Over the course of several months in 2011, IDC conducted a research study to identify the opportunities and challenges to adoption of a new technology that changes the way in which traditional business solutions are implemented and used. The results of the study are presented in this white paper. 

Despite well-publicised concerns regarding security, compliance and data integration issues, banking institutions have begun embracing cloud computing across the services spectrum. 

This white paper introduces a storage solution designed to meet today's data growth challenges - a unified architecture designed for IT managers with limited storage expertise, this technology facilitates complete storage consolidation and features a simple, application-driven approach to shared storage. Read on to learn more. 

This report is the first in a series of studies conducted by KnowledgeStorm and Universal McCann that will take a strategic look at the impact the blogs, podcasts and other emerging media formats have on B2B technology marketing. This first installment examines podcasting and provides valuable insight into this red-hot delivery mechanism. 

This research from Freeform Dynamics, based on a survey of end users,  identifies the challenges faced by IT departments and suppliers on software licensing, and offers advice to organisations on dealing with software licensing. 

Social service agencies are experiencing challenges with manual processes. Advanced case management strategies are being implemented to streamline these processes and foster greater insight, collaboration and decision-making capabilities. This white paper explains how one such solution allows you automate these processes to elevate processing. 

Before implementing any cloud solution, it's critical that an organisation understand the time, effort and costs associated with it. This white paper explores the pros and cons of today's SaaS offerings, and takes an in-depth look at how they apply to email archiving as regulatory and storage requirements continue to proliferate. 

Organisations have been under pressure to make savings wherever possible and have consolidated their IT during the recession. However, along with the opportunities consolidation presents there are also challenges, and experts warn that any form of consolidation needs to be undertaken carefully. 

While Agile development is designed to increase efficiency, it can also introduce risk as testing cycles get condensed and serious bugs can get overlooked. In this whitepaper, learn how Coverity can help you assure the quality, security and safety of your code in Agile or hybrid development environments. 

The best practitioners of online marketing are those who meld Internet marketing and technology tools with timely follow-up and tried-and-true, old fashioned human contact. This paper walks you through key strategies for implementing an effective lead follow-up and qualification process. 

This small business report looks at the degree to which small businesses are sharing data, the ways in which they are doing so and the real and perceived risks. It shows how these risks can be mitigated. 

This Forrester Research Inc. research report examines the total economic impact and potential return on investment (ROI) of extract, transform and load (ETL) software. 

Learn twelve criteria to help you identify and select an ERP solution that fits your business needs. Find the right ERP provider that will help you implement quickly and achieve business objectives.