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SaaS Realities: Business Benefits for Small and Midsized Business  by SAP


February 14, 2008 - This paper considers the business advantages of moving to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model for improving business operations, and to better meet the challenges of growth, competition and regulatory compliance faced by small-to-midsize businesses.

 

SafeGuard Enterprise  by Sophos Inc.


December 01, 2009 - Protect your confidential information and comply with regulatory mandates. SafeGuard Enterprise provides multi-layered endpoint data security by combining encryption and data leakage prevention. Try it for yourself with this 30-day trial.

 

Sales and Marketing: The New Power Couple  by Microsoft


December 01, 2008 - This white paper will review the obstacles to making business development a team sport and then will present best practices around people, process and technology for aligning the sales and marketing organization.

 

SAP Business Transformation Study: ConAgra Foods  by SAP AG


September 01, 2007 - ConAgra Foods, Inc. is one of North America's largest packaged food companies. With the help of SAP and SmartOps, the company was able to tackle its key challenges in making its supply chain more efficient. Read this case study to learn about the challenges ConAgra faced along with the benefits achieved from implementing SAP and SmartOps solutions.

 

SAP Data Migration Using Business Objects Information Management Software  by SAP AG


June 02, 2009 - This paper is about using information management software from Business Objects, an SAP company, for SAP data migration projects, either for upgrades from one version of SAP to a newer one, or from other environments to SAP.

 

SAP NETWEAVER BPM - Industry Trend Reports  by SAP AG


January 01, 2009 - Business process management provides a new management discipline, a new suite of software technologies and tools, and a new IT implementation style based on concrete links between strategy and execution. This white paper explains SAP's place in the BPM landscape and describes its new offering in that arena, NetWeaver BPM.

 

SAP Pitfalls: How Can You Avoid Them?  by AT&T Corp


October 19, 2009 - SAP ERP applications can help you increase productivity, reduce costs, and gain strategic advantage. However, they touch every business process across your company and the risk for problems with implementation, management, and upgrades can be high. This paper identifies the most common SAP pitfalls and explains the best ways to resolve them.

 

SAP Provides a Central Hub for Managing Interfaces & Web Services for Largest NA Oil Refining Co.  by SAP AG


January 23, 2009 - Valero Energy Corporation selected SAP because of its ability to provide a central hub for managing all interfaces and Web services, power to serve as a single integration & development platform for nearly all of Valero's business, capability to integrate SAP and non-SAP software systems, and support for synchronous & asynchronous messaging.

 

SAP Solutions for Small Businesses and Midsize Companies: Improve Efficiency, Grow Profitability  by SAP AG


October 30, 2009 - This interactive guide presents an overview of several SAP business solutions specifically designed to help small businesses and midsize companies improve operational efficiency and grow profitability.

 

SAP® BusinessObjects™ Data Services: One Product For Data Quality and Data Integration  by SAP AG


June 02, 2009 - Introducing SAP® BusinessObjects™ Data Services breakthrough technology software for the enterprise information management market. The software unifies our leading data-quality and integration solutions - helping your organization to move, transform, and improve virtually any type of data anywhere, at any frequency.

 

SAP® Customer Care and Billing Solutions for a Changed and Challenging Utility Environment  by SAP AG


January 23, 2009 - The customer care and billing functionality in SAP for Utilities provides billing for routine retail service and complex billing for commercial and industrial accounts, flat-rate billing for unmetered energy and nonenergy products.

 

SAP® Business All-in-One Fast-Start Program: Creating Affordable, Flexible Solutions for Faster Value  by SAP AG


February 08, 2008 - The SAP® Business All-in-One fast-start program enables you to configure a solution online, obtain an estimate of costs, and implement the solution quickly and cost-effectively. It delivers rapid time to value and lets you tailor the solution to meet your changing needs, protecting your long-term investment.

 

SAP® BusinessObjects™: The Preferred Business Intelligence Choice Designed for Growing Companies  by SAP AG


December 01, 2008 - SAP® BusinessObjects™ Edge software is the business intelligence (BI) choice of midsize companies hoping to improve business processes, discover new opportunities and edge out the competition. It includes affordable solutions addressing just about any BI requirement, like operational reporting and analysis, dashboards and visualization.

 

Save lots of money with your invoices!  by ReadSoft


October 13, 2009 - This case study examines how Alcan, a global leader in aluminum products, turned to ReadSoft's invoice processing software to automate their invoice process. With ReadSoft, Alcan was able to scan all their invoices and feed the information directly into their Oracle E-Business Suite.

 

Save Money on Mainframe Hardware and Software: Five Simple Steps to Managing MIPS  by Compuware Corporation


September 03, 2009 - This paper will detail how to control and manage MIPS usage by employing a systematic, repeatable approach that uses powerful technology and a proven process and expertise.

 

Sawmill 8 - Web Log Analysis Tool  by Flowerfire, Inc.


May 19, 2009 - Sawmill is a powerful hierarchical log analysis tool that runs on every major platform and operating system.

