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whitepaper Sun's Reference Architecture for Oracle 11 g Grid2007-10-01 Sun Microsystems
  Sun's Reference Architecture for Oracle 11 g Grid provides a high performance, highly available database infrastructure in a cost-effective grid environment. Deployed on Sun systems with AMD Opteron processors running the Solaris 10 OS, Sun's Reference Architecture for Oracle 11 g Grid delivers a robust, scalable, and manageable database platform that maintains or increases customer service levels with a low TCO. This paper provides an overview of database deployment challenges and options, and describes how Sun's Reference Architecture for Oracle 11 g Grid delivers on these solutions. An architectural overview and descriptions of the hardware and software components used in the reference architecture are also included.   
whitepaper MSDN Webcast: Entity Framework for Database Administrators (Level 200)2007-09-29 Microsoft
  The Entity Framework is a new data technology from Microsoft that may particularly interest database administrators (DBAs). This webcast shows how this technology can radically change the development of applications from a DBA perspective, and also change access patterns on servers. It also discusses these changes and their impact on DBAs and data developers.

Tags: Application Development		   
whitepaper Stop Data Loss Before It Happens2007-09-25 Symantec
  Data breaches are becoming a high-profile element of the threat environment. Most data-centers are too complex and porous to protect critical information. That's why a data-centric approach is called for - one that examines all transmission of information for critical patterns, without compromising database, application, or network performance. Symantec Database Security reduces risk without interrupting normal operations - which can mean a huge savings for one's business.

Tags: Security Management		   
whitepaper Informatica Helps Thames Water Maintain Safe Water Supply With Wiser Budgeting2007-09-14 Informatica
  Thames Water, the utility company serving the region, is faced with a continual demand for upgrading, replacement and refurbishment of its assets. It is estimated that the asset value alone of the company is in the region of £ 20 billion, yet it can only spend £400 million each year on this ongoing programme. The company wanted to extract data from a variety of heterogeneous operational databases and flat files to create a data warehouse that provides management information on the replacement and refurbishment of operational assets. As a solution the company deployed Informatica PowerExchange.

Tags: Business Intelligence - Data Warehousing, Data Sharing and Integration		   
whitepaper AGL Resources Replaces DBMS Data Integration Solution With Informatica - ROI Within One Year2007-09-14 Informatica
  AGL Resources Inc. is a regional holding company for energy and infrastructure related businesses in the Southeast. The company is the second largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States and serves more than 1.8 million customers throughout Georgia, Chattanooga, Tennessee, and southeastern Virginia. The company wanted to gain a deeper understanding of natural gas consumption patterns and trends to increase market penetration. As a solution the company deployed Informatica PowerCenter. This resulted in rapid ROI, ease of use and maintenance, deeper understanding of consumer behavior and 400% performance improvement.

Tags: ROI - TCO, Data Sharing and Integration		   
whitepaper Korea Institute of Patent Information Achieves Real-Time Data Sharing With Web Services2007-09-13 Oracle
  The Korea Institute of Patent Information (KIPI) was founded in 1995 to provide and manage data related to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in South Korea. Its aim is to enhance South Korea's standing in the international research community. KIPI adopted a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) strategy to make it easier to upload, integrate, share, and manage data. The agency selected a range of Oracle SOA Suite applications to integrate the main KIPO database to its trademark database, ensuring information can be updated regularly from a variety of sources. It also moved to a two-node clustered server environment to boost the reliability and availability of its service.

Tags: Web Services, Service-Oriented Architecture		   
whitepaper DisplayCraft Inc. Dives Into Development Solutions With Alpha Five2007-09-13 Alpha Software
  DisplayCraft found they were going through a tremendous growth period, and suddenly needed a method to automate and manage their clients' tradeshow schedules. The company hired a professional developer to create a system that would allow every employee to be in sync with client schedules and requirements in one database. Coding from scratch made building the database slow and tedious. After two years, the company still lacked a database that could fully address their needs Then DisplayCraft discovered Alpha Software. Using Alpha Four, Carvalho produced the company's first integrated scheduling database in only 30 days.

Tags: Database Applications, Application Development		   
whitepaper Tripura Power Department Switches Onto Efficiency With Advanced Energy Billing System2007-09-05 Oracle
  The Tripura Department of Power is a government agency responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of power throughout the state of Tripura, India. The department wanted to rectify and consolidate incomplete customer records stored in a wide variety of non-secure filing systems (including paper-based records and a variety of incompatible computer systems) that were scattered across multiple locations. The challenge was to reverse inaccurate billing and auditing of power consumption that was resulting in significant undercharging. The company created the Energy Billing System, a secure Oracle Database platform for revenue management, with the ultimate aim of improving transparency of billing and collection processes.   
whitepaper Corrections Corporation of America Reduces Processing Errors by 95% and Accelerates Inmate Booking With Real-Time Integration Process2007-09-05 Oracle
  Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) specializes in the design, building, and management of prisons and detention facilities. The company wanted to create a flexible and efficient process for booking and processing inmates. The challenge was to reduce data errors and accelerate inmate entry time. The company worked with Bias Corporation, an Oracle partner, to implement real-time data integration between Corrections Corporation of America and two of public-sector partners, streamlining the inmate booking process and reducing potential data errors.

Tags: Data Sharing and Integration		   
whitepaper Quintiles Transnational Enhances Clinical Trials Efficiency Tools for Faster Clinical Results2007-09-05 Oracle
  Formed in 1982, Quintiles Transnational is committed to improving health care systems worldwide through a wide range of professional services and solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and health industries. The company improves responsiveness to customers' needs for faster pre-marketing clinical studies. The challenge was to rationalize and accelerate clinical trials process through shared, common tools and monitor tests involving the patient as closely as possible; conduct real-time data processing using a customized architecture. The company implemented Oracle Clinical and Oracle Remote Data Capture on Oracle Database, creating a single, integrated solution for gathering clinical data from different media, including written reports, personal data assistants, and the internet.