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Comprehensive Security for Today's Data Center
sponsored by IBM and Juniper
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details conprehensive security for today's changing data centers including virtualized network and cloud computing.
Posted: 02 Sep 2011 | Published: 02 Sep 2011

IBM and Juniper

The Evolving Threat Landscape
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper surveys emerging threats, profiles theirhighly organized perpetrators, and reviews some of the revolutionary technologies that make these attacks so persistent and effective.
Posted: 02 Sep 2011 | Published: 02 Sep 2011

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Avaya IP Office Release 6: Small Office Deployment & TCO vs. ShoreTel IP Phone System
sponsored by Avaya
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper for a comparison of Avaya's IP Office and ShoreTel’s IP Phone System. Then discover how Avaya IP Office uses a scalable system that minimizes power consumption and avoids the need for a dedicated Windows server system in sub-20 person offices.
Posted: 02 Sep 2011 | Published: 02 Sep 2011

Avaya

Revolutionizing Patient Care Through Communications
sponsored by Avaya
WHITE PAPER: Learn how you can improve the efficiency and productivity of nurses providing patient care, as well as how they work with each other, physicians and other staff. This allows professionals to spend more time providing “hands-on” care to patients, and less time on coordination of that care.
Posted: 02 Sep 2011 | Published: 02 Sep 2011

Avaya

The Cloud Ready Data Center Network
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper gives you an inside look at the could-ready data center network and how to implement one in your organization.
Posted: 01 Sep 2011 | Published: 01 Sep 2011

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Next-Generation WAN Optimization Is Happening Now
sponsored by BlueCoat
WHITE PAPER: Discover what Forrester Consulting is saying about next generation WAN optimization in this technology adoption profile commissioned by Blue Coat.
Posted: 25 Aug 2011 | Published: 25 Aug 2011

BlueCoat

ACP- The Truth About Power Consumption Starts Here
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and AMD
WHITE PAPER: Based on customer demands, one company as developed a new metric designed to give customers a more accurate idea of the power consumed by the processor, thus enabling the customer to more accurately plan for future power budgets.
Posted: 24 Aug 2011 | Published: 24 Aug 2011

Dell, Inc. and AMD

Virtualization for your enterprise
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This paper explores the basics of a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) deployment, including a general description of components and their purpose. Read more to discover the benefits of VDI, and how you can determine if this technology is right for your business.
Posted: 24 Aug 2011 | Published: 24 Aug 2011

DellEMC and Intel®

Networking Compliance
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This paper presents a broad overview of the major types of compliance required today. In addition, it considers an approach to compliance based on the network as a whole, rather than on specific devices or areas.
Posted: 24 Aug 2011 | Published: 24 Aug 2011

DellEMC and Intel®

Dell Networking Solutions
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This resource outlines networking solutions to help you meet the challenges of network planning, deployment, and management for the virtual era.
Posted: 24 Aug 2011 | Published: 24 Aug 2011

DellEMC and Intel®

Seven Corners Meets Travelers’ Needs— Fast and Efficiently—with a Private Cloud Built on Cisco, NetApp, and VMware
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper explores  the success story of a travel insurance company that implemented a private cloud to solve their busines needs.
Posted: 23 Aug 2011 | Published: 23 Aug 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Unleashing IT: Seize innovation, accelerate business, drive outcomes. All through the cloud.
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the ways in which an educational testing and research organization uses the cloud to leverage on-demand capacity for improved workload management while supporting the price points and computing power needed to pursue global opportunities.
Posted: 23 Aug 2011 | Published: 23 Aug 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Microsoft Bing Maps takes the fast route to image processing efficency with Dell Solutions
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and AMD
WHITE PAPER: This paper explores the challenges encountered when an imagery technologies team decides to launch a new imagery-processing site.
Posted: 23 Aug 2011 | Published: 23 Aug 2011

Dell, Inc. and AMD

Networking Buyer's Guide
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Access this paper to find out which elements need to be considered as you begin the process of making a change to your network.
Posted: 22 Aug 2011 | Published: 22 Aug 2011

