Software as a Service Reports

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: In this guide, we look at how distributed systems have evolved to support more agile software development.

Posted: 27 Sep 2016 | Published: 27 Sep 2016

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This article in our Royal Holloway Security Series examines the more significant risks involved when an enterprise uses line-of-business applications hosted in the cloud.

Posted: 27 Jul 2016 | Published: 27 Jul 2016

EZINE: In this 13-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at the effects on the IT department of technology commoditisation, open source and software as a service, the trend of insourcing IT, and the concept of service integration and management for outsourced services.

Posted: 05 Apr 2016 | Published: 05 Apr 2016

EGUIDE: Customer relationship management (CRM) is one of the most important technologies to invest in during your digital transformation. Read on to learn about the nature of the cloud-based CRM market, how CRM helps knowledge management, and more.

Posted: 11 Nov 2016 | Published: 09 Nov 2016

EGUIDE: Failing over to the cloud can be handled by a DRaaS provider, but concerns over data movement and performance need to be addressed before the cloud DR strategy is implemented. Explore three questions to answer before using DRaaS in any cloud strategy.

Posted: 24 Oct 2016 | Published: 21 Oct 2016

EGUIDE: In this expert e-guide, we explore how various CIOs have successfully architected efficient hybrid IT environments. Discover how they leveraged APIs to integrate legacy apps and processes, used master data management to move data between systems, and more.

Posted: 24 Oct 2016 | Published: 21 Oct 2016

EGUIDE: Some organizations rush into a cloud migration, assuming cost savings are a guarantee. But not all applications are meant for the public cloud, and moving them may cost you more. Find out what's more cost-effective for your organization – keeping apps on-premises or moving them to the cloud.

Posted: 21 Oct 2016 | Published: 20 Oct 2016

EZINE: This month's Modern Infrastructure e-zine examines how two abstraction technologies are being used together and how some open source innovators are even latching onto this best-of-both-worlds idea in an effort to better merge containers and VMs.

Posted: 18 Oct 2016 | Published: 18 Oct 2016

EGUIDE: In this expert e-guide, we discuss how some DevOps shops are trying a Jenkins-based, private cloud SaaS setup that lets them keep the safety of deploying on-premise while being able to deliver as-a-Service to developers. Discover how Jenkins has become more user-friendly and scalable, making continuous delivery pipelines more accessible.

Posted: 07 Oct 2016 | Published: 06 Oct 2016

EGUIDE: Enabling line organizations to undertake IT projects on their own, cloud computing is pressuring IT professionals to rethink their approach to application deployment and IT resource planning. In this eGuide, find tips on how to adapt to the cloud environment and address security and compliance risks.

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 | Published: 19 Sep 2016

EGUIDE: For companies looking for a cost-efficient way to manage data center assets, outsourcing to a hybrid cloud computing service may be a good idea. Access this eGuide to learn about the three most common cloud computing services – infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and software as a service (SaaS).

Posted: 02 Sep 2016 | Published: 18 Aug 2016

EGUIDE: Explore this expert e-guide in which Yvette Cameron, Research Director at Gartner, weighs in on the leading vendors in the talent management space, and learn 5 steps to guide your selection process.

Posted: 20 Jul 2016 | Published: 15 Jul 2016

EGUIDE: Access this e-guide to discover what sets cloud/SaaS ERP apart from traditional, on-premise ERP deployments. Also learn about manufacturers who have successfully embraced the cloud for their ERP needs, and the special considerations process manufacturers should have before adopting ERP software.

Posted: 06 Jul 2016 | Published: 29 Jun 2016

EGUIDE: When it comes to contract negotiations, CIOs hold more sway than they think. Next time you negotiate with suppliers, ensure you get a better price from likes of SAP, IBM, Microsoft and Oracle. Access this expert guide to discover vendor negotiation tips for midmarket CIOs working with these vendors from Forrester Senior Analyst Duncan Jones.

Posted: 29 Jun 2016 | Published: 28 Jun 2016

EGUIDE: Inside this exclusive resource, learn about three software-defined storage architecture options and the top use cases for each to ensure you choose the most appropriate strategy for your organization.

Posted: 20 Jun 2016 | Published: 14 Jun 2016

EGUIDE: Traditionally, small- and mid-sized businesses have been slow-moving with adopting ERP cloud services. But that may be changing. Uncover how ERP cloud services are reaching a new level of maturity, tips for overcoming the challenges of complex ERP technology, and how midmarket companies should choose a new ERP system.

Posted: 15 Jun 2016 | Published: 08 Jun 2016

EZINE: The hype around containers may have reached a fever pitch, but enterprise's weighing how many eggs to put in that basket should consider how well (or how poorly) containers meet their data storage needs before they take things any further. This exclusive issue of the Modern Infrastructure E-Zine takes a look at storage for a containerized world.

Posted: 20 Apr 2016 | Published: 20 Apr 2016

EGUIDE: This informative e-guide provides expert advice on how to plan security assessment reports to effectively communicate key security elements to the board of directors. Inside, also discover how a vendor security checklist can help you weigh your security needs against vendors' claims.

Posted: 02 Mar 2016 | Published: 26 Feb 2016

EGUIDE: This e-guide highlights expert tips on tackling hybrid cloud challenges surrounding security and compliance, account management and billing, and resource provisioning. Read on to learn how your enterprise can take advantage of public cloud by implementing a reliable, compliant hybrid cloud strategy.

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 | Published: 08 Feb 2016

EGUIDE: This e-guide emphasizes the importance of cultivating a cloud security culture and discusses the key benefits and differences between public and hybrid cloud. Access now to learn how your organization can achieve a secure cloud environment.

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 | Published: 11 Feb 2016

EGUIDE: This complimentary e-guide provides expert advice for building a hybrid cloud strategy and discusses the importance of moving applications to the cloud to start off the migration process. Read on to learn what management tools and cloud migration strategies can help your enterprise implement a successful cloud architecture.

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 | Published: 08 Feb 2016

EGUIDE: This exclusive e-guide discusses the importance of examining a CRM software vendor's ecosystem before signing on the dotted line. Uncover expert tips on how to negotiate the best SaaS service-level agreement for your enterprise.

Posted: 03 Feb 2016 | Published: 01 Feb 2016

EGUIDE: What will the data center look like in five years? In this exclusive e-guide, you will get an inside look at the future of the data center, and examine how networking, servers and storage technologies evolve. Access this guide to see an additional article identifying why hybrid system integration is now a core IT service.

Posted: 27 Jan 2016 | Published: 26 Jan 2016

WEBCAST: This one-stop-shop for CIOs discusses the 3 most important trends companies can capitalize on to help future success. Access this webinar now for an in-depth look into essential topics.

Posted: 03 Nov 2015 | Premiered: Nov 2, 2015

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, Microsoft has released Office 2016 and is urging customers to migrate to Windows 10 – but is a desktop upgrade worth the hassle? We report from the Dreamforce conference on the latest products from Salesforce.com.

Posted: 05 Oct 2015 | Published: 05 Oct 2015