RAID FAQ  by Nexsan Technologies

November 24, 2009 - Twenty years old, RAID has become a standard and transparent feature. What is RAID, and how does this technology fit into the storage landscape? This expert FAQ podcast answers common questions about RAID, explores the different levels of this technology, and overviews the implementation stages and obstacles.

Re-architecting Disaster Recovery Solutions Leveraging WAN Optimization Technology  by Riverbed Technology, Inc.

February 01, 2009 - Disaster Recovery (DR) is a critical component of IT and risk mitigation strategies, and compounded in difficulty by ever growing data volumes, distributed computing, and new technologies.

ReadSoft helps frozen food pioneer Rich Products Corporation innovate its AP processing  by ReadSoft

October 13, 2009 - AP processing has changed the ways the businesses have been doing business. Read in this paper how ReadSoft’s doing that and so much more.

Recessionary Effects on Network Services Spending Among Consumers, Worldwide: A Report on Consumer Spending Priorities in 2009 and Targets for Cost Reduction  by Alcatel-Lucent

October 15, 2009 - Consumer spending patterns undergo significant changes during an economic downturn. This paper presents the results of a worldwide study to assess how the current recession is affecting consumer spending. This information can help operators recognize the areas of greatest revenue potential in the months ahead and adjust accordingly.

Recovering From the Ground Up  by Dell, Inc. and Intel

August 01, 2009 - The ability to stay up and running in the face of a disaster can be crucial to the survival of any business. Without effective disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans, businesses risk lost income, lost productivity, or worse. Read this brief paper to learn about effective disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.

Redefining the Economics of Running the Modern Data Center  by Eaton Corporation

September 16, 2009 - The cost of operating the data center is outpacing the cost of IT resources themselves. High-density equipment pressures power and cooling systems to the max. Learn of the new approaches and technologies that are redefining the economics of running the modern data center.

Reducing Corporate Risk: Best Practices Data Protection Strategy for Remote and Branch Offices (ROBOs)  by i365, A Seagate Company

November 16, 2009 - This white paper examines the vulnerabilities of today’s remote and branch office IT landscape, and details the advantages of a disk-based backup and recovery strategy for managing and protecting the data contained in these systems.

Reducing Costs with Efficient Operations: A Fast Track to More Working Capital  by SAP AG

July 01, 2007 - Untamed costs can deplete the precious working capital that's critical to your ongoing operations and new expansions. By instituting efficient automated processes throughout your organization, you can reduce waste, unnecessary overtime, and a host of other cost factors.

Reducing Time and Staff Required to Meet Customer Service Level Requirements for Security and Compliance  by Shavlik Technologies

July 20, 2009 - As ORCS introduced Windows Server 2008 into the network, they sought new ways to improve efficiency. The need for an improved patch management system, combined with the requirements for PCI compliance, presented a dual challenge that they hoped they could address with a single technology solution. And they did. Read this case study to learn how.

Reference Guide: Fundamental Protocols of Network Management  by SolarWinds, Inc.

October 20, 2009 - The goal of this five-part Reference Guide is to assist you with understanding and successfully employing the top 5 network management protocols. Building upon the very simplest in Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), this guide explores the latest network management solutions.

Replicate with Integrity: Protecting VMware Data to Ensure Fast Recovery, Business Continuity  by FalconStor Software

February 10, 2009 - This document discusses how technologies from FalconStor Software and VMware work together to enable organizations to overcome the limitations and deliver application-consistent replication for automated DR in a virtual environment.

Retaining Customers in Today's Economic Landscape: Improving SAP Order Management  by Esker Inc.

July 10, 2009 - This paper will present the challenges businesses face in implementing effective order management and will help in overcoming these challenges. You will learn the benefits of the Esker Platform over its competitors and be presented with a case study documenting companies that implemented the Esker platform to beat their order management problems.

Rethinking Business Continuance in the Enterprise: Driving Data Availability Up and Costs Down  by HP, Intel, & VMware

April 16, 2009 - The failure of business-critical applications could be catastrophic to a company. Read this white paper for expert knowledge on business continuity - specifically - making your data more available while driving your costs down.

Ride the Express Lane in the Journey to Speed ITIL® Adoption  by BMC Software, Inc

June 15, 2009 - The journey to ITIL is challenging and requires clarity of vision and a disciplined execution to achieve that vision. By following ITIL practices, your IT organization will become more closely integrated with the business. BMC recommends making the journey to ITIL in a sequence of six incremental steps, the phases of which are driven through...

Rip and Replace: Choosing the Best Strategy when Switching Antivirus Solutions  by ESET

July 06, 2009 - Switching security solutions on a large scale can be challenging for any organization. A well-planned strategy can minimize the impact on business processes without sacrificing security. The most effective approach is one that is customized for the unique needs of your organization. Check out this data sheet to learn about one such strategy.

Riverbed Steelhead Product Family  by Riverbed Technology, Inc.

October 01, 2009 - What's the Riverbed difference? Speed. Scalability. And simplicity. Discover it for yourself and get the facts about the entire family of Steelhead solutions from Riverbed. Companies of all sizes depend on the Riverbed Steelhead product family to accelerate the performance of applications over the WAN.

ROI for the Online Channel: The Business Drivers for Your Investments in WCM Technology  by SDL Tridion

June 01, 2009 - This document provides you with the knowledge you need to make the connections between the SDL Tridion Web Content Management solution and its effects on your business.

Routers are Dead; Long Live the Router  by Cisco Systems, Inc.

November 20, 2009 - Get a firsthand look at the next-gen routers that will enable you to create a truly borderless network, while giving you the convenient, powerful network management features you crave in today’s resource-challenged IT environment.