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whitepaper Stochastic Service Network Design: A Deterministic Primal Heuristic2006-09-08 Universite de Montreal
  This paper has demonstrated that introducing stochastic demand into a service network design model produces solutions qualitatively different from those stemming from deterministic models. These structural differences are now used to create a primal deterministic heuristic for finding solutions to the stochastic program. For the study reported in this paper, a version of a multi-period service network design model inspired by less-than-truckload motor carrier cases with repetitive schedules is used. Based on the knowledge of the demand distributions, the paper proposes a two-phase approach, consisting of a construction followed by an improvement heuristic to build a feasible solution to the deterministic formulation. The construction and improvement operations follow from the major patterns observed in the previous study.   
whitepaper The Forrester WaveTM: Enterprise Service Bus, Q2 20062006-09-08 01:00:28 BEA Systems
  This report from Forrester research analyzes the vendor offerings in the Enterprise Service Bus market. Forrester evaluated leading enterprise service bus vendors against more than 100 criteria. In this report learn how the BEA AquaLogic Service Bus is market leader for enabling the transition to Service-Oriented Architecture.   
whitepaper Protecting Virtual Servers With Acronis True Image2006-09-06 10:34:28 Acronis
  Protecting virtual servers is as challenging as protecting real servers. There are various ways virtual servers can be backed up and restored, as discussed in this document. Acronis can perform these tasks the safest and fastest way. Download this white paper to learn how.   
whitepaper A Novel Multiplicative Neural Network Architecture Motivated by Spiking Neuron Model2006-09-06 Indian Institute of Science
  In this paper, learning algorithm for a multiplicative neural network motivated by spiking neuron model (MSN) is proposed and tested for various applications where a MultiLayer Perceptron (MLP) neural network is conventionally used. It is observed that the inclusion of a few more biological phenomena in the formulation of artificial neural network models make them more prevailing. Several benchmark and real-life problems of classification and function-approximation are illustrated.   
whitepaper Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange -- A Non-Mathematician's Explanation2006-09-20 01:00:17 Global Knowledge Network
  The Diffie-Hellman algorithm is one of the most common protocols used in networking today. An understanding of its underlying protocols and processes helps a great deal when trouble-shooting a system. This white paper takes a simple approach to explaining the DH process.   
whitepaper IDC Technical Brief: Enabling Technologies for Power and Cooling2006-09-01 Hewlett-Packard (HP)
  In June 2006, Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced its next-generation blade portfolio, the BladeSystem c-Class, which addresses some of the total cost of ownership (TCO) issues that typify high-density computing environments. Among the concerns addressed by HP's newest line of blade servers is the need to manage power and cooling at the rack level. This IDC Technical Brief discusses this issue at length and explains how HP Thermal Logic technologies, introduced with the BladeSystem c-Class portfolio, can help manage and optimize power and cooling resources in high-density data centers.

  
whitepaper The Advantages of Multi-Port Network Adapters in an SWsoft Virtual Environment2006-11-03 14:10:21 Hewlett-Packard
  Every enterprise can benefit from improving the utilization of IT resources. Improved utilization not only helps reduce costs but can also simplify IT infrastructure, leading to reduced operations costs. A virtual computing infrastructure can provide the features that enable these benefits. At the same time, a virtual infrastructure can heighten the availability of mission-critical applications and improve IT agility to respond to business needs. The SWsoft Virtuozzo server virtualization solution provides a high-performance, low-overhead environment for virtual computing infrastructures; the low overhead of Virtuozzo makes it ideal for I/O intensive applications such as databases. This is an ideal environment for the use of connection-dense HP ProLiant NC network adapters based on Intel technology.   
whitepaper IMS Operations Savings and Time to Market Improvements2006-11-30 01:00:17 Alcatel-Lucent
  Service providers are often forced to deploy stand-alone, individual service applications (referred to as "Point solutions") to meet revenue pressures; and are faced with the complex and expensive task of integrating these solutions and associated operations after investing in the infrastructure. The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) architecture is designed to provide an environment where applications can share common functions and interact seamlessly. The measure of success of an IMS infrastructure will depend on the service provider's ability to quickly and cost-effectively introduce and manage new revenue-generating applications. This paper describes the results of an analysis conducted to quantify and determine how applications/services deployed using an IMS infrastructure can reduce operations costs and improve Time To Market (TTM).   
whitepaper Six Best Practices for Windows File Server Consolidation2006-12-05 12:57:34 ONStor
  Is storage growth driving up costs in your data center? Are you looking for ways to simplify operations? Server consolidation can help. It can streamline your workload and it's proven to cut costs by up to 60 percent! But what's the best approach to server consolidation?

This exclusive report from The Taneja Group answers that question and more. It highlights six best practices for Windows file server consolidation and offers valuable, vendor-neutral advice that'll help you see where opportunities to consolidate your servers may exist, and to help ensure the success of your consolidation project. Read the report for answers to these key questions:
  • What are the benefits of server consolidation?
  • How do we get buy-in from both upper management and end users?
  • Which works best -- centralized or delegated management?
  • What challenges will we face with data migration?
  • How can we demonstrate ROI?
  • What common problems must we avoid?
For answers to these questions and more, download this Taneja Group paper, compliments of ONStor, today!

  
whitepaper Backhaul Solutions for 3G Networks2007-05-04 03:47:02 Alcatel-Lucent
  The advent of 3G and the introduction of new data intense applications increase the traffic carried on the backhaul network, further increasing the costs that backhaul networks contribute to overall operational expense in a network. Further, these applications require that the backhaul network be dimensioned in a manner that they support stringent quality of service requirements. The typical approach towards designing backhaul networks has been to apply emerging technologies to squeeze more out from the network. Leveraging technology to deliver more is an absolute necessity but is akin to throwing more bandwidth for meeting increasing traffic. This meets the requirements of additional capacities but does not address key issues around cost and performance.