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Foundational Focus: OSI Model - Breaking Down the 7 Layers by Global Knowledge April 12, 2013 - (Free Research) The OSI model is a conceptual tool used to discuss and describe network functions. It is a good idea to be familiar with the OSI model, the features assigned to each layer, and examples of common protocols or technologies associated with the OSI layers.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Perceptions of business technology in the 21st century by ComputerWeekly.com February 09, 2012 - (Free Research) The Economist Intelligence Unit reviews changing expectations for technology and assesses their implications for  CIOs, the IT function and the business.  (ESSENTIAL GUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Session Initiated Protocol (SIP): A Five-Function Control Protocol by F5 Networks August 2007 - (Free Research) The intent of this paper is to offer the reader a basic understanding of the Session Initiated Protocol. SIP is the conduit that will bring together the enterprise and telecommunications to provide IP-based communications.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SIEM IT Decision Center- Checklist #1 by SearchSecurity.com January 2013 - (Free Research) If you are looking into deploying your own SIEM system, read this E-Guide to better understand features and functions, how to evaluate deployment and management costs, and the latest trends regarding SIEM platforms.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Presentation Transcript: Configuring and Using IBM i's Auditing Functions by PowerTech April 2010 - (Free Research) Did you know that IBM i includes powerful auditing features? In fact, our own class-leading audit reporting solution leverages the information captured by this facility. Read this presentation transcipt - based on content presented at the 2009 COMMON conference - to learn about activating and configuring IBM i's built-in auditing capabilities.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

A New Way to Work: Workday Mobile Strategy by Workday March 2013 - (Free Research) This webcast explores Workday's mobile solutions and user-focused interfaces, stressing the importance of functional mobility across all smart devices.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Best Practices for a Successful Upgrade Project by HCL Technologies Ltd. July 2008 - (Free Research) Upgrades help businesses to maintain a competitive edge in the market. Yet, upgrades pose their own set of challenges. This white paper lists the best practices that should be followed when upgrading to achieve maximum reliability.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Configuring and Using IBM i's Auditing Functions by PowerTech March 2010 - (Free Research) Did you know that IBM i includes powerful auditing features? In fact, our own class-leading audit reporting solution leverages the information captured by this facility. Join this webinar-based on content presented at the 2009 COMMON conference-to learn about activating and configuring IBM i's built-in auditing capabilities.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Three Keys to Effective Service-oriented Architecture Governance by Accenture June 2008 - (Free Research) While most leading companies' IT organizations are well on the way to adopting service-oriented architecture capabilities, many find their progress slowed by questions about who owns business services.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Cisco ScanSafe and AVC Support Cloud Intelligent Network by Cisco Systems, Inc. July 2012 - (Free Research) This case study showcases how, in just two years, Cisco was able to move their enterprise resource planning (ERP), sales force management (SFA) and customer relationship management (CRM) applications to a private cloud. Along with leveraging public cloud software as a service, Cisco significantly reduced TCO and boosted their agility.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

How Security is Changing to Support Virtualization and Cloud Computing by Trend Micro, Inc. February 2011 - (Free Research) In the near future, it is anticipated that all aspects of information technology will be movable, dynamic, and interactive – the access, the data, the workload, and all computing. End users’ mobile devices will access and store hundreds of gigabytes of data.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

IT Risk Management: Guide to Software Risk Assessments and Audits by Veracode, Inc. June 2010 - (Free Research) Risk is a function of the likelihood that a potential vulnerability will be exploited, and the resulting impact of that exploitation. In IT systems, risk can be introduced from the internet, servers, networks, malicious insiders, and even lapses in physical security. This whitepaper provides IT risk management best practices.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Epicor's IT Service Management - Expert IT Help Desk Software by Epicor Software Corporation   (SOFTWARE PRODUCT)

Data Center Projects: System Planning by APC by Schneider Electric February 2009 - (Free Research) The planning sequence described in this paper covers the design of the data center's physical infrastructure layer, whose job it is to house, power, cool, and protect the data center's computing and network functions.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

A Brave New (Security) World: How Security is Changing to Support Virtualization and Cloud Computing by Trend Micro, Inc. June 2011 - (Free Research) This white paper describes the evolution of security challenges as enterprises adopt virtualization and then cloud computing. Learn about an approach that acts as a facilitator of mobility, virtualization, and cloud computing.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Endpoint Security Management Buyers Guide by Lumension September 2012 - (Free Research) This report, developed by analyst firm Securosis, is focused on helping you understand what features and functions are important – in the four critical areas of patch management, configuration management, device control, and file integrity monitoring.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Cyber Savvy CEO: Getting to grips with today’s growing cyber-threats by ComputerWeekly.com September 2011 - (Free Research) The recent surge in cyber attacks has forced organisations to align cyber security efforts across all of their operations, rather than focusing on IT, but CEOs now need to take the lead in protecting their organisations, this report from PwC argues.  (IT BRIEFING) READ ABSTRACT |

Password Self Help – Password Reset for IBM i by Safestone Technologies June 2011 - (Free Research) Check out this white paper to learn about a self help password application that can give you a high ROI and free up time to work on more business critical issues.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

CW+ Open Group: Governance in IT and Architecture - TOGAF by ComputerWeekly.com October 2010 - (Free Research) This White Paper recommends additional definition of IT governance within TOGAF to strengthen an organization’s ability to effectively govern the architecture and make appropriate investment decisions.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

WebFOCUS Operational Enterprise Business Intelligence by Information Builders Inc. (E-mail this company) WebFOCUS is a comprehensive and fully integrated enterprise business intelligence platform. It sets the standard for enterprise business intelligence by scaling to support every level of the global organization – executive, analytical, & operational – and make data available, accessible, and meaningful to every person or application that needs it.  (SOFTWARE PRODUCT)

PBX Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Phone System for Your Business by Fonality Inc. August 2010 - (Free Research) While moving to an IP phone system will bring great advantages, the more options, features, functions and capabilities that are available, the more decisions the buyer has to make. That makes it crucial to thoroughly understand your needs before you buy. In this guide are seven steps to help in that process.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Evolution of Password Authentication and Management: A Simple Solution by PistolStar, Inc. June 2008 - (Free Research) This paper delves into the world of password authentication and management, as passwords serve a very significant purpose, they have not been without their own set of issues and obstacles for organizations.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The OSI Model: Understanding the Seven Layers of Computer Networks by Global Knowledge July 2006 - (Free Research) This paper explains each of the seven layers of OSI model, including their functions and their relationships, also it provide with an overview of the network process, which can act as a framework for understanding the details of computer networking.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Cisco Bring Your Own Device: Device Freedom Without Compromising the IT Network by Insight February 2012 - (Free Research) Bring your own device (BYOD) is one of the hottest trends in IT today. While it literally involves employees using their own devices at work, there is actually a lot more to it than you might think. Learn more about the drivers of bring your own device (BYOD) and uncover the challenges this trend creates for IT and how to overcome them.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Desktop Admin's Guide to BYOD: Pros and Cons of BYOD by Aerohive Networks May 2012 - (Free Research) Despite the fact that BYOD and BYOPC can reduce costs, add IT flexibility, and keep employees happy, they are not without issues. Check out this E-Book from SearchConsumerization.com to learn the promises and pitfalls of BYOD and BYOPC and discover how to successfully embrace them in your organization.  (EBOOK)

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