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Virtualization Changes Everything: Enter the vWOC by Silver Peak

February 17, 2012 - (Free Research)

Noted author Jim Metzler reports on the emergence of vWOCs. From the data center to the branch, virtualization is enabling a revolution in how WAN optimization is acquired and deployed. Whether combined with traditional physical appliances or fully virtualized, the new choices make universal network optimization a reality.

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Nucleus Research Note: IBM Cognos Express by IBM

February 17, 2011 - (Free Research)

Learn how midsize companies can rapidly adopt Business Intelligence (BI) and Performance Management (PM) technologies while minimizing training, support and ongoing costs in this research note from Nucleus Research.

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Securing Fixed Function Devices by McAfee, Inc.

May 22, 2012 - (Free Research)

While fixed-function devices such as point-of-sale (POS) systems, ATMs, mobile devices and more are subjected to the same threats and compliance requirements as regular endpoints, they also have their own innate security challenges. This paper uncovers a 3-pronged approach to securing fixed-function devices and how to effectively implement them.

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Business Analytics: Nucleus Research Note - How Analytics Makes Midsize Companies More Profitable by IBM

October 25, 2011 - (Free Research)

Learn how you can improve operating results by enabling managers to make fact-based, data-driven decisions.

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Gartner Next Generation Network IPS Research Note by McAfee, Inc.

December 06, 2010 - (Free Research)

Deep inspection network-based intrusion prevention continues to be a due-diligence security control. The near-term future of the intrusion prevention system market will be determined by the pace of innovation of another market: next-generation firewalls. Explore Gartner's evaluation of network IPS that places McAfee in the leaders' quadrant.

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Brian Madden’s Notes on Storage for Desktop Virtualization Video by NetApp

July 12, 2010 - (Free Research)

While desktop virtualization and VDI are certainly becoming trendy, the reality today is that properly designing a system is still complex and a source of worry and confusion for many architects.

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Brian Madden’s Notes on Storage for Desktop Virtualization Podcast by NetApp

July 13, 2010 - (Free Research)

While desktop virtualization and VDI are certainly becoming trendy, the reality today is that properly designing a system is still complex and a source of worry and confusion for many architects.

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The Power of Virtualization: Consolidated Management Automation by Dell and VMware

May 27, 2010 - (Free Research)

Virtualization is one of the hottest topics in enterprise computing today, with advocates promoting benefits including improved business efficiency, cost savings, and mission-critical data and application protection. In this note, we examine opportunities to leverage virtualization to automate consolidation and systems management.

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The Power of Virtualization: Service Level Automation by Dell and VMware

May 24, 2010 - (Free Research)

This series examines some of the implications of virtualization for small and medium-sized businesses. In this note, we examine opportunities to leverage virtualization to automate service level management.

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Troubleshooting Made Easy In Linux by Global Knowledge

May 01, 2009 - (Free Research)

Troubleshooting is a necessary evil. Where does one start when the operating system does not start, the application does not load or run correctly, the network hangs or a network service does not listen or perform? Linux is noted for being rock solid, stable, and easy to manage but not as user friendly.

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IBM and Red Hat: Security-Rich Collaboration and Messaging Platform by Red Hat and JBoss

IBM and Red Hat have a single, security-rich collaboration and messaging platform that makes it simple, easy, and affordable to improve organizational productivity and effectiveness. It is much more than a Microsoft Exchange/desktop alternative.

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iTest Team - Rapid Test Automation for Equipment and Devices by Fanfare

iTest Team is an integrated test environment for developers, testers, and automation teams. It offers a unified approach for rapidly developing, automating, and maintaining test cases. iTest Team tests complex equipment and systems that are accessed through various protocols, such as command line interfaces, Web interfaces, SNMP, or command shells.

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Perceptions of business technology in the 21st century by ComputerWeekly.com

February 09, 2012 - (Free Research)

The Economist Intelligence Unit reviews changing expectations for technology and assesses their implications for CIOs, the IT function and the business.

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The Rising Impact of Virtualization on Data Backup and Recovery by Acronis

February 20, 2012 - (Free Research)

This white paper highlights the rise of virtualization and explores what businesses today can do in terms of adjusting backup and recovery functions to maintain a functioning virtual data center. Learn what applications are most commonly virtualized today, discover the differences in backup between small and large organizations and more.

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Transcending the Tactical: Strategic SAP® Solutions for Increased HR Productivity by Winshuttle, LLC

October 12, 2011 - (Free Research)

Strategic HR is essential to the long-term health of your organization. Focusing on talent identification and retention, workforce planning and succession management, rather than tactical HR duties such as payroll processing, can yield significant results. This paper outlines the business benefits of investing in strategic HR capabilities.

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Transforming Healthcare with Content and Predictive Analytics and ACM by IBM

March 16, 2012 - (Free Research)

Access this webcast to learn how IBM Enterprise Content Management capabilities (case management, content and predictive analytics, and document imaging and capture) can help reduce hospital readmissions, increase patient care and management, and lower administrative costs.

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The Business Value of Adopting Advanced Support Tools and Utilities by Hewlett-Packard Company

September 01, 2011 - (Free Research)

Discover the obstacles associated with supporting advanced technology in complex IT environments. Review what you should look for when considering support features and deliverables, and learn how specific support tools can enable improved problem resolution and minimize downtime.

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Common Mortgage Challenges You Can't Ignore

by Iron Mountain

March 14, 2012 - (Free Research)

In today's unstable mortgage environment, the management of your loan documents, both paper and digital, has never proved more paramount. This brief paper outlines five common challenges associated with mortgage filing and offers up a five-step mortgage records management plan to help you save money and increase efficiency.

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Forrester Webcast - BYOD’s Impact on Wired and Wireless Isn’t What You Expect by Fluke Networks

May 07, 2012 - (Free Research)

<p>Register now for this exclusive live webinar and learn how to start troubleshooting your network and application problems in your wireless environment to enable a successful BYOD initiative in your organization.</p>

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Enterprise Readiness of Consumer Mobile Platforms by BlackBerry

March 16, 2012 - (Free Research)

<p>This study reveals how today’s four leading mobile operating systems compare based upon twelve categories of security and management criteria.</p>

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Benefiting from Server Virtualization: Beyond Initial Workload Consolidation by Dell and VMware

March 23, 2011 - (Free Research)

Increasing the use of server virtualization is a top priority for small and midsize businesses. According to ESG's 2010 Spending Intentions Survey, it is nearly tied as the top priority for SMBs over the next 12 to 18 months. Read this white paper and learn how VMware is helping companies boost the value of server virtualization.

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IDC - Best Practices in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery by Riverbed Technology, Inc.

January 12, 2012 - (Free Research)

Business continuity and disaster recovery can mean a rapid return to operations or financial downfall. This IDC white paper highlights the challenges and best practices for implementing continuity and recovery solutions, and details how Riverbed WAN optimization solutions enable firms to meet their recovery requirements.

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Cisco IOS Command Shortcuts by Global Knowledge

November 22, 2010 - (Free Research)

This white paper contains some tips and shortcuts showing you how the addition of parameters to these Cisco IOS commands will make your life easier.

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OSPF Scaling and Summarization by Global Knowledge

November 22, 2010 - (Free Research)

This paper examines the usefulness and goal of summarization. These goals consist of conserving RAM, bandwidth and CPU by hiding information from some of the routers.

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Getting To Know MED-V In Windows 7 by Global Knowledge

November 12, 2010 - (Free Research)

This white paper introduces MED-V (Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization), Microsoft’s enterprise-oriented tool for delivering legacy applications in virtual machines running on clients across your business network.

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