Change Management White Papers

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Five Critical Rules for Firewall Management: Lessons from the Field
sponsored by Dell SecureWorks
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will teach you five things to consider when managing your firewall, and will present you with real life examples of how these five things have helped other organizations improve their firewall management.
Posted: 11 May 2016 | Published: 08 Jun 2011

Dell SecureWorks

Avoiding Audits - How to Get Of Software Vendors’ Radar
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: Software license audits bog down operations and can be costly, though the ultimate sacrifice of the audit process is the relationship with customers. View this whitepaper to identify the 4 key triggers for being identified by a vendor for an audit, and how to alter habits to avoid unjust scrutiny.
Posted: 19 Aug 2014 | Published: 19 Aug 2014

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Optimize Value of Enterprise Software with App Usage Management
sponsored by Flexera Software
WHITE PAPER: Ensuring software license compliance and optimizing spend aren't easy -- complex agreements, virtualization, BYOD, and other trends make it difficult to understand and demonstrate compliance. But when you can't afford overspend on software, what can you do?
Posted: 25 Jun 2014 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

Flexera Software

Improve IT Visibility, Avoid Change Failures
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This informative white paper introduces an IT service management (ITSM) tool that automates the mapping of applications, infrastructure components, and their dependencies, resulting in a simplified approach to change and configuration management.
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Audits, Compliance and Security: IT Pros Share Their Experience
sponsored by Dell Software
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, IT pros share how a smarter approach to auditing enabled them to strengthen their security posture and simplify their change monitoring process.
Posted: 16 May 2014 | Published: 16 May 2014

Dell Software

Open Source BPM Hits The Mark For Delivering New Class Of Process Apps
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: In this report from Forrester Research, Inc., explore the various challenges that modern application developers face and learn why savvy dev teams are considering open source BPM as an alternative to hand-coding and as a viable way to overcome these issues.
Posted: 12 May 2014 | Published: 31 Mar 2014

Red Hat

Managing change in SAP: reducing cost and risk with DevOps
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Consult this informative white paper to learn how to tackle the complexity of SAP change without breaking the bank by using a DevOps approach. By bringing development and operations teams closer together, you can achieve continuous innovation and improvement across the entire SAP lifecycle.
Posted: 30 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

IBM

Implementing an Effective Vulnerability Management Program
sponsored by Tenable
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to gain insight into best practices for continuous vulnerability management. Find out how you can ensure security of your systems and why you should be implementing continuous vulnerability management.
Posted: 24 Sep 2013 | Published: 24 Sep 2013

Tenable

Don't Be a Hostage to Your ERP System
sponsored by CSC
WHITE PAPER: ERP systems are essential to the functioning of your business, but when it comes to customizing ERP systems to fit changing needs, it can be a lengthy, costly, risky process. Wouldn't it be great if you could get the process agility you need from your ERP system, without the complexity or the high price tag? Access this resource to find out how.
Posted: 12 Sep 2013 | Published: 01 Jan 2012

CSC

IBM Rational Software for SAP
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: In this resource, explore how one ALM tool complements the SAP lifecycle with test planning, execution, change control, and requirements management, so that you can ensure streamlined deployment of SAP and non-SAP solutions.
Posted: 10 Sep 2013 | Published: 30 Nov 2012

IBM

Integrate Rational ALM applications with SAP Solution Manager
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: To support effective collaboration, IT teams need to unify and expedite the delivery of SAP and other critical business systems. In this resource, learn how to leverage an ALM platform and other tools that help your respond to the difficulty of managing change in SAP environments quickly and without breaking the bank.
Posted: 09 Aug 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

IBM

Four EHR Change Management Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
sponsored by HP & Intel®
WHITE PAPER: The question is no longer if your healthcare practice will make the transition to EHR, but when.  Careful planning and effective change management can help keep missteps – and the stress and costs that come with them – to a minimum.  This white paper presents strategies for avoiding common EHR implementation problems.
Posted: 01 Aug 2013 | Published: 16 Sep 2011

HP & Intel®

The key to Effective EHR Change Management
sponsored by HP & Intel®
WHITE PAPER: There are many factors to consider when rolling out an EHR implementation, and one of the most important is getting your people behind the change. This paper provides insight into where your staff may be in terms of resistance to or support for a new EHR system, and the necessary tools, training and support to transition successfully.
Posted: 01 Aug 2013 | Published: 15 Sep 2011

