Cloud Computing is easy to deploy, flexible and cost-effective.  As federal agencies continue to outsource data management and operations to third-party cloud providers, their ability to ensure data integrity and privacy is becoming a potential security risk. Read this white paper to learn how you can manage Cloud Computing safely and efficiently. 

Advances in mobility and client computing technology combined with the ubiquity of social media are creating a culture of constant connectivity and anywhere access to information. This paper provides best practices for creating end user computing strategies that respond to an evolving workforce. 

<p>Explore recent cloud adoption trends and the outlook for cloud computing in North America in this survey-driven research paper. Discover how changes in key drivers and business standpoints on cloud adoption are shaping enterprise cloud strategies.</p> 

<p>Botnets pose a serious threat to your network and they rival the power of today’s most powerful cloud computing platforms. These “dark” clouds, controlled by cybercriminals, are designed to silently infect your network. This paper details how to protect against the risk of botnet infection with security gateways that offer comprehensive UTM.</p> 

Questions regarding security, performance, privacy, risks, and actual cost and value have kept CFOs and other finance leaders from making the leap to cloud services. This paper delves into some of the risks versus the rewards of the cloud delivery model and sets out to determine if cloud computing is truly the silver bullet for finance. 

Many IT administrators believe the cloud is staged to offer adaptable, flexible and scalable resources at a fraction of the cost. But with varying definitions, strategies and expectations, the cloud is still clearly in the developmental stages. Take a look at this white paper for an expert analysis of cloud computing. 

This white paper reviews the impact of cloud computing on data center networks and describes HP’s approach to building simpler, more secure and automated networks that fully meet the stringent performance, security, reliability and agility demands of the new data center in the Cloud. 

This white paper presents a proven approach to managing risk and improving information security. Find out why desktop virtualization is secure by design and discover new requirements your security strategy should address, including a full range of device types, access to data from anywhere, and more. 

Access this resource to uncover how datacenter infrastructure management brings IT and facilities together to create a datacenter-wide view that opens the door for creating business value, innovating the datacenter, and increasing flexibility to respond to changing business needs. 

This white paper looks at the challenges associated with virtualization deployments, such as managing workloads, and discusses the key components of a properly designed virtualized data center. It then presents innovative solutions that achieve the highest and most cost-effective virtualized performance — while aligning IT to business goals. 

IT departments need a solution that meets the evolving needs of both the employees and IT— something not possible with a traditional PC model.  This paper illustrates the benefits of moving beyond the physical PC to a modern desktop that is highly flexible, easy to manage, customizable to suit users’ needs, and ready for new and future technology. 

Cloud computing offers many benefits, but it's hard to ignore the security challenges that this dynamic environment can introduce. To combat these risks, you need an effective cloud security strategy in place. This white paper reviews key findings from a survey of 200 IT pros that can help you maximize data protection in the cloud.