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For the Business Analyst, Why Relationships Trump All! by Global Knowledge June 17, 2011 - (Free Research) The business analyst is the central point of contact between executives, operations and IT. Access this resource for an in-depth overview of the business analyst position and how it relates to IT.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

esXpress™ and DXi-Series Make Quantum A One-Stop Shop for VMware ESX Data Protection – A DCIG Analyst Report by Quantum Corporation February 25, 2010 - (Free Research) As organizations begin implementing server virtualization, it is critical that they consider the fact that backup and data protection processes will need to be done differently and may become more complicated. This DCIG analyst report discusses methods of effectively protecting data in virtual environments and the different solutions available.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

DCIG Analyst Report: esXpress™ and DXi-Series Make Quantum A One-Stop Shop for VMware ESX Data Protection by Quantum Corporation February 25, 2010 - (Free Research) As organizations begin implementing server virtualization, it is critical that they consider the fact that backup and data protection processes will need to be done differently and may become more complicated. This DCIG analyst report discusses methods of effectively protecting data in virtual environments and the different solutions available.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

eBook: ALM Trends: Requirements and the role of business analysts by IBM November 04, 2011 - (Free Research) Agile organizations look for ways to overcome obstacles associated with requirements management. These two tip guides look at trends in requirements management tools and the changing role of the business analyst.  (EBOOK)

The Network Evolution University: Next Generation Networks by SearchNetworking.com November 09, 2011 - (Free Research) In order to combat the ever-evolving challenges of today’s networks, it’s time to head back to school in our exclusive Network Evolution University – Featuring three distinct classes and nine progressive learning lessons that explore all there is to know about next generation networks and how to overcome the challenges they present.  (VIRTUAL SEMINAR) READ ABSTRACT |

Gartner Analyst Discusses How to Improve APM with Predictive Analytics by Netuitive February 22, 2012 - (Free Research) Organizations are increasingly adopting application performance management (APM) to manage business services, but many are surprised with the challenges that are accompanying the benefits. In this transcript, Gartner analyst Will Cappelli shares tips and best practices for getting the most out of your APM investment through predictive analytics.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

The Role of Open Source Data Integration - An Analyst White Paper, by Mark Madsen by Talend January 28, 2009 - (Free Research) This report by Mark Madsen will explain what data integration is, and especially the difference between Operational Data Integration and Analytic Data Integration. It highlights the benefits of open source for data integration, and provides a series of recommendations to make the integration job easier, repeatable and more productive.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

IT and Analyst Testimonials: TCO Considerations for PC Refresh and Intel vPro Technology by Intel Corporation May 27, 2009 - (Free Research) In this video IT professionals from the Symantec ManageFusion Conference discuss how PC refresh and Intel vPro technology helps minimize total cost of ownership.  (VIDEO)

CW+: Analyst's take: IBM Cognos software helps schools score top marks by ComputerWeekly.com January 05, 2011 - (Free Research) IBM Cognos software helps K-12 organizations increase visibility and improve decision making, driving improved student performance, lowered cost of interventions, greater productivity, and lower operating costs.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

MapInfo Professional v10.5 by Pitney Bowes Business Insight October 07, 2010 - (Free Research) Helps organizations visualize data on a map so they can easily determine relationships between data and geography.  (DOWNLOAD) READ ABSTRACT |

Business Analysis Communication and Elicitation by Global Knowledge June 07, 2012 - (Free Research) Discover how business analysts (BA) can master the art of communicating and eliciting critical information from business stakeholders. Read on to learn specific techniques and methods for streamlining the BA process.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide Pitfalls and Problems to Avoid with Data Integration by Talend March 13, 2013 - (Free Research) Data management analysts warn that there are many misconceptions that could be holding back the successful use of data integration tools and that data errors and other missteps may be waylaying your BI data integration strategy.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Analyst Report: Forrester - Product innovation demands more flexible software delivery by IBM September 02, 2011 - (Free Research) In September 2010, the IBM Corporation commissioned the Forrester Consulting group to conduct a study whose aim was to better understand the critical role software innovation plays in product development. Download the report to see the results.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

IT GRC: Managing Risk, Improving Visibility, and Reducing Operating Costs by Lumension May 11, 2009 - (Free Research) This Aberdeen Group benchmark report describes the policy, planning, process, and organizational elements of successful IT GRC implementations. Learn what top performing companies do to gain a competitive edge regarding compliance and IT risk management.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

The EMA All-Stars in Enterprise Systems Management for 2008 by CA Technologies. March 2008 - (Free Research) Analyst firm EMA has released the results of their first ever All-Stars in Enterprise Systems Management for 2008 report, covering 18 different systems management disciplines.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Oracle Exadata Online Forum by Oracle Corporation February 2011 - (Free Research) Access this Oracle Exadata Online Forum, where Oracle executives, customers, and industry experts come together to share what extreme performance really means for your business.  (INFORMATION CENTER)

The Agile Business Analyst by VersionOne Inc. September 2008 - (Free Research) This white paper discusses the significant impact of agile development techniques on the business analyst community. Gain insight into the skills required by analysts for effective agile development, as well as the steps for a transition to agile...  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Boost business analyst performance with eight key competencies by ComputerWeekly.com December 2010 - (Free Research) Each year, organizations across the globe face astronomical project failure rates, often wasting millions of dollars per failed project. This paper examines the roots of project failure and centers in on the elusive, often undefined role of the business analyst.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Analyst's take: IBM Cognos Express helps efficient adoption of BI and PM technology by ComputerWeekly.com January 2011 - (Free Research) Senior managers who have balked at the cost and complexity of adopting technology such as business intelligence (BI) and performance management (PM) should consider IBM Cognos Express as a way to adopt these technologies while minimizing time to benefit, deployment costs, and support costs.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

CW+: Analyst's take: Benefits of Siemens product lifecycle management software for life sciences by ComputerWeekly.com January 2011 - (Free Research) Siemens product lifecycle management (PLM) Software for life sciences can help medical device manufacturers manage compliance requirements while supporting greater collaboration, ultimately reducing costs while improving patient outcomes.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

The State of Data Quality Today: An Information Difference Research Study by Pitney Bowes Business Insight August 2009 - (Free Research) This paper brings an in-depth look at the results of this survey and tries to clearly define and measure the state of data quality. Read this paper to learn what 193 respondents who completed the survey from all around the world had to say about the state of data quality.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Enterprise Analysis: An Introduction to Evaluating Your Organization by Global Knowledge August 2010 - (Free Research) Enterprise analysis by a Business Analyst (BA) is a method used to identify and define why an organizational change is needed. Read this whitepaper to learn the importance of this process to an organization.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

OMEGAMON Extended Insight- Analysis: Where is your application spending time? by IBM December 2011 - (Free Research) The limited amount of infomation provided by traditional DB2 for z/OS monitoring makes it difficult and time-consuming to isolate problems within the multiple layers of today's Java, CLI (SAP), and .NET applications. Read this paper to discover a monitoring alternative that provides the detailed information needed for modern applications.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

EMA Analyst Report: Enabling Real-World Business Transformation through IBM Service Management by IBM October 2009 - (Free Research) Visit this information center and find out how smarter technology can result in gains in efficiency, business alignment and risk management strategies.  (INFORMATION CENTER)

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