Software vendors and enterprise organizations are increasingly using Common Language Infrastructure platforms like Microsoft .NET. However, using managed frameworks rarely includes an assessment of risks such as reverse engineering and algorithm exposure. Read this paper to learn about some approaches used to protect .NET applications. 

This paper is aimed at helping senior management address its product ROI in a manner that can be directly applied to their everyday management practices. In this report, EMF presents a methodology for calculating the ROI for a development based on the direct cost of development, associative costs, extrinsic costs and a process for estimating risk. 

Learn about an integrated set of user interface commands and defaults that incorporate automatic presentation into a visual analysis system. Explore best practices for graphic design and visual analysis that will enhance the user experience. 

This eGuide will discuss physical considerations for data center network design, how best to build your network infrastructure, and how to monitor and manage your data center network. 

Managing desktop environments across the enterprise can be challenging for many organizations. Virtualization of desktop systems is an increasingly popular solution, but requires scalability and balanced design for successful implementation. This white paper discusses the use of Sun Fire X4450 servers as a virtual desktop infrastructure platform. 

A common notion is that an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is nothing more than an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) deployed in-line with blocking capabilities. This paper explains why that notion is incorrect. 

Service-oriented architecture (SOA) enables different programs, applications, and tools to interact via self-contained services that do not depend on the context or state of the other service. This white paper provides insight into the top-four worst practices for SOA integration, and how to avoid and/or overcome these worst practices. 

The XenDesktop Design Handbook contains a collection of the best practices for designing a XenDesktop solution. The handbook is meant to be used by consultants and architects in the designing of an appropriate XenDesktop solution. 

This webcast focuses on the ways the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution is designed to minimize the risk of malware, including factors that restrict intruder access and options for identifying and further limiting the risk. 

With Crystal Reports® software from the SAP® BusinessObjects™ portfolio of solutions, you can empower end users to explore reports interactively, create compelling reports with stunning visualizations, and develop powerful data "mashups." 

Read this paper and get a look at how the next generation microarchitecture's dynamically scalable and design-scalable features directly contribute to power efficiency and performance. 

High-density rack-mounted servers reduce space, cooling, networking, cabling, and management costs - as well as total power consumption - compared to low-density configurations having far few servers per rack. 

SAP is a customer’s company, whose organization is designed for, and encouraging of, innovation in all its aspects - from product development to product delivery to product implementation. Read this white paper to discover the top 10 reasons why customers choose SAP for their business transformation.