This chapter discusses the process of evaluating and purchasing backup products. Also discussed are the issues to be aware of during this process, such as recovery deadlines, scalability, security, and more. 

As budgets stay tight and finance professionals become more involved in technology buying decisions, be better prepared to defend your business case through the use of financial metrics and Return on Investment (ROI) calculators. 

The Internet enables prospects to search for you rather than the other way around. You must place expertly crafted content wherever prospects might be searching. This podcast describes how marketers are leveraging a new methodology called Intelligent Content Strategy to attract more prospects that are looking for their solutions. 

This resource demonstrates how a buy-and-hold strategy can add data center costs that many of today’s enterprises simply can’t afford. Read on to learn more about server replacement cycles and the ongoing operational costs of holding on to legacy hardware platforms long past their recommended life-cycle. 

Interactions between partners, customers, and employees are much faster-paced in our highly-networked world. It is important that CRM solutions understand these relationships. Watch this video to learn strategies for CRM evolution. 

This white paper outlines the features and advantages of the Dell PowerVault NX200 with Windows Storage Server 2008 Basic, optimized for small businesses that may not have the largest in-house IT team, but need robust and reliable storage. 

Dell and Intel and Microsoft have partnered to provide a high-performance, reliable, secure business intelligence platform that puts familiar applications and collaboration capabilities in the hands of business analysts while giving IT the tools it needs to efficiently manage and maintain the technology. Check out this white paper to learn more. 

Discover the ten simple steps SOHO users can take to secure their wireless networks. 

The CMO Council and KnowledgeStorm have partnered to explore the relationship between online technology researchers and IT vendors. Join KnowledgeStorm in this Webcast replay to learn what over 1,400 survey respondents said about online technology content usage and its influence on IT buying. 

Discover how you can take back control of your enterprise from the influx of personally owned mobile devices with the help of mobile device management (MDM) software. 

This case study explains how Quantum DXi3500 Saves Virtual Iron Time & Money with 95% Reduction in Backup Volume and Saving $12,000 annually on tape media costs. 

There is a new customer with which every online business must contend. Armed and empowered, they are leveraging a multitude of channels and a myriad of devices to stay “connected” to their favorite sites. What makes the connected customer tick? Find out in this paper by Lauren Freedman of the e-tailing group.