Preventing Broken Links During Server OS Migrations
[ Source: LinkTek ]
February 2010-Server Operating System (OS) migrations introduce the potential for broken file links — a major problem that can have a dramatic impact on usability and productivity.
Organizations planning data migrations are downloading this whitepaper to discover a software application that can automatically find and repair broken links in the most common file formats used today.
Guide to Selecting a Managed Hosting Provider
[ Source: INetU Managed Hosting ]
January 2009-Choosing a hosting provider, be it for a small project or for your entire infrastructure, can be a daunting task. Even when you know what features to look for, it’s hard to discern if a hosting provider can deliver because they all say the same things (uptime is guaranteed, 24x7x365 support, etc).
This guide will help you cut through the marketing messages and get to the meat of what to look ....
Complimentary Download: Business Modeler and Simulation Solution by IBM
[ Source: IBM ]
February 2010-Download WebSphere Business Modeler Advanced V6.2, which helps business users transform the business through business modeling, simulation, and analysis.
Storage Solution Buying Tips for the SMB
[ Source: IBM ]
February 2010-If you’re researching storage solutions for a small or medium enterprise (SME) you need to look at features, cost, reliability, service and support.
Read why IBM’s breadth of offerings, ability to offer integrated solutions and commitment to support heterogeneous storage management offer a clear advantage over EMC for SME storage solutions.
Monitoring the Web 2.0 User Experience
[ Source: Alertsite ]
March 2010-You can’t improve what you don’t measure—and what you measure matters. In the case of dynamic Web 2.0 applications, what you measure must reflect the real user experience—which can only be captured from within the browser.
The reason is that dynamic Web 2.0 applications often obscure visibility into performance, so they must be accompanied by changes in how application performance is monitored.
This report describes these issues and profiles a tool from AlertSite® ....
A Comprehensive Approach to Practicing ITIL Change Management
[ Source: BMC ]
January 2010-Read "A Comprehensive Approach to Practicing ITIL Change Management," a compelling white paper from Enterprise Management Associates, to learn best practices for integrating your batch process automation and change management solutions.
Proof of Concept: Virtualization with the Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series (Intel)
[ Source: Dell/Intel ]
January 2009-How much difference does the right processor make in virtualization? Recent testing Intel conducted showed that a server based on the Intel® Xeon® processor X5570 provides the ability to support twice as many virtual machines for the same TCO compared with the Intel® Xeon® processor E5450. Get the in-depth test scenarios and results, plus find out how VMware Enhanced VMotion and Intel Virtualization technology FlexMigration enable seamless live migration from previous Intel servers to the ....
Business Ready Configurations for Virtualization
[ Source: Dell/Intel ]
January 2010-The Business Ready Configurations for Dell PowerEdge™ blade servers, Dell EqualLogic™ SAN, and VMware Infrastructure™ provides a detailed reference architecture for deploying and using VMware virtualization on Dell blades and iSCSI storage environments. The intended audience for this white paper is IT administrators, IT managers, and channel partners who are planning to deploy VMware virtualization using Dell blade servers and Dell EqualLogic SAN. This white paper provides an overview of the recommended servers, storage, software, ....
Delivering Business Value through Operational Intelligence
[ Source: myDials ]
January 2010-In tough economic times, the business operations look to Information Technology to provide the information required to support decisions to streamline operations and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of all business processes. At the same time, IT budgets are under pressure and hence most IT departments have limited discretionary budget and resources. Any new initiative has to leverage the existing IT environment, enhance the value of existing business and operational systems and deliver significant business ....
Desktop Virtualization with Dell and Citrix: Solving the Desktop Lifecycle Management Challenge
[ Source: Dell/Intel ]
November 2009-What’s the bane of your IT group’s existence? For most, it’s managing physical desktops, which requires time-consuming attention to activities like discovery, provisioning, updates and patching, and configuration management. Read about how desktop virtualization, in which virtual desktops are hosted on remote servers, is enabling faster and cheaper support with easier deployment, updating and maintenance.
The Yin and Yang of Financial Disruption
[ Source: IBM ]
June 2009-
Even as nations take unprecedented measures to respond to the global financial-now-economic crisis, exacerbated structural tensions in the global financial system are yet to be resolved. But it cannot be done by any one institution or even one government. Rebuilding trust and moving from crisis, to health, to wealth will require committed, concerted effort from industry, government and individuals. Now is the time for us to work together, address the fundamentals and innovate.
A Leading Global Banking and Financial Services Firm Improves Production System Support
[ Source: Virtusa Corporation ]
January 2008-
Virtusa took the entire responsibility for system maintenance, using a well-planned transition process that resulted in improved on-time resolution with minimal disruption to the client's business. We adopted effective process and quality management systems, resulting in better on-time delivery with high quality results.
MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY: Securing the Handheld, Securing the Enterprise™
[ Source: Motorola Good Technology Group ]
June 2007-
This White Paper identifies security threats to corporate data on mobile devices and details how mobile devices can become a "backdoor" to the enterprise
Virtusa and iDNA Solutions: Next-generation Trade Management Application
[ Source: Virtusa Corporation ]
October 2007-
Virtusa, in conjunction with iDNA Solutions, launches the next generation of business and operational management systems designed to drive improved customer service and increased operational effciency into a bank’s trade finance business.
TDWI Checklist Report: Mainframe Modernization
[ Source: Progress Software ]
March 2010-
Mainframe modernization takes many forms. For many organizations, it’s about providing a more streamlined method for using mainframe information on other platforms. For others, it’s about extending the mainframe to the Web. Some forward-looking organizations are making the mainframe an active participant in service-based composite applications, utilizing Web services standards to support a service-oriented architecture (SOA). Organizations seeking the greatest value from the mainframe must consider all of these factors. This Checklist Report touches on ....
Next-generation Banking: Combining Process and Technology to Achieve Agility
[ Source: Oracle ]
May 2008-
The winds of changes are ushering in a new era of banking. Find out what this means for banks and their customers.
Multi-Country Deployment: Banking for the 21st Century
[ Source: Oracle ]
September 2008-
Less than five percent of the world's banks deploy multi-country information technology in systems today; several other banks are considering a move towards this compelling model. Why? Find out.
Cost Effectiveness
[ Source: Oracle ]
September 2009-
Read how financial institutions can operate cost effectively without compromising on the Quality of Service.
The Yin and Yang of Financial Disruption
[ Source: IBM ]
June 2009-
Even as nations take unprecedented measures to respond to the global financial-now-economic crisis, exacerbated structural tensions in the global financial system are yet to be resolved. But it cannot be done by any one institution or even one government. Rebuilding trust and moving from crisis, to health, to wealth will require committed, concerted effort from industry, government and individuals. Now is the time for us to work together, address the fundamentals and innovate.
Creating Unique Financial Solutions from Existing Banking Applications
[ Source: Metavante Corporation ]
March 2009-
The high-tech industry has attempted to address the banking industry’s need to speed product development. Accomplishing this means getting solutions to market faster, simpler and cheaper, not to mention in a more usable state. Differences between schools of thought can be subtle, and identities sometimes blur making comparative analysis confusing.
An alternative to programming fads and trends builds on the principles of service-oriented architecture (SOA). This paper will present the option of the ....
The Need for CIO Coaches and Interim CIOs
[ Source: Estrella Partners Group ]
June 2009-
In today’s challenging economic environment insurance companies require effective IT executive leadership. As businesses evolve and develop new strategies for growth they often find limitations in their current technology and business practices. In many cases the business determines that its current IT systems and business processes are outdated and not aligned with its evolving strategic business goals, market needs, and regulatory requirements.
Global Software Integration; Why Do So Many Projects Fail?
[ Source: Estrella Partners Group ]
June 2009-
The IT field is littered with failed global software integration sagas. Post mortems on these projects have surfaced many reasons for their failures focusing on mismatched capabilities, local geographical requirements and perhaps project technical management deficiencies. Most global software projects start with a thorough analysis of feature and function. Do the capabilities of the standard software meet the needs of the corporate requirements? This exercise is generally performed by knowledgeable internal personnel, both technical and ....
Using Content to Improve the Customer Experience: HP Exstream Company Overview Flash
[ Source: HP Exstream ]
April 2009-
Your business has made significant investments to manage and govern the vast amounts of content continually flowing in and out of your organization. The extent to which you can absorb, utilize, transform, and create value with that content will differentiate you among your competitors. Key to success is technology that allows you to easily access and use content to create a better experience for your customers, communicating with them more effectively and efficiently across all ....
KOALA in Depth: Key Costs -- Foundation for Value Analytics and Planning
[ Source: Avocent Inc. ]
April 2009-
This is the first of a series of articles that expands on the principles of the KOALA Factor, first introduced in “A Pragmatists Guide to Structuring IT Asset Data.” The KOALA Factor is: Key costs, ownership, accountability, lifecycle status, and assignment. The premise is that if bankers can track these core facts for your IT assets, they can provide at least a rudimentary response to the vast majority of the planning, compliance, and procurement tasks ....
Digital Services Play a Key Role in Acquisition and Retention
A new survey reveals prime areas for digital investments that boost customer retention.
Improving Account Enrollment Processes to Increase Customer Loyalty
Streamlining the account opening process leads to profitable and engaging customer relationships and deepens customer loyalty.
