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Panda Global Business Protection Video: The Day the Office Stood Still  by Panda Security


October 20, 2009 - Panda Security delivers security as a service (SaaS) managed solutions while offering 24x7 local tech support. Watch this entertaining and informative animated video that explores some of today's most prevalent security threats and how Panda Security tackles them with ease.

 

Patch Authority Ultimate Version 6  by ScriptLogic Corporation


April 10, 2009 - With exploits for known vulnerabilities unleashed on the Internet within as little as 5 days from the release of new patches from Microsoft, it is imperative your desktops and servers be regularly updated to keep them safe from attack.

 

Performance Management Applications Overview  by Oracle Corporation


December 01, 2008 - Hyperion performance management applications deliver a wide range of Business benefits as well as IT benefits; this overview outlines key benefits.

 

Performance Monitor: ERP at the Speed of Light  by Oracle Corporation


January 01, 2007 - Quickly implementing an ERP software solution can be of tremendous benefit. Read this white paper to learn about easy-to-follow best practices for achieving a successful accelerated implementation.

 

Performance Under Pressure: The State of Enterprise Web Application Quality and Availability  by Oracle Corporation


July 01, 2009 - Take a look at this important survey, which sought managers’ and professionals’ perspectives, both as external customers of e-business sites, as well as caretakers of their own online operations.

 

PharmaCorr: Filling the Bill for High-Volume Order Processing  by Esker Inc.


July 13, 2009 - Read this case study to learn how PharmaCorr turned to Esker DeliveryWare to transition to a less paper-centric process and read all the benefits PharmaCorr reaped from implementing Esker DeliveryWare, including better accessibility, visibility, lower costs and higher ROI.

 

Plain Talk About Training Payment Options: The IT Professional's Guide to Making Smart Training Decisions  by Global Knowledge


September 21, 2009 - Studies show that training has a positive impact on performance, for both students and their companies. More than 60% of IT managers believe that the skill of their teams is the most important success factor for critical IT functions.

 

Plan Now for Licensing Windows 7  by Dell, Inc.


July 22, 2009 - This Forrester Research paper will show you how analyzing your options for upgrading to Windows 7 can save you down the road. One of the first steps IT managers should take is to determine their firm's Windows 7 licensing strategy and how it fits into their broader Microsoft relationship.

 

Planning and Deploying Server Virtualization  by Dell and VMware


June 22, 2009 - In this Pocket Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com, Dell and VMware, discover the central tasks in the assessment and planning stages of a virtualization project.

 

Plastics Manufacturer Sets Higher Standards of Performance with Rapid ERP Implementation from IQMS  by IQMS


April 30, 2009 - Read this case study to learn how IQMS's single source enterprise software solution EnterpriseIQ delivered significant results to a leading European plastics manufacturing company.

 

Platform-as-a-Service Private Cloud with Oracle Fusion Middleware  by Oracle Corporation


October 01, 2009 - Download this free white paper to learn how platform-as-a-service private cloud offers enterprises one of the best ways to take advantage of cloud computing.

 

Pocket E-Guide-- Alternative Antimalware Testing: Step-by-Step Guide from Joel Snyder  by ESET


November 25, 2009 - Read this E-Guide to learn about an alternative to traditional antimalware testing, using your perimeter network security tools. Snyder lays out a step-by-step guide to validate your own malware including where to find sample test viruses, equipment needed, and the channels to test.

 

Pocket E-Guide: 6 Solutions for Developing a Clear Data Growth Management Strategy  by IBM


October 08, 2009 - Growth of data on databases and applications can lead to failure to meet service levels which stems from the high TCO involved in maintaining, supporting, and planning for growth. Read this E-Guide and explore the advantages of having a clear data growth management strategy. Discover 6 key solutions for managing your data before it manages you.

 

Pocket E-Guide: Data Breach Dangers -- Learn to How to Protect Data and Lower Security Spending  by IBM


October 08, 2009 - Information security is important, but justifying increased security spending isn't. Even though important factors such as stock performance and customer loyalty are directly affected by security breaches. This E-Guide outlines three specific actions for your company to take in order to protect and promote brand trust by preventing data breaches.

 

Pocket E-Guide: Expert Analysis of the Top Ten Windows Security Threats  by ESET


November 16, 2009 - This Pocket E-Guide provides expert insight into the common weaknesses that exist in today's Windows-based systems. Explore the top ten most frequent Windows security vulnerabilities and how to counter these threats. Discover the pivotal role proper malware protection, usage of firewalls, and updated patches play in a secure Windows environment.

