For organizations trying to shore up network defenses, it's important to understand how the security threat landscape has evolved. Only then is it possible to determine the best use of network-security solutions -- particularly Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) -- to block ongoing and future waves of attacks. Read on to learn more. 

Firewall and intrusion prevention systems across various enterprise networks routinely log hundreds of hacker attempts a day. To prevent successful attacks, two key detection approaches have evolved: signature-based and anomaly-based network behavior analysis (NBA). This E-Guide details each approach along with the pros and cons. 

As ORCS introduced Windows Server 2008 into the network, they sought new ways to improve efficiency. The need for an improved patch management system, combined with the requirements for PCI compliance, presented a dual challenge that they hoped they could address with a single technology solution. And they did. Read this case study to learn how. 

The company’s previous tape system wasn’t meeting Cornerstone’s needs, particularly with 50 percent annual data growth. Cornerstone selected the Quantum Scalar i500 intelligent tape library platform due to its modularity, speed and the ability to move to LTO-4 tapes. 

Read this paper to learn how document process automation can speed up accounts payable processes, add to the company’s bottom line by cutting costs, reduce cycle times, and allow for faster financial statements and fewer late payment fees. 

Read this case study to learn how Sea Star Line worked with Esker Professional Services to help implement Esker DeliveryWare as their solution and the benefits that resulted from Sea Stars decision to use Esker DeliveryWare, which includes better visibility, productivity, and time and cost savings. 

To determine the return on investment (ROI) associated with the implementation of an HP ProCurve UWW network solution, IDC conducted a study of eight organizations world wide that have successfully performed HP ProCurve UWW implementations and are running the solution in their production environments today. This paper gives the results. 

The last thing network security managers need is more complicated management systems to learn. There are four management keys to an IPS solution: Speed of initial set-up; Ease of ongoing management; Flexible management interfaces; and IPS management scalability. This paper will take a good hard look at each of these manageability components. 

In a growth economy, businesses typically spend aggressively to stoke the growth engine. When money is tight, however, organizations seek more cost-effective ways to nurture their business expansion. This paper explains how organizations can save money over tough times and find themselves better positioned to take the lead when times improve. 

In this session Jeff explores the key characteristics of successful SOA projects. He covers some of the patterns, and anti-patterns, tool sets, and strategies that he himself learned the hard way - through his own trial and error experiences as an architect. 

Virtualization offers multiple ways to save money including hardware purchase, power and cooling costs over time and staff time needed when providing a test and analysis environment to name a few. 

SAP is a customer’s company, whose organization is designed for, and encouraging of, innovation in all its aspects - from product development to product delivery to product implementation. Read this white paper to discover the top 10 reasons why customers choose SAP for their business transformation.