For a better understanding of how traditional voice-centric networks are competing with new media and web-based competitors, read this white paper. 

Content Provided by Google. Google Apps provide familiar, easy to use products and services for business settings. These services enable customers to access their data virtually anytime and anywhere from Internet-capable devices. This computing environment is called "the cloud." Read this white paper to learn more. 

Content provided by Google. In this Forrester Research report, examine an in-depth cost analysis of your peers’ implementations of Google Apps to determine the total economic impact of adopting cloud collaboration services. Review real-world results and calculations covering the ROI of this move. 

Content provided by Google. While adopting cloud-based applications makes sense operationally and financially, there are still many concerns over application security in the cloud. Access this exclusive resource to learn about application security in the cloud. 

Content provided by Google. IT organizations are working to improve email security and add compliance and e-discovery capabilities. Spam and malware are bad and are getting worse, and the risk and potential costs associated with e-discovery are increasing. As a result, organizations need a better way to solve these problems. 

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine exclusive research into the investment priorities of UK IT decision-makers, which shows virtualisation, Windows 7 and security as the top areas for spending this year. We analyse the changing nature of database architecture; and the BBC’s Chief Technology Officer talks about IT plans for the broadcaster. 

With the announcement of Android 2.2, code named "Froyo," Google targets the enterprisemarket for the first time. This release has features to enable devices that can be grantedsupport under the "appliance level" of the Gartner Managed Diversity Framework. 

Content provided by Google. This article from the Harvard Business Review covers they key points that CEOs and executives need to know about cloud computing. Find out why cloud is a game-changer, and what is preventing companies from adopting it now. Review the courses of action you can take, and the implications of each strategy. 

Content provided by Google. IT organizations are working to improve email security and add compliance and e-discovery capabilities. Spam and malware are bad and are getting worse, and the risk and potential costs associated with e-discovery are increasing. As a result, organizations need a better way to solve these problems. 

Learn how to use smart, sound pricing strategies to increase revenues while protecting margins. Enterprise-wide visibility into the many drivers that come into play can help with identifying opportunities, negotiating deals properly, and adjusting with agility to changing conditions. 

ExaGrid is a cost-effective, scalable disk-based backup solution that replaces tape in your nightly backup process, enabling faster and more reliable backups at a price comparable to a new tape library. ExaGrid offers the only disk backup appliance with data deduplication purpose. 

This report examines a promising new category of technology—Ethernet SAN—that may be poised to disrupt the economics of the storage industry. This ESG Lab report documents hands-on testing of Coraid EtherDrive SAN storage with a focus on usability, scalability, and price-performance efficiency.