Virtualization Strategies for the CIO
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An Introduction to Quantum Lifecycle Management
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comThis report from The Open Group introduces QLM, explains why it is necessary and how its development and acceptance will be assured.
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Business Continuity Management Systems
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comBrush-up you knowledge of the practical aspects of business continuity management with this book extract.
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Forrester Case Study: Major Global Bank Gets Service-Oriented Via Cloud Computing
Sponsored by: ServiceMeshDiscover how the Commonwealth Bank of Australia turned their IT from cost center to innovation center thanks to cloud computing.
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Multiple Country Implementation — Influencing Factors and Approaches
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comThis report from Cognizant explains the key factors which influence a multi-country solution development and implementation, along with the industry best practices and their key features.
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Open Trusted Technology Provider Standard (O-TTPS)
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comThis standard is aimed at enhancing the integrity of commercial off the shelf ICT products and helping customers to manage sourcing risk.
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Built-in Self-test (BIST) Using Boundary Scan
Sponsored by: Texas Instruments, Inc.This document shows how existing architectures can be modified to conform to IEEE 1149.1 architecture.
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Choose Your Next SOA Implementation Step Carefully
Sponsored by: SerosThis white paper discusses the critical role of an ESB and an open standards-based reference architecture in a successful SOA initiative.
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Cisco and Standards: Opening the Door to Borderless Networks
Sponsored by: Cisco Systems, Inc.This white paper details the need for standards adoption and adherence in order to reap the rewards in the following areas: Integration and testing, deployment, operations, problem resolution, availability, security, accessibility, open systems, cost savings, and choice.
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Closing the IT Process Automation Gap
Sponsored by: Opalis Software, Inc.Many organizations are in the midst of implementing ITIL. But are they putting the appropriate operational processes into place? Learn how automating operational processes with run book automation software can help organizations better benefit from ITIL.
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Compliance Policy Management: Continuous Compliance with Tripwire Enterprise
Sponsored by: Tripwire, Inc.Improperly configured physical and virtual IT infrastructure is the leading cause of security breaches. As a result, organizations are subject to an increasing number of complex regulations or standards designed to secure the IT infrastructure.
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Demystifying IT Network Cabling Specifications from 5e to 7A
Sponsored by: Siemon CompanyThis paper discusses the current state of copper-based network cabling standards as defined by ISO and TIA. Learn the difference between category 5e, 6, 6A, 7 and 7A and Class D, E, EA, F and FA.
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E-Book: Standardizing Business Continuity
Sponsored by: IBMDownload this e-book, brought to you by SearchCompliance.com, for insights, tips and suggestions for developing an optimal business continuity plan. Read on to learn details of FEMA’s PS-Prep, how to make the case for business continuity, what standard to use, how to measure continuity risk, and much more!
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E-Guide: Prioritizing Application Security Concerns
Sponsored by: CoverityApplication security has significantly grown and developed in sophistication over the past few years, but so have the threats that seek to wreak havoc on your software. Read this expert e-guide to learn best practices on how to ensure your applications are protected with the highest level of security possible.
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Facilitating “sound practices” in risk management with IBM OpenPages ORM
Sponsored by: IBMThis white paper discusses operational risk management (ORM) in the context of "Sound Practices for the Management and Supervision of Operational Risk," a paper from the Basel Committee.
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Getting Started with ITIL's CMDB: Best-Practice Tips for Enterprise IT Professionals
Sponsored by: Enterprise Management Associates (EMA)Gain insight into ITIL's CMDB, the drivers for adoption, potential pitfalls on the road to CMDB success, and best-practices guidance to organizations undertaking a CMDB initiative.
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Guidelines for Specification of Data Center Power Density
Sponsored by: APC by Schneider ElectricSpecifying data center density has yet to conform to an established standard within the industry. This paper describes the science and practical application of an improved method for the specification of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers.
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Holistic Master Data Management Solutions and Services: Establishing the Foundation for Increasing Business Value
Sponsored by: AccentureMaster data management solutions helps organizations maximize the value of postmerger integrations, manage the product lifecycle, meet regulatory requirements and improve the effectiveness of transactional and reporting systems.
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IEEE 1149.1 Use in Design for Verification and Testability at Texas Instruments
Sponsored by: Texas Instruments, Inc.This document introduces those products that include ASIC cells, standard interface ICs, a bus master IC, a controller interface board for IBM compatibles, a high-speed scan interface, and software to control the scan bus.
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IFRS in the Life Sciences: Broad implications
Sponsored by: DeloitteThis paper provides practical industry insights on IFRS for life science executives and includes useful sections on: IFRS challenges and opportunities in life sciences; Implications of IFRS for financial reporting, tax, human resources, mergers and acquisitions, IT, and treasury and much more.
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Industry Intelligence: International Financial Reporting Standards for Hedge Funds
Sponsored by: Advent Software, IncThis paper introduces hedge funds and hedge fund service providers to IFRS.
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IT Decision Checklist: Antimalware
Sponsored by: ESETCompanies face complicated buying decisions when it comes to buying host-based antimalware, starting with whether to purchase a protection suite, and what to include in that all-in-one package. Read this paper to find out more.
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ITIL Version 3.0 -- What It Means to You
Sponsored by: Global KnowledgeAs the IT industry standardizes its operations to solve business problems in the most efficient, effective, economical, and equitable way, ITIL v3 becomes a critical tool.
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RFID Basics for Retailers
Sponsored by: IntermecThis white paper illuminates RFID by providing an overview of RFID technology; describing the current status of relevant RFID standards initiatives; illustrating how RFID can be integrated to enhance existing wireless LAN, bar code and mobile computing systems; and providing guidance for selecting and planning RFID pilots and implementations.
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Securing the Foundation of Information Technology (IT) Systems
Sponsored by: Trusted Computer SolutionsThis paper explains how there is no one process to make any organization 100% secure, but establishing a company-wide security policy based on industry-standard best practices is a good place to start. Many of these best practices can be implemented as part of the operating system assessment and lock down process.
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Seven Steps to Achieving Better Requirements Engineering in Your Organization
Sponsored by: IBMRequirements engineering is about more than just analyzing documenting requirements. It is an important and multifaceted part of systems engineering that broadens the product development process. Companies that successfully introduce a new requirements engineering process don't just change their process and technology; they change their thinking.
