IT Best Practices

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Complexity in business integration can be a serious impairment to any SMB, or even large company, in today's economy. Read this Presentation Transcript of the “Simplifying Business Integration” webcast to learn how to properly manage business integration with the right strategies.

Posted: 06 Apr 2009 | Published: 06 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: The current economic downturn has resulted in contraction of IT Department budgets and a mandate to allocate resources to only the most critical projects, then execute it flawlessly. In these tough times, it is imperative for CIOs to deliver more value as IT budgets fall.

Posted: 03 Apr 2009 | Published: 03 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper provides an overview of the problem of Web sprawl, and an account of the rationalization strategies organizations are adopting to gain the upper hand on sprawl. Adopting a service-oriented architecture based on integrated application platform infrastructure emerges as the key to rationalizing sprawl.

Posted: 03 Apr 2009 | Published: 01 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: Virtualization provides powerful, tangible ways to streamline many traditionally time-consuming processes and minimize the resources needed to deploy and manage IT resources. This white paper examines how Microsoft® customers are using virtualization technology to simplify their IT infrastructure, IT processes, and save money.

Posted: 19 Mar 2009 | Published: 03 Nov 2008

VIDEOCAST: Cloud computing is a better way to run your business. Instead of running your apps yourself, they run on a shared data center. When you use any app that runs in cloud, you just log in, customize it, and start using it.

Posted: 10 Mar 2009 | Premiered: Mar 10, 2009

EBOOK: Many of today's cost-saving IT projects are placing excessive pressure on the WAN. Learn how to overcome these challenges with WAN optimization technology.

Posted: 19 Feb 2009 | Published: 19 Feb 2009

WHITE PAPER: Financing information technology hardware is an accepted way of doing business. Clients are discovering the benefits of financing software and services and are making financing of software and services one of the fastest-growing segments of the IT financing industry. This paper explains the importance of aligning financing with IT transformation.

Posted: 18 Feb 2009 | Published: 18 Feb 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper describes the class of threats, suggests approaches to deploying monitoring devices, and provides best practices in leveraging the collected data to reduce downtime.

Posted: 04 Feb 2009 | Published: 03 Feb 2009

BROCHURE: This webcast discusses how IBM Maximo will expand its role in the implementation of IBM E2E IT Data Center and Facilities Management.

Posted: 02 Feb 2009 | Published: 30 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: The Apptio on demand is a powerful new way to bring Cost Transparency to IT in an automated fashion. Learn how it enables progressive IT organizations to lead this change, usher in a new era of strategic IT management and establish a true partnership.

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2008

WHITE PAPER: This paper examines how Power Save helps companies meet their environmental objectives. It uses intelligent energy management to ensure workstations are available when system resources are required, while conserving power during downtimes.

Posted: 07 Aug 2008 | Published: 08 Apr 2008

WHITE PAPER: Many IT project management initiatives often miss goals, exceed budgets and fail to deliver benefits. Read this paper to learn how optimizing project management can help organizations transition from managing IT projects to managing business outcomes.

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2008

WHITE PAPER: Take a look at how organizations are taking strides to align business strategy with actual initiatives, projects, and daily activities - in short, to close the gap between strategy and execution.

Posted: 24 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Nov 2007

WHITE PAPER: When IT initiates a project, the department makes a commitment to the business to ensure quality and success when it is deployed. Learn how requirements management helps IT quantify project risks and make informed decisions about resource allocation.

Posted: 22 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008

TECHNICAL ARTICLE: According to IDC research, 60.2% of SMBs cited improving efficiency as their top business priority in 2005. Read this article to find tips for enhancing efficiency.

Posted: 22 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007

WHITE PAPER: In this paper, Mainstay Partners analyzes 100 SAP customer case studies and success stories found in the book, "Maximizing Value – 100 Customer Successes" published in 2006. Learn the results of these 'best practice' companies.

Posted: 22 Jan 2008 | Published: 01 Dec 2006

WHITE PAPER: How are other CIOs driving growth? IBM interviewed over 175 CIOs to see how they're bringing together business and IT to drive growth and financial success. Read our Global CIO Leadership Survey.

Posted: 15 Nov 2007 | Published: 01 Oct 2007

WHITE PAPER: While all CIOs understand the importance leveraging technology, most of the organizations they serve do not fully use technology to drive growth and innovation. Learn how to become more of a business leader and change partner in your organization.

Posted: 15 Nov 2007 | Published: 01 May 2007

WHITE PAPER: Learn best practices for achieving a measurable ROI from your IT investments while sustaining business process improvements, increasing senior-management buy in and improving end-user satisfaction.

Posted: 15 Nov 2007 | Published: 01 May 2006

WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides insight on ways that MSPs and IT departments can improve their management of services. Learn how using ITIL best practices with an automated management solution can address a number of the unique challenges these businesses face.

Posted: 08 Oct 2007 | Published: 01 Sep 2007

WHITE PAPER: Enterprise portals involve governance issues that when ignored can lead to an unsuccessful implementation. Read this paper to learn about a holistic approach to defining and implementing an effective governance model for portals in your organization.

Posted: 17 Sep 2007 | Published: 01 Sep 2006

WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper identifies common pitfalls in choosing and implementing e-procurement software. Find out e-procurement software best practices that help companies save time, save money, and increase the likelihood of a successful implementation.

Posted: 05 Sep 2007 | Published: 01 Sep 2007

WHITE PAPER: Technology service providers address IT challenges by providing technical oversight, IT accountability and continuity within the infrastructure. Learn how partnering with a technology service provider can satisfy the IT needs of your business.

Posted: 04 Sep 2007 | Published: 28 Aug 2007

WHITE PAPER: In this study, find out what 765 global CEOs and 170 CIOs have to say about the importance of closing this "business-technology integration gap."

Posted: 16 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 May 2007

WHITE PAPER: Typical data centers draw more than twice as much power as IT loads require. The cost associated with this power consumption is considerable and often avoidable. Get tips on reducing electrical waste and learn about better ways to measure efficiency.

Posted: 21 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Jan 2006