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Network World's Testing Guide to Microsoft's Top Products

We've tested a number of Microsoft desktop and server operating systems, productivity apps and security tools, including SharePoint Server 2010, Office 2010, SQL Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Microsoft's new SSL-VPN. Find out how these new products fared in our (...)

26 July 2010

The Time is Right to Transform the Data Center

Discover how you can solve your most pressing data center challenges - consolidation, sprawl, power consumption - while installing the fundamental architecture that will be the foundation of the virtualized, efficient and scalable data center of the future - and deliver ROI in as little as 2 (...)

26 July 2010

A Green Architectural Strategy That Puts IT in the Black

Green computing tends to focus on individual servers and devices, but even greater benefits can be realized with an architectural strategy that leverages green computing practices across the data center. Making this strategy a reality requires an IT architecture that includes both the (...)

20 July 2010

More than Speed: ROI and TCO still the benchmarks

Faster performance is great, but in today's economy, IT decision-makers ranked ROI and TCO atop their list for PC refresh benefits in a recent Intel quick poll. Click here to learn how processor choice can cut costs and increase (...)

19 July 2010

Engaging to Converting - ESD Customer Experience Matters

Live - July 29th. Software publishers are more focused than ever on customer loyalty and retention. While there are different customer touch points, there are few more important than the software download experience. This webinar will look at how you can create a positive experience to increase (...)

10 July 2010

Cloud Data Protection for Midmarket and Midsize Enterprises

Even the most skeptical are looking to leverage cloud-based data protection services recognizing they can save both administrative time and capital budgets if they migrate. On- and off-premises data protection solutions offered by companies like Iron Mountain provide a way to ease into the (...)

30 June 2010

Strategies for Success Survey Report - Rising to the Challenge 2010 Global IT Leadership Report

This independent report was commissioned by Savvis and conducted by Vanson Bourned in April 2010. The research surveyed CIOs, IT Directors and Heads of IT in the U.S., U.K., and Singapore from medium to large enterprises and the public sector. The findings reveal that respondents fully (...)

28 June 2010

Hey, Can I Borrow Your Keys? I'd Like to Trash the Kingdom

Most businesses today rely on the stability and power of Linux or Unix in their data centers. However, these venerable platforms also create some compliance and security challenges. In the new Quest Software white paper, "Hey, Can I Borrow Your Keys? I'd Like to Trash the Kingdom," you'll learn (...)

25 June 2010

Learn How Network Automation Can Reduce Costs and Increase Productivity

Attend this 45+minute webinar to learn where to start introducing network automation into your organization so you can: Address Hidden IT Costs Support Key Initiatives Achieve Operational Optimization Apply IT Resources More Strategically Read (...)

25 June 2010

Applications of Virtualization, Cloud Computing, and Convergence in the Next-Generation Data Center

Discusses current and future applications of virtualization, cloud computing, and convergence with a focus on the architectural requirements for data center networks that support virtualization and cloud computing, includes the impact of convergence on data center infrastructure, and provides (...)

24 June 2010

Efficiently Delivering Enterprise-Class File-Based Storage

IDC: The exponential growth in file-based storage presents an opportunity for solutions providers to design products with greater efficiency and more intelligent storage and data management to get at the heart of the problem this growth creates. Learn how having intelligence on data stored can (...)

23 June 2010

Building the Case for Business Intelligence ROI

The recent economic conditions have significantly impacted the budgets of most every business in the world. Even those that are thriving are more conservative about spending for fear of deeper and extended recession over the coming months and years. This has made it more difficult than ever to (...)

23 June 2010

Websense Web Security Gateway solutions

Websense Web Security Gateway solutions enable businesses to leverage the power of Web 2.0 sites without worrying about increased risk that accompanies this dynamic, interactive environment. With dynamic content classification, real-time scanning for dynamic and scripted malware, (...)

23 June 2010

Network Virtualization Planning Guide

The Vyatta network operating system lends itself to a variety of virtualization and cloud deployment models. Review some common ways that Vyatta addresses the routing and security needs of virtual infrastructures in this paper.

