This paper explains each of the seven layers of OSI model, including their functions and their relationships, also it provide with an overview of the network process, which can act as a framework for understanding the details of computer networking. 

This paper examines a hybrid model of ERP deployment that not only lowers the overall cost and resources required to migrate to a new version of SAP, but also reduces the ongoing annual costs of keeping the systems working, thereby freeing up the IT budget for more strategic investments 

This paper considers the business advantages of moving to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model for improving business operations, and to better meet the challenges of growth, competition and regulatory compliance faced by small-to-midsize businesses. 

This white paper examines the evolution of private clouds and discusses how many organizations that have implemented grid or virtual machines are moving towards private clouds. It also describes how organizations can successfully implement this new IT delivery model using a phased approach that starts with cloud management software. 

Project-centric manufacturing business models that involve outsourcing and short product lifecycles expose manufacturers to a number of risks they were not vulnerable to previously. 

Read this report to learn the research findings of this study, which examined the challenges of managing Test/Dev environments and the opportunity for server virtualization and cloud computing to address them. This paper includes several graphs and an in-depth discussion of the advantages of private cloud computing. 

Database architects and administrators need to discover, document, and re-use data assets; reverse-engineer, analyze, and optimize existing databases; and design to comply with regulatory requirements and organizational standards. 

When IT professionals make massive investments in the virtualized data center, financial controls to contain sprawl and maintain control are essential. This white paper shows you how to do so by implementing chargeback. 

This whitepaper outlines the benefits derived and the costs associated with virtualization in the Remote Offices/Branch Offices, in the classic model versus the proposed model. 

Deploying business applications and vertical industry applications is complex and time-consuming. EMA research has found that while enterprise IT organizations are very good at deploying and maintaining infrastructure, they are still struggling to effectively deploy and manage the business services and applications that infrastructure supports. 

In most organizations, employee compensation and related expenses are the largest line items in the budget. Having control over these expenses is critical to meeting corporate performance objectives. Check out this data sheet to learn more. 

The need to keep product and service offerings fresh is not a new concept in business today, but the new approach is involving a network of business partners and even customers in their quest to innovate. This process is called "continuous product and service innovation." 

This paper offers a practical guide to implementing fine-grained access controls with ten aspects that are important to consider when planning an implementation of fine-grained access controls in a corporate server environment.