Whether you are just starting a compliance program or need to fine-tune your existing process, this document will help you understand the steps involved in becoming GIPS compliant. It is not a substitute for the Standards themselves. It is designed to help you understand the value of compliance, what’s needed to achieve it, pitfalls to avoid. 

This white paper provides an overview of the updated FFIEC Guidance on Authentication and addresses the threat landscape which helped define it. View now to explore the gap between the previous guidance and this latest update, and why methods like out-of-band authentication with transaction verification are key to protecting online banking today. 

This white paper will answer the question of whether or not these standards are necessary in project management by exploring what can happen in the absence of these regulations. 

Technology barriers have prevented enterprises from adopting Java-based approaches for mission critical applications with extreme and predictable computing needs. However, recent advances throughout the entire Java stack have overcome these barriers to position Java to power the next generation of enterprise computing. 

While IT leaders understand the benefits of moving to current, standards-based infrastructure, the "how" can seem daunting. Read this white paper to learn how the expertise and guidance provided by migration services can ensure a smooth, low-risk, cost-effective migration. 

This white paper details how SOA deployments can be enhanced by SOA appliances which fully support XML and Web Services-based initiatives. 

In December 2008, PMI® (Project Management Institute) released the 4th edition version of 'A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK® Guide)',the Project Management Institute's (PMI's) collection of published “generally recognized good practices” (according to PMI's 4th edition FAQs). 

This white paper discusses how Dell has addressed today's data center challenges through the delivery of scalable database solutions built on affordable, standards-based Dell PowerEdge server platforms and the Dell EqualLogic PS Series virtualized iSCSI SAN. Read on to learn more. 

This white paper provides an in-depth comparison of two of the top private cloud solutions available in the market using industry standard concepts and examining both licensing models. Review the pros and cons of each and discover which one outperforms the other. 

A new, more flexible identity infrastructure is on the horizon. With the growing adoption of federation standards and protocols, such as SAML 2.0, OpenID, and WS-Trust, both enterprises and end users will benefit from enhanced security, increased privacy, and a better experience. Read this white paper for more information about the new system. 

This white paper features results of a survey conducted by Gartner. The survey asked business intelligence (BI) leaders to explain their experiences with BI platforms from 25 vendors 

The way a switch learns Ethernet (MAC) addresses is by inspecting the Ethernet frame and recording the source MAC address in a dynamic table. The switch will also associate a learned MAC address with a port. It can then make intelligent forwarding decisions based on the destination MAC address. This white paper illustrates the process. 

Passwords are an essential security technique. This white paper reviews best practices to password management and provides contrast methods of dealing with Enterprise Single Sign-On (ESSO) and describes an alternative approach to ESSO.