This IDC white paper breaks down everything big data - learn exactly how big data is defined, and how to utilize big data technologies in order to create long-term organizational and economic value. This white paper also explores what types of organizations can benefit most from big data technologies - read on for more. 

This white paper examines not only the technologies, but the organizational dynamics necessary to successfully implement an environmental footprint management program that can encompass all organizational impacts on the environment. 

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the IT challenges facing retailers, as consumers turn increasingly to web and mobile shopping channels. Oracle president Mark Hurd talks about how the supplier intends to simplify IT infrastructures. And new government CIO Andy Nelson discusses how he plans to transform Whitehall IT. Read the issue now. 

In the traditional IT approach, every new software application required a new server. This added costs to every project and deployment took days to weeks. This also drove server sprawl. Watch this demo for an animated explanation of how virtualization addresses common data center challenges. 

It is important for the IT Manager to know the basics of formalized project management. Why? Because every organization needs to be able to implement change and almost all important changes are defined or implemented through project teams. 

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 offers improved support scalability, reliability, and availability, but its changes do impact existing installations. Learn how to make a smooth transition and optimize performance based on Microsoft recommendations for highly available deployments. 

Read this white paper to learn about how Serena is well positioned to help customers that want to re-evaluate, restructure and orchestrate their service delivery processes that cross organizational boundaries as part of a broader ITSM initiative. 

An effective response to litigation requests is pivotal in today's corporate world. Many organizations are struggling to balance litigation-related expenses and organizational risk. This white paper can help. Read this now and gain eight best practice tips for containing the cost of litigation preparation and response while reducing your risk. 

This paper examines an array of solutions for SAP customers to optimize the Order-to-Cash processes in ways that contain costs and achieve optimum organizational efficiency, high customer retention and successful cash management. 

This expert e-guide provides insight on customer experience management, how to build it, and why companies are no longer focusing on cloud v. on-premise for CRM solutions. 

Read this paper to learn how Noetix BI provides a foundation that allows organizations to access information from Oracle E-Business Suite and other enterprise data sources and to deliver it to business users across the organization. 

Read this brief case study to learn how Aetna, one of the largest health insurers,  provided a development opportunity to employees seeking to strengthen individual and organizational skills in areas of strategic business goals.