IBM offers the first integrated software platform dedicated to the delivery of smarter products, with our portfolio of software, hardware and services, IBM can help companies create and manage smarter products for a smarter planet. Read on to learn more. 

Datamonitor surveyed 100 SAP customers to understand the implications of sole-sourcing. Read the survey findings and learn the trends and behaviors associated with sole-sourcing BI from ERP vendors. 

In December 2008, PMI® (Project Management Institute) released the 4th edition version of 'A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK® Guide)',the Project Management Institute's (PMI's) collection of published “generally recognized good practices” (according to PMI's 4th edition FAQs). 

According to a recent Nemertes study, a whopping 75% of companies polled indicate they're putting greater emphasis on video conferencing this year. This confirms our ever-growing trend towards the time- and cost-savings of video conferencing. To successfully deploy video conferencing services, avoid these eight common mistakes. 

This E-Guide provides an expert overview of software requirements management and examines issues with requirements-based testing, software requirements documentation, requirements creep, and requirements use cases. 

In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchVirtualDesktop.com and Citrix, you will discover how virtual desktops can be used to meet the growing demands of today's businesses. Gain insight into the significant benefits associated with virtual desktop technology and explore the top ways VDI can improve the security of your organization. 

The majority of today's businesses have flat or decreasing data center budgets. In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchDataCenter.com and Dell, you will gain insight into the latest data center purchasing trends. 

Many of today’s businesses lack the tools essential for developing location-independent storage initiatives, being forced to manage multiple, separate, and often heterogeneous, storage subsystems. In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchVMware.com and Xiotech, you will discover the top storage considerations for Virtual Machines. 

In this Podcast, backup expert, Mark Bowker, addresses how this technology helps leverage your storage, network, and computing resources. 

Read this brief paper to learn how you can use ArcSight Express to monitor perimeter, network, and server security and to automate security operations. 

This Pocket E-Guide provides expert insight into the common weaknesses that exist in today's Windows-based systems. Explore the top ten most frequent Windows security vulnerabilities and how to counter these threats. Discover the pivotal role proper malware protection, usage of firewalls, and updated patches play in a secure Windows environment. 

Our Virtual Conference Series, designed to put you in touch with industry experts, will help you discover how IBM can provide you the innovative technology and world-class expertise to set you on the right path for years to come. 

At a time when identity theft is running rampant, it's crucial to have sound practices for user authentication, customer authentication and partner authentication. Explore this E-Guide for expert tips on making the most of authentication tools on a small budget and how to use authentication to develop a secure system.