Although it has been proven that creating a proactive data management strategy improves the effectiveness and value of almost any data intensive project, convincing those in charge can be a challenge. This white paper discusses the benefits of data governance as well as providing objection-busting strategies useful to any data champion. 

Increasing numbers of enterprises are incorporating project portfolio management in their strategic planning. And just as individuals use financial reports and analyses to consider various investment options, the enterprise uses an analysis called the Business Case to evaluate various project proposals for inclusion in the project portfolio. 

The majority of user authentication schemes today still use userid and password. The burden to users of managing large numbers of userids and passwords has led to proposals for Federated Identity systems, where a single set of credentials can be used to authenticate with several organisations, which have agreed to work together as a federation. 

Design teams across the world collaborate to create and develop prod­ucts. Unfortunately, IT organizations face serious challenges when collaborative teams share large files. This white paper will assess the strengths and weaknesses of the four technologies most commonly used to enhance file sharing for distributed teams. 

The need for strategic information by department and executive managers is driving the transformation of tactical departmental systems into enterprise solutions, regardless of the size of the company employing the solutions. 

In this article, we describe how some key Digital Britain proposals have been implemented in the Digital Economy Act 2010. 

In this expert e-guide, find out about the many benefits of virtualizing your mission critical applications such as improved hardware utilization and efficiency. Also, discover where to virtualize your applications to maximize these benefits. 

While the consensus around the benefits of ITIL is virtually universal, ITIL initiatives run the gamut – both in terms of costs and benefits. Learn how your service management platform can play a huge role in the degree to which you realize the potential benefits of ITIL in your organization. 

The Managed File Transfer benefit calculator shows you how much FTP is really costing you. Answer the questions to generate a customized benefit report that provides insight into areas of potential cost savings, metrics that help make an ROI business case, and examples of how other companies have saved with Managed File Transfer. 

Examine the economic costs and benefits of cloud-based applications. Learn how cloud-based applications can help your organization solve ongoing business challenges such as collaboration, high operation costs and scalability. In addition, explore how you can prepare to transition to cloud computing now. 

This research from management consultants, Xantus, shows that while there is still a lack of clarity and a reluctance to fully commit to the cloud, there is a general acceptance from CIOs of the benefits and a growing commitment to develop those benefits. 

Many organizations either already have a private cloud, plan to build one or at least have considered in-house cloud as an option. This expert e-guide explains which tools to use to unlock the full benefits of a private cloud and more. 

When it comes to virtualization, budget planning is the key to success for any organization. This e-guide reviews why no matter what kind of cost saving benefits virtualization promises, having an established budget is essential to help with new purchases, ongoing support and software licensing costs.