HP & Intel®

The Cost of One Wrong Database Change: Can You Afford It?
sponsored by Datical
WHITE PAPER: Did you know there's a 78% chance that a database change or schema update will break an application or result in a loss of critical data? Check out this resource to see why database change management is a top priority for IT departments, and learn how a schema management technology can help accelerate app releases and eliminate downtime.
Posted: 25 Jul 2013 | Published: 25 Jul 2013

Datical

Has DevOps Missed the Boat?
sponsored by Datical
WHITE PAPER: As applications become more complex, and faster releases are expected, the chance that errors will occur is high - especially during database updates. In this resource, discover a software that simplifies database deployment and configuration for business-critical apps, as well as forecasts the impact of database changes before they're made.
Posted: 18 Jul 2013 | Published: 18 Jul 2013

Datical

Bringing Sexy Back…to the Database
sponsored by Datical
WHITE PAPER: 75% of companies expect to perform some sort of manual intervention during application deployment - does this have to be the case? This insightful resource introduces a database change management platform that simplifies and automates database deployment and configuration for your most critical business applications, with low risk and uncertainty.
Posted: 16 Jul 2013 | Published: 16 Jul 2013

Datical

10 Obvious Statements about Software Configuration and Change Management (And What They Mean For Your Organization)
sponsored by Remain Software
WHITE PAPER: This document will explore 10 important aspects that should be considered before proceeding with the implementation of a specific solution.
Posted: 07 Jun 2013 | Published: 16 Apr 2009

Remain Software

Crossing the DevOps chasm
sponsored by CA Technologies
WHITE PAPER: Every company wants to deliver apps faster and more cost efficiently, but development and operations remain separated by the challenging release step. Check out this white paper to learn how you can bridge the gaps in your delivery lifecycle in order to speed deployment times by adopting service virtualization, release automation, and more.
Posted: 17 May 2013 | Published: 17 May 2013

CA Technologies

Integrate Rational ALM applications with SAP Solution Manager
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: An integrated Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) platform can help your business respond to the difficulty of managing change in its SAP environments, while meeting business demands and keeping costs low. This informative white paper details the various features, tools and processes that can help you achieve more effective lifecycle management.
Posted: 18 Apr 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

IBM

Microsoft® Office Migration Guide
sponsored by Ontuitive
WHITE PAPER: Check out this comprehensive guide to Office migrations to discover how you can avoid common pitfalls and pull off a seamless migration. Discover the top five migration challenges and how to overcome them.
Posted: 13 Jun 2012 | Published: 13 Jun 2012

Ontuitive

Orchestrating Mainframe and Distributed SCCM and Release Management
sponsored by SERENA Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to find an integrated approach to software change and configuration management. Learn how to effectively balance the need for change v. availability of resources and make rational business decisions without disrupting your audit trail.
Posted: 23 May 2012 | Published: 23 May 2012

SERENA Software, Inc.

Choose an ALM solution that meets your strategic requirements
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This buyer's guide describes the key criteria for application lifecycle management (ALM) solutions for today's high-performance teams. It includes key considerations for enhancing your single- or multi-vendor ALM environment.
Posted: 09 Mar 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

IBM

Shorten release cycles by bringing developers to application lifecycle management
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the capabilities and benefits that the next phase of application lifecycle management (ALM) must deliver in order to overcome the challenges of application delivery.
Posted: 28 Dec 2011 | Published: 18 Nov 2011

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

SAP System Build and Landscape Management Activities
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how to simplify the often cumbersome, critical change management activities needed to simplify SAP solution deployments, increase operational performance, and decrease total cost of ownership (TCO) with a single, cohesive system that includes compute, network, and storage access components.
Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Published: 30 Jun 2010

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Manage the transition to cloud and focus on the business
sponsored by Fujitsu America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The switch to cloud computing is not as simple as it seems and must be handled carefully in order to minimize disruptions to normal business processes. Access this exclusive resource to learn how to engineer a smooth transition to the cloud and integrate with traditional IT systems.
Posted: 07 Nov 2011 | Published: 04 Nov 2011

Fujitsu America, Inc.