Discover the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series, a better physical platform for virtualization, with unique hardware-assist features to enhance the virtual data center and help tame server sprawl.
Server virtualization is helping IT organizations improve data center productivity in fundamental ways. To gain the full value of virtualization, you need servers that are built to handle the heavy and ever-changing demands of a virtualized and consolidated computing environment. This technology brief details a better platform for virtualization, the Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series, the first of this new generation of server platforms built with higher I/O bandwidth for higher virtualization performance plus multi-generation VM migration for unparalleled flexibility in virtualized environments. Read this brief to get a feel for why Bell Micro is so excited about the Intel® Xeon® 5500 Series Processor.
Written by: Intel
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Learn how content management solutions will help these groups manage workflows and share structured and unstructured data.
Explore the current state of eGovernment and look ahead to the future with this white paper from IDC Analyst Massimiliano Claps. See how collaborative care management processes and technologies have the potential to simplify complex information workflows used by today’s governmental agencies and public-sector organizations.
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This white paper reviews how utilizing an integrated approach to incorporating content from collaborative sources can reduce business and IT risks and costs.
The rapid adoption of social computing has created opportunities for enterprises to improve their competitive positions in today’s knowledge economy.
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Thin provisioning is now recognized as a critical approach to simplifying storage management while drastically improving capacity utilization. Download this white paper to learn how.
One key area where operational efficiencies can be achieved is in the storage infrastructure. Traditional storage systems are inherently inefficient, with multiple arrays of dedicated storage and various management points. Thin provisioning is now recognized in the industry as a critical approach to simplifying storage management while drastically improving capacity utilization. Additionally, the ability to defer system and capacity purchases results in less frequent and higher utility capital expenditures.
Download this complimentary white paper to learn how thin provisioning can help you:
- Increase utilization rates - Several applications can draw upon a single pool of physical capacity
- Ease provisioning and management - New volumes no longer require large amounts of physical space at inception
- Lower capital expenditures, as incremental system capacity is added to the general storage pool as needed, but without being tied to a single host.
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What Corporate Business Leaders Need to Know about Data Protection.
CREDANT Technologies invites you to download Chapter 1 of this data protection playbook: The Shortcut Guide to Understanding Data Protection from Four Critical Perspectives. Authored by a noted security and compliance expert, Rebecca Herold, each chapter is written to address the specific considerations of the four major roles in data protection throughout the enterprise: Business, Compliance, IT, and Security. Covers topics especially relevant to business leaders, such as:
- The importance of data protection to the business
- How bad economic times breed bad security
- The business impact of security breaches, including case studies
- Information protection responsibilities of key business leaders
- How a culture of security protects the business
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This informative study conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit takes a close look at the issue of technology investments in mid-sized companies.
The study is based on extensive economic analysis, surveys, and in-depth supporting interviews with executives. At the macro level, it examines how investments in a country’s information infrastructure facilitate the growth of both the overall economy and mid-sized companies. At the micro level, the study outlines the common goals facing midsized businesses worldwide and identifies the most commonly used growth strategies, investment decisions, and general best practices that have lead to success in the mid-market.
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AIX and System I /Unix Platform Users: Learn how your organization can minimize or eliminate planned downtime and free up specific, measurable potential to support your productivity and profitability strategies.
Every manufacturer from heavy-duty industrial and automotive to consumer products and packaged goods faces one ongoing challenge: time.
Through relentless cost-cutting and deep investments in ERP, supply chain management and other technologies you’ve focused on achieving optimum performance, higher productivity and efficiencies to drive profit and value. But as you continue those strategies, shareholders want evidence of new value-producing opportunities. Meanwhile, an unprecedented wave of new regulations and the heightened awareness of corporate governance standards demand attention and investment.
This white paper explores how the power of an information availability solution can unlock the latent potential of your IT environment and deliver new value for your organization. It can enable your organization to immediately tap into the unused value—downtime—that exists within your IT infrastructure.
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Find out how you can achieve Best-in-Class results. Access Your Complimentary Copy Today. This 9 Value Offer Expires 5/29/2009.
- Best-in-Class companies are experiencing 4x higher customer satisfaction rates versus all others.
- Best-in-Class companies are experiencing an average of 20% gain in employee productivity, compared to a 5% decline among Laggards.
- Best-in-Class companies are 2x as likely to have self-service capabilities of greater than 85% for data discovery.
In an uncertain economy, conducting ‘business as usual’ is not an option. Despite customer loyalty, long-term business commitments are less likely, with a ‘wait-and-see’ business approach prevailing. Meanwhile, as business decreases, companies are forced to look inward and find opportunities for increasing process and organizational efficiencies. The importance of utilizing corporate data effectively and more efficiently has become a critical strategy among companies seeking to find new opportunities and strengthen existing customer relationships.
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Read this informative white paper to learn about perspectives on SaaS, the key trends in ERP improvements, and the benefits available to midsized companies facing considerable pressure to thrive in today’s market.
According to this Forrester report, it’s increasingly clear that midsized businesses demand full capabilities with a quick return-on-investment. What’s more, they demand these results with no tolerance for the risk and complexity that can sometimes plague enterprise-grade application initiatives. Vendors — incumbents and challengers alike — are confronting the unique requirements of medium-size businesses with significant product and channel investments. The analysis covers key improvements across the spectrum of industry-specific and last-mile capabilities, usability, rapid implementation, Microsoft Office integration, and mobile solution support from a variety of solution providers working to meet your company’s pressing needs.
Written by Forrester Research, Inc.
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Many midsize companies believe that the challenging economic conditions should not be a deterrent, particularly in areas where an ERP solution can improve company efficiencies, reduce costs and improve competitiveness.
While many companies tighten up during hard economic times it is important to think about investing as well. For Midsize companies, this could be the perfect time to think about significant IT expansion. It may be crucial to invest now if the solution can:
- Improve efficiencies
- Cut overall costs
- Make your business more competitive, and
- Be installed quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively
This case study looks at Gavina Coffee and how they used Oracle to consolidate their business platform.
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