This paper explains why accurate network time -- and therefore precise network time synchronization -- is critically important for network management. Read on to learn more about the importance of network time synchronization. 

In this white paper, you will gain insight into five myths commonly associated with agile development. Explore what agile development is in reality, what it is not, and the true benefits of transitioning to agile methods in your organization. 

This white paper examines the vulnerabilities of today’s remote and branch office IT landscape, and details the advantages of a disk-based backup and recovery strategy for managing and protecting the data contained in these systems. 

In this expert Pocket E-Guide you will discover the five most common Linux security challenges that are currently overlooked in many of today’s businesses. Discover the pivotal role default installations, maintenance, and system testing play and learn why it is important to test Linux-based systems for vulnerabilities periodically and consistently. 

This survey was conducted by the Ponemon Institute to better understand if certain publicized IT risks to personal and confidential data are or should be more or less of a concern for organizations. Learn what respondents in IT operations and IT security think about eight Security Mega Trends affecting organizations during the next 12 to 24 months. 

This whitepaper outlines four critical elements of cyber security intelligence that organizations must meet to ensure that the integration of the intelligence will help improve the safety and profitability of enterprises. This paper also presents specific questions to ask when determining the best approach for an overall risk-mitigation strategy. 

Watch this webcast to gain insight into industry trends in mobile security and available options for securing data on laptops and mobile devices. Learn about a remote management and data protection tool that enables organizations to get the most from their existing IT resources using cloud-based services. 

The SAP BusinessObjects Spend Performance Management application provides full visibility into direct and indirect spend, and helps companies proactively identify cost savings opportunities and supply risks, reduce costs, maintain supply continuity, and increase spend under management. 

IDC believes that thin provisioning is a powerful enabling technology with significant benefits to offer storage administrators looking for higher levels of storage efficiency. 

This EIU global research report, based on survey of 320 executives, discusses current challenges and the importance of managing environmental risks. 

Read this E-Guide and explore how certifications can help SAP gauge market levels of training and experience to deliver a better and faster ROI. Discover how the Business Process Expert certification can enhance the skills needed to create and compose business processes as well as bridge the gap between IT and business. 

Effective and efficient management of master data within the manufacturing sector is a key factor in reducing TCO, providing accurate global spend analysis and improved reporting and decision making. Implementing SAP's Master Data Management solution into an organization enables the backbone of a complete data governance model to be established. 

This white paper discusses risk management as a key process in designing security architectures, including a better way for security managers to approach the security ROI issue.