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ALSO CALLED: Bug Fixes, Upgrades, Software Updates, Application Upgrades, Perfective Maintenance
DEFINITION: A service pack is an orderable or downloadable update to a customer's software that fixes existing problems and, in some cases, delivers product enhancements. IBM and Microsoft are examples of companies that use this term to describe their periodic product updates. When a new product version comes out, it usually incorporates the fixes from the service packs that have been shipped to update the previous  … 
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EMC Delivers Standardized Solutions For Accelerated SAP Upgrade, Migration, and Replatforming
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: As technology evolves, so too must your IT strategies. SAP users are finding that upgrades, migrations, and re-platforming efforts are playing a key role in reducing their costs. Read this exclusive paper to learn how you can ensure that your IT managers remain flexible and prepared to make changes to SAP software at the drop of a hat.
Posted: 11 May 2012 | Published: 11 May 2012

EMC Corporation

On-Demand Test Environments for Development and QA
sponsored by Parasoft Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn what’s making the task of quality assurance in testing environments difficult and what you can do to overcome it. Discover an approach that enables developers and testers to easily configure a test environment from existing components in order to meet a specific test requirement.
Posted: 08 May 2012 | Published: 08 May 2012

Parasoft Corporation

Upgrading Your Oracle Applications
sponsored by Advent Global Solutions Inc.
EGUIDE: As the benefits become increasingly evident, more companies are choosing to upgrade their Oracle applications within the next two years. In this e-guide find out exactly what new features are persuading IT pros to take on an upgrade initiative and how they’re approaching the process.
Posted: 04 May 2012 | Published: 04 May 2012

Advent Global Solutions Inc.

SAP Customers Turning to Third-Party Tools for Application Upgrades
sponsored by Worksoft
EGUIDE: SAP upgrades are complex, time consuming, and costly. In an effort to deal with some of these challenges, many companies are turning to third-party tools for help. Read this expert e-guide to take an in-depth look at what the tools actually do and the impact they can have on the performance of your newly upgraded SAP system.
Posted: 19 Apr 2012 | Published: 19 Apr 2012

Worksoft

5 Mistakes Distributors Make When Selecting an Enterprise Software System
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Replacing your ERP software is no small task -- you're essentially ripping out the core of your business and implementing a brand new one. Read this white paper to learn the five most common distributor pitfalls when making ERP software selection choices and how to make sure you avoid them.
Posted: 12 Apr 2012 | Published: 12 Apr 2012

Epicor Software Corporation

How Do You Know When It's Time to Purchase a New ERP?
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to find out why 38% of businesses surveyed in 2011 had replaced their ERP solutions and find criteria for determining if and when you should upgrade or migrate to new software. Also, find tips on making a business case for an investment as well as selection criteria for choosing ERP that will meet your business needs.
Posted: 12 Apr 2012 | Published: 12 Apr 2012

Epicor Software Corporation

Getting started with cloud ERP
sponsored by Plex Systems
EGUIDE: Is a Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system viable for your organization? Is migrating to a tier 1 vendor really the best option for your unique manufacturing needs? Find answers to these important questions and others in this expert e-guide, and learn 5 things to consider before choosing new ERP software.
Posted: 11 Apr 2012 | Published: 11 Apr 2012

Plex Systems

The Seven Deadly Sins of SAP® Maintenance A Blueprint for Surviving End of Life for SAP® ECC 5 and Other Upgrades
sponsored by Worksoft
WHITE PAPER: The thought of an SAP upgrade can be overwhelming, but the challenges are not a secret. Use this white paper as a reference to overcoming seven of the most common obstacles involved.
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 | Published: 29 Mar 2012

Worksoft

Is It Time to Purchase a New ERP?
sponsored by Plex Systems
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to find out why 38% of businesses surveyed in 2011 had replaced their ERP solutions and find criteria for determining if and when you should upgrade or migrate to new software. Also, find tips on making a business case for an investment as well as selection criteria for choosing ERP that will meet your business needs.
Posted: 26 Mar 2012 | Published: 26 Mar 2012

Plex Systems

Best Practices for Modernizing Your SOA Applications in 2012
sponsored by MicroFocus
EGUIDE: 2012 is anticipated to be a big year in terms of evaluating and upgrading old systems and processes. This expert e-guide outlines best practices behind the value of modernizing your legacy mainframe and applications. Also find predicted 2012 trends when it comes to transforming and revamping your business.
Posted: 15 Mar 2012 | Published: 15 Mar 2012

MicroFocus

Manufacturing IT Best Practices: ERP Upgrades and Migrations
sponsored by SearchManufacturingERP
EBOOK: Read this expert e-book to get comprehensive answers to all your ERP upgrade and migration questions. Inside, find: expert advice on recognizing when it's time to upgrade or migrate; tips for making a business case; the top five questions to ask before buying ERP systems; and best practices for a successful implementation process.
Posted: 09 Mar 2012 | Published: 09 Mar 2012

SearchManufacturingERP

Beyond Simple Total Cost of Ownership
sponsored by SuccessFactors
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper for an in-depth comparison of the total cost of ownership (TCO) and overall value of traditional on-premise software vs. Software as a Service (SaaS).
Posted: 05 Mar 2012 | Published: 05 Mar 2012