 

SCALING VIRTUAL DESKTOPS ON SUN FIRE™ X4450 SERVERS: Evaluating Performance and Capacity with VMware  by Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation


March 01, 2009 - Managing desktop environments across the enterprise can be challenging for many organizations. Virtualization of desktop systems is an increasingly popular solution, but requires scalability and balanced design for successful implementation. This white paper discusses the use of Sun Fire X4450 servers as a virtual desktop infrastructure platform.

 

Scandinavian Airlines Modernize Business Intelligence Capabilities While Lowering Costs by Re-using Existing Applications  by Micro Focus, Ltd


October 27, 2009 - Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is the largest airline in Scandinavia. SAS need to provide better business intelligence reporting and improved adhoc analysis capabilities by providing real time data access while reducing costs.

 

Secure your future now: run your business critical applications on industry standard platforms  by Microsoft, Intel and HP


October 28, 2009 - This webcast explores the business benefits of migrating from expensive, proprietary server architectures to cost-effective, industry-standard architectures. Gain insight into how this transition can enable your organization to increase reliability, availability and serviceability.

 

Securing Loyalty: Insurance Carrier Strategies for Optimizing Agent Retention and Productivity  by CSSI


December 15, 2008 - Today, technology provides tremendous, previously untapped opportunities for a carrier to enhance the experience of channel members and ensures greater productivity. This paper describes the challenges carriers face in the area of loyalty and the ways technology enables carriers to address common agent frustrations in unprecedented ways.

 

Securing the Flow of Information: Software as a Service and Your Confidential Data  by Esker Inc.


July 17, 2009 - This paper outlines key aspects of information security companies should look for in SaaS solutions to protect information and ensure business success, focusing on three essential elements instrumental to achieving this goal: data privacy, access control and business continuity.

 

Security Blanket 3.0  by Trusted Computer Solutions


October 29, 2009 - Using OS lock down scripts can be time consuming and error prone. Keeping those scripts up-to-date as new guidelines are published requires a continuous cycle of research, interpretation, and script revision. Do you really have time for this? Security Blanket automates the process of locking down Linux and Solaris operating systems.

 

Security Explorer for File Servers Version 7.0.23  by ScriptLogic Corporation


April 10, 2009 - Security. It is the #1 concern on an IT professional's mind. From external hackers to internal malicious activity ; it is imperative that proper measures are implemented to protect sensitive corporate information.

 

Selecting a Visual Analytics Application  by Tableau Software


April 20, 2009 - 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.

 

Selecting an ERP Solution: A Guide  by Infor


November 14, 2008 - This paper provides guidance on how to develop a good, simple strategy to evaluate and choose the right ERP software package for your company.

 

SEPATON Addresses Backup of Virtualized Servers  by SEPATON


April 17, 2008 - SEPATON is among the growing list of vendors to join the VMware Technical Alliance Partner (TAP) Program. SEPATON has its sights set on solving the backup challenges of virtual server implementations - in particular, VMware environments - with VTL.

 

Serious About High Availability? Eliminate Storage-related Downtime, Not Just Hardware Failures  by DataCore Software Corporation


November 19, 2009 - The economic downturn is no time to compromise on data availability, especially when storage virtualization software has made it possible to eliminate costly, storage-related downtime without paying a premium.

 

Server Room Planning: The Keys To Success  by Dell, Inc. and Intel


August 27, 2009 - In this expert webcast, learn the basic steps to take when selecting and setting up your organization's server room, with details on security considerations, environmental factors and more.

 

Server Study  by Dell, Inc. and Intel


June 23, 2009 - Take this quick survey on server to show us the important advantages between solutions.

 

Service Delivery Innovation: Creating Client Value and Enhancing Profitability  by SAP AG


January 01, 2007 - This paper reviews the forces that affect the professional services market today, defines and explains the main pillars of service delivery innovation, and reviews the benefits firms derive from service delivery innovation.

 

Service Level Monitoring: Real-Time Visibility and Reporting for Mission-Critical IT  by Dorado Software


November 10, 2008 - Dorado Software recently introduced Redcell OpsCenter 6.1 platform and Redcell Advanced Monitors to help you visualize, clarify and monitor IT resources and the network fabrics that bind them. This paper explores these new capabilities and how they uniquely position Dorado Software customers for the benefits of an SLA‐oriented management approach.

 

Setting a Precedent for Success: Turner Padget effectively eliminates unplanned downtime and cuts server footprint by 50% with Dell solutions and VMware  by Dell and VMware


April 01, 2009 - Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A., a Columbia, South Carolina-based law firm with five locations throughout the state sought to consolidate legacy servers, improve availability for remote users, increase storage capacity and implement a new disaster recovery DR/BC strategy. In this case study you'll learn about their new Dell and VMware solutions.

 

Setting Policy: Network Security Policies Speak to Types and Levels of Protection  by CDW Corporation


March 16, 2009 - A well-run business needs a written IT security policy setting forth the use and administration of IT assets. Read this paper to learn the essentials of defining and implementing a security policy for your organization.

 

Seven Best Practices for Managing Software Intellectual Property in an Open Source World  by Black Duck Software


October 07, 2009 - Over the past decade, a powerful new approach to development - open source software - has risen to prominence, dramatically increasing the opportunity to re-use existing software. This report describes a set of seven best practices whose objective is to encourage development based on component re-use and software assembly.

