Technology Best Practices White Papers

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The Alignment-Focused Organization: Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Execution
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Take a look at how organizations are taking strides to align business strategy with actual initiatives, projects, and daily activities - in short, to close the gap between strategy and execution.
Posted: 24 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Nov 2007

SAP America, Inc.

Selecting a Visual Analytics Application
sponsored by Tableau Software
WHITE PAPER: Visual analytics is the process of analytical reasoning facilitated by interactive visual interfaces. Its becoming the fastest way for people to explore and understand Business Intelligence data of any size. This paper will introduce you to the seven essential elements of true visual analytics applications.
Posted: 20 Apr 2009 | Published: 20 Apr 2009

Tableau Software

Four Starting Points for Effective Project and Portfolio Management
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: Many IT project management initiatives often miss goals, exceed budgets and fail to deliver benefits. Read this paper to learn how optimizing project management can help organizations transition from managing IT projects to managing business outcomes.
Posted: 01 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2008

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Beagle Research Group: Next Generation Platforms for On-Demand Applications
sponsored by Salesforce.com
WHITE PAPER: Learn how enterprise software platforms for CRM and other applications remove much of the complexity of software development, operation and maintenance -- enabling you to extend on-demand success across your entire enterprise.
Posted: 18 Oct 2006 | Published: 01 Mar 2006

Salesforce.com

Service Desk Consolidation Cuts Costs and Increases Service Quality
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The service desk is the last place you should try to cut back. For external-facing organizations, quality support keeps customer loyalty and repeat business high and ensures that partners and suppliers can do business with you cost effectively. Read this white paper to discover the path to proper service desk consolidation and its many benefits.
Posted: 18 Jun 2009 | Published: 15 Jun 2009

BMC Software, Inc.

Tripwire Enterprise Datasheet
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Unauthorized change is the most significant threat to an IT organization's ability to improve availability, security and compliance. That's why thousands of organizations worldwide use Tripwire® Enterprise as their configuration audit and control sol
Posted: 01 Mar 2007 | Published: 01 Feb 2007

Tripwire, Inc.

Reducing Desktop Power Consumption: How IT and Facilities Can Both Win
sponsored by Faronics
WHITE PAPER: This paper examines how Power Save helps companies meet their environmental objectives. It uses intelligent energy management to ensure workstations are available when system resources are required, while conserving power during downtimes.
Posted: 07 Aug 2008 | Published: 08 Apr 2008

Faronics

Electrical Efficiency Modeling for Data Centers
sponsored by Schneider Electric
WHITE PAPER: Typical data centers draw more than twice as much power as IT loads require. The cost associated with this power consumption is considerable and often avoidable. Get tips on reducing electrical waste and learn about better ways to measure efficiency.
Posted: 21 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Jan 2006

Schneider Electric

Improve Your Business through Best Practice IT Management
sponsored by Kaseya
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides insight on ways that MSPs and IT departments can improve their management of services. Learn how using ITIL best practices with an automated management solution can address a number of the unique challenges these businesses face.
Posted: 08 Oct 2007 | Published: 01 Sep 2007

Kaseya

The Supply Chains Innovator's Technology Footprint
sponsored by Infor
WHITE PAPER: Pressure is increasing to better manage supply chains to improve customer service, lower product costs and increase business process efficiency. Read this paper to learn about best practices for improving an organization's supply chain proces...
Posted: 10 Nov 2006 | Published: 01 May 2006

Infor