation, and deployment of an Internet presence site in a large enterprise. Published by: Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd

VB Migration & Modernization Solutions: Convert Your Valuable Software Assets to VB.NET, C# or Even to Java Cost-Effectively and with Minimum Risk

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

With Microsoft no longer providing support for the VB development environment, now is the time to migrate to VB.NET, C# or Java. Migration requires deep understanding of the legacy as well as extensive knowledge of the target environment. Read this paper to learn how Transoft can help your organization migrate your VB applications. Published by: Transoft

Migrating from VB6 to .NET in a Cost-Effective Manner: How to Reduce Financial Pressures and Risks While Modernizing your IT System

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

With Microsoft recently announcing plans to terminate support for the VB6 IDE and the VB6 runtime many organizations are looking to migrate their VB6 application. This paper reviews the current migration and modernization solutions for converting valuable software assets from the VB6 platform, as well as 12 tips for handling the migration. Published by: Transoft

Application Integration Using the SID: A Practical Approach for Project Scoping and Design in Five Steps

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper focuses on the creation of an information "exchange" between applications or services in the context of the business process ticketing systems in an enterprise eBonding example. In this paper you will learn about application integration using the SID; Read on to learn a practical approach for project scoping and design in five steps. Published by: Progress Software

PHP on Microsoft IIS7

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This screencast will walk you through the process of getting an up-to-date development environment up and running with PHP 5.3, MySQL 5.1 and IIS 7.5, on Windows 7. Published by: Microsoft

E-Guide: Software Requirements Management

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This E-Guide provides an expert overview of software requirements management and examines issues with requirements-based testing, software requirements documentation, requirements creep, and requirements use cases. Published by: IBM

SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Performance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This article explores ways in which small and mid-sized businesses can improve the performance of their databases — and their businesses — by upgrading to SQL Server 2008. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

What's new with Windows Phones

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this three-part series podcast, hear from an industry expert as he discusses what's new with Windows Phones. Uncover why Windows Phones on Exchange server is the best mix for your enterprise and key advantages of leveraging business applications through Windows Phones. Published by: Microsoft

Defense in Depth: How Application Whitelisting Can Increase Your Desktop Security

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

No single technology guarantees security, however application whitelisting covers situations not addressed by firewalls or anti-virus utilities. This paper focuses on how application whitelisting can be effectively used as an important layer in your security scenario. Published by: Faronics

How Application Whitelisting Can Increase Your Desktop Security

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

In the past, many security pros relied on one technology to protect their computers and networks. Today, most organizations use several technologies to protect their organization. In this webcast, learn how application whitelisting enhances current defenses and covers situations not addressed by firewalls and antivirus. Published by: Faronics

Application Whitelisting - an Emerging Layer of Security

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Companies are quickly recognizing the need for several layers of security to protect against dangerous IT security threats. No single technology guarantees security, but application whitelisting covers situations not addressed by firewalls or antivirus utilities. Published by: Faronics

Software Reliability: Building Security In

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Fixing software security vulnerabilities during development is expensive, difficult and time-consuming. But fixing them after deployment is far more expensive and counterproductive. In this video featuring security expert Diana Kelley, learn state-of-the-art techniques for building a secure software development process. Published by: Ounce Labs, an IBM Company

Countdown: Selling security in the SDLC

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Building security into the software development lifecycle takes more than just a plan. You need the support of both the development and security/audit organizations to make it work. This podcast, featuring Diana Kelley, presents a plan for selling the value of security to all of the constituencies who matter in your organization. Published by: Ounce Labs, an IBM Company

Guide to Troubleshooting Application Problems

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This comprehensive, 94 page guide is a how-to resource handbook for network engineers. This guide covers the fundamentals of how applications work, how applications flow, where applications fail and best practices and methodologies for troubleshooting network and application problems. Published by: Fluke Networks EMEA

Microsoft Podcast: Pivotal CRM Innovates with Microsoft Technologies

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This podcast explains how Pivotal 6 increases user adoption and productivity by mirroring the familiar Microsoft interface and embedding Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint within the CRM system. Published by: Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution

The Last Software You'll Ever Buy? The CRM Platform as Development Platform

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Can't decide whether to build or buy a CRM system? This podcast presents a third solution that is an application development platform that provides the building blocks for faster, cost-effective application development that achieves a better fit for your business’ processes. Published by: Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution

Understanding and Simplifying SharePoint 2007 Permissions Management

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Authentication to a SharePoint environment is the process in which a firm's architecture approves a user's credentials; most commonly a Windows-based authentication. This whitepaper will discuss the finer points and give a greater understanding of securable objects, permissions, permission levels, and access scenarios. Published by: Metalogix

Introducing Wakanda: The End-To-End Javascript Platform To Streamline Web App Development

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Business agility in a difficult, highly competitive economy demands software quality and security. And in a brittle economic environment, the costs of vulnerable, failed applications just aren’t acceptable. Published by: 4D, Inc.

IT Briefing: Storage for Virtual Desktops - an optimized approach

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This IT Briefing describes XenDesktop and XenApp, and how they work together. You'll also learn why storage matters in a virtual desktop environment and how HP LeftHand P4000 SAN solutions complement Citrix desktop virtualization solutions. Finally you'll learn how Intel vPro technologies enhance client virtualization. Published by: HP, Citrix, and Intel

Sun Systems for Oracle's Siebel CRM Enterprise: Transform Your Business for Growth

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Consolidating and virtualizing application, web, and database tiers for enterprise Oracle® Siebel 8.0 CRM applications is one approach to help reduce costs and enhance flexibility. Read this paper to learn about Sun's platform for the Oracle Siebel CRM software stack. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Mapping Application Security To Business Value: Considerations And Recommendations For IT And Business Decision Makers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This white paper outlines considerations and recommendations for reducing business risk by ensuring that your web applications are secure. Published by: Redspin, Inc.

