This essential resource explores the benefits of cloud computing that extend beyond simple ROI calculations. Find out how your organization can leverage the soft benefits of the cloud to enhance overall productivity and accelerate time to market. 

Cloud computing is a style of computing whose foundation is the delivery of services, software and processing capacity using private or public networks. The focus of cloud computing is the user experience, and the essence is to decouple the delivery of computing services from the underlying technology. Read this paper to find out so much more. 

Does your business rely on spreadsheets for performance management? Spreadsheets require labor-intensive manual processes and are highly error-prone. Learn how you can replace or augment your spreadsheets with planning applications that integrate easily with spreadsheets, leveraging the best of your existing investment. 

By now you've heard all about what the can cloud offer, but before you jump the gun, you must also consider the risks that this infrastructure model can introduce. This white paper examines a new cloud system that enables a hybrid approach so you can enjoy the cloud without compromise. 

The commercial potential of cloud computing and cloud services is widely accepted, both in private industry and in the public sector.  The opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency in the UK public sector are real and achievable, but require significant changes to procurement practices, delivery frameworks and across the supplierlandscape. 

This paper examines cloud computing models for data warehousing and the differences between public versus private clouds. 

This third part of a four-part series on hybrid clouds features insight from leading companies on how to rapidly incorporate private and public cloud applications into legacy application portfolios. This particular webcast focuses on mobile applications and security. 

Cloud computing offers many compelling benefits but companies often struggle to determine the best offering for their organisations. This video describes one private cloud model and reveals how it stacks up against market alternatives. 

<p>This essential resource highlights key criteria to consider when evaluating managed network service providers for the private cloud. Discover how a MPLS-enabled, all-optical network provider can help you meet performance-sensitive application needs and SLAs.</p> 

This webcast examines the benefits and uses of the cloud and specifically the features of Alfresco's platform. 

In this second part of a four-part webcast series on how leading companies are rapidly and successfully incorporating private and public cloud applications into their legacy application portfolio you will learn about prioritizing and executing projects. 

To fully benefit from cloud computing, clients must ensure that data, applications and systems are properly secured so that the cloud infrastructure doesn’t expose the organization to risk. Read this white paper to learn how IBM can help you understand the risk posed by public and/or private cloud computing environments. 

With new technologies—such as planning and analysis solutions powered by IBM Cognos® software—companies are automating the process, getting faster reports and data that fuel “what is” and “what if” scenarios. Read this paper to learn more.