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Analyst's take: Managing IT in an economic downturn by ComputerWeekly.com

March 04, 2011 - (Free Research)

As companies face the prospect of a recession, IT is even more challenged to justify and deliver value while avoiding risky projects. This is not the time to slash budgets; instead, follow a few rules to simplify decision making and focus your investment in areas that deliver the greatest return.

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Evaluation of managed print service suppilers by ComputerWeekly.com

January 25, 2011 - (Free Research)

In Quocirca’s evaluation of major providers of Managed Print Services (MPS) in Europe, Quocirca found that Xerox and HP lead the pack, due to their global scale and broad service capabilities. The analysis also showed that Ricoh and Lexmark have gained considerable ground, demonstrating effective maturity and service delivery excellence.

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How to Choose an Enterprise-Class Job Scheduling Solution Evaluation Guide by Cisco Systems, Inc.

January 24, 2012 - (Free Research)

Depending on the size of an enterprise, a job scheduler may manage thousands of individual mission-critical business processes every day. Access this resource for a brief history of the job scheduling marketplace and to learn what to look for in job scheduling software, including a checklist with which to evaluate your options.

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Where Cloud Computing is Headed by SunGard Availability Services

January 23, 2012 - (Free Research)

Gain insight on where the cloud is headed in this discussion with Rahul Bakshi, VP, Product for Managed Service, SunGard Availability Services. Find out about upcoming trends, key requirements, ROI considerations and more.

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Security - Pix 500 Series Firewalls by Cisco Systems

The world-leading Cisco PIX Security Appliance Series provides robust, enterprise-class, integrated network security services including stateful inspection firewalling, protocol and application inspection, virtual private networking, in-line intrusion protection, and rich multimedia and voice security-in cost-effective, easy-to-deploy solutions.

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Case Study: Financial services firm gets fast ROI on backup solution by Peer Software

January 25, 2012 - (Free Research)

Entrusted with managing massive volumes of data, Santa Fe Partner's small IT staff knows the importance of security and data availability. Recently, they were looking for a file synchronization tool that would help the company manage market and transactional data as well as allow data transfer for DR. Read on to learn about the solution they chose.

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Try VMware vSphere: Free 60-day evaluation by Dell and VMware

March 04, 2011 - (Free Research)

Get a free 60-day evaluation of VMware vSphere, the industry's leading and only robust virtualization platform for building cloud infrastructures.

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Achieve Low Cost, Secure and Reliable Email with SaaS-based Unified Email Management by Mimecast

April 01, 2011 - (Free Research)

This Case Study assesses the deployment of Mimecast SaaS-based Unified Email Management (UEM) solution at Basic Energy Services, a renowned publicly traded oilfield services Company. IDC examines the effectiveness of the Mimecast solution and its services in meeting Basic Energy Services' needs and the reasons why the Mimecast solution was chosen.

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Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management by Q1 Labs

February 08, 2012 - (Free Research)

In 2011, Q1 Labs continued its rapid growth and became more visible in competitive evaluations. The QRadar appliances can be deployed as all-in-one solutions for smaller environments, or can be horizontally scaled in larger environments using specialized event collection, processing and console appliances.

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Evaluating cloud-based file transfer services by IBM

July 01, 2011 - (Free Research)

If you are looking for smarter ways to approach file sharing in your commerce environment, you are probably thinking about outsourcing or moving to the cloud. This evaluation from IBM, supported by research from Vanson-Bourne, can help by showing you critical factors to consider.

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Vendor Landscape: Unified Threat Management by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

January 27, 2012 - (Free Research)

When selecting a UTM solution for your business, it’s essential to carefully weigh your options. This resource offers key insight into the UTM market and offers a comprehensive evaluation of 10 leading vendors to help you determine which solution best fits your enterprise’s needs.

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Adhering to Government Standards: Common Criteria and Procurement Specifications by DLT Solutions

December 23, 2011 - (Free Research)

Advances in technology and threats have shifted the way we approach protecting national security systems and information. All commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) information assurance (IA)-enabled products acquired by Government departments and agencies must be subject to a standardized evaluation process. Learn how RedHat meets these requirements.

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Analyzing and Optimizing Your Application Portfolio by HP

September 16, 2011 - (Free Research)

This video on application portfolio management introduces robust dashboarding and reporting tools which help you easily identifying opportunities to eliminate redundancies and replace software which doesn't provide the necessary cost benefits.

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How to successfully consolidate your Windows environment by Hewlett-Packard Company

July 16, 2010 - (Free Research)

HP's Operations Manager 9.00 for Windows allows your organization to spend more time on strategic initiatives by using consolidated infrastructure monitoring tools. Download this evaluation copy and get a hands-on example of how this software works.

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Free tool to evaluate the performance of your distributed IT infrastructure by Hewlett-Packard Company

July 16, 2010 - (Free Research)

HP's SiteScope 10.1 MLU SW E-Media solution allows organizations to maintain the availability and performance of their IT infrastructure while lowering the total cost of ownership to a central server. Download this evaluation now.

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Web Lead Evaluation and Scoring Study by KnowledgeStorm, Inc (E-mail this company)

April 06, 2006 - (Free Research)

KnowledgeStorm and The Artemis Group conducted an in-depth analysis of 15,452 Web leads generated by KnowledgeStorm. The objective of this study was to identify characteristics of Web leads that maximize sales opportunities and to debunk myths around what makes a good sales lead.

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How to Choose a Distribution System by Sage Software

January 05, 2012 - (Free Research)

Read this white paper to learn best practices for selecting the best distribution strategy and accompanying enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for your organization.

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Midmarket ERP Software Evaluation Tips by Sage Software

February 10, 2012 - (Free Research)

This guide provides expert tips for midmarket organizations interested in investing in ERP. Learn how to sift through the clutter to find the perfect system for your needs.

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Virtualization Solutions from Sun Microsystems: I Remember When Being Green Meant Compromise by LEGACY - DO NOT USE - Insight

June 2008 - (Free Research)

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

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KnowledgeNote: The C-Suite May Not Be Your Lead Sweet Spot - Podcast by KnowledgeStorm, Inc (E-mail this company)

July 2006 - (Free Research)

Findings of the Web Lead Evaluation and Scoring Study, conducted by KnowledgeStorm and The Artemis Group, suggest companies using the Internet to generate leads might discover that focusing on the C-suite is not the fastest route to improved lead-to-close ratios. Listen to this podcast to find out why.

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Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting Software Evaluation and Selection Guide by IBM