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Study Reveals Cloud Expectations, Concerns and Experiences sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: There is no doubt that cloud computing is changing the IT landscape, but it may also be changing IT's position within business dynamics and objectives. This comprehensive whitepaper presents the findings of a recent survey of IT decision makers on the impact of cloud computing business-wide. Posted: 12 Nov 2013 \| Published: 03 Oct 2013 TOPICS: Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| IT Best Practices \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| IT Management Services \| IT Services \| IT Utility Services \| Server Management \| Server Provisioning \| Server Virtualization \| Server Virtualization Software

What Can You Do Differently to Guard Against Threats from Rapidly Evolving Mobile Malware? sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Mobile security is about more than the device: It's also about protecting apps on the device. Learn how IBM can help. Posted: 09 Oct 2014 \| Published: 31 Jan 2014 TOPICS: Access Control \| Application Security \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Compliance Best Practices \| Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Hackers \| Internet Security \| IT Best Practices \| IT Departments \| IT Management \| IT Managers \| IT Workforce \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Phishing \| Regulatory Compliance \| Risk Management \| Securities Industry \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Vulnerability Management

A SaaS-First Approach to Application Porfolio Management sponsored by BMC Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the virtues of SaaS for business operations and where the technology is headed. Posted: 10 Oct 2013 \| Published: 13 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Construction \| Data Center Design \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| IT Best Practices \| IT Management \| IT Services \| SaaS business intelligence

Service Desk Consolidation Cuts Costs and Increases Service Quality sponsored by BMC Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The service desk is the last place you should try to cut back. For external-facing organizations, quality support keeps customer loyalty and repeat business high and ensures that partners and suppliers can do business with you cost effectively. Read this white paper to discover the path to proper service desk consolidation and its many benefits. Posted: 18 Jun 2009 \| Published: 15 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Customer Satisfaction \| Customer Service Best Practices \| Customer Support Software \| Help Desk Management \| Help Desk Management Services \| Help Desk Software \| IT Best Practices \| Service Level Management

Your Personal Web Attack Survival Guide sponsored by Imperva WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains the latest hactivist and cybercriminal methods of attack, and presents a 7-step guide you can use to safeguard your website from attack. Posted: 20 Feb 2014 \| Published: 31 Dec 2013 TOPICS: Application Development \| Application Security \| Cloud Security \| Cross-Site Scripting \| Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Database Security \| Denial of Service Attacks \| DOS \| Firewall Management \| Hackers \| HTTP \| Information Security \| Intellectual Property \| Internet Security \| Intrusion Prevention \| IT Best Practices \| IT Departments \| IT Management \| IT Managers \| Malware \| Network Architectures \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Securities Industry \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Event Management \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| SQL \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Applications Management \| Web Development

Mobilizing I.T. Support to Achieve Efficiency, Speed, and Effectiveness sponsored by BMC Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: To survive in today's economy, your IT organization will face increasing pressure to do more with less and work from anywhere at anytime. Imagine how much more productive your service desk personnel could be if they were able to periodically manage and respond to issues from the field, rather than having to check in at their desktops. Posted: 26 Jan 2010 \| Published: 26 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Help Desks \| IT Best Practices \| IT Management \| IT Services \| Mobile CRM \| Remote Computing \| Remote Support Services \| Wireless Computing

Transformative Service Management - Reinventing Service Management for the New Style of IT sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the changes that have transformed IT and how they should be viewed as an opportunity for the department to reassert its value. Posted: 26 Nov 2013 \| Published: 22 Oct 2013 TOPICS: IT Best Practices \| IT Departments \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| IT Management Services \| IT Service Management \| IT Systems

SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Service Data Sheet sponsored by SUSE WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines an enterprise-class Linux operating system that increases the flexibility and reliability of your IT environment. Inside, discover the top benefits of this system that is tailored specifically to meet your needs. Posted: 07 Jun 2012 \| Published: 07 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Application Integration \| Enterprise \| Enterprise Systems \| IT Best Practices \| Linux \| Operating Systems \| Systems Management

Cost-Benefit Analysis: Comparing Key Players for Structured Analytics sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Can your organization implement Hadoop clusters without being crippled by IT costs? This resource considers two major players offering structured analytics. Access now to see each of their cost-benefit results and discover the best choice for your business. Posted: 26 Oct 2015 \| Published: 26 Oct 2015 TOPICS: Analytic Applications Software \| Business Architectures \| Business Intelligence \| Business Intelligence Software \| Business Management \| Cost Benefit Analysis \| IT Best Practices \| IT Management \| IT Systems

Outsourcing IT Projects to Managed Hosting or the Cloud sponsored by Rackspace Technology WHITE PAPER: View this white paper to discover 12 critical success factors when outsourcing IT to managed hosting or the cloud. Posted: 09 Jan 2015 \| Published: 07 Jun 2014 TOPICS: IT Best Practices \| IT Governance \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| IT Outsourcing Services \| IT Service Management \| IT Services \| Outsourcing