DellEMC and Intel®

Intel Cloud Builders Guide:  Cloud Design and Development on Intel Platforms
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides detailed guidance to help companies build successful cloud data centres. Obtain information on the two most common block level storage protocols, simplifying your network, and more.
Posted: 18 Aug 2011 | Published: 22 Aug 2011

Intel

Business Transformation Through Telepresence
sponsored by AT&T Corp
WHITE PAPER: Check out this research brief as it explores key findings to maximize business telepresence value by understanding how telepresence works as an enabler for business transformation. Learn how best-in-class organizations deploy telepresence to gain business value and see benefits that drive top-line growth.
Posted: 16 Jun 2011 | Published: 16 Jun 2011

AT&T Corp

IBM System x Hyper-V Private Cloud Solution
sponsored by IBM and Intel
WHITE PAPER: Read this solution brief to learn about IBM's reliable, high-performance and ready-to-use computing solution for data centers. Learn more here.
Posted: 06 Jun 2011 | Published: 06 Jun 2011

IBM and Intel

Gartner: Fabric Computing Poised as a Preferred Infrastructure for Virtualization and Cloud Computing
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This research note presents results from a recent survey on virtualization and cloud computing. Find out why many of your peers are looking into fabric-based infrastructures and get recommendations to help you leverage the full benefits of this technology.
Posted: 24 May 2011 | Published: 11 Feb 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.

The MPLS Network: A Future-Proof Engine for Voice-Data Convergence - Addressing network traffic trends with new opportunities for business communications
sponsored by MegaPath Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the origins and future of Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology, highlighting how new applications are demonstrating the potential of these networks and uncovering advantages you can expect to see.
Posted: 20 May 2011 | Published: 20 May 2011

MegaPath Inc.

How to Choose a Managed Network Services Provider: 6 Best Practices to Ensure a Thorough Evaluation
sponsored by MegaPath Inc.
WHITE PAPER: It's important for organizations to reevaluate their network management approach every so often. This paper discusses a new option for you to consider as it introduces outsourced network management and uncovers the many benefits it provides.  
Posted: 20 May 2011 | Published: 19 May 2011

MegaPath Inc.

Best Practice Tips on Building a Unified Communications Business Case
sponsored by ShoreTel - OLD
WHITE PAPER: Unified communications (UC) is not so much a system as it is a way of thinking about the impact of the next generation of communications capabilities on businesses large and small. Use this guide to find the best UC solution for your organization, exploring the benefits and identifying the preferred modes and means of communication.
Posted: 16 May 2011 | Published: 16 May 2011

ShoreTel - OLD

Unified Communications Buyer’s Guide
sponsored by ShoreTel - OLD
WHITE PAPER: The Unified Communications Buyer's Guide offers complete information to help you compare your options, including guidance to help you evaluate solutions and best practices for getting the most out of your UC vendor.
Posted: 16 May 2011 | Published: 13 May 2011

ShoreTel - OLD

Social Networking in the Enterprise: Benefits and Inhibitors
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper reveals the primary considerations for social networking, such as: business value and strategic relevance, adoption trends and concerns, and strategic considerations for ESS deployment.
Posted: 20 Apr 2011 | Published: 01 Jun 2010

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Intel® Cloud Builder Guide to Cloud Design and Deployment on Intel® Platforms: NetApp* Unified Networking and Storage: 10GbE FCoE and iSCSI
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: This paper is for IT organizations and service providers who are interested in building loud data centers. Read this paper to learn the complete architectural details with step-by-step instructions to set up and evaluate the two most common block-level storage protocols, FCoE and iSCSI, run over 10 GbE from end-to-end.
Posted: 03 Feb 2011 | Published: 03 Feb 2011

Intel

Make a Match: Four Tips for Picking a VoIP Partner
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: When your business wants to gain the advantages of voice over IP (VoIP) and unified communications (UC) technology, where will you find the expertise to do it? How do you choose a partner that’s right for you? Continue reading to gain advice from four small businesses.
Posted: 20 Jan 2011 | Published: 20 Jan 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.