 

Seven Ways to Reduce IT Costs with Master Data Management  by Siperian, Inc.


February 20, 2009 - Faced with budget cuts In today's economic environment, how can IT maintain service levels and continue to provide value to business? Smart IT decision-makers are investing in master data management.

 

SharePoint E-Zine Vol.2: Practical IT Strategies for Enterprise Collaboration  by SearchWinIT


September 25, 2008 - This eZine explains planning global enterprise SharePoint deployments, creating custom global search scopes in SharePoint and top tips for harnessing Microsoft SharePoint governance.

 

Sharepoint E-zine Vol.3: Using SharePoint's InfoPath feature to generate forms  by SearchWinIT


October 23, 2008 - This guide explains planning global enterprise SharePoint deployments, creating custom global search scopes in SharePoint and top tips for harnessing Microsoft SharePoint governance.

 

SharePoint E-zine Vol.5: Document version control gets a face-lift in SharePoint 2007  by SearchWinIT


December 17, 2008 - In this edition of the SharePoint E-zine, you will explore how SharePoint 2007 reduces the complexity associated with document version control.

 

SharePoint E-Zine Volume 8: Must-have Free SharePoint Tools and Add-ons  by SearchWinIT


March 13, 2009 - In this issue you will learn about some handy tools and utilities that are helpful to fill in SharePoint functionality gaps.

 

SharePoint Site Migration Manager - Free Trial!  by Metalogix


November 10, 2009 - Organizations need to migrate SharePoint sites, structures, lists, and library content from SharePoint 2003 to SharePoint 2007 and 2010 without losing data. They also need to move eRoom, Stellent, Interwoven,Vignette, and HTML content into SharePoint.

 

Shavlik Integrates Sunbelt Software Technology: Keeping Endpoints Secure, Compliant and Well-Managed  by Shavlik Technologies


May 20, 2009 - This Market Alert from Aberdeen group draws on current research findings to analyze endpoint security solutions and identify Best-in-Class companies as far as protecting and managing endpoints. Read this analyst written article to learn more.

 

Shavlik Reduces your Spend on Critical IT Operations  by Shavlik Technologies


August 04, 2009 - One of the biggest problems in keeping networks and desktops secure is patch management. Shavlik's solutions simplify patch management through automation, increased visibility, and control. Answer six questions in this quick demo to determine how much time and money you can save when you simplify and automate patch management with Shavlik.

 

Should Your Email Live In The Cloud? A Comparative Cost Analysis  by Google Apps


January 05, 2009 - This report presents a spreadsheet cost model to help you calculate your fully loaded on-premise email costs and compare it against cloud-based alternatives. Bottom line: Cloud-based email makes sense for companies or divisions as large as 15,000 users.

 

Show Me: Automatic Presentation for Visual Analysis  by Tableau Software


February 20, 2008 - Learn about an integrated set of user interface commands and defaults that incorporate automatic presentation into a visual analysis system. Explore best practices for graphic design and visual analysis that will enhance the user experience.

 

SiliconFS™: The BlueArc® Filesystem  by BlueArc Corp.


July 02, 2009 - The BlueArc Filesystem, SiliconFS, is the engine which drives the entire architectural platform forward. The filesystem is the foundation which enables greater performance and scalability for the entire platform. This document describes to the latest version of SiliconFS.

 

Simple, Open and Affordable BPEL  by JBoss, a Division of Red Hat


July 17, 2009 - As more and more organizations are leveraging BPEL to specify orchestration of Web services, there is a growing need for a simple, open and affordable implementation. In this session, you learn how Red Hat plans to deliver an enterprise-class, supported, open source BPEL engine as part of the JBoss Enterprise Middleware portfolio.

 

Simplify and Automate: Building Your Roadmap to Improve IT Delivery and Support - A free one-day virtual seminar brought to you by BMC Software, Inc.  by BMC Software, Inc


October 29, 2009 - Find out how you can build a plan for IT simplification and automation and get practical advice for your complex challenges around areas such as: business service management, service desk and self-service, mainframe cost optimization, virtualization and cloud computing.

 

Simplify Oracle CRM On Demand Integration  by Cast Iron Systems


February 23, 2009 - Oracle CRM on Demand solutions offer tremendous benefits like rapid implementations, ease-of-use and subscription pricing. SaaS adoption is increasing so the need to integrate between such products and backend applications is critical to rapidly realizing the full benefits of the solution. Read this paper for more.

 

Simplify Reporting with XL Reporter in SAP® Business One  by SAP AG


August 01, 2008 - With the SAP® Business One application, you get a fully integrated financial analysis and reporting tool that provides quick access to comprehensive data. The XL Reporter tool uses a familiar interface and unique drag-and-drop technology to simplify report creation for financial and operational data.

 

Simplify Software as a Service (SaaS) Integration  by Cast Iron Systems


January 18, 2008 - Software as a service (SaaS) integration problems cannot be solved with traditional software and custom coding solutions. Learn how you can quickly integrate SaaS applications with your critical customer data.