What Executives Need to Know About Web Application Development Security

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

The most common approach to securing a web application involves doing a single security test, usually a Web Application Security Assessment, when a development project is completed. While this is still a requirement, this paper discusses why security needs to be incorporated earlier and throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC). Published by: Redspin, Inc.

Postgres Plus Training Classes For Developers

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This data sheet gives a brief overview of the Postgres Plus training classes for developers by EnterpriseDB. Read this data sheet to learn how these training classes can improve your Postgres knowledge and enhance your professional growth. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

EnterpriseDB Evaluation Guide

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This guide will walk you through evaluating EnterpriseDB's products, Postgres Plus Standard Server and Postgres Plus Advanced Server, to help you decide which product is right for you. This evaluation guide will also help with installation and testing and provide additional information on how to use the product. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

A Close Look at BPEL

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

BPEL is an XML-based language that defines the execution of a business process. It is used to implement a particular flow through computer services. Now an OASIS standard, BPEL grew out of separate initiatives at IBM, Microsoft, and BEA to create an orchestration language for business processes. Published by: IBM

Podcast: Insider Threats - an Interview with the Former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency - NSA

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Bill Crowell, former Deputy Director of the NSA, is interviewed in this podcast. He talks extensively about insider threats, shares some stories from the trenches, and discusses the nature of cybercrime. Bill also covers the importance of sensitive data protection –- especially around mission-critical applications and databases. Published by: Imperva

Virtualization For Better, Faster, More Cost-Effective Quality Assurance

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to learn how adding Surgient VQMS to HP Quality Center helps you centrally manage and allocate test lab resources from HP Quality Center across multiple and distributed teams according to business policies and quotas, and more. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Intel IT Technology Center

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

The resources compiled here explore ways your organization can work to achieve high performance computing. Read more about boosting server performance, how you can power desktops, increasing mobility and securing client systems. These tools will provide you with information to help your organization deliver the best overall performance. Period. Published by: Intel

IT/Business Integration – Who’s Doing it Best?

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST

Quebec organizations, compared to others in Canada, display much higher satisfaction with their IT effectiveness. They continually place a high priority on IT process improvement and the establishment of procedures for management and oversight of IT operations. Published by: CA

Beyond the Thin Client: Why a Smart Client CRM Solution May Be a Smarter Choice

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This white paper compares and contrasts the two primary alternatives to thin clients and examines the differentiating characteristics that could impact your CRM implementation. Read on to learn why a smart client CRM solution may be a smarter choice. Published by: Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution

Key Trends in B2B Ecommerce

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Join Brian Walker as he discusses emerging trends within B2B eCommerce for you to use in evolving your own B2B online experience. Published by: Elastic Path

Reduce Your CPU Cost by Tuning Your SQL

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

The process of SQL "tuning" involves finding the absolute fastest route to answer your query. In this webcast, discover how SQL tuning brings down your CPU costs and lowers response and run times. Also find out answers to pressing SQL tuning questions including "how do you find the SQL to tune" and "which SQL must be tuned and why?" Published by: Compuware Corporation

Developing WS-Management Solutions for Intel® Active Management Technology

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This article describes how to develop flexible WS Management-based solutions for Intel® Active Management Technology using the .NET development environment. The basic ingredients and building blocks of a WSMan-based solution will be presented. We've included some coding samples (written using Windows 2008) to help illustrate this information. Published by: Intel

Remote Encryption Management SDK

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Remote Encryption Management Software Development Kit (SDK) provides the tools to allow FDE or software based encrypted hard drives to be unlocked remotely out of band using vPro. This allows computers with vPro and encrypted hard drives to be managed out-of-band. Learn more about this SDK and download your free copy today. Published by: Intel

What the $#@! is Parallelism, Anyhow?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

It's amazing how many books on parallel computing use the term parellelism without clearly defining it. In this technical article, Charles Leiserson, Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at MIT, provides a brief introduction to this theory. Published by: Intel

Is Parallel Programming Hard?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This article aims at answering the question, "Is parallel programming hard?" You'll take a look at the distinctions between parallel and sequential programming as well as the three main problems programmers face when it comes to parallel programming. Published by: Intel

Enabling High-Performance Video Encoding, Decoding, and Preprocessing

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The version 1.0 release of the Intel® Media Software Development Kit (SDK) equips developers with a standard application programming interface (API) for creating video solutions that target consumer and professional uses. Read this article to learn more about this product as well as the benefits for developers. Published by: Intel

Designing Artificial Intelligence for Games - Part 3

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this 3rd part of the Designing Artificial Intelligence for Games series, you'll learn how to give your agents higher orders of intelligence. The agents can already deal with the immediate situation they find themselves in; now you are working toward artificial intelligence (AI) that deals with broader goals and the bigger picture. Published by: Intel

Rational AppScan Podcast

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Web Application Security Podcast featuring Paul Kaspian. This PodCast touches on how to meet application security compliance deadlines. Published by: IBM

IDC report - Reduce Storage Complexity with Sun Unified Storage

Mon, 01 May 2006 24:00:00 EDT

With all protocols and storage features included in the cost of the system, Sun claims its new unified platform delivers significant performance gains and cost benefits versus proprietary unified storage solutions. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.