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Value Proposition for IBM Power Systems as Database Server in Midsize Companies - Cost Comparisons for Linux by IBM September 2008 - (Free Research) This ITG report shows the advantages of the IBM Power platform for Linux database serving in mid-sized companies. It will discuss the use of IBM Power servers for core database serving and give a number of reasons to consider the Power platform.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Comparison: IBM Netezza Data Warehouse Appliance vs. Oracle Exadata by IBM January 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper offers up a comprehensive comparison of the Oracle Exadata and IBM Netezza data warehouse appliance, helping you decide which is the better fit for your business. Read this now and learn how they stack up in terms of online transaction processing (OLTP), query performance, simplicity of operation, value and more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Key requirements for HCM: A vendor comparison checklist by Ultimate Software December 2011 - (Free Research) The following solution comparison checklist contains must-have requirements that you must consider as you compare vendors in your search for a leading human capital management (HCM) solution.  (ASSESSMENT TOOL) READ ABSTRACT |

2009 ERP Report: Hospitality and Entertainment by Panorama Consulting Group November 2009 - (Free Research) This part of Panorama’s ERP Report outlines the use of ERP software at companies in the hospitality and entertainment industry, including a comparison of ERP results to other industries. This study includes ERP implementation results surrounding average budget, duration, actual costs, and implementation variables.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Intel® SOA Expressway Performance Comparison to IBM* DataPower XI50 by Intel March 2011 - (Free Research) Intel® SOA Expressway (SOAE) provides superior performance for service mediation and governance use cases outpacing IBM® DataPower in a direct "apples-to-apples" comparison by 1.5X to 8X at half the cost. This paper presents benchmark test scenarios, cost analysis, and SOAE's multi-core optimized software architectural elements.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Smarter Collaboration TCO/ROI Calculator by IBM June 2010 - (Free Research) Try out this calculator, based on the Liberate-Migrate-Virtualize cost reduction strategy, which offers a 5 year TCO view of your IT spending and how you can save money around Software license, Hardware, and Operational costs with an annual and cumulative comparison of as-is and future (proposed) situations.  (ASSESSMENT TOOL) READ ABSTRACT |

IBM PowerVM Virtualization Technology on IBM POWER7 Systems: A Comparison of PowerVM and VMware vSphere 4.1 update 1 Virtualization Performance by IBM September 2011 - (Free Research) This white paper examines tests of virtual machine consolidation ratios for IBM's Power Systems servers and blades.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How To Choose Between Generic and Industry-Specific ERP Systems by Epicor Software Corporation April 2013 - (Free Research) This resource outlines eight tips that can help you simplify the enterprise resource planning (ERP) selection process and choose between a generic and industry-specific ERP platform.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Choosing the Right MES Vendor to Achieve Manufacturing Excellence: A Vendor Comparison by Apriso Corporation November 2011 - (Free Research) This paper profiles three leading manufacturing execution system (MES) software solution providers and discusses the important features and capabilities that manufacturers should consider if they want to obtain the best possible competitive advantage.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

A Comparison of PowerVM and x86-Based Virtualization Performance by IBM April 2010 - (Free Research) Turning to virtualization can increase an organization’s IT performance. But finding the ideal consolidation solution can be tricky. Read the white paper, “A Comparison of PowerVM and VMware Virtualization Performance”. See how IBM Power7 and PowerVM outdo other x86-based platforms to achieve broader scalability and increased flexibility.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Solitaire Interglobal: PowerLinux vs Windows for your SAP Deployments by IBM April 2012 - (Free Research) <p>This white paper assesses two leading operating systems and provides proven metrics for effectively evaluating them. Determine which platform offers the availability, performance, and efficiency that your SAP environment requires.</p>  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

A Comparison of IBM’s Flex Sys Environments to Traditional Blade Architectures by IBM September 2012 - (Free Research) Read this Clabby Analytics report that compares the IBM Flex System to traditional blade architecture.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

