LINQ is an acronym which stands for Language Integrated Query. This new technology comes built into the .NET Framework 3.5 and can be used with any of the different languages that run under .NET. This paper serves as an introduction. 

Whether organizations hard code between core legacy applications and various data sources or employ a looser service-oriented architecture (SOA) approach, data integration and visualization remains a persistent challenge. 

This document describes how to deploy DataDirect XML Converters for .NET on Microsoft BizTalk to help control the input and output ports of BizTalk applications that need to convert data in native formats to XML. 

This whitepaper discusses best practices options and a solid approach to implementing solutions for automating and optimizing Accounts Payable in the SAP environment. 

Electronic health records are a cornerstone of President Obama's national healthcare reform. But in order to succeed, healthcare organizations need to ensure consumer privacy. As a result, changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act were recently enacted. We'll explain the new requirements and how to prepare for an audit. 

This paper will give you an overview of enabling virtualization and control, enforcing data-level privacy and integrity and control and audit information flow. You'll learn the best practices, benefits and requirements of XML Gateways. 

Enterprise businesses require the control framework involved in the PCI DSS to help improve internal operational, security and audit performance. This white paper details how alignment of business and PCI goals is important to ensure continuity and meet all internal security standards. 

This document discusses the use of PowerBroker software to address some of the security and audit problems inherent in native UNIX and Linux operating systems. The purpose of the document is to demonstrate the value of PowerBroker as a tool for reducing risk in environments where information security and risk avoidance are considered important. 

Data transformation and integration are key areas where specialized products can yield impressive time and cost efficiencies and The DataDirect Data Integration Suite is one of the leaders in this space. Read this paper for a detailed analysis of this product. 

Each month many companies, big or small, well known or unknown, experience a data security loss with the potential exposure of thousands to millions of sensitive customer or employee records. This brief examines cryptographic methods, specifically tape data encryption, to combat such security losses. 

With companies storing data for longer periods of time to meet compliance regulations and business best practices, the inherent risk of a data breach is growing significantly. Organizations should develop sound encryption key management processes to minimize administrative overhead and maximize the value of data encryption. 

Review common frustrations that organisations experience when implementing and managing encryption technology. Nigel Stanley of Bloor Research reveals top tips for avoiding encryption chaos and references recent headlines to emphasize the need for encrypted data. 

IBM System i customers need to meet regulatory requirements to secure the transfer of data over the Internet and on internal networks. Alliance All-Ways Secure provides strong PGP Command Line 9 encryption, secure FTP, and Secure Shell (SSH) sFTP transfer support to meet these regulations.