March 2009 - (Free Research) This whitepaper will provide insight into: a- the communications requirements of three specific industry segments (transportation, energy and the public sector), b- best practices to deliver the services and manage the projects efficiently, and c- innovative solutions and strategies deployed by these industry segments.
September 2007 - (Free Research) Enterprise users and their data have never been further apart. Business pressures that keep employees out of headquarters and close to customers and partners have met head-on with other drivers that are bringing far flung servers back to the datacenter.
March 2009 - (Free Research) To help you make an informed decision when considering various storage solutions, the Storage Value Index takes into account not only purchase price, but capacity, efficiency, and operating expenses as well. This paper explains how the Storage Value Index was designed and offers suggestions for finding the best storage value for your needs.
October 2009 - (Free Research) What makes one intrusion prevention system (IPS) better than another? The best way to answer that question is to assess each vendor's solution on the five building blocks of attack coverage: Knowledge of applications, threat engine performance, breadth and depth of coverage, accuracy, and timeliness.
December 2008 - (Free Research) The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the requirements for a basic NetBackup architecture to help customers understand which components are required in a data protection solution.
November 2009 - (Free Research) If all storage array vendors buy disk drives from the same small set of disk manufacturers then why is there such a big reliability gap between storage vendors?
November 2009 - (Free Research) This paper examines performance metrics and focuses on the nature, identification and use of Key Performance Drivers to enhance business success. It illustrates how these KPD metrics can be visualized and logically related to the Key Performance Indicators that measure those outcomes.
November 2009 - (Free Research) Only when data is trusted can it be used in confidence in all insurance operational and analytical process activities. This paper examines the impact of unreliable data on insurance companies. It then defines the requirements needed to guarantee data reliability in insurance and offers a practical approach to creating and governing that data.
October 2009 - (Free Research) Network providers must re-examine how they can speed up innovation and time to market by working with trusted partners and developer communities. But energizing such an ecosystem takes careful planning. This podcast discusses the lessons learned in the market for working well with application developers, and best practices for network providers.
January 2009 - (Free Research) In this report, Gartner examines why PC and notebook backup services are making a comeback and compares offerings from four service providers targeting midsize and enterprise customers.
January 2006 - (Free Research) This paper explains business strategies, trends, and issues related to enterprise resource planning, financial management, operations management, and human capital management that drive the consideration of ESA.
August 2007 - (Free Research) This case study examines the benefits Catalina Marketing began reaping once they signed up for Microsoft Exchange Hosting Services.
June 2009 - (Free Research) This Webcast can help you put your business intelligence (BI) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) needs into perspective with application strategy tips offered by Ray Wang at Forrester Research.
September 2009 - (Free Research) Tune in to this podcast now for expert insight on the connection between web performance testing and the bottom line, and pointers and best practices for ensuring the success of your critical eBusiness initiatives.
September 2009 - (Free Research) Virtualization basically means inserting a software layer between your hardware and your operating system. This decouples the operating system from the hardware and allows you to run many operating systems at the same time on top of that same physical piece of hardware. Read this short paper to learn about the benefits of using virtual servers.
September 2008 - (Free Research) Extending ERP is the focus of this document, which encompasses utilizing more functionality, extending the footprint beyond the core ERP functionality and making decisions between ERP vendors and pure play or "Best of Breed" solutions.
September 2008 - (Free Research) The goal of this white paper is to help Human Resource professionals understand the full scope of the growing information security profession and how it affects every aspect of an organization.
November 2009 - (Free Research) 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.
February 2008 - (Free Research) Explore the results of this Yankee Group study aimed at determining how on-demand technology can be used to improve sales effectiveness. Gain a deeper understanding of the difference between sales administration and sales effectiveness and the role technology plays in driving revenue.
April 2008 - (Free Research) The main focus of this white paper is about revealing key factors in sales rep productivity, including what helps improve their efficiency (increasing selling time) and effectiveness (getting better results from the available selling time). Both are important and require strong leadership and teamwork between the sales and IT departments.
November 2009 - (Free Research) This Webcast will demonstrate a new application that delivers seamless integration between SAP and leading global parcel carriers, including FedEx, UPS, DHL, TNT, Purolator and more, without middleware. You will also be able to understand how to track your shipment without accessing multiple systems, from any PC or terminal with access to SAP.
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