A researcher at The Data Warehousing Institute recently estimated that 80 percent of information available in an average enterprise is unstructured and unavailable from any standard database management system. What can you do about it? Enterprise search software incorporates unstructured documents into the same architecture as classic reports. 

System i provides a wealth of data to help analyze performance and storage usage, but System i administration tools make this information cumbersome to access. This white paper offers best practices for selecting third-party system management tools to take full advantage of this information. 

Although more companies than ever have continuity plans, an AT&T study discovered that a high percentage of those plans are outdated. If your company is one of those with an outdated plan or no plan, here are some things that might help them understand the importance of good continuity planning. 

As social networking sites explode in popularity, the hype and interest continue to build. But sorting the fact from the hype can be a challenge. This paper discusses tangible ways that organizations can extract measurable business value from social networking by leveraging it in conjunction with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions. 

Windows Server 2008 R2 offers a number of exciting new features, including an expanded Server Core offering, new Active Directory features, and - of special interest to anyone who has ever wished Active Directory had an “undo” button - a sort of recycle bin for Active Directory objects. 

Securing an organization's assets requires work, but there are some basic steps that can simplify the task by taking a one-two-three approach. In this whitepaper, you'll learn how you can sort your security controls by categorizing and grouping them in order to help prevent common security problems. 

This paper explores the idea that to effectively compete today and into the next generation, F&B manufacturers must rethink their customer relationship management (CRM) strategies. Read on to learn the three strategies F&B manufacturers must do if they want to be profitable tomorrow and in the years to come. 

In this E-Guide, explore the benefits and drawbacks associated with using SharePoint as an archiving solution, and examine the overlap between SharePoint and Exchange to ensure your business selects the right platform to meet its needs. 

This white paper will focus on debunking the myth that Tier 1 systems make running the business more difficult, while demonstrating that Tier 1 systems can actually make it easier for growing mid-sized companies to do the things they need to do. 

This whitepaper is about enterprise architecture as it pertains to finding and maximizing the business value in greener operations. Higher energy efficiency and a smaller carbon footprint are obvious areas of interest for any business, but how do you balance these goals with productivity, customer service, and all your other business concerns? 

In this webcast, learn how a leading financial services company closed major gaps in their security and compliance programs using an identity management solution. Get details on the design and deployment, as well as how identity management aided in achieving quick results and immediate value. 

In an increasingly digital world, it's clear that business continuity is no longer an option. Keeping systems running 24x7 and ensuring that data reaches its intended destination — precisely when it's needed — is the heart and soul of a business. This paper discusses Business-Continuity (BC) initiatives on a tight budget and with limited resources.