 

Pocket E-Guide: Managing Windows Security Risks While Maintaining System Usability  by ESET


November 16, 2009 - This Pocket E-Guide discusses the steps essential for balancing Windows security requirements with the needs and priorities of IT administrators. Gain insight into the common mindset of many of today's IT administrators and learn how to reasonably manage security risks while ensuring consistent usability and user convenience.

 

Pocket E-Guide: Telepresence is the Next Best Thing to Being There  by TANDBERG


November 20, 2009 - Telepresence is the best video conferencing available. This Pocket E-Guide explains how telepresence looks, feels and works; identifies key telepresence providers; and provides information to help you determine if an investment in telepresence is right for your organization.

 

Pocket E-Guide: The Top Causes of Windows Server Security Risks  by ESET


November 16, 2009 - In this Pocket E-Guide, you will find insight into the causes of persistent Windows server security risks. Learn how a lack of standards adoption, delegation, and coordination among security teams can lead to compliance gaps and security breaches, and why a lack of cohesive priorities within a team can create significant Windows vulnerabilities.

 

Pocket E-Guide: Web 2.0: Problem or Paranoia?  by Sophos Inc.


November 16, 2009 - Web 2.0 has radically changed the way information is disseminated and consumed. However, there must be controls in place to create a security balance that prevents serious risks. This Pocket E-Guide reviews the pros and cons of various Web 2.0 strategies for security and compliance. Find out if updating employee usage policies is enough.

 

Pocket eGuide - Stretching the Security Dollar: 4 Necessary Questions for your Managed Services Provider  by AT&T Corp


October 30, 2009 - The idea of using a managed security services provider (MSSP) to stretch your security dollar may sound appealing. MSSPs bring enterprise-class security into the midmarket price range. However, there are several important security issues to consider before diving in head first. Read this E-Guide to learn more about these security issues.

 

Pocket eGuide - Writing an SLA: Expert Checklist on What to Include in an Outsourcing Contract  by AT&T Corp


October 30, 2009 - In this E-Guide, independent security expert Shon Harris reviews SLAs, their purpose, and recommended requirements. Also included is a 14 point checklist which outlines core items that must be understood, communicated and agreed upon before signing a contract with any MSSP. Read on to learn more about writing a solid SLA.

 

Pocket eGuide: Expert Tips for Eliminating Linux Security Risks  by Trusted Computer Solutions


November 02, 2009 - In this expert Pocket E-Guide you will discover the five most common Linux security challenges that are currently overlooked in many of today’s businesses. Discover the pivotal role default installations, maintenance, and system testing play and learn why it is important to test Linux-based systems for vulnerabilities periodically and consistently.

 

Podcast: Best of Breed Virtualization Scenarios and Hyper-V Features  by Dell and Microsoft


March 20, 2009 - In this podcast, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down the seven different layers of the server virtualization architecture, and explains the role the hypervisor plays in the success of that infrastructure.

 

PODCAST: Best Practices around How to Economically Boost System and Application Performance with NAND Flash  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


February 20, 2009 - Listen to this podcast to learn how to optimize your storage infrastructure using the latest NAND technologies, HDD and DRAM.

 

Podcast: Build Effective and Highly Available Disaster Recovery Solutions Using Microsoft Virtualization  by Microsoft


November 09, 2009 - Does your organization have a reliable and cost-effective site recovery system? This podcast explores how site recovery tools along with virtualization enables IT pros to deliver secure application and data availability, implement site-wide disaster recovery and automate fail-over and fail back.

 

Podcast: Enabling Total Spend Analysis in the Enterprise  by TIBCO Spotfire Division


November 17, 2009 - Hear TIBCO Spotfire's John Callan discuss how you can perform total spend analysis, drive supplier consolidation, identify maverick spend in a user-friendly, visual analysis environment and address a range of KPI's.

 

PODCAST: Getting There From Here: Delivering Unified Communications to Your Organization - Part 3  by IBM


September 11, 2009 - This podcast outlines how to research and implement unified communications, including knowing your enterprise's strategic initiatives. Learn ways to optimize processes and discover which applications to use by determining your organization's communication "hot spots." Justify your investment with a positive return on investment.

