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whitepaper "Enabling Dynamic Business Applications with BPM and SOA" - Forrester Consulting on behalf of IBM2008-09-30 IBM
  IBM commissioned Forrester Consulting to survey 300 business and IT leaders from US and UK to determine the level of common understanding and alignment between business and IT groups on key issues related to impact of their existing processes on operational efficiency and business innovation and how BPM and SOA could improve the overall value their business processes deliver.

Tags: Data Infrastructure, Enterprise Planning, Data Tools, Business Functions		   
whitepaper F5 Demo: F5 and Microsoft Virtualization Technology2008-08-01 F5 Networks
  View this short presentation to see how you can dynamically optimize resources and maximize performance in the virtualized environment with F5 BIG-IP LTM and Microsoft Hyper-V.

Tags: IT Infrastructure, Data Infrastructure, Server Platforms - OS, Server Platforms - OS, Server Platforms - OS, Server Hardware		   
whitepaper 7 Virtualization Challenges: Building a Virtualization-Ready Networking Infrastructure2008-09-09 F5 Networks
  To ensure the full potential of your virtual platform solution, you need to make sure your application and storage network is prepared to handle the added stresses of a virtual machine (VM) infrastructure. F5 technology enables your network to adapt to virtualization needs, ensure high availability (HA), maximize resources, and improve performance so you can get the most out of your investment.

Tags: IT Infrastructure, Data Infrastructure, Server Platforms - OS, Network Management, Network Management, Data Infrastructure, Server Hardware		   
whitepaper Computer Systems Research at HP Labs2008-11-10 Hewlett-Packard (HP)
  This issue of Operating Systems Review continues a series of surveys of research at major corporate research labs with a slice of computer systems research at HP Labs. This paper gives a brief overview of research at HP, describe how one selected the papers in this issue, and summarize the eleven papers that they chose.   
whitepaper Entertainment Venue Increases Productivity and Security With Enhanced Operating System2008-11-01 Microsoft
  The National Ice Centre (NIC) is a major sports and events venue in Nottingham, England. IT staff at NIC make it a priority to stay current with the latest version of the software and operating systems they use, so they began an aggressive deployment of the Windows Vista operating system as soon as it was made available for business adoption. Initial deployment results have generated IT support savings, improved computer security, and increased productivity. With over 40 percent of its computers now running Windows Vista, NIC plans to complete Windows Vista standardization before the end of calendar year 2008.

Tags: Desktop Client OS		   
whitepaper Machinery Manufacturer Saves Time and Enhances Security With System Upgrade2008-11-01 Microsoft
  KPL Packaging is an international supplier of paper packaging machinery based in Bologna, Italy. KPL wanted to enhance computer system security and provide its employees with the latest computer technology by upgrading from the Windows XP operating system to the Windows Vista operating system. It was critical for KPL that the upgrade occur in a way that would not compromise the use of its mission-critical business applications. After carefully testing application compatibility and beginning with a small pilot deployment, KPL has now deployed Windows Vista to 30 percent of its workstations, and has already noticed a 25 percent reduction in support required for those computers. In addition, system security has been enhanced, and users have been pleased with both the stability and features of Windows Vista.

Tags: Security Administration, Desktop Client OS		   
whitepaper The costs of Microsoft unified communications2008-11-01 Unison Technologies
  Microsoft unified communications (UC) software has been heavily publicised. In November 2008, analyst firm Ferris Research completed a study - commissioned by Unison Technologies - on the costs of deploying it. The research details the costs of hardware, software and staff time that your organisation would face in deploying Microsoft UC.

Tags: Network Management, Network Technologies, Desktop Client OS, Network Technologies		   
whitepaper Automating Complete PO Document Packages:
for Procure-to-Pay Performance with ERP Systems		2008-10-31 Esker
  Intelligent automation technology offers businesses the ability to eliminate the inefficiencies of manual document management within the purchasing process, including automated bundling of purchasing document packages, validation workflow for approval of purchases, notification of delivery status, archiving for ready access to purchasing documents and outbound delivery in the formats and via the transports that suppliers can most efficiently process or prefer to receive. By automating the collection and sending of supply chain information, organizations can lower the cost of purchasing the materials and goods they need to do business.

Esker DeliveryWare offers a comprehensive solution that streamlines document processes by eliminating inefficient steps, automating information exchange regardless of source or delivery type. Esker DeliveryWare removes manual touch points and brings visibility to document processes while causing no disruption of current business operations.

Tags: IT Infrastructure, Business Functions, Workflow Management, Business Functions		   
whitepaper Building a Highly Reliable SAN2008-01-24 Dell EqualLogic
  System reliability is a vital component in Storage Area Network (SAN) design that keeps your production environment operating and avoids data loss and downtime. But since SANs are built using mechanical and electronic parts, component failures, environmental factors, or manufacturing defects are not uncommon. This paper discusses best practices in total system design to achieve the highest levels of service.

Tags: Network Management, Client System Hardware, Data Tools, Storage Hardware		   
whitepaper Building a Real-World Model to Assess Virtualization Platforms2008-10-22 Intel
  To drive business decisions in the data center, Intel IT created a performance-driven methodology to compare the operating costs of virtualization platforms. We approximate the total cost of ownership (TCO) of each platform by measuring workload performance, platform performance, and power consumption. Using this methodology, we demonstrated a greater than 50 percent cost reduction with the Dual-Core Intel? Xeon? processor 5150 running at 2.66 GHz as compared with its predecessor, the Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor running at 2.8 GHz.

Tags: Components, Data Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, Server Hardware