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Simplify the Data Center Network and Optimize Operations with LAN and SAN Convergence sponsored by DellEMC and Intel® WHITE PAPER: In this informative white paper, explore the challenges in maintaining costs of virtualized data center operations, and unveil the benefits of converging local area network (LAN) and storage area network (SAN) to keep up with today's evolving needs. Posted: 12 Nov 2013 \| Published: 30 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| DAS \| Data Center Management \| Data Center Networking \| Data Centers \| IT Spending \| LAN \| Network Architectures \| Network Convergence \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| SAN

Building a Robust Business Case for High Quality Master Data sponsored by Melissa WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains the key elements for building a proper, quantified business case. It presents the measures that are favored by corporate finance departments, and helps develop a strong business case for data quality and MDM projects. A number of real-life examples with quantifiable benefits are also included. Posted: 19 Apr 2010 \| Published: 01 Feb 2010 TOPICS: Budgeting \| Business Development \| Business Environment \| Cost Benefit Analysis \| Data Quality \| ERP \| IT Spending \| Master Data Management \| ROI \| SOA

Impact of Cloud on IT Consumption Models: Top 10 Insights sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper reviews the conclusions from a survey of IT leaders around the world. Posted: 08 Nov 2013 \| Published: 08 Nov 2013 TOPICS: CIOs \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| IT Best Practices \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| IT Management Services \| IT Managers \| IT Services \| IT Spending \| IT Systems \| IT Workforce

Running IT as a Business: Seven Steps to Aligning IT with the Business sponsored by SAS WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines the 7 steps to aligning IT with the business. Find out what they are and how they can help your business provide customer-driven results. Posted: 27 Jun 2011 \| Published: 27 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Business Performance Management \| IT Best Practices \| IT Management \| IT Spending \| ROI \| Strategic Planning \| TCO

Using Server-Based Networks to Meet your Small Business Challenges sponsored by DELL TECHNOLOGIES AND MICROSOFT WHITE PAPER: Today's server technology is surprisingly affordable and user-friendly and well worth your attention. Read this paper to learn about key benefits a server-based network can bring to your business. Posted: 16 Dec 2009 \| Published: 09 Jul 2007 TOPICS: Business Management \| CIOs \| Collaboration \| IT Management \| IT Spending \| Server Appliances \| Server Hardware \| Small Businesses

Why Every CIO Should Consider Vulnerability Assessment a Necessity sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: In this resource, CIOs will learn why vulnerability assessment is so essential to enterprise security, and can discover a leading vulnerability assessment platform that scans targeted systems on a scheduled basis in order to increase your understanding of your organization's overall security posture. Posted: 03 Feb 2015 \| Published: 30 Apr 2014 TOPICS: CIOs \| CISOs \| Data Security \| Database Management \| Database Managers \| Database Security \| Hackers \| IT Best Practices \| IT Industry \| IT Management \| IT Managers \| IT Spending \| Rlogin Protocol \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

The Top 3 Cost-Cutting Mistakes CIOs Make And How to Avoid Them sponsored by Rally Software WHITE PAPER: The current economic downturn has resulted in contraction of IT Department budgets and a mandate to allocate resources to only the most critical projects, then execute it flawlessly. In these tough times, it is imperative for CIOs to deliver more value as IT budgets fall. Posted: 03 Apr 2009 \| Published: 03 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Best Practices \| Business Process Management \| CIOs \| IT Best Practices \| IT Management \| IT Spending \| Manufacturing \| Project Management \| ROI \| Software Development Methodologies

Advances in Data Warehouse Performance sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Learn how DB2 can help you meet the demands of business intelligence by reducing query response time from hours to seconds, supporting real time data warehousing, and optimizing your storage while lowering operating costs. Posted: 28 Nov 2007 \| Published: 01 May 2007 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Clustering \| Data Storage \| Data Warehouses \| Database Management \| Database Performance Management \| DB2 \| IT Spending \| Logical Partitions \| Query Tools \| Self-Service Applications Software \| Server Management

Why You Need an Infrastructure Provider - The Top 10 Things to Look For When Choosing One sponsored by Verio WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn the benefits of outsourcing to infrastructure providers in today's competitive environment that can deliver solutions that meet the new demands of IT departments. Here are 10 things to look for when seeking out that provider. Posted: 29 Jan 2010 \| Published: 29 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Application Outsourcing \| Applications Management Services \| Business Continuity Planning \| Infrastructure Management \| Infrastructure Services \| IT Outsourcing Services \| IT Services \| IT Spending \| VARs

Accelerate Value Creation: The Virtuous Cycle of Using Technology to Maximize Business Value sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Understanding how IT can drive value and competitive advantage for your company is important for executives in all industries. This SAP Executive Insight paper explores the relationship between IT investment and performance and productivity gains. Posted: 30 Jan 2009 \| Published: 18 Oct 2008 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Business Process Management \| Investments \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Spending \| Productivity \| ROI \| SAP (Product)