WHITE PAPER - The question of how to effectively back up data has been plaguing IT departments for years. This paper will examine the differences between the first and second generation disk-based backup systems.
Posted: February 11, 2010 | Published: February 11, 2010


Topics:  Backups | Data Deduplication | Disaster Recovery | Disk Backups | Storage Management | Tape Backups | Vendors | WAN

VIDEO - Instead of purchasing a full-blown data leakage prevention (DLP) product, endpoint security vendors now offer DLP functionality in their products. This expert video, featuring Rich Mogull, focuses on DLP for the endpoint, including defining the technology and its capabilities, and explaining best practices for choosing and implementing products.
Posted: February 1, 2010 | Premiered: February 1, 2010


Topics:  Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Endpoint Security | Regulatory Compliance | Security | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - ROI is a top consideration for IT executives, especially those with tight budgets considering product purchases in this recessionary economy. There is ROI to be had. Read this Research Summary to find out about the perceptions and realities surrounding this mythical metric, whether or not it can be measured and what products deliver on ROI.
Posted: January 8, 2010 | Published: August 1, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Business Metrics | Cost Benefit Analysis | Data Management | Data Management Software | Enterprise Content Management Software | Metrics | ROI | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - With IT budgets being reduced, software-as-a service (SaaS) is becoming more attractive as a tool for companies handling data and application integration. Read this report from the 451 Group to learn about the benefits of SOA vs. SaaS, projected growth of this software segment, and read about the key vendors that provide Saas integration.
Posted: January 7, 2010 | Published: January 7, 2010


Topics:  Application Integration | Cloud Computing | Data Integration | Data Management | Data Management Software | Platform as a service | Sales Force Automation | Software Selection | Vendor Selection | Vendors

ANALYST BRIEF - It is often said that desperate times call for desperate measures. In recent months, this is certainly the case for some ERP vendors. The good news, however, is that there are ways to manage ERP software vendors to ensure a fair, consistent, and unbiased selection process for your organization. Read on to learn what they are.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Published: November 3, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Management | ERP | ERP Software | IT Spending | Purchasing Best Practices | Vendor Selection | Vendors

ANALYST BRIEF - Vendor market share positions shuffled once again in 1Q09: With Cisco down 30%, Riverbed down 10%, and Blue Coat holding steady, Blue Coat is back on top with 30% revenue market share. This market has essentially become a 3-horse race, with the top 3 vendors capturing roughly 3/4 of the overall market.
Posted: July 1, 2009 | Published: May 29, 2009


Topics:  Leadership | Market Research | Market Trends | Vendor Selection | Vendors | WAN | WAN Hardware

ASSESSMENT TOOL - Take this quick survey on server to show us the important advantages between solutions.
Posted: June 23, 2009 | Published: June 23, 2009


Topics:  Blade Servers | Rack Servers | Server Management | Server Software | Surveys | Vendors

EBOOK - Check out this comprehensive eBook to discover the ins and outs of IP telephony system selection, deployment, and management.
Posted: May 19, 2009 | Published: December 31, 2007


Topics:  Communications Software | Communications Systems | IP | IP Telephony | QOS | Vendor Selection | Vendors | Wireless Computing | Wireless Messaging | Wireless Telephony Systems

PRODUCT LITERATURE - Combining Microsoft Hyper-V technology with SCVMM 2008 on Dell platforms can help organizations create highly available virtualized systems while offering simplified management, dynamic performance, and reduced costs.
Posted: December 11, 2008 | Published: December 11, 2008


Topics:  High Availability | IT Infrastructure | Productivity | SAN | Server Virtualization | SQL Server | TCP/IP | Vendors | Virtual Machine Monitor

WHITE PAPER - The release of Windows Vista SP1 enables customers to take advantage of improvements that Microsoft and its partners have developed. It's a continuation of Microsoft and its partners' drive to provide the best experience possible.
Posted: December 10, 2008 | Published: December 10, 2008


Topics:  BIOS | Enterprise | Internet | Operating Systems | Vendors | Windows

WHITE PAPER - The MCITP assures that anyone possessing Microsoft certification has a breadth of knowledge on various products and is concerned with the network architecture and design.
Posted: December 10, 2008 | Published: December 10, 2008


Topics:  Application Development | Business Intelligence | Certification Programs | IT Managers | LMS | Network Infrastructure | SQL Server | Training and Educational Services | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - The purpose of this business training white paper is to explain what BSM is and what it isn't and it will also describe BSM benefits.
Posted: December 10, 2008 | Published: December 10, 2008


Topics:  Business Processes | Business Service Management | Databases | Enterprise | IT Infrastructure | ITIL | Training | Training and Educational Services | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - Virtualizing any aspect of your data center changes the game for compliance and e-discovery.
Posted: December 10, 2008 | Published: December 10, 2008


Topics:  Capacity Planning | CIOs | Data Centers | Disaster Recovery | Electronic Discovery | ROI | Server Virtualization | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - Enterprises looking to compete in a global marketplace must be able to comply with international financial and legal requirements-they must be able to think globally but at the same time act (and comply) locally.
Posted: September 19, 2008 | Published: September 17, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | ERP | ERP Software | Financial Reporting | Globalization | Manufacturing | Vendors