 

Simplifying UNIX Migration - Dell and Red Hat Pave the Way  by Dell, Inc. and Intel


July 01, 2009 - Dell has teamed-up with Intel and Red Hat and developed a migration strategy to simplify the consolidation of the enterprise data center from an outdated, proprietary architecture to an easily managed open systems platforms. To learn about how easy it is to migrate from UNIX to Red Hat Enterprise Linux on Dell PowerEdge servers, please read on.

 

Six Data Protection Tips for SMBs  by Double-Take Software


August 19, 2009 - This whitepaper provides six tips for an SMB approach to protecting critical data. These tips used in conjunction with Double-Take Availability from Double-Take Software can help SMBs defend against crippling downtime and data loss.

 

Six Reasons Why Microsoft's Hyper-V Will Overtake VMware to Become the Major Player in the x86 Server Virtualization Marketplace  by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd


May 01, 2008 - In this report, Clabby Analytics explains why Hyper-V will overtake VMware in just a few years to become the x86 server virtualization market's leader.

 

Six Secrets to 24x7 Exchange Availability  by Marathon Technologies


September 28, 2009 - The following six secrets to 24x7, disaster-tolerant Exchange will show you how to implement an Exchange environment with zero lost data and continuous application availability—with no IT intervention—in the event of a disaster.

 

Size Up Top Security Vendors with Comparative Security Testing  by ESET


September 29, 2008 - Read this paper to learn the results of a study that examined performance evaluations and comparative tests on the ESET Smart Security Business Edition package as well as other leading solutions.

 

Smart Decisions for Extraordinary Times  by Microsoft


September 09, 2009 - With Microsoft Unified Communications businesses can simplify management and maximize budget and resources. You can consolidate costly third-party solutions and avoid capital investments.

 

Smart Security Center  by ESET


October 20, 2009 - The ESET Smart Security Center features two webcast sessions - including a live Q&A with the experts following the presentation - plus resources centered around antivirus solutions tailored to your business needs.

 

Smarter Development Environments: A Conversation with Grady Booch  by IBM


September 11, 2009 - Join Grady Booch in a freewheeling, interactive conversation on the future of software delivery in the current internet culture and new social media vehicles.

 

Smarter Healthcare Processes in 2010. Reduce Costs, Increase Productivity, Deliver Best Outcomes with IBM ILOG Business Rule Management System (BRMS) and Optimization Software  by IBM


September 14, 2009 - Find out how the role technologies such as Business Rule Management Systems (BRMS) and Optimization software will play in helping Healthcare organizations of all types and sizes build smarter processes that allow you to adapt to change faster, overcome process silos and improve patient care and safety.

 

Smarter Products - The Building Blocks for a Smarter Planet  by IBM


May 01, 2009 - IBM offers the first integrated software platform dedicated to the delivery of smarter products, with our portfolio of software, hardware and services, IBM can help companies create and manage smarter products for a smarter planet. Read on to learn more.

 

Smarter Products for a Smarter Planet  by IBM


October 06, 2009 - Join us to learn how to leverage IBM’s software, hardware and services to achieve competitive advantage.

 

Smarter system development: a systems engineering trade study to support green initiatives with model-driven development  by IBM


April 01, 2009 - Trade study analysis is an effective method of comparing potential solutions to a given problem. Using a model-driven approach allows you to perform trade studies before development or implementation begins and saves time, money, and development headaches. Read on to learn more.

 

SOA In Any Economic Climate: Keep Ahead of Change with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)  by IBM


December 28, 2008 - This white paper from ZapThink discusses how organizations can quickly benefit from SOA, regardless of the economic climate.

 

Software as a Service Dramatically Improves CRM Success  by Oracle Corporation


February 01, 2008 - Explore the results of this Yankee Group study aimed at determining how on-demand technology can be used to improve sales effectiveness. Gain a deeper understanding of the difference between sales administration and sales effectiveness and the role technology plays in driving revenue.

 

Software Development Innovations Fueled by Intel® Xeon® 5500 series  by Intel


October 28, 2009 - This article provides real-life cases of how the software industry is delivering breakthrough solutions as they tap into the Intel Xeon processor 5500’s full capabilities. Learn how smart software combined with smart hardware saves time, money, and energy.

 

Software Manufacturers and Embedded BI: the Build Vs. Buy Question  by LogiXML


October 08, 2009 - This paper helps software manufacturers wanting to embed BI functionality into their solution whether it is best to "build" or "buy".

 

Software Quality is Not Just a Checkbox: Automate Java Software Quality and Security Testing with CodePro AnalytiX™  by Instantiations


September 01, 2009 - Watch this webcast to view a virtual tour of CodePro AnalytiX™ to see the power of automating Java software testing throughout your Eclipse-based development project. You will also learn how to automate Java software quality and security testing from each developer’s desktop or during your nightly build.

 

Software Reliability: Building Security In  by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company


November 19, 2009 - Fixing software security vulnerabilities during development is expensive, difficult and time-consuming. But fixing them after deployment is far more expensive and counterproductive. In this video featuring security expert Diana Kelley, learn state-of-the-art techniques for building a secure software development process.

