The more you know about built-in functionality in the .NET framework and ASP.NET, the less code you have to write, which ultimately makes your applications more maintainable. This white paper outlines several different tips to enhance developer productivity and reduce the amount of code that needs to be written in many cases. 

Numerous architecture framework standards have been developed and matured over the past decade and the focus of these frameworks is diverse. Many engineers believe there is an ―either or‖ decision to be made regarding these frameworks; however, this is not always the case. 

While fixed-function devices such as point-of-sale (POS) systems, ATMs, mobile devices and more are subjected to the same threats and compliance requirements as regular endpoints, they also have their own innate security challenges. This paper uncovers a 3-pronged approach to securing fixed-function devices and how to effectively implement them. 

Read these articles to create a framework for stating your company's case for implementing a data governance strategy. 

This paper from the Open Group reveals how banks can benefit from combining complementary industry frameworks on enterprise architecture. 

ITIL is becoming the next big thing in Information Technology. This paper outlines the origin of ITIL, who controls its contents, who are the biggest users, and why you should care. 

This Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to IT tools shows how you can use software and systems to improve the running of your IT department. 

This white paper discusses approaches for enabling greater product agility and efficiency in credit decisions, improving customer retention and attracting a higher number of new consumers. 

This paper discusses Microstrategy's cloud BI offering and best practices for ensuring security in the cloud. 

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. 

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. 

Download this white paper to learn how establishing a proper system of service-oriented architecture (SOA) governance can make a difference during implementation. 

This expert E-Guide reveals 6 checklists to help you improve and identify deficiencies in your disaster recovery plan to give you the best fighting chance in the event of a disaster. Read now to learn more.