22 June 2010

ShoreTel Steps up to the Plate for SF Giants to Improve Service, Lower Costs

In 2007, the San Francisco Giants finished first - first in Major League Baseball for telephony spending. In this Customer Viewpoint, read how Giants CIO Bill Schlough turned to ShoreTel to simplify the communications infrastructure. Built from the ground up for IP, open, switch-based and (...)

21 June 2010

The BIG Five Benefits - File and Content Storage

Unstructured data growth is exploding and shows no sign of cooling down. This drives organizations to seek a real solution to their data challenges. This is the introduction of a unified, integrated storage family to manage all block, file and content (...)

18 June 2010

Get maximum server performance - automatically!

Diskeeper 2010 Server edition is a major breakthrough in system performance and efficiency. It prevents up to 85% of all fragmentation before it can happen. It's so revolutionary, you have to run it to really appreciate the benefits. Download a free 30 day trial (...)

16 June 2010

Efficient Data Management

We depend upon fast data access and efficient data management but file fragmentation is a well-known barrier. HOW it is solved deeply impacts budget efficiency. This white paper details the only known maintenance practices that increase efficiency while lowering operating (...)

16 June 2010

Going Rogue: Embracing the cloud without IT's permission

Podcast: It's no surprise enterprise users are employing cloud applications without the approval of IT. How does this trend affect data security and compliance? How big are the risks? Will IT ultimately block access, or embrace these applications and take control? Join author and InfoWorld (...)

15 June 2010

Novell Identity Manager 4: The identity-infused enterprise

With Novell Identity Manager 4, you can leverage your existing IT assets to create a more risk-aware, secure and compliant organization. Learn how to infuse intelligent identity management across physical, virtual and cloud environments.

15 June 2010

Storage in the Virtual Era

Virtualization can both help and hinder efforts to store and manage information. This independent paper from Freedom Dynamics looks at storage requirements in a virtualized environment and highlights the storage impact, both positive and negative, of server (...)

15 June 2010

Understanding the HP BladeSystem Matrix Technology

Discover how HP helps midsize businesses easily handle growth, decrease operational costs, protect data and deliver ROI with a converged infrastructure and advanced applications.

11 June 2010

Network Rightsizing On Demand Webinar

Network Rightsizing Expert, John Howell, explains how rightsizing your network can increase productivity and help IT organizations reduce cost and complexity.

10 June 2010

Burton Group Research Report - 802.11n: The End of Ethernet

The 802.11n standard represents the beginning of the end of wired Ethernet as the dominant LAN access technology. Paul DeBeasi of Burton Group analyzes and compares 802.11n to Gigabit Ethernet for use in LAN access applications.

10 June 2010

Oracle Database 11g: Defense-in-Depth Solutions for Security and Compliance

Review this whiteaper to learn how Oracle Database Security products are designed to work transparently, minimizing any impact on existing applications while addressing requirements found in many regulations. Oracle Database Security products provide defense-in-depth security by addressing the (...)

8 June 2010

Sales Intelligence

This report examines how top performing companies are implementing sales intelligence initiatives to increase the quality of leads in the pipeline and contextualize opportunities with relevant industry or account information.

7 June 2010

Hosted VoIP Savings Calculator

To see how much a company can save by implementing a Hosted VoIP solution, Polycom and BroadSoft have introduced a cost-savings calculator. It's a free, easy-to-use tool that requires just a few user inputs to quickly assess their potential savings. Businesses can now visualize the immediate (...)

7 June 2010

Data Warehousing with DB2 for System z

Discover the unique support for data warehousing and business intelligence offered by the IBM(R) DB2(R) portfolio. This white paper shows how an IBM System z(R) server, integrated with the IBM DB2 family of solutions, can help you meet requirements for data warehousing and business (...)

4 June 2010

New Threats Require Real-Time Protection

First generation IPS devices match patterns (or "signatures") of known attack vulnerabilities to safeguard networks. However, a significant amount of threats are dynamic and not addressable by static signature-based IPS devices. These latest attack waves introduce a whole new way to be extorted (...)

3 June 2010

Real-Time Signature Protection in Action

Appearing as legitimate application transactions, new network attacks go undetected by standard security tools, damaging all types of business and government networks. The result - user frustration and loss of confidence - or even full service breakdown. DefensePro offers unique, real-time (...)

