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Unified Monitoring: A Business Perspective This paper explores today's computing trends and their monitoring implications in detail...	Five Myths of Cloud Computing In recent years, cloud computing has been as visible as any topic in IT. Its front-page news status has been..	Why IT Struggles to Innovate, and How IT Management Can Fix It This eBook explores the root causes of IT inefficiency in enterprise..
Three Fundamental Rules for Choosing the Best Remote Control Software This paper examines the remote control software functionality that..	HP Thin Technologies: A Competitive Comparison As the drive to "do more with less" becomes a mantra for many organizations, optimizing..	The Cloud - Inevitable, But Not Ubiquitous With so much hype surrounding the cloud, most IT professionals understandably are left scratching..
Hosted Microsoft® Exchange Best Practices SilverSky operates a major hosted infrastructure dedicated to providing world-class enterprise..	Three IT Imperatives CIOs Use To Drive Change Throughout the Enterprise Learn strategies used by CIOs to accelerate IT transformation...	How to Select the Right Backup Storage for Virtualized Environments One of the key requirements of a virtualized environment is how well it..
Making Virtualization Strategic While virtualization is delivering clear benefits to multiple areas of IT, organizations need to start..	End-to-End Technology and the T&E Lifecycle This analyst insight details the evolution of the T&E lifecycle and how end-to-end technology..	Firm Foundations - Picking the Best Platform for Custom Enterprise Apps Learn about the key differences among leading platforms and receive..
Build a Cloud within a Day Learn why creating the right cloud delivery strategy is critical to reducing your organization's risks and..	Gartner 2013 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms Symantec Endpoint Protection 12 positioned as a Leader in 2013 Gartner's Magic..	The ServiceNow Service Automation Platform Discover how ServiceNow is enabling organizations to increase their competitive agility, user..
Future-Proofing Your Data Center Storage Learn how investing in increased flexibility and automation can provide additional agility for..	How the Fastest Growing Companies Use BI Fast growing companies use BI to communicate corporate strategy enterprise-wide, react to business..	IT Innovation Success Kit for IT DecisionMakers Learn how new technologies are cutting insane software maintenance costs, while also..
Federal Computer Week Focuses on the business value of technology in government...	High Availability in Workload Automation (HA in WLA) When designing a software system, most of the work focuses on the functional areas of..	Enforcing Enterprise-out Security for Cloud Servers Learn how to maintain a secure environment in the cloud...
Enterprise Tech Journal Is the magazine for IT technicians in the world's largest multiplatform enterprises...	MX Medtech Executive Is a twice-monthly e-newsletter serving the business needs of executive-level medical technology decision makers around..	InformationWeek Focuses on the strategic side of information technology...
Marine Log Is dedicated to providing marine industry professionals with the information they need to enable them to design, build and..	Government Technology Provides top government executives with the applied knowledge and tailored solutions they need to shape the future of..	Workflow vs. Application Automation Tools: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job Find out which tool is right for you in this informative..
From OpenView to Open Source Learn the drivers for considering open source and the IT situations where open source makes sense...	Hosted UC&C: A Powerful Tool for Enterprise Success Companies of all sizes have opened up their borders and are moving toward the vision of..	Good Architecture and Security The Good(TM) wireless handheld computing system provides end-to-end security across three critical links...
8 Ways On-Site Service Can Drive IT Solution Provider Revenue Learn how you can provide better customer service, add value, and beef up..	KVM-over-IP Buyer's Guide Key factors for optimizing benefits and achieving long-term investment protection when choosing a KVM-over-IP..	Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Solutions: How Incentives and Efficiencies Are Driving Increased Use Learn how the proper planning and..
Why Spreadsheets No Longer Cut it for IT Executives This white paper highlights the critical role that IT Governance and Project Portfolio..	5 Steps for Reducing Downtime Best Practices for Windows Server High Availability...	Data Governance, Why It Matters to the Business Companies and government organizations of all sizes are striving to manage data as an..
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Eliminating Paperwork Is More Than Just Efficient Learn how field service organizations can eliminate manual reporting, enable real time..	Optimize E-Discovery with Kazeon Identifying, searching and managing electronic information is expensive and risks legal exposure. Learn to..	Integrating Payroll & Retirement Plan Systems to Save Time, Money & Ensure Accuracy + Get a Free Month of Payroll Processing This white..
Building a Business Case for Service Management & Automation Learn tips to help you articulate a business case to secure and sustain funding..	Improving Your ROI for PeopleSoft Enterprise Fast, accurate, and flexible business processing...	Unplanned Work: The Silent Killer Identify dangers and learn to measure and quantify unplanned work to create a high performing IT..
