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The Security Paradox: The First Global Study that Quantifies the Cost of Reactive Versus Proactive Security in a Midsize Organization by McAfee, Inc.

September 07, 2009 - (Free Research)

Medium organizations around the globe are increasingly concerned about cyberthreats, and the rising number of incidents shared publicly certainly justifies their worries. At the same time, most organizations have frozen or cut their IT security budgets. Threats up, budgets down. This is what we call the “security paradox.” Read on to learn more.

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Long-Term Data Protection and Retention: Finding the Correct Balance by Quantum Corporation

March 18, 2009 - (Free Research)

Tape remains the most cost effective, energy efficient and reliable program technology for storing large amounts of inactive, off-line or near-line data while complimenting disk-based data protection and retention solutions. Read this paper and find out why.

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3 Steps To Securing Your Network And Preventing Common Security Mistakes by Global Knowledge

August 27, 2009 - (Free Research)

Securing an organization's assets requires work, but there are some basic steps that can simplify the task by taking a one-two-three approach. In this whitepaper, you'll learn how you can sort your security controls by categorizing and grouping them in order to help prevent common security problems.

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Business Case for Data Protection: Study of CEOs and other C-level Executives by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company

July 15, 2009 - (Free Research)

This study looks at what senior executives think about the value of corporate data protection efforts within their organizations. It is important for those individuals charged with managing a data protection program to understand how key decision makers in organizations perceive the importance of safeguarding sensitive and confidential information.

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The Alarming Shift in Cybercrime: How Organized Attacks Now Target Your Wallet by Blue Coat

July 2008 - (Free Research)

This paper will examine the shift in the nature of cybercrimes, how the thieves target their victims, and what can be done to prevent them.

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Ethernet 10/100/1000 Copper Taps, Passive or Active? by Gigamon

July 2009 - (Free Research)

This article presents an overview of the various Ethernet 10/100/1000 physical layer technologies for the copper medium. It discusses the pros and cons of active versus passive tapping and why active tapping is preferred for Gigabit Ethernet running over the copper medium. The switch-over behavior of active relay-based tapping is also presented.

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Broadband - Notice of Funds Availability by Motorola, Inc.

August 2009 - (Free Research)

The USDA Rural Utilities Service and NTIA jointly announced the availability of funding and application requirements for the broadband initiatives contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Read on to learn about the RUS grant program, its requirements, and how Motorola can work with you toward an RUS approved grant.

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Business Ready Solutions for Virtual Infrastructure Availability Using Dell™ PowerEdge™ Servers, Dell Powervault™ Storage, and VMware vSphere™ by Dell, Inc. and Intel

July 2009 - (Free Research)

This white paper presents an example configuration and best practices for deploying and configuring a highly available architecture using an example solution configuration and then discussing how the configuration helps in maximizing uptime.

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Automated IP Address Management: How to Cut Costs and Better Align your Network with Business Initiatives by Infoblox

March 2009 - (Free Research)

Check out this white paper for a discussion on network changes; IP address management; Core Network Services solutions; and the benefits of integrated, automated IP.

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Tactical Data Quality Projects Deliver Quick ROI by DataFlux Corporation

October 2009 - (Free Research)

This expert podcast offers advice for deploying and completing tactical data quality projects from Forrester's Rob Karel.

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Implementing ITIL Using the PMBOK Guide in Four Repeatable Steps by Global Knowledge

January 2006 - (Free Research)

This white paper provides an overview of the PMBOK® and the key process areas and functions within the IT Infrastructure Library.

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The Economics of Embedded Development, Testing, Deployment and Support by IBM

December 2008 - (Free Research)

This paper is aimed at helping senior management address its product ROI in a manner that can be directly applied to their everyday management practices. In this report, EMF presents a methodology for calculating the ROI for a development based on the direct cost of development, associative costs, extrinsic costs and a process for estimating risk.

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Why Your Organization Needs to Implement DLP (Data Loss Prevention) by Blue Coat

October 2008 - (Free Research)

Sometimes a bad egg will exploit a security vulnerability on purpose for personal gain. Much more often, though, expensive data loss incidents are caused by good people who just made an honest mistake. A good DLP solution will protect from the few bad ones who are trying to hurt the business, and also from the many good - but fallible - employees.

