WHITE PAPER - Directing a major new software initiative is an exciting responsibility. It is also a complex task that can be overwhelming. This document explains five simple secrets to a successful software initiative.
Posted: December 5, 2008 | Published: December 5, 2008


Topics:  Collaboration | Collaborative Applications Software | Competition | ERP | Productivity | Software Architectures | Software Configuration Management | Software Development Tools | Software Implementation | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - Database growth is a challenge for most organizations. Every organization needs to have a clearly defined strategy that matches company policies and financial resources. In this document we've offered six options to consider as part of that strategy.
Posted: December 5, 2008 | Published: December 5, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Business Intelligence | Data Management | Data Storage | Database Administration | Database Design | Databases | Information Security | Oracle (Product) | Records Retention | Secure Content Management | Storage Architectures | Systems Management | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - Read this leading analyst study to gain insight on business intelligence for operational performance that highlights best practices for IT departments and line-of-business (LOB) managers.
Posted: December 3, 2008 | Published: December 3, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Business Intelligence | Customer Service | Data Management | Databases | IT Managers | Performance Testing | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This guide discusses how to quickly configure the Sun Fire X4540 server as a backup server for Amanda Enterprise Edition software.
Posted: December 2, 2008 | Published: November 27, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Databases | Enterprise | Software | SQL Server | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This document is based on a Data Domain/TechTarget webcast entitled "De-dupe and Disk Backups--What You Need to Know Before Taking the Plunge."
Posted: November 25, 2008 | Published: November 25, 2008


Topics:  Backup Software | Databases | Disk Backups | Tape Backups | Tape Drives | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - To deploy new computing resources without exceeding the thermal limits of its data center, CERN is taking a comprehensive approach to improving energy efficiency. This paper outlines key strategies, including a move to Intel Xeon processors.
Posted: November 21, 2008 | Published: November 21, 2008


Topics:  Cooling Capacity | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Energy Industries | Multi-core Processors | Operating Systems | Power Supplies | Server Virtualization | Software Virtualization | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - An understanding of the 9 types of cooling systems and their attributes can be used to develop guidelines for when each type should be used, and such guidelines are provided in this paper for both raised floor and hard floor applications.
Posted: November 21, 2008 | Published: November 20, 2008


Topics:  Cooling Equipment | Data Center Management | Data Centers | IT Managers | LAN | Storage Systems | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This paper shows a simple and effective way to develop a capacity plan for a data center or network room.
Posted: November 21, 2008 | Published: November 20, 2008


Topics:  Data Center Management | Data Centers | Data Management | Storage Systems | TCO | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This paper defines a multi-vendor, multi-technology platform architecture that can significantly reduce the time, cost, and effort of deploying integrated network equipment.
Posted: November 20, 2008 | Published: November 20, 2008


Topics:  Chassis | High Availability | Middleware | Operating Systems | Systems Management | Telecommunications Infrastructure | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This document discusses the data and information security issues associated with personal computers.
Posted: November 20, 2008 | Published: November 20, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Data Recovery | Data Security | Databases | Enterprise | HIPAA | Vendors | VoIP

WHITE PAPER - This white paper provides some information on how Dorado Software can help organizations to more efficiently and cost effectively manage the various components of their IT infrastructure.
Posted: November 19, 2008 | Published: November 19, 2008


Topics:  Configuration Management | Data Centers | Database Management | Infrastructure Management | Patch Management | Regulatory Compliance | Remote Access Security | SLA | Troubleshooting | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This paper explains the importance of choosing the Right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System to avoid the 7 Fatal Flaws.
Posted: November 14, 2008 | Published: November 14, 2008


Topics:  Cost Benefit Analysis | ERP | Laws | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Systems | Process Control Software | Process Manufacturing Industry | Software Selection | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - Enterprise CIOs have a variety of motivations for improving the environmental footprint of their IT operations. Read this for more.
Posted: November 13, 2008 | Published: November 13, 2008