 

Software Testing eZine Vol.2 - Testing Strategies for Complex Environments: Agile, SOA  by SearchSoftwareQuality.com


May 06, 2009 - In this issue of SearchSoftwareQuality.com's Software Testing eZine, we'll discuss a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) as a new testing environment as well as an Agile software development (ASD) methodology.

 

Software Testing Vol.3: This Issue of Software Testing Delves Into Mobile Application and Regression Testing  by SearchSoftwareQuality.com


July 27, 2009 - This ezine covers the topic of testing and retesting defects and cites the Blackberry blackouts of 2007 and 2008 as examples of issues that could have been detected by regressing testing.

 

SOFTWARE TESTING: New software testing technologies bring new challenges  by SearchSoftwareQuality.com


March 16, 2009 - This first issue of SearchSoftwareQuality.com's Software Testing E-zine covers two new technology areas - virtualization and rich Internet applications (RIAs) - that are changing software testing approaches and presenting new challenges.

 

Software-As-A-Service: An Ideal E-mail Archive Solution for Medium-Size Businesses  by Google


July 31, 2009 - Despite the many benefits of using email archiving, many organizations still have not adopted an archiving solution and continue to manage their messaging storage levels with quotas. In this analyst report, we'll discuss why medium sized businesses need email archiving, how to make an informed purchase, and make the case for SaaS based archiving.

 

Solaris ZFS File System Features and Enhancements in the Solaris Operating System for Enterprise Users  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


November 27, 2008 - Solaris ZFS file system helps companies take advantage of open storage platforms, enhance data services, and ease administration, as evidenced by many Sun customers worldwide.

 

Solid State Disk and Open Storage: Addressing the Needs of Changing Economics  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


April 15, 2009 - In this Mediacast, you'll learn about the newest advances in open storage and SSD technologies and find out about an innovative approach that combines these technologies to deliver fast, simple, innovative new tools for storage management.

 

Solution Brief: Building MPLS+ Managed Services  by Blue Coat


June 01, 2009 - Read this paper to read about the breadth of technologies Blue Coat offers in a single platform that enable service providers to differentiate their MLPS solution.

 

Solution Provider Uses Hosted Services to Secure a Significant Deal with Retail Giant  by Microsoft


June 01, 2009 - CROSSMARK helps retailers reach their sales objectives. When a large retail chain issued a request for proposal to update its product demonstration program in six weeks, CROSSMARK had to find a partner and launch a joint venture company to persuade the potential client it could make the deadline. Learn how Microsoft solutions got the job done.

 

Solutions For Server Rooms  by APC


October 23, 2009 - The modular, easy-to-install solutions from APC by Schneider Electric allow you to implement an appropriate IT environment that meets your current and future needs, without breaking the bank in the process.

 

Solutions for Small to Medium Data Centers  by APC


October 23, 2009 - APC® by Schneider Electric enables you to adapt your data center to the changing needs of a business. With the same InfraStruXure® HD-Ready architecture, you can start out with a low-density data center, and later scale up to high density as needed without picking up the phone to call for more capacity, engineering or quotes.

 

Solutions Provider Improves Productivity with Flexible Implementation Methodology  by Microsoft


June 29, 2007 - Stanley Stuart Yoffee & Hendrix, Inc. (SSYH), a Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner based in Florida, implements software solutions utilizing the Microsoft family of products. With large-scale projects across varied industries, the company turned to the Microsoft Dynamics™ Sure Step Methodology to help communicate with customers...

 

South Jersey Healthcare Simplifies Backups, Speeds Disaster Recovery  by i365, A Seagate Company


November 13, 2009 - This case study examines South Jersey Healthcare’s use of EVault Software to streamline their backups and speed up their disaster recovery process.

 

Speeding ETL Processing in Data Warehouses  by Syncsort


October 12, 2009 - For processing data for BI analytics and other applications, the usual go-to software products include various extract, transform, load (ETL) and data warehousing solutions. However, these products do not always provide the speed required to deliver data on time. An additional product can speed the processing of high volumes of data.

 

Spend Analytics: A Foundation for Procurement Performance Management  by SAP America Inc


October 08, 2008 - Read this white paper from SAP for an interview with Kathleen Wilhide, research director of IDC’s Compliance and Business Performance Management Solutions program.

 

Spotfire for CRM: Supercharge Your Sales and Marketing Analysis  by TIBCO Spotfire Division


September 11, 2009 - This webcast shares strategies for analyzing CRM data, finding lost revenue opportunities, improving sales forecasting and optimizing overall campaign effectiveness.

 

SpotLight on Active Directory: Diagnostic Tool for Troubleshooting in AD Environments - Free Trial!  by ScriptLogic Corporation


April 10, 2009 - How can you tell if your domain controller is experiencing problems with replication or performance? How do you identify resource bottlenecks? We can help.

 

SPSS Text Analysis for Surveys™ 3.0 - Specifications  by SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters


May 05, 2009 - Use SPSS Text Analysis for Surveys to categorize text responses whether you conduct surveys to support business, education, or government decisions, or for your academic research. No matter your field, you now have a way to combine your qualitative and quantitative analyses using a single advanced but easy-to-use desktop software program.

