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E-Book: Network Planning for Cloud Computing by SearchNetworking.com May 26, 2010 - (Free Research) Cloud computing comes in different shapes and sizes, and the architecture used will have an impact on the network. Network managers must be involved in on the cloud architecture decision and must understand the impact that private, public, or hybrid clouds will have on the network. Read on to learn more about network planning for cloud computing.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Dell Networking Solutions by Dell, Inc. August 24, 2011 - (Free Research) This resource outlines networking solutions to help you meet the challenges of network planning, deployment, and management for the virtual era.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Deployment Strategies for 802.11n: Key Considerations for the Next Generation of Wireless Networking by Brocade November 16, 2011 - (Free Research) While 802.11n wireless networks let enterprises create a seamless working environment by combining the mobility of wireless with the performance of wired networks, the best ways for deploying 802.11n – while minimizing acquisition and operational costs – may still be unclear.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

IBM Data Center Networking: Planning for virtualization and cloud computing by IBM February 10, 2011 - (Free Research) This IBM Redbook covers the impact of server and storage consolidation, data center network virtualization and consolidation technologies, and much more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Five Ways to Improve Cost Containment by Cisco Systems, Inc. February 22, 2008 - (Free Research) An intelligent information network infrastructure can go a long way toward helping SMBs contain costs. This paper examines five ways SMBs can make their network work for them.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Network Evolution E-Zine: Wireless LANs and Multimedia: Matching wired network performance and quality by SearchNetworking.com May 30, 2012 - (Free Research) The June edition of SearchNetworking.com’s Network Evolution E-Zine outlines the three basic steps enterprises should follow when preparing for video. Uncover how to integrate these steps into your network plans and learn how to say goodbye to your troubles with video.  (EZINE)

State Agency Collaborates Securely with Outside Organizations by Cisco Systems, Inc. June 06, 2011 - (Free Research) This case study explains how one organization planned, designed, and implemented a flexible network architecture that enabled them to better collaborate between departments for improved business outcomes.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Deployment Strategies for 802.11n: Key Considerations for the Next Generation of Wireless Networking by Brocade October 05, 2010 - (Free Research) While 802.11n wireless networks let enterprises create a seamless working environment by combining the mobility of wireless with the performance of wired networks, the best ways for deploying 802.11n—while minimizing acquisition and operational costs—may still be unclear. Read this white paper to learn more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

What Enterprises Should Do About IPv6 in 2011 by Cisco Systems, Inc. January 26, 2011 - (Free Research) The purpose of this white paper is to provide enterprises with guidance, based on a three- to five-year outlook, on how IPv6 should be included in their network design, planning, and operations starting today. The intended audience is enterprise network administrators.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

WAN Optimization Disaster Stories by Orange Business Services July 28, 2009 - (Free Research) For every successful WAN optimization, there are many others that have less-than-desirable results. This white paper reviews some real-life WAN optimization failures, determines the causes and offers concrete advice to help ensure a successful WAN optimization project.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The New Economics of Telecom Networks: Bringing value back to the network by Alcatel-Lucent November 23, 2009 - (Free Research) Network service providers dealing with massive bandwidth demand are struggling to evolve their networks while keeping costs under control. Expenditures must be reduced and revenue per transported bit increased. Read this strategic white paper to learn more about a more value driven approach to network management.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Getting the Most from Your Wireless Network by WildPackets, Inc. August 2008 - (Free Research) Network disruptions have become business disruptions with financial and sometimes even legal consequences. This white paper outlines best practices in monitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting wireless networks using WildPackets OmniPee.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

eBook: Simplifying Branch Office Management by SearchEnterpriseWAN E-Books March 2010 - (Free Research) Branch IT managers face a very dynamic environment. The number of branches is rising, telecommuting is increasing, and the demand for applications is expanding. You need to take a proactive approach, classify branches, and establish SLAs that tie to each class and can then be met through the deployment of various technologies.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

SearchCIO.com eBook: Unlock Outsourcing Potential and Change by SearchCIO.com May 2009 - (Free Research) The key to unlocking outsourcing potential lies in targeting the right projects, choosing your suppliers wisely and then managing them with an eye on economic conditions at that global site. Here's a step-by-step plan for optimizing savings.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Best Practices in Contract Management: How to Shrink Your Sales Cycle through Smart Contract Management by SpringCM October 2010 - (Free Research) This white paper discusses the seven best practices in contract management. It's time for you to think about how to manage your contracts more effectively, close more deals, and get more cash. Learn how in this paper.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Prepare For Vendor Audits and Improve Software Asset Management with Integrated IBM Solutions by IBM December 2010 - (Free Research) Read on to learn how effective software asset management can support both cost effectiveness and cost efficiency through automation and by matching inventory with actual deployments, thereby helping to reduce over- and under-licensing.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Book: A CIO’s Guide to Outsourcing by Dimension Data November 2010 - (Free Research) Access this e-book and learn outsourcing contract danger signs, how to tell if changing vendors is worth the risk, the importance of encouraging innovation and flexibility from providers, and more!  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Reducing Risk through Requirements-driven Quality Management: An End-to-end Approach by Hewlett-Packard Company December 2008 - (Free Research) This white paper explains a structured way to manage requirements and how risk-based requirements and quality management are inseparable from the larger process of managing the planning, test and release of a software system.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Best Practices in eCatalog Management by Ariba, Inc. June 2010 - (Free Research) At the heart of procurement systems is a catalog. Even in environments lacking automation, requisitioners consult a hard copy or customer service reps use a catalog at the other end of a phone line. Getting everyone to use the correct catalog from a preferred vendor at the contracted price will ensure that negotiated savings are actually realized.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SAP Paybacks and Chargebacks by Vistex by SAP America, Inc. July 1967 - (Free Research) Learn how you can strengthen your ability to compete and grow profitably in today's consumer products industry by managing trade spending, providing a key service to channel partners and strengthening your ability to compete and grow profitably.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The SAP Contract Lifecycle Management Application: Reducing Cost and Risk While Optimizing Contract Value by SAP America, Inc. December 2012 - (Free Research) Too many companies struggle to efficiently create, file, and ensure the compliance of corporate contracts using manual, incomplete, disjointed processes.View this demo to learn how SAP Contract Lifecycle Management streamlines these processes by automating contract creation, enhancing visibility, and improving compliance.  (VIDEOCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Ensure Best Price and Contract Compliance Now Delivered in real-time with Big Data analytics by Oversight Systems September 2012 - (Free Research) Traditional procurement and financial analytics practices lack the visibility today's businesses need, and can lead to millions of wasted dollars. Check out this paper to learn about an innovative financial analytics tool that can help monitor and analyze purchase data to ensure prices and contracts are being met.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Change Management Best Practices for the Engineering and Construction Industry by Oracle Corporation April 2009 - (Free Research) The purpose of this white paper is to highlight best practices of identifying and managing changes that might occur on a construction project, and provide a process to effectively manage changes on construction projects.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

CW+: Compass: How to negotiate effective telecoms contracts by ComputerWeekly.com October 2010 - (Free Research) Effective negotiations and management of telecom contracts can have a measurable impact on a business’ financial performance.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Do I Know You? Solid-state Vendors Need Brands or OEM Contracts by The 451 Group (E-mail this company) October 2011 - (Free Research) Late last year, 451 Research evaluated two solid-state storage variants: Solid-sate drives and solid-state cache in networked storage. This paper breaks down the detailed examination, and you can access the key findings here. Read on to learn who the top-ranked vendors are, find 8 top SSD drive criteria and hear what your peers said about SSD!  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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