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Ready Access to Real-Time Data Helps Small Businesses Thrive by SAP AG

February 2008 - (Free Research)

Today there is new and affordable technology that enables small businesses to access current data from any location, respond quickly to change, and thrive in a volatile business environment. A good example of this technology is the SAP® Business One application. Read this white paper to learn more!

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Best Practices for Communications Transformation: Transportation, Energy, and the Public Sector by Alcatel-Lucent

March 2009 - (Free Research)

This whitepaper will provide insight into: a- the communications requirements of three specific industry segments (transportation, energy and the public sector), b- best practices to deliver the services and manage the projects efficiently, and c- innovative solutions and strategies deployed by these industry segments.

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Top 10 Reasons Customers Choose SAP for Business Transformation by SAP AG

January 2006 - (Free Research)

SAP is a customer’s company, whose organization is designed for, and encouraging of, innovation in all its aspects - from product development to product delivery to product implementation. Read this white paper to discover the top 10 reasons why customers choose SAP for their business transformation.

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How Successful Manufacturing ERP Selections Are Made: The Top Things to Look for, Look at, and Look beyond When Evaluating an ERP Purchase by IQMS

December 2008 - (Free Research)

This paper examines the major considerations manufacturers looking to add, upgrade of replace Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software should be aware of. By being cognizant of these aspects you'll ensure that you'll be able to select a solution that best fits your needs, both now and in the future.

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Subnetting Shortcuts by Global Knowledge

August 2009 - (Free Research)

One of the most challenging topics for many CCNA candidates is subnet masking. This white paper will de-mystify the math behind subnetting, and provide examples of shortcuts that bypass the need for binary when doing calculations involving subnet masks.

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Osterman Research: How to Lower Email Costs While Increasing Reliability by Concentric

April 2009 - (Free Research)

This white paper, sponsored by Concentric, discusses the critical nature of email and the importance of understanding the total cost of ownership for providing email. It also provides some examples of the cost of providing Exchange on-premise for organizations of various sizes developed from a cost model developed by Osterman Research.

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Gaining ERP Value: Structured Implementation at Industrial Good Maker Hunter Manufacturing by SAP AG

January 2009 - (Free Research)

Hunter Manufacturing is a good example of what a midsize company can accomplish with a disciplined approach to gaining ERP value, in concert with a vendor that has the functionality, technology and services to support the effort.

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Application Integration Using the SID: A Practical Approach for Project Scoping and Design in Five Steps by Progress Software

November 2009 - (Free Research)

This paper focuses on the creation of an information "exchange" between applications or services in the context of the business process ticketing systems in an enterprise eBonding example. In this paper you will learn about application integration using the SID; Read on to learn a practical approach for project scoping and design in five steps.

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Value Proposition for IBM DB2 9.7 -- Cost Savings Potential Compared to Oracle 11g; International Technology Group; July 2009 by IBM

August 2009 - (Free Research)

Informational applications have become one of the most critical areas of IT activity. How will these challenges be met? This report examines an option -– use of IBM DB2 9.7 as an alternative to Oracle 11g -– that represents a major new opportunity for organizations to meet escalating demand while reducing IT costs.

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Project Management Office Best Practices, A step-by-step plan to build and improve your PMO by Oracle Corporation

April 2009 - (Free Research)

The best-performing project management offices reduce business risk, optimize resources and contribute to business growth through a portfolio management office, according to Gartner. Read this informative paper from Oracle and take your first step to establishing a PMO or maturing your already established PMO.

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Collaboration Without Compromise by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd

October 2009 - (Free Research)

This paper describes how the 2010, 2007, and 2003 versions of Office work together with the 2010, 2007, and 2003 versions of SharePoint technologies.

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Podcast: This Month in the Threat Webscape by Websense, Inc.

September 2009 - (Free Research)

The Websense Security Labs Team provides a review of the recent July threats. Highlighted are a few examples of high-profile Web sites that were compromised with malicious code.

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