Virtualization and the Data Center: How to Build an Intelligent, Consolidated, Virtualized Data Center [ Source: AMD ]
October 2011- CIOs today must support more revenue generating projects without expanding, rebuilding or moving their data centers. Virtualization is one option to consolidate resources and make this happen. However, virtualizing the data center with existing servers is not the best solution - mainly because older servers have memory issues, lack the power efficiency to keep energy costs down and the ability to scale up and down as needed.

This white paper explains how to ...

Cummins saved $30 Million with IT Cost Management ~ case study video [ Source: Digital Fuel Technologies ]
May 2010- View the Cummins case study video to learn how they saved $30 million by implementing IT Financial Management best practices. Learn how they were able to:
• Control IT Spend and Usage
• Reduce inefficiencies
• Reduce waste
• Drive accurate IT cost allocations

The Benefits of Virtualization for Small and Medium Businesses [ Source: VMware ]
March 2010- Small and medium businesses (SMBs) of all sizes are rapidly adopting virtualization and achieving significant benefits in a number of areas. This survey white paper provides SMBs with the benefits and key findings as to why virtualization is rapidly growing in the SMB market.

Private Cloud ROI Case Study with Intel and Univa [ Source: Univa UD ]
September 2009- How can Private Cloud technology benefit you? Find out in this new case study and ROI analysis which describes the benefits Corus Automotive, a major European steelmaker, has received due to an Intel and Univa infrastructure transformation.

Corus is using Intel Nehalem processors and Univa UD software used to create a private cloud to run its technical computing applications and streamline its data management and storage processes. These applications allow an elite team ...

Industrial Network Security With OPC Tunneling [ Source: Integration Objects ]
September 2009- OPC tunneling software allows the secure transfer of process data, even across multiple firewalls, Network Address Translators (NAT) and WAN networks. By not securely transmitting process data, companies expose process control networks to potential cyber attacks which can disrupt production, compromise safety, and cause significant financial losses for companies. This paper addresses the issues and challenges of using DCOM when deploying OPC technology and presents an alternative solution that addresses the industrial end-user requirements.

Service Cloud: Deliver Next Generation of Customer Service [ Source: Salesforce.com ]
December 2012- Realize the value and operating challenges of online support communities. Chatter Communities for Service solves nearly all of the traditional problems of online communities. Use it as a force multiplier for your support organization, and revenue generator for your sales and marketing teams.

Meet Customers Where They Are eBook: Incorporating Social Media Into Your Customer Service Strategy [ Source: Salesforce.com ]
December 2012- In order to satisfy today's customer, a case must be made to incorporate social media into your customer service strategy. Choose the customer service technologies that are ideal for your company in order to enable customer service through online and offline touch points, establish smart listening, engage your community, and consistently respond to customer issues. Get the eBook now!

Why Linux Virtualization Is Ready For Prime Time [ Source: Red Hat ]
December 2012- Enterprise IT leaders are starting to take a closer look at Linux virtualization. They are spurred by the growing number of Linux workloads in the data center and the need to optimize their increasingly complex IT environments. In this paper, Frost & Sullivan examines historical concerns about Linux virtualization, and assess why, when, and how enterprises can safely virtualize their critical Linux workloads. They also review a Linux virtualization solution that meets enterprise needs: the powerful ...

Demo Video: HP Virtual Application Networks [ Source: HP ]
December 2012- Today's networks are under stress, pressed to meet the new demands created by server virtualization, IT consumerization, web applications and multi-tenant data centers. IT organizations need to deploy massively scalable and responsive networks while keeping a lid on cost and complexity.

This ESG white paper outlines how to transition from a legacy network to a next-generation network that is cloud-friendly, virtualized, and tightly integrated for automation. Learn how scalable and secure HP Virtual ...