 

Podcast: Insider Threats - an Interview with the Former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency - NSA  by Imperva


November 12, 2009 - Bill Crowell, former Deputy Director of the NSA, is interviewed in this podcast. He talks extensively about insider threats, shares some stories from the trenches, and discusses the nature of cybercrime. Bill also covers the importance of sensitive data protection –- especially around mission-critical applications and databases.

 

Podcast: Microsoft Hyper-V vs. Market Leaders  by Dell and Microsoft


March 20, 2009 - In this podcast, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down VMware ESX Server, Citrix XenServer and Hyper-V, providing details on what each product has to offer.

 

PODCAST: MS SQL Server 2008  by Fusion-IO


September 24, 2009 - Solid state drives (SSD) are going to play everywhere in the enterprise—at the storage array level, at the server level and in users’ notebook computers. This podcast discusses the issues involved in integrating SSDs at these three junctions in enterprise storage environments.

 

Podcast: The Executive Guide to Data Loss Prevention  by Websense, Inc.


September 02, 2009 - Rich Mogull of Securosis answers the question, What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? In this podcast he discusses how DLP benefits business and shows examples of DLP usage in the real world.

 

Podcast: Top Hyper-V Deployment Scenarios  by Dell and Microsoft


March 20, 2009 - In this podcast, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down some of these scenarios, with details on how Hyper-V can provide benefits in test and development situations and business continuity.

 

Podcast: Understanding Your Hypervisor Architecture to Improve IT Management  by Dell and Microsoft


August 19, 2009 - In this podcast featuring IT expert, Greg Shields, learn about hypervisor architecture as it relates to your OS. Discover how to improve IT management with virtual machine managers for storage migration and check host compatibility prior to migration. Learn about a technology that allows for rapid provisioning and supports multi-processors.

 

Portfolio Resource Management  by AtTask


September 02, 2009 - This podcast will review the steps CIOs can take to select top projects with the most value to the business, map resources and finally fill in the gaps.

 

Postgres Plus and JBoss: New Division of Labor for Enterprise Applications  by EnterpriseDB Corporation


October 30, 2009 - This paper will help you understand the prospects that Postgres Plus RDBMS from EnterpriseDB and the JBoss Application Server from Red Hat can provide when used in combination.

 

Postgres Plus Training Classes For Developers  by EnterpriseDB Corporation


November 13, 2009 - This data sheet gives a brief overview of the Postgres Plus training classes for developers by EnterpriseDB. Read this data sheet to learn how these training classes can improve your Postgres knowledge and enhance your professional growth.

 

PostgreSQL Performance Tuning  by EnterpriseDB Corporation


August 28, 2009 - This presentation covers every aspect of performance: server settings, caching, sizing operating system resources, optimizer processing, problem queries, storage efficiency, and some hardware selection details.

 

Power Efficiency and Management in Windows Server 2008 R2  by Dell and Microsoft


April 01, 2009 - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, like its predecessor Windows Server 2008, has been designed with energy efficiency in mind. Recent tests found that Windows Server 2008 R2 improved power efficiency by up to 18 percent over Windows Server 2003, out of the box.

 

Power Monitoring 101  by Eaton Corporation


July 01, 2009 - Read this white paper to learn how the right power monitoring system can protect your organization's data and applications while optimizing the power delivery infrastructure for efficiency and lower cost.

 

Power Solutions Article: Designing a Scalable Architecture for VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure  by Dell, Inc.


November 25, 2009 - To help address the challenges of enterprise desktop management, VMware and Dell have created a scalable VMware View reference design based on VMware Infrastructure 3, Dell PowerEdge servers, and Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage arrays.

 

Power Systems: Comparing Costs of IBM PowerVM and x86 VMware for Enterprise  by IBM


April 14, 2009 - This independent study by the International Technology group found IBM PowerVM more cost-competitive over time, compared to VMware, in terms of IT costs and the costs of downtime.

 

Practical Steps to Mitigate Virtualization Security Risks  by Tripwire, Inc.


April 01, 2008 - Read this whitepaper to learn seven practical steps that IT organizations can take to mitigate the unique security challenges of virtualization. While some are directed specifically at virtualized environments, many of these steps are best practices.

 

Practical Strategies to Accelerate Business Applications across the WAN  by Blue Coat


April 01, 2006 - As more IT professionals are turning to application & server consolidation, costs and the importance of performance is growing. This white paper takes a look at acceleration technologies - the challenges, benefits, and techniques of this alternative.

