A Business in the Clouds: How ISVs, Service Providers, and Service Centered Businesses Can Build a Successful SaaS Applications Offering
sponsored by LongJump
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This paper explores the overlooked aspects of SaaS application delivery including the creation of applications, release management, service deployment, internationalization, tenant management and partner support. This paper will also examine the crucial role multi-tenancy has in rolling out SaaS solutions and advocate for a platform-based strategy.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 19 Oct 2009
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Migrating to the Cloud: An Alternative for SAP Customers
sponsored by NetSuite
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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
Posted: 14 Oct 2009 | Published: 14 Oct 2009
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On-Demand ERP in the Enterprise: A practical CIO guide to implementation
sponsored by NetSuite
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This paper sets out a framework for deciding on and implementing on-demand ERP within enterprises.. It examines key concerns such as data integrity in enterprise systems, maintaining compliance and ensuring proper process management, as well as discussing new skills and approaches to help maximize returns on investment.
Posted: 14 Oct 2009 | Published: 14 Oct 2009
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The Acid Test for the On-Demand Data Center: A CIO's Evaluation and Selection Guide
sponsored by NetSuite
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This paper sets out a framework for evaluating a data center. It considers the special factors that apply to an on-demand infrastructure, many of which go well beyond the standards applicable to the average enterprise data center.
Posted: 13 Oct 2009 | Published: 13 Oct 2009
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10 Ways to Reduce Your Email Costs Using Mimecast
sponsored by Mimecast
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If youre considering cutting costs by switching to email archiving and management in the cloud, this white paper contains useful information and best practices. Download it and learn 10 ways MimeCast can save you time and money using cloud-based email management.
Posted: 07 Oct 2009 | Published: 07 Oct 2009
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Chapter 3: SaaS on the Rise, but Does It Deliver?
sponsored by SearchCRM
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The emergence of Software as a Service-based applications has enabled organizations to get new applications up and running quickly and cheaply, saving resources for mission-critical tasks.
Posted: 07 Oct 2009 | Published: 07 Oct 2009
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Mainstream Cloud Computing
sponsored by IBM
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Cloud computing is no longer an abstract, far-off concept. It has become part of mainstream discussions in the IT industry. IBM builds cloud computing solutions focused on delivering the right capabilities for each individual organization.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 Oct 2009
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SaaS Realities: Business Benefits for Small and Midsized Business
sponsored by SAP
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This paper considers the business advantages of moving to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model for improving business operations, and to better meet the challenges of growth, competition and regulatory compliance faced by small-to-midsize businesses.
Posted: 28 Sep 2009 | Published: 28 Sep 2009
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A Primer for IT and Business Decision Makers: Understanding the Planning and Deployment Requirements of Todays Software-as-a-Service Solutions
sponsored by SAP
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Organizations are facing growing business challenges as a result of intensifying market trends. In response, THINKstrategies is finding a growing number of organizations of all sizes are investigating and adopting on-demand Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) alternatives to traditional, on-premise systems to meet their changing business needs.
Posted: 28 Sep 2009 | Published: 28 Sep 2009
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Evaluating SaaS Solutions: A Checklist for Small to Midsize Businesses
sponsored by SAP
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This paper discusses the relevant criteria for evaluation of SaaS solutions targeting small-to-midsize businesses, and raises the key questions that should be asked.
Posted: 28 Sep 2009 | Published: 28 Sep 2009
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A Fresh Look at SAPs Software as a Service (SaaS) Solution
sponsored by SAP
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After a year of silence surrounding SAPs newest Enterprise Resource Planning solution, SAP Business ByDesign is back. Read this Aberdeen Group paper for an analysts review of the product, including insights on the products price, functionality, and versatility.
Posted: 28 Sep 2009 | Published: 28 Sep 2009
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Targeted Business Analytics - How Large Companies Leverage SaaS BI
sponsored by Oco, Inc.
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This webcast gives an overview of how larger enterprises are leveraging business intelligence software in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model.
Posted: 21 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 21 Sep 2009
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How IT at the City of Memphis Avoided a $200,000 Upgrade
sponsored by Innotas
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Listen to this podcast to learn why the City of Memphis implemented Innotas IT governance solutions and how they were able to improve project response times and achieve significant cost savings.
Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 08 Sep 2009
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Reliable Email Security: Anti-virus with Improved Capture Rates and Minimal Server Burden
sponsored by ESET
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AppRiver needed a very fast, lightweight antivirus engine that would complement their SecureTide service. After a thorough evaluation process, they found ESET NOD32 Antivirus to be the most reliable and stable platform. It now protects more than 50,000 mailboxes for AppRiver.
Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Published: 03 Sep 2009
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ERP Software for Manufacturers - SearchManufacturingERP.com Product Directory 2009 Edition
sponsored by SearchManufacturingERP
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Compiled by SearchManufacturingERP.com editors, this directory includes ERP software products for process and discrete manufacturers of all sizes, as well as all verticals. It includes software that is meant to be deployed on-premise as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) or on-demand software.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009
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ESG report, Iron Mountain Simplifies the New E-mail Archive Decision
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
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Organizations that have yet to implement an e-mail archiving solution have a new decision: use an on-premises or cloud-based (sometimes referred to as Software as a Service or SaaS) solution? The latter is more viable when the archive service is delivered by a reputable, well-established provider such as Iron Mountain.
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 | Published: 22 Jul 2009
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A Fresh Look at SAP's Software as a Service (SaaS) Solution
sponsored by SAP America Inc
ANALYST BRIEF:
Take take a fresh look at SAP's Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. Read this Aberdeen Analyst Insight by Cindy Jutras and learn why she is convinced that SAP Business ByDesign is real.
Posted: 21 Jul 2009 | Published: 21 Jul 2009
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eBook: Managed SAP Hosting - Determining If It's Right For Your Business
sponsored by Freudenberg IT
EBOOK:
In this e-book, experts share their advice on the things that can make or break a project. Readers will discover what the current market for managed hosting is like, what to include in an SLA, and the key considerations when selecting a hosted provider.
Posted: 30 Jun 2009 | Published: 30 Jun 2009
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Open Source in the Next Computing Wave
sponsored by Red Hat
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The current economic climate is forcing more systematic thinking about costs in general, including those associated with overall complexity and the security and resiliency of large distributed infrastructures. These trends intersect in powerful ways; a new wave of computing is gathering momentum as a result. And open source is playing a major role.
Posted: 18 Jun 2009 | Published: 18 Jun 2009
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Cloud Computing - What is its Potential Value for Your Company?
sponsored by Google Apps
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This paper examines whether cloud computing makes good business sense for your company. Ultimately, you may find that moving your data to the cloud actually improves security, scalability, access, and disaster recovery.
Posted: 12 Jun 2009 | Published: 12 Jun 2009
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Cloud Computing - Latest Buzzword or a Glimpse of the Future?
sponsored by Google Apps
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This paper provides a snapshot of what is happening in the arena of cloud computing. What are the benefits? Why are businesses embracing it? What does it mean to a business owner or executive? How does it affect the workplace? What are the payoffs and the pitfalls? Is it really ready for "prime time"?
Posted: 11 Jun 2009 | Published: 11 Jun 2009
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Should Your Email Live In The Cloud? A Comparative Cost Analysis
sponsored by Google Apps
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This report presents a spreadsheet cost model to help you calculate your fully loaded on-premise email costs and compare it against cloud-based alternatives. Bottom line: Cloud-based email makes sense for companies or divisions as large as 15,000 users.
Posted: 11 Jun 2009 | Published: 11 Jun 2009
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Five Steps to Secure Internet Single Sign-On (SSO)
sponsored by Ping Identity Corporation
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This white paper describes why and how any organization can implement secure Internet single sign-on, which provides for the portability and interoperability of identity information across organizational boundaries. Read this white paper to learn the five steps to secure internet single sign-on.
Posted: 05 Jun 2009 | Published: 05 Jun 2009
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Implementing Cisco's Web 2.0 Collaboration Technologies
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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As technology evolves, there is a never-ending question to designers and implementers: "What is coming next?" The answer is "Collaboration." The move to collaboration is strengthened by the actions of Cisco and Microsoft, as they have each unveiled several collaborative technologies and the means to integrate them utilizing Web 2.0 programming.
Posted: 26 May 2009 | Published: 26 May 2009
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