3 June 2010

Try BMC Service Desk Express on Force.com - Risk-free for 30 days

Get the power of the industry's leading service desk provider combined with the most trusted name in enterprise cloud computing. BMC Software and Force.com have teamed up to bring you a new cloud-based service desk that is quick to set up and easy to (...)

2 June 2010

Choosing between in-house and subscription based IT Service Management

Help Desk software as a service is attractive to many IT departments. It offers the same benefits of traditional IT help desk solutions, in addition to reducing capital expenses, accelerating implementation, and providing easier upgrades. This paper explores considerations for implementing IT (...)

2 June 2010

DEMYSTIFYING THE CLOUD

Modern IT is all about being able to spin up computing and storage on demand, and then tear it down once the need is gone. And for that, private, public and hosted cloud infrastructures are proving invaluable. But choosing the best cloud strategy means understanding the promises and pitfalls of (...)

2 June 2010

Three Best Practices for Securing E-mail

Any IT manager worth his or her salt will tell you it's critical, and in many cases mandatory, to protect data. But with information flowing freely today via mobile devices, collaboration technologies and unified communications, it isn't so easy. This whitepaper looks at data leak prevention (...)

2 June 2010

ESG Report: Discovering Improved Data Protection Strategies for the Virtual World

This report examines the impact that virtualization has on data protection and disaster recovery and the need for highly virtualized servers and storage within this context. It outlines the factors you should consider as you evaluate and implement data protection solutions in your virtual (...)

1 June 2010

Gartner Webcast on Demand: Considerations and Best Practices for Virtualizing Business-Critical Apps

Join the experts from featured analyst firm, Gartner, Inc., and opinion leaders from NetApp, as they discuss the benefits your organization can realize by when you consider storage as part of your virtualization projects. Learn more in this new program (...)

1 June 2010

HP Strategy Guide to Branch Office Consolidation for Midsize Businesses

Branch offices are often neglected outposts of IT. Central headquarters get priority in the IT budget, while remote locations usually get short shrift. Yet the branch office is often where a company interacts with most of its customers. Learn how HP's solutions approach allows companies to (...)

27 May 2010

Virtualization with the Intel Xeon Processor: A Proof of Concept

Intel IT, together with Intel's Digital Enterprise Group, End User Platform Integration, and Intel's Software and Services Group, conducted proof-of-concept testing and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to assess the virtualization capabilities of Intel Xeon processor 5500 series. Read (...)

27 May 2010

Unified Connectivity: The Birth of the Enterprise Network as a Dynamic ICT Services Platform

Choosing a managed wide-area network solution can be difficult; this document aims to help ICT professionals and business managers in making the right choice for their data networks.

26 May 2010

Data Growth Challenges Demand Proactive Data Management

Data growth is one of the most significant challenges - and opportunities - facing organizations today. New forms of data, the retention of additional detail for analysis, increasing pressure for high availability of more of the data, regulatory and security requirements - all are contributing (...)

26 May 2010

Integrated Data Management - Smarter Data Management

Integrated Data Management is the ability to manage enterprise application data and optimize data-driven applications, from requirements to retirement, across these heterogeneous environments. In short, it provides the capability to manage systems that require integration across different (...)

26 May 2010

Managing the Shift to Enterprise Private Cloud: Considerations, Controls and Technologies

Beyond virtualization and powering necessary network elements to support private/hybrid clouds, examining organization readiness, operational processes and monitoring controls are fundamental to ensure reliable, manageable and secure service delivery. Join Phil Hochmuth, senior industry (...)

26 May 2010

Virtual platform performance breakthrough!

V-locity virtual platform disk optimizer for Hyper V eliminates the "fragmentation on top of fragmentation" accumulation typical of virtualization. Without it, performance degrades quickly. Get optimized performance without impacting active resources on the host or guest systems. Try it (...)

24 May 2010

WHAT'S UP WITH SERVERS AND STORAGE?

Virtualization has taken root across the server infrastructure, and is quickly becoming a go-to storage technology as well. Meantime, vendors are strategizing on how best to wrap servers and storage, plus networking, all in one tidy data center(package (typically combining the virtual with the (...)