 

Pragmatic BPM and SOA Virtual Seminar  by SearchSOA.com


December 08, 2009 - This free, one-day virtual seminar provides insight into useful business process management (BPM) design patterns and how to effectively link the business and modern software services. Attend to hear our experts explore the truths and myths of BPM and service-oriented architecture (SOA) as well as agile approaches to BPM and SOA.

 

Preparing for the 2.0 World: How Enterprises Need to Think About Emergent Social Technologies  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


April 16, 2009 - Social technologies, commonly called Web 2.0, were originally used to describe consumer technologies that enable groups to organize and share information and media. But enterprises quickly caught on to the value of these easy-to-use tools for capturing and sharing ad hoc information that may otherwise not be documented.

 

Presentation Transcript - Trends in the Storage Market: Open Storage  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


June 16, 2009 - This transcript presents the idea and strategies of Open Storage and the key benefits it delivers to storage architectures. Learn more about Open Storage and how it can help your organization build a highly scalable, reliable, and affordable enterprise storage system.

 

Presentation Transcript: Best of Breed Virtualization Scenarios and Hyper-V Features  by Dell and Microsoft


March 20, 2009 - In this transcript, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down the seven different layers of the server virtualization architecture, and explains the role the hypervisor plays in the success of that infrastructure.

 

Presentation Transcript: Best Practices around How to Economically Boost System and Application Performance with NAND Flash  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


November 09, 2009 - Read this presentation transcript and learn how to optimize your storage infrastructure using the latest NAND technologies, HDD and DRAM.

 

Presentation Transcript: Beyond the PCI "Check list" -- A Path to Achieve Higher Levels of IT Security and Compliance  by Skybox Security


October 02, 2009 - PCI DSS is an opportunity for security professionals to leverage compliance initiatives to improve security and risk management. This presentation transcript illustrates how organizations must go beyond “checklist” compliance to improve security and IT efficiency -- through automation, prioritization, and focused attention on the critical issues.

 

Presentation Transcript: Break free from high application costs and application backlog with Enterprise Mashups  by IBM


September 15, 2009 - Come learn best practices for getting started with enterprise mashups and lowering application costs in this information-packed presentation transcript.

 

Presentation Transcript: Buying Your BI Solution from Your ERP Vendor: Strategic Business Enabler or IT Convenience?  by IBM


October 20, 2009 - This presentation transcript explores the benefits and drawbacks of buying business intelligence (BI) solutions from enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors, and shares survey results that reveal whether or not customers who have gone down the sole-sourcing path are happy with their decision.

 

Presentation Transcript: Don't Fight Your Data Modeling Tool - Migrate from CA ERwin to Embarcadero ER/ Studio  by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.


July 20, 2009 - This presentation transcript compares two leading data modeling tools and demonstrates how advanced data modeling improves productivity, standards compliance and knowledge sharing.

 

Presentation Transcript: Executive Roundtable - Optimizing Your Security Architecture  by McAfee, Inc.


October 01, 2009 - In this executive roundtable discussion, Representatives from McAfee, Qualcomm, and HP discuss what keeps security pros up at night. New sophisticated attacks in the threat landscape are changing security needs. Read this presentation transcript to learn more about an integrated approach to handling these new needs.

 

Presentation Transcript: How to Consolidate and Simplify Backup and Recovery for Your VMware Environment  by Data Domain


September 29, 2009 - In this presentation transcript, you will hear from industry leaders VMware and Data Domain, and we will discuss compelling solutions for today's data protection and DR challenges for these virtualised server environments.

 

Presentation Transcript: How to Economically Boost System and Application Performance with NAND Flash  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.


March 04, 2009 - Read this presentation transcript and learn how to optimize your storage infrastructure using the latest NAND technologies, HDD and DRAM.

 

Presentation Transcript: Hyper-V vs. Market Leaders  by Dell and Microsoft


March 20, 2009 - In this transcript, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down VMware ESX Server, Citrix XenServer and Hyper-V, providing details on what each product has to offer.

 

Presentation Transcript: Network Attached Storage  by Dell, Inc.


September 14, 2009 - Because network attached storage (NAS) is file-based (rather than block-based) storage, it is particularly suited for storing the types of unstructured, file-based data that is a challenge for many storage pros today. This FAQ Presentation Transcript answers key questions about NAS advantages and implementations.

 

Presentation Transcript: Optimizing Business Performance with Automated Accounts Payable Processing for your SAP System  by ReadSoft


November 05, 2009 - In this transcript food pioneer Rich Products shares the strategies that streamlined their payable processes, consolidated AP processing from 19 locations to one and saved them six figures in discounts.

