PCI DSS expert and QSA Walter Conway demystifies tokenization by discussing use cases, comparing tokenization vs. encryption and providing various alternatives for implementing tokenization. Also find guidance on how to prepare for implementing tokenization and select a solution appropriate for your needs. 

Cloud infrastructure platforms like VMware vSphere 4.0 can benefit from load balancers that connect users to the most suitable datacenter. This white paper outlines how the Riverbed Stingray Traffic Manager Virtual Appliance (VA) improves traffic performance compared to a Linux install. 

Many IT professionals believe that self-signed SSL certificates can help lower security costs. Unfortunately, aside from the certificate itself, there are a number of other costs. This paper uncovers the true total cost of ownership for self-signed SSL certificates and why they are costlier and riskier than working with a trusted security vendor. 

New research from the International Technology Group demonstrates that the three-year operating and capital expenses for deployment and use of IBM XIV storage systems average 69 percent less than for EMC VMAX equivalents. 

This document compares the pricing of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops (RHEV) with the pricing of VMware View 5 for desktop virtualization. Access a detailed price comparison for the use cases of 100 virtual desktops. 

<p>This paper uncovers tips for choosing a cloud hosting provider and explores where and when to use cloud solutions, specific issues enterprises should raise with hosting providers before selecting a vendor, and ways in which SSL from a trusted certificate authority can help enterprises conduct business in the cloud with confidence.</p> 

This interactive classroom, as part of an online learning destination, provides you with a one-stop-shop for all your cloud needs. Choose from a variety of resources including white papers, webcasts, and podcasts, and explore strategies for moving to the cloud. 

<p>Read this expert article to learn about common challenges that developers and testers face when it comes to Agile methodology. Compare your Agile pain points to those of other development teams and discover the best way to overcome them.</p> 

This report from Knowledge Peers and Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC), reveals what leaders of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) think of IT – its strategic value, its potential, and the changing way in which it is being used in their organisations. 

Emerging markets offer huge potential for technology companies to expand. This report from Grant Thornton assess the opportunities in a range of emerging markets. 

Disaster recovery and business continuity planning is essential in order to effectively prepare for an unexpected catastrophe. Unfortunately, DR and BC planning is often associated with headaches such as securing funding during a time of tightened budgets. Inside, learn how to utilize cloud-based strategies for simplified DR and BC preparation. 

This report, the second in a series of studies looking at the impact emerging online applications have on B2B technology marketing, finds that blogs and Real Simple Syndication (RSS) are catching on more quickly than previously thought. 

Find out what 1,900 B2B marketers in software, hardware and technology services industries revealed about what works for lead generation. Invite your entire team to view this free Webcast and learn about business-to-business email and search engine marketing strategies.