23 May 2010

Achieve Storage Efficiency without Compromise

Learn how to store the maximum amount of data for the lowest possible cost, without compromising performance.

21 May 2010

Higher Density = Lower Cost: Delivering architectures from 10 to 60 kW per rack to minimize space and cost

Increasing data center density is critical to optimizing efficiency. Discover the economics behind data center density and the strategies and technologies you can use to support higher densities without introducing risk. Highlights include capacity trends, cost differences, operating (...)

20 May 2010

Cloud Computing: What does the Network need to do?

The market crash of 2008 has modified business behavior & processes permanently. When capex resumes it will not fund follow-on pre crash IT projects but IT projects that are top down driven by executive mandate to streamline operations. IT project winners are Collaboration, Video Conferencing, (...)

19 May 2010

1-Min Smart Analytics System Introduction

As the pace of business continues to increase, IBM Smart Analytics System can help you accelerate decision-making by providing trusted insights in near-real time. Watch this one-minute video to see how.

19 May 2010

Smarter business planning & transformation; Drive business and technology alignment with agility by leveraging information in your enterprise architecture

Many organizations are using EA today - it's the smartest ones that are using the industry leading capability and approach to make it actionable. The white paper provides an overview of enterprise architecture and highlights how an actionable enterprise architecture approach from IBM can (...)

19 May 2010

Monitoring the Data Center, Virtual Environments, and the Cloud

Download this Definitive Guide and learn how application performance management techniques are evolving to accommodate hybrid IT. Find out about emerging technologies and develop a "shopping list" of capabilities that your IT environment will need in order to survive in the Hybrid (...)

18 May 2010

Cash in your PBX. Upgrade to Cisco now and save.

For a limited time you can gain significant savings with Cisco Unified Communications. In addition to the benefits of Cisco IP, you can take advantage of trade in credits, special pricing for world-class Cisco Services and support, and financing as low as 0 (...)

18 May 2010

Learn if up.time is right for you

How do you troubleshoot applications/services across multiple environments? Can you see through the virtual layers to the physical infrastructure for fast root-cause analysis? What about the UNIX boxes that run critical services? up.time can help. Sign up for a WEBINAR (...)

17 May 2010

Five Challenges to Continuous PCI DSS Compliance

With adoption of the PCI DSS expanding throughout the United States and into Europe, organizations subject to PCI compliance face several key challenges. Learn more about these challenges, how to address them, and how Tripwire IT security and compliance automation solutions can (...)

17 May 2010

Cooperative Control Architecture Whitepaper

Aerohive Networks has introduced an innovative new class of wireless infrastructure equipment called a Cooperative Control Access Point (CC-AP). A CC-AP enables a next generation enterprise wireless LAN architecture called a cooperative control WLAN architecture. This paper discusses the (...)

14 May 2010

Cisco Solutions for a VMware View 4.0 Environment Design Guide

This document provides design and configuration guidance for deploying and optimizing VMware View 4.0 in a Cisco data center, campus, branch and for Internet-based users. This document describes View 4.0 components and Cisco products and technologies and explains how combining them increases (...)

14 May 2010

Latest Trends in Desktop Virtualization and Windows 7 Migration

In this webcast, listen to a Forrester analyst discuss findings of a commissioned study on desktop OS migration adoption and the latest desktop virtualization trends in the migration process. Find out why organizations should consider application and desktop virtualization as part of their (...)

14 May 2010

Need a Long-Term Archive Solution? Quantum Adds LTO-5 to Scalar Tape Libraries

Clipper Group's Analyst, David Reine, reviews the role of tape in a modern data center and the importance of LTO-5 technology. He also discusses the advantages of the Scalar i6000 tape library, iLayer technology as well as iLayer MeDIA (Media Data Integrity Analysis) - an exclusive Quantum (...)

13 May 2010

BlackBerry Enterprise Server: Enterprise Mobility Made Simple

eGuide - IT executives with stringent mobile security and management requirements would be wise to consider centering their initiatives on Research In Motion's BlackBerry smartphone and backend infrastructure. In these articles, CIO, Computerworld, InfoWorld and Network World explore how RIM's (...)