The Emerging Role of Social Employee Apps This white paper will examine how to unlock all the rich data trapped within your SAP back office..	Accountable Data Protection: An IT Imperative Prepare for enterprise compliance and data availability requirements of the future by..	What Do You Need from a Configuration Management Database? A demonstration of the need for configuration management and a CMDB based on IT..
Craft Brewer Standardizes on Microsoft Technologies to Reap Integration Benefits Learn how New Belgium Brewing standardized on..	Managing the Dynamic Desktop with System Center Solutions Learn how Microsoft® System Center desktop solutions enable IT professionals..	Best Practices for Application Performance Management End-to-end Application Performance Management (APM) refers to the IT service..
How to Make Your IT Staff Smarter Learn how on-demand access to trusted technology information empowers IT workforces to solve everyday..	Satech Rodlan Upgrades its IT Services with NTRadmin to Support an Increasingly Mobile Client Base With new offices and customers to support..	Revolutionizing IT Research Kit - Includes a Free $8.50 Book Summary Download this kit to learn everything you need to know about..
Managing Application Performance by Understanding Applications IT organizations are considering application delivery from new perspectives..	Cloud Computing - Latest Buzzword or a Glimpse of the Future? Learn how Cloud Computing frees up budget for companies hand-cuffed by IT..	IT Automation for IT DecisionMakers IT professionals, learn how to use automation to optimize your organization's service desk...
Diagnosing the cause of poor application performance Learn why having the right diagnostic tool can enable network professionals to quickly..	Three Must Haves for the Virtual Data Center Server virtualization is only the first step towards the virtualized environment...	The Next Generation of Web Security Learn how Web Security SaaS can increase overall security effectiveness and identify critical elements..
Google Calendar Essential Training- Free Video Training Tutorial In Google Calendar Essential Training, Google Apps trainer Susan Cline..	Top 3 Benefits of Rackspace Managed Colocation Keeping control of your business needs while getting rid of the hosting infrastructure..	Real-time Business: Playing to Win in the New Global Marketplace This white paper, produced in collaboration with SAP, provides insight into..
Next-Generation Disaster Recovery and Availability Technologies for AIX and IBM i (i5/OS) on IBM Power Systems Review the technology..	Mailing Solutions 101 An insider's guide to postal savings to grow your business...	Ensim Unify Enterprise Edition: User Provisioning and Access Control Software Learn how to address the high cost and growing complexity of..
How to Capitalize on the New Era of Computing Your guide to achieving higher productivity, tighter security and lower cost - an introduction..	Understanding Application Whitelisting SANS Institute breaks down application whitelisting, including use cases and considerations...	How Customers are Cutting Costs and Building Value with Microsoft Virtualization Explore how Microsoft® customers are using..
Utilizing IT to Put Data to Work Organizations live or die by the security of their key data and IT is the key to safeguarding that security...	Becoming Proactive In Application Performance Management IT organizations must employ technologies like end user experience monitoring as..	Technical Best Practices for Dynamics AX - Application Design Standards -- Free Sample Chapter A free sample chapter from Packt Enterprise's..
Build a Smarter IT Infrastructure for Your School Learn how F5 goes beyond the basics to support your 24/7, 365 days-a-year campus...	Managing Your Oracle Analytics Oracle Users: Simplify the way analytics are developed, used, managed and deployed, while leveraging your..	DC Velocity Serves the Supply Chain field focusing solely and specifically on large Distribution Center operations...
Transaction Management: The Next Step in Service-Oriented IT Ziff Davis Media surveyed 1,190 technology decision makers. Results support..	Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series: An Intelligent Approach to IT Challenges Learn how the Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series..	Rapid Problem Identification: A Cornerstone of Effective Application Delivery Learn how net ops personnel can utilize new technology to..
Beyond Job Scheduling: The Road to Enterprise Process Automation Learn how your organization can maximize ROI and build in a comprehensive..	Business Continuity - Issues, Trends, and Directions on IBM System i (AS/400) Get expert guidance on how to achieve business continuity...	Improving IT Execution Given how IT technology has transformed so many workplaces, it can also be difficult to remember that IT is a..
ERP Cloud and SaaS Buyer's Guide Cloud computing &software as a service (SaaS) have become accepted ways to provision software. Yet, much..	Reducing Costs in Operations Management with ITIL-Based Process Automation How to improve IT efficiencies and reduce operational costs using..	Best Practices for Selecting WAN Optimization Solutions: Benchmarking Performance ROI Discover the 5-step methodology for selecting a WAN..
