This study from analyst Freeform Dynamics gives guidance on security for organisations considering Software as a service. 

While organizations are eager to adopt cloud computing, the security challenges that this environment introduces has some implementation plans on hold. This video discusses the results of a survey of 200 IT professionals that focused on top cloud challenges and security issues. Review key findings that can provide insights on security in the cloud. 

Retaining talented staff will be one of the biggest headaches for the IT department this year, despite the continuing economic downturn, leading CIOs heard. IT staff are feeling financially squeezed after several years of below-inflation pay rises, and many realise their only prospect of securing a higher salar y is to change employer. 

Security professionals know that effective endpoint protection calls for a layered, defense-in-depth approach. But endpoint security now requires a new way of thinking that goes beyond just battling threats to actually enable operational improvement. Read this whitepaper to learn the six steps you need to think different about endpoint security. 

This week’s Computer Weekly contains an exclusive interview with JP Morgan COO India Gary-Martin about juggling multiple legacy IT systems while keeping the merchant bank compliant. We also look at how near-field communications technology promises to revolutionise consumer spending and we ask whether 2012 could be the year that APM becomes vital? 

This white paper reveals key factors to consider when selecting a server and explains why more and more organizations are relying on x86 platforms. Access key findings from your peers concerning their spending on servers, power and cooling expenses, and more. 

Due to an increased need for productivity in an ever-changing environment, more and more solution providers have turned to PSA tools to streamline operations and integrate third-party systems. In this expert e-Guide, sponsored by Autotask, you will be introduced to the advantages, concerns and available opportunities of key PSA functions. 

Prepare your organization for the consumerization of IT and BYOD with the help of this resource. Uncover details about mobile enterprise policy creation, security monitoring, network and security infrastructure, and more. 

In this article, Kaplan, of Harvard Business School, and Norton, founder and director of the Palladium Group, explain how to effectively manage both strategy and operations by linking them tightly in a closed-loop management system, which comprises five stages. 

This white paper explains how you can simplify data center management and improve operational visibility by viewing multiple blades, switches, and other systems from a single console. Learn more about this approach, its prerequisites, and key benefits here. 

For every area of your datacenter, Sun Professional Services has created a tailored assessment service. 

Oracle’s Sun SPARC Enterprise M-Series servers, Oracle® Solaris, Oracle Solaris Cluster, and educational and professional services from Oracle can help organizations maximize the availability of business-critical IT services. Continue reading to learn more. 

This white paper looks at cloud-computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) technologies and what you need to know about these emerging trends.