SuccessFactors

Accelerate the delivery of modern applications
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited
WHITE PAPER: An IT modernization project will be unique to your business, and to successfully manage it you'll need the appropriate tools, resources, and best practices throughout the process. Read this paper to get a framework for initiating your modernization efforts.
Posted: 02 Mar 2012 | Published: 02 Mar 2012

Hewlett-Packard Limited

Overcoming Today's Top 5 Software Development Process Challenges with SCM
sponsored by AccuRev
WEBCAST: Watch this webcast to explore the top five process challenges that software development teams face today.
Posted: 11 Nov 2011 | Premiered: 11 Nov 2011

AccuRev

Re-birth of the IT Budget?
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
WHITE PAPER: Against a backdrop of increased use of software that is generally more sophisticated, flexible, scalable and easy to use than it was 5 years ago, this research set out to explore the impact of having to maintain a plethora of different software solutions in today’s cash-strapped corporate environment.
Posted: 24 Oct 2011 | Published: 24 Oct 2011

ComputerWeekly.com

Managing Software Estates in the Enterprise
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
WHITE PAPER: Recent news from the Bank of England now places a swift economic recovery in real doubt. The UK economy actually slipped into negative growth in the final quarter of 2010, and even the most optimistic forecasts predict economic recovery over the coming years to be sluggish at best.
Posted: 21 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011

ComputerWeekly.com

Experience the Transformation Journey
sponsored by HP
VIDEO: This video explores how consulting services can help teams and managers rise above day-to-day business to put their application modernization needs into focus. Listen now to learn more about how industry veternas can help you build a roadmap to transform your business.
Posted: 16 Sep 2011 | Premiered: 16 Sep 2011

HP

Streamline your App Portfolio Without Disrupting Operations
sponsored by HP
WHITE PAPER: In an always-on environment, how can significant changes be made to unclutter the application portfolio and update key systems without disrupting business or productivity? Learn about a strategy that can allow businesses to gain an overview of their current situation and needs from multiple angles without disrupting day-to-day activities.
Posted: 16 Sep 2011 | Published: 16 Sep 2011

HP

Realize the Hazards of Application Sprawl with Application Rationalization
sponsored by HP
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the hazards of application sprawl, and how using the strategy of rationalization - the process of identifying software which no longer provides business benefits to justify maintaining it - can reduce complexity, cut costs, and dramatically increase organizational agility.
Posted: 16 Sep 2011 | Published: 16 Sep 2011

HP

Cutting Application Portfolio Costs and Complexity
sponsored by HP
BROCHURE: This resource details how, by leveraging modern application portfolio management, businesses can identify redundancies and inefficiencies to cut costs and complexity, access dashboard views that easily identifies which high-cost applications can and should be replaced and more.
Posted: 16 Sep 2011 | Published: 16 Sep 2011

HP

Reduce IT Costs With Strategies to Streamline Inefficient Apps
sponsored by HP
VIDEO: This video highlights the business benefits and competitive advantages of leveraging advanced application portfolio management. Learn how making sure that your business ha all the tools it needs and none of the ones it doesn't can speed responses to opportunities and threats alike.
Posted: 16 Sep 2011 | Premiered: 16 Sep 2011

HP

Strategies to Control IT Portfolio Complexity and Size
sponsored by HP
PODCAST: This podcast focusing on application portfolio management demonstrates how proper evaluation and rationalization of your applications can streamline business and cut costs by identifying opportunities to eliminate redundancies and replace software which doesn't provide the necessary cost benefits.
Posted: 16 Sep 2011 | Premiered: 16 Sep 2011

HP

Application moderinzation for today's business demands
sponsored by HP
PODCAST: This podcast demonstrates how consulting services can help teams and managers rise above day-to-day business to put their application modernization needs into focus. Listen now to learn more.
Posted: 16 Sep 2011 | Premiered: 16 Sep 2011

HP

Cost-Planning for a Windows 7 Migration
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: When you're planning an upgrade to Windows 7, one major factor is budget planning. This tech brief will discuss the three main - and sometimes overlooked - budget considerations every company should keep in mind: Hardware costs, application compatibility assurance, and deployment costs.
Posted: 18 Nov 2010 | Published: 18 Nov 2010

Dell, Inc. and Microsoft

Presentation Transcript: Upgrading to vSphere: What you need to know
sponsored by Dell and VMware
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Upgrading from VMware ESX and/or ESXi 3.x to vSphere 4 successfully involves careful planning. There are hardware, software and database requirements, as well as third-party software compatibility considerations. This transcript provides guidelines for planning a successful upgrade, and walks you through a proposed upgrade path step-by-step.
Posted: 06 Sep 2010 | Published: 06 Sep 2010

Dell and VMware
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SOFTWARE UPGRADES DEFINITION (continued): … A service pack is an orderable or downloadable update to a customer's software that fixes existing problems and, in some cases, delivers product enhancements. IBM and Microsoft are examples of companies that use this term to describe their periodic product updates. When a new product version comes out, it usually incorporates the fixes from the service packs that have been shipped to update the previous product version.
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