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Cloud Computing—the Path to Increased Efficiencies and Cost Savings for Government Agencies
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: Discover how NetApp is addressing the challenges of government agencies moving to private, public and hybrid cloud models with a shared storage infrastructure. Read this informative paper to learn more.
Posted: 15 Oct 2013 | Published: 30 Aug 2013

NetApp

Big data in the cloud: How to reduce data center infrastructure costs
sponsored by TechTarget Cloud Computing
WHITE PAPER: How can cloud computing help companies in the new world of big data? This expert handbook looks at some possible answers to this question.
Posted: 14 Oct 2013 | Published: 14 Oct 2013

TechTarget Cloud Computing

TP Vision reduces costs by 40% with IBM SmartCloud
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This brief case study shows how a scalable cloud infrastructure helped TP Vision, a brand licensee of Philips TV, keep up with a dramatic growth in business.
Posted: 14 Oct 2013 | Published: 01 Apr 2013

IBM

A blueprint to IT transformation: EMC's cloud success
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: A case study of EMCs adoption of cloud computing over the last ten years, this whitepaper documents EMC's advances in cloud computing and the resulting dramatic benefits in company-wide productivity.
Posted: 11 Oct 2013 | Published: 01 Mar 2013

EMC Corporation

Cloud Readiness Flight-Check
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This short but in-depth quiz evaluates cloud readiness in four major categories: Strategy, infrastructure, applications, and processes.
Posted: 11 Oct 2013 | Published: 11 Oct 2013

EMC Corporation

NetApp Private Storage for AWS
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: This informative paper explores a partnership that extends how you can leverage the scalability and reliability of Amazon Web Services—in its own right, as backup, as a test/dev environment, or as an innovative extension of your  on premises IT infrastructure. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 11 Oct 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

NetApp

DCIG 2013 PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE ARRAY BUYER’S GUIDE
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: If you are considering an investment in a midrange unified storage array access this exclusive buyer's guide. Take a look now to gain deeper insight into the results, as well as get an introduction into key concepts that can accelerate your evaluation process and help you to develop a short list of models to investigate further.
Posted: 10 Oct 2013 | Published: 10 Oct 2013

NetApp

Prepare for IT as a Service with the Right Storage Architecture
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: Check out this informative paper to learn how to prepare for IT-as-a-Service (ITaaS) with the right storage architecture. Discover some of the must-have storage attributes of a private cloud infrastructure and the emerging role of open standards. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 10 Oct 2013 | Published: 30 Aug 2013

NetApp

5 Reasons to Consider SaaS for Your Business Applications
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This paper examines five reasons why line of business managers should consider business applications delivered using the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, and, in particular, why they should consider SaaS business applications from Oracle.
Posted: 09 Oct 2013 | Published: 09 Oct 2013

Oracle Corporation

Vblock Drives Enterprise Cloud Growth for CSC
sponsored by EMC Converged Platforms.
WHITE PAPER: Faced with the need to meet client demands for cloud-based IT support, systems integrator Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) needed to find a new infrastructure that was built to handle cloud deployments. Read this case study to discover the approach they took.
Posted: 09 Oct 2013 | Published: 09 Oct 2013

EMC Converged Platforms.

EMC VSPEX End User Computing
sponsored by EMC & Arrow
WHITE PAPER: These days, IT departments are being asked to manage more and more devices with no loss of speed or efficiency. This short whitepaper offers solutions for virtual desktop management from a central device reducing operating time and costs and increasing productivity.
Posted: 09 Oct 2013 | Published: 01 Jun 2013

EMC & Arrow

Microsoft Roadmap: Chapter 2: Office 365 – Messaging and collaboration
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: Read this IT guidebook to better understand and evaluate your Microsoft Exchange migration options.
Posted: 07 Oct 2013 | Published: 02 Oct 2012

Dell EMC and Microsoft

Modern Infrastructure E-Zine: October 2013
sponsored by TechTarget Data Center
WHITE PAPER: This Modern Infrastructure issue looks at how Azure could surpass Windows Server in importance, the role of Unix platforms in the enterprise, as well as networking and infrastructure technology necessary to run successful BYO-friendly IT shops.
Posted: 01 Oct 2013 | Published: 01 Oct 2013

TechTarget Data Center

Best Practices for Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery
sponsored by CloudVelocity
WHITE PAPER: This e-guide from SearchCloudComputing.com defines what you need for effective cloud-based disaster recovery, defining key strategies and detailing management tactics.
Posted: 01 Oct 2013 | Published: 01 Oct 2013

CloudVelocity

Storage in the Cloud: Enable – and protect – business-ready cloud infrastructures (TSM and Frontsafe)
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This informative paper examines cloud-based backup-as-a-service and explores one leading vendor's solution. Read on to discover how this technology can help you enhance data security, increase visibility of your data protection environment, unify your recovery management and more.
Posted: 30 Sep 2013 | Published: 29 Jun 2012

IBM

Storage in the Cloud: Drive Up Storage, Performance, Availability and ROI
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Check out this informative resource to explore a compelling cross-brand software, services and storage solution that can help you utilize your storage for best results in a cloud. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 30 Sep 2013 | Published: 30 Sep 2013

IBM

Simplify and Automate Virtualization and Cloud Management
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper explains how proper management of virtual and cloud infrastructures increase their value to an organization by simplifying tasks, and streamlining processes.
Posted: 27 Sep 2013 | Published: 27 Sep 2013

VMware, Inc.

Building Robust Private Cloud Infrastructures
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: Learn how a private cloud can simplify infrastructure management, automate tasks and more.
Posted: 27 Sep 2013 | Published: 27 Sep 2012

Dell EMC and Microsoft

Wizards for Storwize & SVC: Top Reasons for Using Wizards Storage Portal
sponsored by Debriefing Software
WHITE PAPER: This paper provides top reasons for using an innovative cloud-based backup reporting and storage resource management solution. Discover how this technology allows rapid deployment of a rich reporting and monitoring solution without any need for additional hardware or databases.
Posted: 23 Sep 2013 | Published: 23 Sep 2013

Debriefing Software

Best Practices For Designing An IT Infrastructure
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses when an organization should use the hybrid cloud.
Posted: 23 Sep 2013 | Published: 23 Sep 2013

EMC Corporation

First National Technology Solutions - Service provider expands target market with enhanced cloud infrastructure
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: In this case study, First National Technology Solutions' outdated infrastructure was modernized for company growth.
Posted: 20 Sep 2013 | Published: 11 Nov 2011

EMC Corporation

With Virtualization and the Private Cloud, the Target Keeps Moving
sponsored by TechTarget IT Operations
WHITE PAPER: This expert handbook walks IT pros through the advantages of a private cloud, and best practices for creating one.
Posted: 19 Sep 2013 | Published: 19 Sep 2013

TechTarget IT Operations

Best Practices for Open Source and the Cloud
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper takes a careful look at two of today's most popular topics: open source application software and moving to the cloud.
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 | Published: 18 Sep 2013

Red Hat

The ACE up Your Sleeve
sponsored by CSC
WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to learn about an "application cloud enablement" technology - providing strategy, infrastructure, and change capabilities - that makes it quicker, cheaper, and less risky to migrate legacy apps to the cloud.
Posted: 17 Sep 2013 | Published: 30 Apr 2012

CSC

Identity and Access Management for the Cloud
sponsored by Dell Software
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains the access management challenge, especially as it relates to clouds, and offers best practices for overcoming the challenges involved with managing your users in both public and private clouds.
Posted: 13 Sep 2013 | Published: 13 Sep 2013

Dell Software