 

SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Business Strategies  by Dell, Inc. and Intel


November 20, 2009 - It isn't always easy to know when to upgrade to the latest hardware or software release. In the case of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, there are many compelling reasons to make the move, including: Enhanced business intelligence; improved business continuity features; better performance and better management capabilities.

 

Staffing Service Coordinates Sales Activities, Utilizes Business Intelligence with CRM Solution  by Microsoft


April 18, 2008 - Volt Information Sciences, Inc. provides staffing services, telecommunications, and information solutions to Fortune 100 customers. Executives completed an in-depth request for proposal process to narrow CRM solution options to four enterprise alternatives. They selected Microsoft Dynamics™ CRM because it best met the firm's usability, user..

 

Standardize Protection: Centrally Managed Anti-Malware with No Performance Burdens  by ESET


January 16, 2009 - How did Roger Fye, Vice President of full-service radio network Dial Global, choose ESET NOD32 Antivirus - Business Edition? By comparing the product with other leading anti-virus solutions, he discovered ESET Antivirus found hidden files competing solutions missed. This case study details his experiences with other solutions and ESET Antivirus.

 

Starting a Search Application  by Lucid Imagination


April 01, 2009 - There are many ways that people come to the conclusion that they need a search application, and a variety of ways in which they can then proceed. Here are some of the steps that users often consider (or maybe should consider) before they're ready to start building an application.

 

Staying in Control When Requirements Change: Learn Ways to Keep Schedules and Costs in Line  by IBM


October 30, 2009 - An effective change management process can help you better identify how alterations will affect cost and schedule so you can keep them in control. This paper will explore change management approaches and how you can use IBM Rational® solutions to manage changes to development, system and IT artifacts.

 

Step Up Your Strategy – Fine-Tune Use of Storage Availability Processes as a Part of a Business-Continuity Plan  by CDW Corporation


September 08, 2009 - Business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR) should be major components of any risk-management strategy. After all, no business wants to be caught unprepared for unforeseen events such as floods, fires, terrorist attacks, power outages or other disturbances. That's why planning and regularly testing BC and DR programs is essential.

 

Storage Efficiency: The Key to Green Storage Operation  by Xiotech Corporation


August 01, 2008 - While energy consumption of overall data center operations and server-related equipment is generally understood, the story is quite different when it comes to storage systems. This paper offers practical advice on how to measure storage system efficiency and compares the efficiency numbers of several common storage solutions.

 

Storage Explained: Cloud Storage Defined  by 3PAR


October 06, 2009 - Cloud storage is a rapidly growing technology. Read this paper for the latest definitions of cloud storage and cloud service and to more closely examine cloud storage benefits and offerings.

 

Storage Magazine * Nov/Dec 2009: 5 Impact Technologies for 2010 and our Annual Salary Survey  by SearchStorage.com


November 11, 2009 - The final 2009 issue of Storage Magazine Online features the 5 technologies that our editorial team and expert contributors predict will make the biggest impact in 2010. Plus, our annual Salary Survey shows how the economy is affecting the highly-specialized world of storage in IT.

 

STR Software Webcasts  by STR Software


May 08, 2009 - STR Software frequently delivers informative webcasts to help you learn more about our AventX Product Suite. These webcasts usually include a live product demonstration or PowerPoint presentation, and an interactive question and answer period. Please click through to see our schedule of upcoming webcasts.

 

Strategic QA: Steps to Effective Software Quality Assurance  by IBM


July 01, 2007 - This whitepaper details the challenges and solutions available for organizations wishing to improve their software development process, reduce costs, improve quality and increase reliability of planning.

 

Strategies and Best Practices: Reduce IT Costs with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and IBM Software  by Red Hat


November 24, 2009 - CIOs are focused on raising the ROI of IT, expanding business impact, and making innovations real. This whitepaper focuses on two high return options–license cost optimization and migration to a lower total cost infrastructure to deliver the same or better business value.

 

Strategies for Controlling Email Risks with Declining Budgets  by Proofpoint, Inc.


September 16, 2009 - Proofpoint CEO Gary Steele discusses today's email security landscape, including trends related to inbound spam and virus, data loss prevention, email encryption, email archiving and how SaaS email security solutions can greatly reduce costs while improving security.

 

Streamline Your Business, Accelerate Your Growth: Using an Affordable Application Built for Small Businesses  by SAP AG


October 26, 2009 - The SAP® Business One application offers a single, affordable way to manage your entire business – from sales and customer relationships to financials and operations. Designed specifically for small businesses, it helps you streamline processes, act on timely information, and accelerate profitable growth.

 

Strong Anti-virus Protection and Quantifiable ROI: How One Company Achieved Both  by ESET


April 17, 2009 - Citing its ease of use and heuristics, Archbold Medical Center chose ESET NOD32 Antivirus – Business Edition over a better known competitor. This case study details the fine points that led to that decision, including the software’s ability to find infections in their environment that had previously gone undetected.