Topics:  CIOs | Data Centers | Enterprise | Environmental Compliance | Environmental Industry | IT Infrastructure | LAN | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - On top of the new business communication capabilities that are possible with unified communications (UC), new challenges await the IT department in how to deploy and manage this integrated platform.
Posted: November 13, 2008 | Published: November 13, 2008


Topics:  IVR | LAN | ROI | Security | Unified Messaging | Unified Messaging Systems | Vendors | WAN

WHITE PAPER - Effective email management solutions provide a holistic approach that encompasses the related issues of archiving, business continuity, and security.
Posted: November 11, 2008 | Published: November 11, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Email Archiving | Email Security | Enterprise | Microsoft Exchange | Productivity | Software as a Service | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This white paper addresses three primary areas that organizations must consider when formulating network security strategies and evaluating possible solution for intrusion prevention.
Posted: November 10, 2008 | Published: November 10, 2008


Topics:  Enterprise | Intrusion Prevention | Network Security | Productivity | Security | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This paper presents a big-picture view of the area, looking at both Microsoft offerings and complementary partner products, the intent is to provide a technology overview of BPM in the Microsoft world.
Posted: November 7, 2008 | Published: November 6, 2008


Topics:  Business Process Management | Business Processes | Collaboration | Document Management | Manufacturing | Marketing | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - The MOMM presents a more realistic view of the journey and benefits, by using the MOMM marketing executive can evaluate where they are and develop a specific roadmap for investments in people, process and technology.
Posted: November 7, 2008 | Published: November 6, 2008


Topics:  Data Integration | Databases | Enterprise | Marketing | SAP (Product) | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper will outline the drivers for log management as well as their underlying challenges and drive towards a common set of requirements for evaluation of log management tools.
Posted: November 6, 2008 | Published: November 6, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Data Centers | Databases | Regulatory Compliance | Troubleshooting | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - Good news: recent upgrades to products from third-party mainframe-software vendors are making these tools more useful than ever. This e-guide explains why and covers the "mainframe revival," including drivers, approaches, and remaining challenges.
Posted: November 6, 2008 | Published: November 6, 2008


Topics:  Databases | Enterprise | Mainframe Computers | Mainframe Networking Hardware | Mainframe Operating Systems | Mainframe Server Hardware | Systems Management | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This paper addresses some of the critical issues of virtualization and some of the ways it can be effectively implemented to help organizations utilize resources more efficiently, reduce costs, manage data across the entire enterprise.
Posted: November 6, 2008 | Published: November 6, 2008


Topics:  IT Infrastructure | IT Managers | Regulatory Compliance | Server Virtualization | Storage Virtualization | Vendors | VMware

WHITE PAPER - The approach describes above ensures that TEM solutions start strong, are developed in alignment with specific customer needs, and are implemented in accordance with business priorities.
Posted: November 6, 2008 | Published: August 28, 2008


Topics:  Business Process Management | Downtime | Telecom Provisioning | Telecom Spending | Telecommunications Systems | Vendors | VoIP

WHITE PAPER - As client virtualization moves from myth to reality, end users have shown an interest in taming the hype around desktop virtualization, with local and hosted desktop virtualization accounting for 59% of all client virtualization inquiries.
Posted: November 5, 2008 | Published: November 5, 2008


Topics:  Data Centers | Data Security | Enterprise | Server Virtualization | Systems Management | Vendors | VMware

WHITE PAPER - The magnetic tape industry has progressed into its third era and the economics of tape for many applications are compelling from an acquisition cost and, more importantly, a cost of ownership perspective.
Posted: November 4, 2008 | Published: November 4, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Data Centers | Data Security | Disk Drives | Fibre Channel | Tape Drives | Tape Libraries | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - Speech applications have long promised a strong return on investment by automating routine call center tasks and reducing live operator costs. This white paper gives more details.
Posted: November 4, 2008 | Published: November 4, 2008


Topics:  Business Processes | Call Centers | CRM | Customer Service | Marketing | Vendors | VoIP