Research & Development Centers

WHITE PAPER: The way a switch learns Ethernet (MAC) addresses is by inspecting the Ethernet frame and recording the source MAC address in a dynamic table. The switch will also associate a learned MAC address with a port. It can then make intelligent forwarding decisions based on the destination MAC address. This white paper illustrates the process.

Posted: 29 Jun 2009 | Published: 29 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses leadership development and the role of technology-based learning in leadership development programs.

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 | Published: 18 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: This quarters figures compiled by jobadswatch.co.uk show that during the fourth quarter of 2010 the IT jobs market for permanent staff being recruited by media organisations is up by 1.8%. This is the sixth consecutive quarter that has seen higher demand.

Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 20 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: This resource examines the 7 skills essential to employee success and how to keep your employees productive and satisfied.

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 | Published: 23 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: This resource examines the challenges and benefits of IT certification and includes tips for improving pass rates.

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 | Published: 18 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: This resource examines IT skill shortages, how to minimise them within your company, and 7 deadly skills that your IT team should possess.

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 | Published: 18 Apr 2012

EZINE: This issue of the high performance computing (HPC) e-zine takes a closer look at the latest advances in file systems and the impact they are having on the HPC community. Find out how HPC architectures have evolved over time and obtain best practices for properly implementing Multi Path File Systems (MPFS).

Posted: 27 Mar 2012 | Published: 27 Mar 2012

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Cleantech is emerging as a suitable alternative source of energy or a means of reducing  consumption of expensive resources, this report from Grant Thornton reveals.

Posted: 01 May 2012 | Published: 01 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: Conducted by the research firm ORC International, this study found that performing common database management tasks for Oracle Database 11g R2 took less time and fewer resources than performing the same tasks for DB2 Enterprise 9.7. Although funded by Oracle, the study was independently conducted by ORC.

Posted: 12 Mar 2012 | Published: 12 Mar 2012

ANALYST REPORT: Conducted by the research firm ORC International, this study found that performing common database management tasks for Oracle Database 11g R2 took less time and fewer resources than performing the same tasks for DB2 Enterprise 9.7. Although funded by Oracle, the study was independently conducted by ORC.

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 | Published: 06 Sep 2011

IT BRIEFING: Download this report from Arthur D Little to learn 5 key innovation concepts for CIOs and CTOs.

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 | Published: 31 Jan 2012

PRESENTATION: Professor Hans Werner Meuer, co-founder of the Top500 supercomputer list, presents a critical assessment of high performance computing technology and applications.

Posted: 20 Apr 2012 | Published: 20 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: Under-performing processors can limit the potential of HPC applications and interfere with an organization's ability to run simulations and solve problems in a timely manner. This solution brief discusses the latest processor developments that optimize performance, strengthen security, and enable parallelism in business infrastructures.

Posted: 17 Apr 2012 | Published: 17 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: Although scale-out storage technologies were once viewed as specialized infrastructure solutions that really only made sense in a few environments, today these platforms are making their way into mainstream IT. Check out this ESG market forecast to discover current trends and future predictions regarding the development of these solutions.   

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 | Published: 14 Feb 2012

EZINE: This first issue of Cloud Development Digest, geared for Java developers, features the following three articles: "Java Platform as a Service Providers Vie for Developers’ Affection," "Cloud Architecture Key to Leveraging Cloud-Based Services," and "IaaS Management Tools and Test Cycles in the Cloud."

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 | Published: 24 Feb 2012

EZINE: To enjoy the flexibility and resource savings of a private cloud, you need to know where to begin with building one. In this issue of Cloud Development Digest, find best practices and expert recommendations for implementing a private cloud.

Posted: 20 Apr 2012 | Published: 20 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: This Ventana Research report discusses product information management (PIM) based on the Value Index. Learn how PIM systems can synchronize all your attributes and definitions used in the identification, description, sales and fulfillment of products across all channels that customers, suppliers and partners use.

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 | Published: 24 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: Featuring the results of an in-depth survey of over 300 IT professionals, this ESG white paper outlines current trends in storage resources - specifically, the adoption of scale-out architectures - as well as planning, current challenges and more. Read on for an in-depth look at the most prominent storage trends today.

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 | Published: 14 Feb 2012

JOURNAL ARTICLE: This report from KPMG, packed with case studies, looks at the drivers for innovation in e-health.

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 | Published: 02 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: This paper focuses on a series of best practices and techniques for development teams looking to improve their software development process.

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 | Published: 11 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: As a Disk Backup Champion, ExaGrid received the highest rating from Info-Tech Research Group for its exceptional product architecture and overall vendor score highlighting the company’s ‘exemplary’ strategy and strong viability, reach and channel. Read on to learn more.

Posted: 07 Feb 2012 | Published: 07 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: Customers are urgently looking for the WOW Effect to create awareness and transfer an innovative image. Most digital signage to date has been a video feed or a slide-show, where it is almost like a poster replacement.

Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 20 Oct 2011

EGUIDE: Read this expert article to learn about common challenges that developers and testers face when it comes to Agile methodology. Compare your Agile pain points to those of other development teams and discover the best way to overcome them.

Posted: 17 Apr 2012 | Published: 17 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: This paper highlights companies’ confidence level in deploying custom Java applications in the cloud. Learn how to accelerate application deployment and transition to cloud computing by virtualizing applications and implementing a lightweight development framework for quickly building and deploying applications for a virtual environment. 

Posted: 10 Feb 2012 | Published: 10 Feb 2012

EGUIDE: Explore the impact of the cloud on application design, development, management and maintenance for enterprises and for the growing mobile app market in this e-guide. Plus, find out how businesses are rethinking mobile app development.

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 | Published: 18 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how ALM tools designed specifically for today's modern application development can bring order, visibility, and efficiency to the complexity introduced to application lifecycles by modern delivery methods like cloud computing, distributed development, composite applications, and more.

Posted: 06 Apr 2012 | Published: 06 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: In August 2011, Forrester Consulting surveyed over 200 leading IT firms in North America and Europe to answer the question, “What are the implications of expanding testing in development, and what does it mean to development quality?”. Read this report to see the results.

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 | Published: 23 Nov 2011

EGUIDE: According to Enterprise Integration Patterns author Gregor Hohpe, a new set of architectural techniques could help designers to better understand the elaborate conversation, workflow and event patterns that are seen more often these days. Read this e-guide to discover software that visually connects components in Apache Camel-based integrations.

Posted: 01 Mar 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2012

EGUIDE: There are a wide variety of applications for SAP to help enhance performance and simplify processes. In this eGuide, readers will learns about tips and best practices when it comes to planning an SAP application strategy.

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 | Published: 03 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: While virtualization offers costs and agility benefits, it can also increase the risk and complexity of your existing environment. Is your computer security strategy and software able to keep up? In this resource, get an in-depth look into the virtualization security challenges, and discover how to develop a strategic approach for risk mitigation.

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 | Published: 22 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: As applications become more accessible though the web, cloud and mobile devices, they are extending beyond perimeter defences, leaving them and your sensitive data at risk. Discover a proactive approach to eliminating risk in software and explore how you can gain comprehensive security and meet your most essential software security objectives.

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 | Published: 25 Jan 2012