This paper outlines the use of Key Performance Indicators (KPI metrics) together with associated Key Performance Drivers (KPD metrics) within the context of value stream management to support continuous operational performance improvement. 

Coupling NetApp’s SnapMirror and SnapVault technology with Syncsort’s BEX software has created an integrated disk-based solution for data protection and disaster recovery of mission-critical digital assets. Within minutes of an outage or disaster, applications, databases and users can be accessing data and resuming business. 

This paper is the first in a four-part series that offers an overview of the current healthcare situation and suggests ways in which wireless technology solutions address healthcare challenges. 

In part two of this three part first server Q&A series, listen to expert Greg Shields discuss what a network is as well as why a network can act as a backbone for running a business. 

In this webcast Q&A with expert Greg Shields here about how to take the first step with taking on a server into your infrastructure. 

Watch this webcast to learn of the features and benefits in the new version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. Microsoft Dynamics CRM offers you innovative ways to access this powerful relationship management solution to empower your employees to respond quickly to customer demands and increase customer satisfaction. 

This webcast talks about Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) vs Terminal Services (TS) - determining what is the best solution to use based on a set of fixed criteria. 

In the third podcast of this three-part Q&A series with expert Greg Shields, learn what IT Management is and why, as a small business, you need to understand and care about IT Management. 

This paper addresses the benefits and challenges driving increased adoption of testing automation along with coordination of requirements and security. It also analyzes the adoption of complex sourcing approaches to development and the need for effective quality management in that context. 

Pratt & Whitney Canada, poised to begin manufacturing of a new generation of engines, realized that greater speed of production and real-time analysis of parts quality would be necessary to sustain this initiative. 

Managing desktop environments across the enterprise can be challenging for many organizations. Virtualization of desktop systems is an increasingly popular solution, but requires scalability and balanced design for successful implementation. This white paper discusses the use of Sun Fire X4450 servers as a virtual desktop infrastructure platform. 

James C. Nolan Law Office wanted to reduce monthly server maintenance fees, eliminate concerns about server reliability, and simplify the process of connecting seasonal workers to company systems. The firm got rid of its servers and subscribed to the Microsoft® Business Productivity Online Standard Suite. 

In this 3rd part of the <i>Designing Artificial Intelligence for Games</i> series, you'll learn how to give your agents higher orders of intelligence. The agents can already deal with the immediate situation they find themselves in; now you are working toward artificial intelligence (AI) that deals with broader goals and the bigger picture.