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Jama Contour v2.8

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 24:00:00 EST

Scope creep kills innovation. Over $1 trillion is spent each year on R&D, and 60% of the projects fail due to requirements issues. By using requirements management best practices you can achieve 2x higher profits and 6x faster development cycles. Published by: Jama Software

Presentation Transcript: Ten Steps to Evaluate Google Apps for Lotus Domino Users

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 24:00:00 EST

This transcript of the "Ten Steps to Evaluate Google Apps" webcast provides you with 10 steps for organizations that currently use Lotus Notes/Domino to determine if Google Apps is a good fit. Learn how to select a pilot project, calculate ROI and estimate training requirement to assist you in your decision making. Published by: Google Apps

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

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

Integrating Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and SAP

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST

This white paper describes the innovations in Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007 that make interoperability with SAP easier than ever. 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

Strategies and Best Practices: Reduce IT Costs with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and IBM Software

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

CIOs are focused on raising the ROI of IT, expanding business impact, and making innovations real. This whitepaper focuses on two high return options–license cost optimization and migration to a lower total cost infrastructure to deliver the same or better business value. Published by: Red Hat

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

The Total Economic Impact™ Of Progress Actional Management for Interconnected Applications

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

The purpose of this study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the financial impact of Progress Actional on its organizations. Forrester Research, Inc.'s aim is to clearly show all calculations and assumptions used in the analysis. Readers should use this study to better communicate a business case for investing in Progress Actional. Published by: Progress Software

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

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

IBM Smart Products Webcast: The Payoff of Driving Requirements Management Across Product Development

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST

This webcast discusses how to implement a structured approach to requirements management based on IBM Rational software -- a primary driver for quality improvement. A panel of experts share real-world examples and proven best practices for delivering innovative, high quality products to market in shorter timeframes. Published by: IBM

Getting Started with Office SharePoint Server

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This book provides basic information about the capabilities of and requirements for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. Published by: Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd

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

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

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.

Podcast- 10 Steps to Evaluate Google Apps for Lotus Domino Users

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This expert podcast provides you with 10 steps for organizations that currently use Lotus Notes/Domino to determine if Google Apps is a good fit. Learn how to select a pilot project, calculate ROI and estimate training requirement to assist you in your decision making. Published by: Google Apps

10 Steps to Evaluate Google Apps for Lotus Domino Users

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This expert webcast provides you with 10 steps for organizations that currently use Lotus Notes/Domino to determine if Google Apps is a good fit. Learn how to select a pilot project, calculate ROI and estimate training requirement to assist you in your decision making. Published by: Google Apps

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

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.

Rip and Replace: Choosing the Best Strategy when Switching Antivirus Solutions

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Switching security solutions on a large scale can be challenging for any organization. A well-planned strategy can minimize the impact on business processes without sacrificing security. The most effective approach is one that is customized for the unique needs of your organization. Check out this data sheet to learn about one such strategy. Published by: ESET

HP Data Protector 6.1 Software: VMware Integration Installation Best Practice

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper provides information on how to plan and install the HP Data Protector VMware Integration in different ways. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

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

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

Ingersoll Rand Increases Business Agility with Microsoft Online Services

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Ingersoll Rand is a global diversified industrial firm. Ingersoll Rand contracted with Microsoft to standardize desktops, improve infrastructure, and optimize the IT platform resulting in lower IT costs, better agility and increased service levels. Published by: Microsoft

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

Orthopedic Center to Grow 30 Percent and Boost Productivity with Online Services

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

annatommie, an orthopedic diagnosis and treatment and rehabilitation center in the Netherlands, was growing rapidly and wanted to take advantage of electronic, automated efficiencies to save money and improve productivity, while minimizing IT costs. Read this case study to learn how Microsoft® Online Services helped them reach their goals. Published by: Microsoft

Virtual Data Center - Volume 16: Software Licensing and Support, Virtualization and the Cloud

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this month's issue, find out which aspects of licensing need special attention in the virtual world. Also in this issue, make maintenance easier with a little bit of planning, and learn what to do when virtualization fails. Published by: SearchDataCenter

SOA In Any Economic Climate: Keep Ahead of Change with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper from ZapThink discusses how organizations can quickly benefit from SOA, regardless of the economic climate. Published by: IBM

The Hidden Costs of Data Migration

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST

Read this white paper to learn how your organization can achieve significant cost savings by conducting data migrations while applications are running rather than scheduling down time. Published by: IBM

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

The Big Book of SAP Upgrades: Real World SAP Upgrade Tips from the World's Leading SAP System Integrators

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

In August 2009, hundreds of SAP system integrators were asked to contribute their best upgrade tips for upgrading to SAP ERP 6.0. We took the best tips we received and compiled them in this eBook for you. Read this eBook to learn over 60 tips on upgrading to SAP ERP 6.0. Published by: Panaya, Inc.

Fixing the SAP Upgrade Process: Nine Best Practices

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper takes a new look at the SAP upgrade process in light of emerging best practices and new technologies. This report offers a discussion of the value of both technical and functional upgrades as well as a discussion of some of the best practices to enhance the value of your SAP upgrades while lowering overall cost. Published by: Panaya, Inc.

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

49 Do's, Don'ts, and Customer Lessons for SAP Upgrades: Going beyond the SAP Upgrade Clichés

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this article, the best advice on upgrading to SAP ERP 6.0 is compiled into a list of SAP upgrade do’s and don’ts for your reading enjoyment and practical use. Also included are some customer lessons from those who have upgraded to ERP 6.0 and have stories to tell. Published by: Panaya, Inc.

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

Mono Tools for Visual Studio - Free 30 Day Trial!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Mono Tools for Visual Studio helps development shops, ISVs, and enterprise development teams reduce development costs, increase productivity, and utilize existing .NET developers for Linux, Solaris, and Mac development projects. Published by: Novell Inc.

Rational Software Analyzer

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Download IBM Rational Software Analyzer Enterprise Edition V7.1, software that incorporates code quality analysis into existing software build processes to automate and centralize code scans reducing the number of software defects which lowers development and maintenance costs. Published by: IBM

Rational Quality Manager

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Download your free trial of IBM Rational Quality Manager V2, a collaborative, Web-based, quality management solution that offers comprehensive test planning and test asset management from requirements to defects. Published by: IBM

Advance Your SAP Services: What Atos Origin Can Do For You

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Atos Origin provides end-to-end SAP solutions for mid-to large-size organizations around the world - from core SAP implementations to supply chain management to upgrades and custom development. With a wealth of experience across all industries, we are among the world's most successful SAP specialists. Published by: Atos Origin