13 May 2010

Dallas Cowboys Stadium and HP

Once you get past all the steel, glass and architectural grandeur of the Dallas Cowboys stadium, it's all technology. The Dallas Cowboys have deployed state-of-the-art virtualized blade servers to run everything from the 200 concession stands to the giant monitors on the field. This video (...)

13 May 2010

Seven Key Challenges You Can't Ignore

While virtualization infrastructure platforms provide considerable advantages, VMs also add complexity. By planning for your migration, and recognizing the challenges, you can seamlessly optimize your virtual network and storage (...)

12 May 2010

On-Demand Webcast - Leveraging The Cloud To Slash Branch Networking Costs

Today's increasingly distributed workforce requires a fresh approach to branch networking. In contrast to large locations, small branch and home offices cannot afford the complexity and costs of multi-service routers, yet demand the same office-desk experience. Listen to Yankee Group analyst (...)

12 May 2010

Conquer the Cost of IP Complexity

Companies are frequently tied to expensive, complex, legacy telecommunications systems that don't support modern technologies and applications, such as unified communications. This white paper examines the challenges associated with legacy systems and how to achieve greater value and (...)

11 May 2010

Got Slow Applications? Get Virtualized WAN Optimization

Live: June 9th. Join Subject Matter Experts as they take an in-depth look at mission critical applications over the WAN. Discover the merits of Software-based WAN optimization virtual appliances versus hardware-based WOC solutions. Get details on; what slows remote applications, best WAN (...)

11 May 2010

GlaxoSmithKline Leads the Way With Microsoft Online Services

GlaxoSmithKline (NYE: GSK) is a pharmaceutical industry leader: supplying a quarter of the world's vaccines, spending over $13 million each day to research new medicines, and providing many of the world's leading prescription medicines and consumer healthcare products. Yet, an internal (...)

10 May 2010

IT Infrastructure Monitoring Delivered as SaaS with No Compromises

Software as a service has many benefits: lower hardware and admin costs, and a more secure, reliable and available environment. But SaaS adopters cannot afford to trade functionality for ease of management. In this webcast you will learn how Nimsoft On Demand delivers IT Infrastructure (...)

8 May 2010

Infrastructures for Innovation

Converged voice and data networks can generate immediate cost savings and productivity improvements. Nearly nine out of ten senior IT and business executives say that data, voice and network services can be leveraged to drive innovation, facilitating remote access to critical applications and (...)

7 May 2010

Virtualization 2.0: Driving to Higher Ground Beyond the Basics

Virtualization can deliver unparalleled efficiency and cost reductions to your organization, allowing direct access to servers and helping to guarantee a dependable, rapid response in times of crisis. Read this e-book to learn more about consolidation, discover the latest technologies and find (...)

6 May 2010

Desktop Virtualization: Right for Every Organization Right Now

Desktop virtualization is here and it's here to stay. But what are the benefits, challenges and what can you do to get started on the right foot? In this exclusive webcast, hear from Dell and Intel experts on how to tap into this transformative (...)

5 May 2010

The Right Partners, The Right Platforms

Hardware platforms are not all created alike. The partnership between AMD and HP that yielded the 6005 series platform is proof-positive that a platform can rise above the others in terms of reliability, features, and price/performance. In fact the HP Compaq 6005 Pro Business PC is a sterling (...)

4 May 2010

Economizer Fundamentals: Smart Approaches to Energy-Efficient Free-Cooling for Data Centers

When considering an economizer system to achieve data center energy-efficient free-cooling, steps must be taken to avoid introducing new problems. This paper provides the benefits and risks for selecting an economizer solution that delivers energy savings without compromising the reliability of (...)

30 April 2010

Novell File Management Suite

Learn why the cost of storage is going down but the cost of management is rising because of unstructured data. This webcast pinpoints customer challenges and the unique Novell File Management Suite built for solutions to today's storage proliferation issues. Join us for a discussion on how to (...)