 

Structuring the Haystack - Business Intelligence and Enterprise Search Solutions  by Information Builders


June 01, 2008 - A researcher at The Data Warehousing Institute recently estimated that 80 percent of information available in an average enterprise is unstructured and unavailable from any standard database management system. What can you do about it? Enterprise search software incorporates unstructured documents into the same architecture as classic reports.

 

Successful Proof of Concepts in the Age of Desktop Virtualization  by Forsythe


November 19, 2009 - One of the greatest challenges facing IT professionals today is the number and variety of desktop virtualization (VDI) solutions from which they can choose. This white paper examines four major considerations for efficient, effective and successful PoC results to help you choose the proper VDI solution for your organization.

 

Sun and Infobright - Delivering high-performance data warehouse solutions that cost less to run  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


May 01, 2009 - Bringing together innovative software, server, and storage platforms, the Sun and Infobright solution provides an easy to manage, enterprise-class, highly scalable data warehouse with low total cost of ownership.

 

Sun and Pentaho: Achieving enterprise business intelligence success with integrated, open, enterprise-class solutions  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


October 09, 2009 - Together, Sun and Pentaho provide integrated hardware, software, and services solutions for data warehousing and BI that provide full functionality, robust enterprise-class performance and scalability, and significantly reduced acquisition and ownership costs compared to proprietary hardware and software solutions.

 

Sun Business Intelligence Solution for Web Infrastructure  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


October 09, 2009 - The combination of Sun Open Storage and the commercial open-source Infobright data warehousing and Pentaho business intelligence and ETL software packages dramatically lowers the cost of entry and simplifies deployment of a powerful, sophisticated BI infrastructure.

 

Sun Fire X4540 Server as Backup Server for Zmanda's Amanda Enterprise 2.6 Software  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


November 27, 2008 - This guide discusses how to quickly configure the Sun Fire X4540 server as a backup server for Amanda Enterprise Edition software.

 

Sun HPC Virtual Tradeshow  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


September 23, 2009 - Performance Computing (HPC) is business ready. HPC can give your organization a competitive advantage through shorter development cycles, better decision making and lower costs. Download this webcast to discuss new technologies, accomplishments, and collaborations in HPC, networking, storage, software, and data management.

 

Sun Oracle Database Machine  by Oracle Corporation


September 09, 2009 - This data sheet highlights the features and facts for the Sun Oracle Database Machine, the world's fastest for any type of database workload, and the only database machine that runs transaction processing applications.

 

Sun Oracle Exadata Storage Server  by Oracle Corporation


September 09, 2009 - This data sheet highlights the features and benefits of the Sun Oracle Exadata Storage Server, a storage product highly optimized for use with Oracle Database.

 

SUN REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE FOR ORACLE 11g GRID  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


October 01, 2008 - This document is intended for executives evaluating the use of a horizontally scalable grid for database application deployment, as well as project managers, system engineers, integration specialists, and other technical staff looking to design, implement, and tune database applications in a grid computing environment.

 

SUN SPARC® ENTERPRISE T5120, T5220, T5140, AND T5240 SERVER ARCHITECTURE  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


April 01, 2008 - Employing the UltraSPARC® T2 and UltraSPARC T2 Plus processors - the industry's first massively threaded Systems on a Chip (SoC) - Sun SPARC® Enterprise T5120/T5220 and T5140/T5240 servers offer breakthrough performance and energy efficiency to drive Web 2.0 infrastructure and address other demanding datacenter challenges.

 

SUN SPARC® ENTERPRISE T5440 SERVER ARCHITECTURE  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


October 01, 2008 - Employing UltraSPARC® T2 Plus processors - an evolution of the industry's first massively threaded systems on a Chip (SoC) - the Sun SPARC® Enterprise T5440 server offers breakthrough performance and energy efficiency to drive Web 2.0 infrastructure and address other demanding datacenter challenges.

 

SUN SPARC® ENTERPRISE! M4000, M5000, M8000, AND M9000 SERVER ARCHITECTURE  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


July 01, 2008 - Sun SPARC® Enterprise M4000, M5000, M8000, and M9000 servers are highly reliable, easy to manage, vertically-scalable systems with many of the benefits of traditional mainframes - without the associated cost, complexity, or vendor lock-in.

 

Sun Storage and Archive Solution for HPC  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


November 27, 2008 - This article is intended for IT managers and storage architects familiar with HPC applications and data requirements in the organization.

 

Sun Systems for Enterprise 2.0 and Web 2.0 with MySQL  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


October 22, 2009 - This paper describes the hardware and software components of Sun’s new reference architecture, Sun Systems for Enterprise 2.0 and Web 2.0 with MySQL, studies the scalability of the architecture, and includes step-by-step directions for setup and configuration.

 

SUN SYSTEMS FOR ENTERPRISE 2.0 WITH ORACLE  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


November 11, 2009 - Enterprises today are seeking new communication technologies, such as wikis, blogs, and forums, to improve communication and collaboration and increase employee productivity.

 

Sun Systems for Oracle's Siebel CRM Enterprise: Transform Your Business for Growth  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


November 16, 2009 - Consolidating and virtualizing application, web, and database tiers for enterprise Oracle® Siebel 8.0 CRM applications is one approach to help reduce costs and enhance flexibility. Read this paper to learn about Sun's platform for the Oracle Siebel CRM software stack.

