Real-time, global data updates have become a critical business requirement for financial-services firms. Quick reactions require near-instant access to data, risk analysis and deeper computational analysis for effective decision making. View this webcast to learn how to better manage ever-increasing data volumes and transaction rates. 

Read this case study to learn how one growing Euopean retailer was able to migrate to an architecture that could support real-time delivery of shop data to the data center for processing and real-time communication of pricing events to its shops using open source integration software. 

<p>Read this expertly compiled e-guide to get an in-depth look at the security role of a testing pro and understand their job in the software development process as well as on agile teams.</p> 

Through increased information visibility and data accuracy, Barclays Capital was able to mitigate exposure to operational and reputational risk. Read the entire case study now, compliments of Sybase. 

VMware has moved from ESX to the more compact ESXi as its default hypervisor for vSphere 5.0 and future releases. Discover the major differences between the two and the pros and cons of migrating from ESX to ESXi in this expert IT brief, as well as tips for easing the transition to ESXi. 

Each new OS is touted as the “Holy Grail” of features that every IT pro has been waiting for. Windows 7 is no different. This chapter looks at the Windows 7 security features such as BitLocker and Action Center, and separates those that really count from those that sound better on paper. 

More IT pros are looking to introduce a cloud infrastructure to their organization. However, as the definition and its potential benefits have morphed over time, knowing exactly what this technology offers is not always easy. This white paper highlights cloud computing to help you better evaluate this technology. Learn more here. 

Deploying cloud computing across your infrastructure has never been easier. This video shows you how. 

<p>This white paper explores the hardware requirements of virtualization, cloud computing, and mobile technology. Obtain a detailed overview of one recommended architecture and its key features and components here.</p> 

This resource reveals five important considerations to keep in mind when planning desktop virtualization and discusses the ten most notable use cases for this environment. 

Inside, explore 5 questions you need to ask before selecting a high-efficiency, multi-mode UPS for your data center. 

Are you going to upgrade to SQL Server 2012? This edition of SQL Server Insider sets out to help you decide whether the investment is worth it or not. Read this edition to learn if several IT pros are going to upgrade and why, how this release will affect the database marketplace and pros and cons of actually upgrading. 

You must ensure that the processes that move data from source to target systems run smoothly and quickly and that any errors are identified and resolved rapidly. This white paper takes a closer look at five common BI and ETL process management challenges that companies must address to deliver accurate data in a timely manner.