ORC International Database Manageability and Productivity Cost Comparison Study: Oracle Database 11g Release 2 vs. IBM DB2 Enterprise 9.7 by Oracle Corporation September 2011 - (Free Research) Conducted by the research firm ORC International, this study found that performing common database management tasks for Oracle Database 11g R2 took less time and fewer resources than performing the same tasks for DB2 Enterprise 9.7. Although funded by Oracle, the study was independently conducted by ORC.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

eGuide: Understanding the business case for in-memory technology by Hewlett-Packard Limited September 2012 - (Free Research) In-memory analytics technology is impressive, but is it really necessary right now for small to midsize businesses (SMBs)? Would an investment provide a true competitive advantage? And what are some ways it be leveraged? Read this e-guide to find expert insight on these questions and get the inside scoop on the rise of in-memory technology.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Technical Comparison of On-line Vs. Line-interactive UPS Designs by APC by Schneider Electric January 2004 - (Free Research) This paper describes the advantages and disadvantages of each topology and addresses some common misconceptions about real-world application requirements.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

ORC International Database Manageability and Productivity Cost Comparison Study: Oracle Database 11g Release 2 vs. IBM DB2 Enterprise 9.7 by Oracle Corporation September 2011 - (Free Research) Conducted by the research firm ORC International, this study found that performing common database management tasks for Oracle Database 11g R2 took less time and fewer resources than performing the same tasks for DB2 Enterprise 9.7. Although funded by Oracle, the study was independently conducted by ORC.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

GradeCard: Supplier Performance Measurement Systems by Lyons Information Systems, Inc. April 2008 - (Free Research) GradeCard® is an enterprise software system that captures supplier performance data from your ERP system, stores the data in a non-proprietary database, and compiles and analyzes the data to provide clear reports of supplier performance.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Robert Frances Group Analysis: Leasing vs. Buying the IBM Storwize V7000 Storage System by IBM November 2012 - (Free Research) This analysis by the Robert Frances Group delves into the performance of IBM's Storwize V7000 storage system and the expected benefits and cost savings organizations can expect. Read now for a detailed TCO summary and a comparison of the cost benefitis of leasing vs. purchasing.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

HRG Assessment: Comparing IBM PureSystems and Cisco UCS by IBM July 2012 - (Free Research) Keeping pace with the demand for ne IT functionality can be next to impossible for many of today's IT organizations that lack the necessary time, budget, and skilled resources. Both IBM and Cisco offer integrated systems designed to alleviate these challenges, but the two products differ in important ways. Read this white paper to uncover them.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Understanding Power Factor, Crest Factor, and Surge Factor by APC by Schneider Electric January 2006 - (Free Research) This paper explains the technical terms of Power Factor, Crest Factor, and Surge Factor.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: Data Warehousing in SQL Server Environments by Dell and Microsoft June 2012 - (Free Research) What's different about Microsoft's latest release, SQL Server 2012, that has midsize companies considering it for their big data analytics and data warehousing needs? Read this expert e-guide to find out. Also, find tips on choosing between SQL Server's native backup compression and third-party tools.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Analyst Whitepaper: Bloor Research: Sybase ASE Total Cost of Ownership - A Comparison to Oracle by SAP America, Inc. September 2011 - (Free Research) Given that Sybase ASE can now be deployed as the foundation for SAP Business Suite and BW implementations (in addition to Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and IBM DB2), the information is relevant to SAP customers installing a new instance of SAP or looking to migrate their existing SAP installation to a different database.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: Chapter 3: Enterprise-Class Tape Library Purchase Considerations by Quantum Corporation February 2010 - (Free Research) Now that you've reviewed the essential issues involved in any backup acquisition, this guide focuses on the specific considerations of enterprise-class tape libraries. You'll also find a series of specifications to help make on-the-spot product comparisons between vendors like Quantum Corp., Hewlett-Packard Corp., IBM, SpectraLogic Corp., and more.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Lowering the Cost of Business Intelligence With Open Source: A Comparison of Open Source and Traditional Vendor Costs by Pentaho Corporation June 2010 - (Free Research) Many of the top reasons given for the use of open source BI software is "lower costs." The question is whether commercial open source actually matters when it comes to lowering license and support costs. Read this analyst report for comparison of the software and support costs of traditional BI vendors versus commercial open source BI from Pentaho.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

SAP Outsourcing for Mid-Market Companies: A Comparison of Three Leading Providers by itelligence, Inc. March 2011 - (Free Research) Running a business on SAP requires that the application be available 7x24, data be secure, and that the application can grow with an organization. The decision to select an outsourcer goes far beyond finding a data center. Read this paper and learn what questions to ask in order to select an outstanding SAP outsourcing provider.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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