29 April 2010

Novell File Management Suite

Novell File Management Suite enables organizations to better track and understand storage patterns, allocate and manage storage based on its relevance and value to the business, while saving money in the administration and procurement of storage resources. Finally get a handle on the unchecked (...)

29 April 2010

Answers to Top BRMS Questions

Answers to ten frequently asked questions about what business rule management systems are and how they are used.

28 April 2010

Strategy Guide to Risk Mitigation for Healthcare

If a server goes down in a hospital, it is a matter of life and death. Learn how healthcare IT managers are keeping their data centers up and running 24/7 with an infrastructure that is robust enough to support new healthcare IT initiatives, including Electronic Medical Records (...)

28 April 2010

Optimizing Power Distribution For High-Density Computing

Choosing the right power distribution units for today and preparing for the future. Fueled by the rapid rise of technologies such as virtualization and blade servers, computing densities in today's data centers are climbing dramatically. As a result, server enclosures are requiring more power (...)

26 April 2010

Automating DBA Processes for Microsoft SQL Server

Want to save time, reduce errors, get things done without you doing them and standardize preventative maintenance of your SQL Server environment? Simple - automate your important database administration tasks. No matter how big or small your SQL Server environment, you'll benefit from (...)

21 April 2010

Cloud-Managed WiFi: The Next Step in Wireless Evolution

During this webinar Meraki will show how cloud computing brings simplicity and effectiveness to wireless networks. Learn how cloud-managed wireless access points can be self-configured and centrally managed over the web, provide secured access for employees and guests, be scalable for networks (...)

20 April 2010

A Guide to Better Business Smarts

Craft better IT strategies, build new, targeted products and achieve operational savings. These are just some of the benefits derived from business intelligence (BI) software. This expert guide from CIO, Computerworld, InfoWorld and Network World provide an overview of recent BI trends and how (...)

20 April 2010

Building a Secure and Compliant Windows Desktop

While removing administrator rights from end users may be the Holy Grail of desktop security, doing so can have an impact on what end users need to do their jobs. Read this white paper to discover powerful strategies to effectively remove administrator rights and improve desktop (...)

15 April 2010

Ahhhhh: Get Relief from 10 Common IT Systems Management Pains

Live Event: May 18th, 2010 11am PST / 2pm EST -- Managing today's IT infrastructure doesn't have to be thankless. Nor does it have to be painful or require tons of overtime. In this panel webinar moderated by United Business Media Editor Dan Neel, gain valuable management insights from (...)

14 April 2010

Advancements in field measurement of Ethernet performance

Ethernet performance measurement can help. Various metrics can quantify and characterize performance. Test plans can be written to satisfy varying organizational objectives. This white paper will describe advancements in field measurement of end-to-end Ethernet (...)

13 April 2010

The state of privacy and data security compliance

With new privacy and data security regulations increasing, organizations are asking questions. Do the new regulations help or hinder the ability to protect sensitive and confidential information? With these new regulations on the march, how can you remain competitive in the global marketplace? (...)

12 April 2010

Prepare to Fly: Top Animation Studio Taps HP BladeSystem for a Fourfold Jump in Efficiency

Animal Logic is the award-winning animation company that produced the movie "Happy Feet." See how they tackled improving their compute-intensive environment by deploying HP BladeSystem and achieved a fourfold increase in performance within the same data (...)

12 April 2010

Five critical success factors in overcoming workforce disruption

Just because workforce disruptions are unexpected doesn't mean you can't plan for them. If workers were unable to perform their jobs, if the work place is unable to facilitate its workers, a plan must be in place to maintain business continuity. Read this study and learn the five critical areas (...)

9 April 2010

The Case for Next Generation Wireless LANs: Faster Connections and More Applications and Users

Until very recently, there were legitimate concerns about deploying wireless technology. Not anymore. Discover how the 802.11n standard makes the case for Wireless LAN becoming an integral part of the modern enterprise by combining the mobility of wireless with the performance of wired (...)

8 April 2010

Faster, Cheaper, Safer: Improving Agility, TCO, and Security with Agentless Job Scheduling

Deploying agent software on every system to run scheduled jobs is expensive, both to install and maintain. In this white paper, independent analyst firm Enterprise Management Associates highlights the cost-savings, flexibility, and agility of the agentless job scheduling technology built in to (...)

