As SAP customers plan their BI strategies in the face of support deadlines for BEx tools that are inching closer, many customers are contemplating their next steps with BW. In this e-book, readers will learn the keys to planning a successful SAP data warehousing strategy, and get help deciding what role BW should play in it. 

In this Pocket Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com, Dell and VMware, discover the central tasks in the assessment and planning stages of a virtualization project. 

The combination of a complex world, the vast proliferation of data and the pressing need to stay ahead of the competition has sharpened focus on using analytics within organizations. Analytics-driven organizations are outperforming their competitors by connecting people with trusted information, enabling them to make real-time decisions. 

Content provided by Google. This white paper provides an introduction to the key areas involved in developing an e-discovery capability and to help organizations plan to become better prepared for the rigors of the e-discovery process. Read this informative white paper to learn more. 

A capability-led approach to enterprise architecture provides the rigour and structure that will allow companies to ‘do EA properly’ and deliver real business value, this paper argues. 

This expert e-guide debunks common myths about how SharePoint works and what it can and cannot be used for. Save yourself time and headache with these expert tips and get insight on what SharePoint can realistically deliver. 

An effective virtualization plan will tie any upgrade to an organiza­tion's overall transformation efforts. The best source for support in this endeavor is a technology provider that can act as a full partner. This paper serves as a guide of what to look for in that supplier. 

Read this e-book to compare traditional hosted enterprise resource planning (ERP) apps to Software as a Service (SaaS). Uncover the benefits and challenges of each alternative and decide which is best for your organization 

Featuring tips and best practices regarding DR strategies and testing, this paper will help you define your objectives and get started developing an efficient and reliable DR solution today. You'll learn the key factors of a successful DR strategy, and learn what questions your organization should be attempting to answer during testing. 

In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the economic benefits of plans to release more government data for wider re-use by software developers. We announce the winners of our Social Media Awards, and hear what the IT industry thinks of the new UK cyber security strategy. Download the new issue now. 

Upgrading from VMware ESX and/or ESXi 3.x to vSphere 4 successfully involves careful planning. There are hardware, software and database requirements, as well as third-party software compatibility considerations. This transcript provides guidelines for planning a successful upgrade, and walks you through a proposed upgrade path step-by-step. 

We all have better things to do with our limited time, but we end up in numerous unproductive meetings. In this paper we will discuss why meetings fail, what are the alternatives to conventional meetings, and how to spot the meetings that should be avoided. 

What should IT professionals examine to reap the maximum potential of SOA and BPM? This paper looks at some critical areas of focus.