 

Sun's Reference Architecture for Next-Generation Data Backup  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


November 27, 2008 - This document describes the Sun reference architecture for next-generation data backup using Symantec NetBackup software.

 

Sun's Reference Architecture for Video Surveillance with IPCONFIGURE ESM  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


November 27, 2008 - The Sun Reference Architecture for Video Surveillance with ipConfigure ESM provides a scalable digital surveillance platform that allows organizations to adjust infrastructure to fit their exact needs.

 

Supercharging Exchange with Solid State—without Breaking the Bank  by Fusion-IO


November 17, 2009 - In this webcast, see how a revolutionary solid-state storage technology is supercharging Microsoft Exchange, helping users get more performance and reliability for less. It helps Exchange users get the most out of every dollar by making it possible to support more mailboxes per mailstore, increase access times and decrease backup/recovery times.

 

Survival Guide: Securing Networks without Borders Show  by Cisco Systems, Inc.


November 20, 2009 - In today’s era of borderless networks, minimizing your exposure to outside threats is more crucial than ever. In this video, discover how to reduce the potential attack surfaces available to data thieves without buying any new hardware or software. Learn the latest methods employed by hackers to gain access to your network and how to eliminate them

 

Sustainable IT virtualization helps Earth Rangers accommodate 100 percent growth while saving 90 percent on data center space and 85 percent on energy costs  by Dell and VMware


March 01, 2009 - When it was time to refresh the headquarters' IT infrastructure, the Earth Rangers IT group knew that any new computer systems had to meet their own high environmental standards. In this case study, you'll learn why they decided to create a virtualized server infrastructure using solutions from Dell and VMware and the benefits achieved.

 

SVP.26: Mimecast Unifies Email Security, Archiving, And Continuity Services In The Cloud  by Mimecast


August 05, 2009 - This IDC Vendor Profile evaluates Mimecast, an emerging supplier of email archiving, security, and continuity solutions delivered in a software-as-a-service model. This document discusses the company's history, product offerings, and competitive position in the context of cloud-based storage and security infrastructure services.

 

Switching Essentials: An Introduction to Network Switching  by Global Knowledge


October 11, 2008 - In this white paper, we will address the basics of this Layer 2 technology and help you get your network switch up and running. For our examples, we will use Cisco's 2950 switch.

 

Switching from Antivirus to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)  by Panda Security


July 25, 2009 - Security as a Service (SaaS) is the best choice for companies that wish to reduce the complexity and the infrastructure requirements of traditional antivirus solutions. The SaaS solution addresses all the security needs of today's SMBs.

 

Switching from Solaris/SPARC to Solaris/ProLiant – 9 Things You Should Know  by Arrow ECS HP Group


September 25, 2009 - Businesses trying to migrate from SPARC to a more reliable platform often run into a host of obstacles. This podcast discusses the pitfalls of this transition and offers effective migration strategies.

 

Sybase Analytic Appliance on IBM Power Systems  by Sybase, Inc.


July 07, 2009 - The Sybase Analytic Appliance is revolutionizing the data warehouse appliance market by integrating the leading column-based analytic software with hardware from the industry's number one provider of UNIX systems. Read this paper for more.

 

Symantec NetBackup OpenStorage Best Practices Guide: Data Domain Deduplication Storage  by Data Domain


January 30, 2009 - In this guide, OpenStorage best practices are examined and discussed to assist in eliminating the bottlenecks associated with deployment and functional testing of the solution.

 

Symantec Workspace Profiles  by Symantec


October 29, 2009 - SWP is a new software product from Symantec's Endpoint Virtualization group. SWP separates (virtualizes) the user's profile (user data, settings and personality) from the underlying operating system allowing users to easily roam from device to device, work on two sessions simultaneously, or access their profile in the context...

 

Symantec’s 7 Steps to Windows 7: Planning and Assessment  by Symantec Corporation


November 05, 2009 - With the release of Windows 7, many organizations are considering migrating to this new platform. This webcast explores best practices to aid IT pros in this transition. Discover a wide range of hardware and software technology that will help you prepare for this switch.

 

System Center Virtual Machine Monitor with PRO Packs  by Dell and Microsoft


December 12, 2008 - This highly detailed overview explains how to manage the setup of a Virtual Machine Monitor, discussing healthy implementation and problems that can occur.

 

System Integrator Slashes Retrofit Price While Adding Value with AutomationDirect Products  by AutomationDirect


May 01, 2008 - CorrTech was able to reduce mechanical complexity and increase flexibility of the machine's bundle pusher assembly with the addition of the GS series AC variable speed drive and Marathon inverter duty motor.

 

System Requirements for SharePoint Server 2010  by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd


December 04, 2009 - Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 provides for a number of installation scenarios. Currently, these installations include single server with built-in database installations and single server or multiple server farm installations.

 

Systems Management Considerations for Hardware and Software Refresh  by Dell and Symantec


October 29, 2009 - In this videocast, learn how to best approach a hardware and software refresh. Gain insight into key systems management considerations for a desktop and server upgrade including costs, security and compliance.

 
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