7 April 2010

Gartner Research Report: Magic Quadrant for Application Delivery Controllers, 2009

The market for products to improve the delivery of application software over networks remains dynamic and innovative. Vendors focused on solving enterprises' most-pressing application problems have become the top players.

7 April 2010

Cutting Cost Thru Workload Automation

Join BMC's John McKenney with featured speaker Milind Govekar, Gartner analyst, for an informative webcast reinforcing the cost-cutting benefits of workload automation. Gartner has covered the workload automation space from its inception, and we're pleased to feature Milind as he shares (...)

7 April 2010

Five Steps to Successful IT Consolidation

Has your Enterprise made the strategic decision to consolidate remote site IT infrastructure into central data centers? Then you have probably discovered that consolidation projects are fraught with technical, organization, and implementation challenges that require a well thought-out strategy. (...)

5 April 2010

Best Practices for Building Linux Installers

Linux developers, stop building RPM packages that don't install properly. Watch this Webinar to learn how to build professional Linux installers fast that install your applications reliably on Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu, and more. If you develop Linux applications for commercial use, it's critical (...)

5 April 2010

Is the Cloud the Answer to the CIO's Dilemma??

IT productivity has dramatically increased over the last two decades, but the cost of simply maintaining daily operations weighs down productivity gains. In 2010 while budgets remain tight, most organizations will find themselves primarily funding routine maintenance rather than investing in (...)

2 April 2010

Minimize Datacenter Costs with Server Offload

This technical guide helps you learn how to reduce your server costs up to 60% You'll gain valuable information on how Citrix NetScaler helps reduce datacetner costs with server and infrastructure offload.

2 April 2010

Vulnerability Management Buyer's Checklist

12 Key Points to Consider When Selecting a Network Scanning Solution - Choosing a reliable and cost-effective solution for Vulnerability Management (VM) is a critical step toward protecting your organization's network and data. Without proven, automated technology for precise detection and (...)

1 April 2010

Don't Let Application Delays Affect Your Business

End-users would typically wait between 4 to 6 seconds for a page to open before they abandon a session and move on to the next website in their search. This impacts not only the organization's ability to sign up new customers, but also causes damage to how their current customers perceive their (...)

30 March 2010

Tier Your Workforce To Save Money With Cloud-Based Corporate Email

Enterprises can save as much as $63 per user, per year by moving occasional users - those who can operate with a Web-based e-mail client - to a cloud-based provider. Discover how you can get started saving money with cloud-based corporate e-mail and tiering your (...)

29 March 2010

The Total Economic Impact Of Microsoft Unified Communications Products and Services

Forrester's in-depth interviews with Microsoft UC customers yielded important observations on the business value of the UC products. Forrester found that organizations can realize benefits in the form of shortened sales cycles, improved customer retention, travel costs savings and (...)

24 March 2010

Addressing Attestation and SoD Head-On with Identity and Access Governance

Oracle presents a timely event featuring the Burton Group's, Kevin Kampman, who provides an overview of the latest technology for identity management. Get guidance on compliance, security, identity management and other topics.

21 March 2010

Server Virtualization: Breaking Performance & Manageability Barriers

Server virtualization reduces cost, increases availability and enhances business agility. But for many companies, a focus only on cost reduction can become a problem. Download this HP white paper to learn how to reap virtualization's additional benefits, including built-in, cost-effective high (...)

18 March 2010

Stacking Up Against the Competition - Actuate BIRT vs. Business Objects, Cognos, Microstrategy, Jaspersoft, and Pentaho

May 04, 2010 at 11am PT/ 2pm ET -- Join us for a live web seminar as we compare the various Business Intelligence and Rich Information Application platform approaches and show you how each one addresses the requirements most cited by application developers. And just for attending you will be (...)

17 March 2010

Virtualized WAN Optimization - The Road to Cloud Computing

The Promise of Virtualization is real; improving server availability, enabling application scalability, and network cost reduction. It is also the critical component of delivering on Dynamic IT and Cloud Computing. However making Cloud Computing a reality requires an efficient and effective (...)

16 March 2010