What If...A New Application Is Deployed Without the Networking Team's Knowledge? Read about the impact on the net ops team in this common..	Which PDF Solution is Best For Your Business Needs and Why? See why Nuance's PDF solution is really the Best-Buy. In this webinar, industry..	Key to Preventing Unauthorized IT Change Enforce change policy by time window, source, or approved ticket...
La Guía Fundamental para la Recuperación de Desastres Descubra cómo garantizar la continuidad en equipos informáticas y..	Legacy System Modernization Discover proven methods for gaining incremental value from existing IT investments...	Why Application Automation Should be Part of IT Infrastructure This white paper describes how an innovative application automation and job..
Microsoft Dynamics® Retail Management System (RMS) Case Study: White Pass & Yukon Route Learn how Artic Information Technology created..	Business Justification for Privilege Management Learn the benefits Enterprise IT Managers gain by deploying privilege management solutions..	BMC Strengthens its Market Position with the Introduction of BMC Atrium CMDB 2.0 Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) explains how..
The Growing Importance of E-Discovery on Your Business Explores the challenges e-discovery presents to IT departments, and guidelines for..	Reducing Desktop Power Consumption: How IT and Facilities Can Both Win Learn how Power Save can help your company 'go green'...	IT Management in the Cloud: Ways to Transform IT The perception of the IT organization is shifting from a utility player to a change agent...
5 Hidden Costs of Networked Storage What IT professionals need to consider when buying a storage solution, now and in the future...	IT Unplugged: Slash PC Power Use at the Network Level Profitably change the impact your IT department has on the environment—and..	Best Practices in SOX Compliance It is mandatory for public companies across the US to comply with the provisions of the SOX Act...
Planning a Migration and Content Upgrade to Microsoft 2010 If you are a SharePoint Administrator tasked with upgrading your company's system..	Cutting Through the Complexity of Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Performance Get the White Paper: Cutting Through the Complexity of..	HP StoreOnce is 'Better Together' with HP Data Protector 7 This paper looks at the benefits to be realized in the combined scenario of HP..
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MSPs, SaaS and the Management of Remote Devices Explore many issues faced by organisations that have to manage an increasingly dispersed IT..	A CIO's Guide to Achieving Information Management Excellence Download this white paper to learn the right steps towards managing your..	Actual Storage Utilization and Your IT Bottom Line Now more than ever, IT managers must spend carefully to keep from negatively impacting..
Entitlement Management Meets the Network Learn how large organization CIOs should prepare for the inevitable migration of Access Management..	Insurance & Technology Reports on technology to solve the business challenges of life, health, property-and-casualty, reinsurance and..	The Business Case for Project Portfolio Management This white paper presents CIOs and IT executives with best practices and real-world..
Turn Virtual Management into Automated Best Practices Reduce operational costs: automate manual tasks and operational processes into..	Financial Services Executive Kit Learn how to manage the secure exchange of financial information between organizations, enable integration..	Integrated Computing Platforms: Infrastructure Builds for Tomorrow's Data Center Prior to server virtualization, IT landscapes were plagued..
GETTING SUCCESSFUL WITH MARKETING AUTOMATION With the release of “The Definitive Guide to Marketing Automation”, Marketo once..	Removing the Barriers to IT Governance: How On-Demand Software Changes the Game This white paper will define IT governance – what it..	Connecting Business and IT Goals with Closed Loop Client Management Learn about client management problems, ITIL best practices, and how..
How SaaS-Based Tools Provide a Superior End-User Service The report draws on Quocirca's knowledge of the technology and business issues..	The Instantly Responsive Enterprise: The Marriage of Business Process Management and Complex Event Processing Learn how Business Process..	System i (AS/400) Optimization Best Practices Learn why automation is the only path to achieving a continuous state of optimum System i..
Securing Your Network from the Inside Outlines common causes of security threats and how adding a portable layer of protection can help to..	Untangle the Knot: Developing a Comprehensive Data Integration Strategy Learn how to make your organization's IT infrastructure streamlined..	How to Use Visio 2007 Professional for Asset Management - DOS Attack Demo This demo simulates a DOS attack on nodes on a corporate network..
Cloud Services Support HR's Growing Strategic Value See how SuccessFactors BizX Suite can help you reach your HR goals in the cloud...	Transformational CIO - Change Agents & Innovator This eBook examines how CIOs can establish themselves as agents of strategic change within..	Top Storage-Related Users Concerns DataCore Software recently conducted its second annual industry survey - asking nearly 300 IT managers..