 

Presentation Transcript: The End User Experience, Flexible Computing  by Intel Technology Provider


November 27, 2009 - This presentation transcript explores the business benefits of upgrading to a flexible computing environment. Discover how you can help your customers transition to this environment by providing application virtualisation, profile virtualisation and centralised management tools.

 

Presentation Transcript: Top Hyper-V Deployment Scenarios  by Dell and Microsoft


March 20, 2009 - In this transcript, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down some of these scenarios, with details on how Hyper-V can provide benefits in test and development situations and business continuity.

 

Principles of Agile Architecture  by Rally Software Development Corp.


August 14, 2008 - The benefits of Agile methods are becoming more obvious and compelling. While the most popular practices were developed and proven in small team environments, the interest and need for using Agile in the enterprise is growing rapidly...

 

Privileged Access Lifecycle Management: How PALM Enables Security, Compliance, and Efficiency for Enterprise IT  by BeyondTrust Corporation


October 21, 2009 - In this paper, IDC analysts examine the role of identity and access management (IAM) solutions and looks at the role privileged access lifecycle management (PALM) can play in helping heterogeneous organizations refine their strategies regarding privileged access management controls, cross-platform monitoring, and automated workflow capabilities.

 

Proactive WAN planning: Meeting demands today, future-proofing for tomorrow  by Blue Coat


September 18, 2009 - Join Tim Scannell, editor of SearchEnterpriseWAN.com, and Bojan Simic, expert in application performance management, WAN optimization, network management, and application delivery, as they discuss how to effectively manage and balance WAN performance with security safeguards on local and wide area networks.

 

Productive Programmer: On the Lam from the Furniture Police  by TheServerSide.com


October 21, 2009 - This keynote describes the frustrations of modern knowledge workers in their quest to actually get some work done, and solutions for how to guard yourself against all those distractions.

 

Professional Basketball Team Expands Customer Base with Microsoft Dynamics CRM  by Microsoft


September 09, 2009 - This webcasts examines the trends, best practices, and competitive advantages of the customer-centric enterprise. Following the discussion with Martha Rogers, we find out how the Portland Trail Blazers have taken advantage of Microsoft Dynamics CRM to improve sales and grow their customer base.

 

Protecting and Enhancing SQL Server With Double-Take Availability  by Double-Take Software


October 22, 2009 - Double-Take Software provides organizations with a solution that offers distinct recovery and protection advantages over manual Microsoft SQL built-in replication capabilities: Double-Take Availability saves more data real-time and restores that data in a much faster manner.

 

Protecting Enterprise Data with Proofpoint Encryption  by Proofpoint, Inc.


October 15, 2009 - More than ever before, enterprises are under pressure to protect private data. Learn more about Proofpoint Encryption, Proofpoint's easy-to-deploy and easy-to-use policy-based email encryption solution and why email encryption is a critical component of today's email security solutions.

 

Protecting Essential Information: Securing the Foundation of the Internet Business Platform  by Websense, Inc.


August 18, 2009 - The requirements for Web security, email security, and data loss prevention have changed. Read on to learn where and why traditional approaches fail; how accuracy and context drive effective information-focused security; and what to do to protect essential information and say yes to business processes that take advantage of Web 2.0.

 

Protecting Sharepoint With Double-Take Availability  by Double-Take Software


October 14, 2009 - Double-Take Availability provides the only complete protection solutions for your SharePoint implementations. It protects the data, customizations and Web Parts, SharePoint configuration and the server state. Download this paper to see how Double-Take Availability protects your Sharepoint implementations across the enterprise.

 

Proving Success with XOJET: How Freudenberg IT (FIT) SAP Hosting Service Reduced Costs  by Freudenberg IT


June 16, 2009 - In this success story you will read how by hosting its SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) financial modules with FIT, XOJET is saving the expense of a dedicated SAP staff and IT infrastructure. Read on to learn how you company can take advantage of the same benefits as XOJET did by choosing FIT to maintain your SAP infrastructure.

 

Putting Open Source to the Test: The Making of JBoss Enterprise Middleware  by JBoss, a Division of Red Hat


April 01, 2008 - This paper is intended primarily for senior IT managers responsible for enterprise architecture, application development, and application operations. Managers evaluating middleware solutions will gain a deeper understanding of how JBoss Enterprise Middleware products are developed and why they offer an ideal platform for the development...

 
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