Reverse auctions are a key tool that sourcing organizations can use to bring about huge success if executed along with a well-defined sourcing process. Careful thought and planning must precede an auction event in order to achieve double-digit price compression. 

The rise of cloud computing has been one of the highlights of the last few years. The notion that information technology can be delivered in a highly scalable utility model is generating excitement for both customers and vendors alike. However, there is still a lot of concern regarding security. 

This free Sybase presentation provides a high-level overview of Complex Event Processing (CEP). It begins by defining CEP and its capital markets applications, and culminates with the powerful Sybase Aleri CEP platform and its features and benefits. 

The problem with becoming too comfortable with built-in SQL Server monitoring tools is that they're often used after problems have already arisen. Read this paper to discover how event notifications and extended events can help you drill down into SQL Server and proactively monitor your databases. 

Watch this video to learn how one business was able to improve service delivery, monitoring and tracking by taking advantage of a new cloud system. Review the benefits they experienced, including improved supply chain management and faster service development. 

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) terminology is a complex subject, often made more confusing by the competing marketing claims of various manufacturers. This paper explains this terminology and discusses the capabilities and limitations of the various classifications. 

What do you need to consider before purchasing and implementing an application performance monitoring (APM) solution? Read this paper to gain insight into the many considerations you should be aware of before selecting an APM option. Also discover details on solution in particular and how it is designed to fit the needs of any size organization. 

Access this customer case study and discover how an organization within the entertainment industry deployed HP software to implement a network monitoring solution to reduce network outage risks and performance issues for flawless operations. 

The Solvency II Directive was rolled out to protect consumers by promising that insurance companies maintain sufficient funds to meet all claims. Complying with the risk management portion of the initiative can be difficult for insurance companies. This paper details how Unum implemented an operational risk management solution to address this. 

The key to achieving cost-effective savings in the supply chain is to exchange information accurately and quickly in real-time. 

Juniper Research defines a mobile ticketing user as “someone who stores a ticket on their mobile phone for later redemption” at the point of travel, the music venue, the cinema etc. 

In this podcast, learn about five key issues to avoid in log management implementations so you can make the most of security event logs to augment your organization’s security posture. 

With the growing complexity of DMBS environments, malicious threats and compliance mandates, organizations often struggle to effectively safeguard their databases. In this brief demo, learn how you can protect your sensitive data in distributed DBMS environments with a holistic approach to data security and compliance.