Read this paper to learn how IBM has developed a cloud computing adoption framework which establishes common definitions for cloud computing delivery models and services, illustrates the key capabilities to consider when developing cloud computing strategies, and identifies key aspects required to successfully execute that strategy. 

This tutorial presents a framework and financial methodology for deciding whether an enterprise should replace its current "status quo" tape storage solution with a new "proposed" solution, and the economics related to that decision. 

The Open Group IT Specialist Certification Program (the Program) is designed to validate the existence of those qualities and skills in a professional that enable the effective development, implementation, and operation of IT solutions. 

Read this white paper to get a framework, plan and recommended best practices for transforming your siloed contact centers into a multi-channel servicing environment. 

This white paper explores common barriers to the adoption of power management technologies and showcases a framework designed to address them. Access data center equipment consumption key findings and learn how to use thermal sensor metrics to appropriately adjust server management controls. 

This whitepaper provides a framework for CIOs on how to create a mobile application strategy for their business. It gives a step-by-step guide to the different stages involved, from choosing a focus, to building and deploying, to ongoing support. 

This resource provides insight into the virtual era and its essential elements. Learn how improving IT efficiency can help you address your top resource constraints without consuming your limited budget. 

<p>The next wave of cloud computing is upon us. In this resource, discover how you can combine collaboration and networking services to effectively build, deliver, use, and enhance communications in the cloud.</p> 

As an IT pro, you are well aware of the importance of providing a secure environment and protecting end-user data. This webcast showcases how a third-party organization can provide you with the necessary techniques and tools to protect credit card data to meet the standard data protection requirements. 

Windows 2003 Server, its workstation cousin Windows XP, and its predecessor, Windows 2000, all bring substantial advances in both reliability and security compared to Windows NT 4.0. This briefing lays out the main security features of the Windows 2003 operating system family, and put them together into a "big picture" context. 

Will you be able to achieve the huge data reduction ratios that data deduplication vendors are touting? In this FAQ guide, analyst Jerome Wendt answers the most common data deduplication questions he's hearing today. 

Check out this FAQ to learn the answers to these questions and more regarding tape backup and archiving. Learn why tape is still relevant in a largely disk-dominated IT landscape, discover the latest tape has to offer (i.e. LTFS) and gain insight into the effect tape has on compliance/e-discovery operations. Read on to learn more.