Combine ITIL and COBIT to Meet Business Challenges Learn how ITIL® and COBIT can be used together to understand the challenges of..	The Forrester Wave™: Application Mapping For The CMDB Forrester evaluates vendors who have brought an original technology for automated..	Migrating Off the Mainframe Regardless of the reasons why your business has elected to move off mainframe, once the decision has been made,..
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Enterprise Executive Is the magazine for IT managers in the world's largest multi-platform enterprises...	How to Sell Storage Virtualization to Your CIO Learn the 5 key ways to sell storage virtualization to your company's CIO...	5 High Impact Fail Points, and How to Avoid Them Learn how to spot and avoid common agile fail points that cause product delays and customer..
Get the Facts on How AIX and System I /Unix Platform Users Solve Downtime Challenges to Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations AIX and..	Nimble Data Architecture: What 'Getting Data Integration Right' Can Do for You You have a data architecture. Is it helping or hurting your..	Automated Operations: 5 Benefits for Your Organization In the mainframe computing environment, the variety of software needed to perform..
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Five Reasons Every IT Organization Needs to Capitalize on IPMI How IPMI can help you better manage more infrastructure with fewer resources...	The Microsoft Office Fluent User Interface: IT Decision Maker Perception of Productivity, Training, and Support Requirements Explore the..	Does IT Matter Research Kit - Includes a Free $8.50 Book Summary Download this kit to learn everything you need to know about IT...
Demystifying the Five Myths of Virtualization Performance Management How to approach virtualization performance management and deliver..	Introduction of BMC Atrium CMDB 2.0 Enterprise Management Associates (EMA's) efficient and high-level informational review offers insight..	Understanding the Role Storage Plays in Virtual Environments Learn how IT Professionals achieve scale and simplicity of management by..
Data Migration Solution Brief Outlines the key role of data migration in ERP instance consolidations, new packages, or custom applications..	Putting "Layer 8" to Work: Application Performance Management on a Real-World Budget Take control of your top 10 application..	Moving to the Cloud In this eBook, learn from companies that have migrated to Google Apps and explore the results from key IT leaders on..
Nine Reasons Why SAP® Rapid Deployment Solutions Can Make Your Life Easier Rapid-deployment solutions, available from SAP and its..	It's Not the Network: Defending Yourself Against "The Network is Slow" What is causing poor application performance? Is it the..	Simplified Communications for Very Small Businesses Learn how the right communication system can help provide faster staff responsiveness,..
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Top 10 Reasons to Go Green in IT You know sustainability is critical. Now learn how it can be good for your company, IT department—and..	Optimizing Business Value Through Information Technology - Dream or Reality? Is IT delivering real business value?..	2012 Endpoint Security Best Practices Survey: Global Results The top tier companies were two-and-a-half times less likely to experience a..
Assessing the TCO of Unified vs. Parallel Backup Solutions for Virtual Environments Read this new white paper to learn more about the..	Life Science Leader Is the essential business tool for life science executives...	Understanding the Role Storage Plays in Virtual Environments Learn how IT Professionals achieve scale and simplicity of management by..
Five Ways to Optimize Offsite Storage and Business Continuity: A WAN Optimization Primer for Storage Professionals Storage people are from..	Wall Street & Technology Focusing on information technology for the securities and investment markets...	2012 Sales Hiring Trends Report: The Emerging War for Sales Talent Win the War for Sales Talent. This free report provides a quantitative..
How to Get ITIL Done Discusses common hazards, ITIL as best practices, and what you need to know about implementing ITIL and making it a..	Eight Steps to Building a BladeSystem These eight easy steps are what you need to consider when building your ideal BladeSystem..	SitRep5 MSP: A New Approach to Remote IT Infrastructure Management Learn traditional approaches to monitor, maintain, and restore IT assets..
Recommended Use of Resource Pools in VMware vSphere DRS Clusters Resource Pools are often misunderstood, disliked, and untrusted by vSphere..	Leveraging Current Labor Investments for Economic Survival and Recovery Discover how business leaders are focused on leveraging current..	Managing Application Performance in the Internet Era This Enterprise Management Associates® (EMA™) white paper looks at the..
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Essential Guide to User Continuity Learn how IT professionals can keep users working and productive throughout any type of network computing..	Cisco CCNP 642-813 (SWITCH) Special Edition Practice Exams The ExamForce Cisco CCNP 642-813 (SWITCH) Special Edition Practice Exams provides..