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Is It True That the Hybrid Cloud Definition Has Been Lost in Translation?
sponsored by Dell EMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Not all IT pros are on the same page when it comes to the "true" definition of hybrid cloud. And unfortunately, the original definition has been lost in vendor marketing jargon. Download this guide to cut through the vendor jargon and discover the true definition of hybrid cloud, as our experts elaborate on the subject.
Posted: 07 Mar 2017 | Published: 06 Mar 2017

Dell EMC and Intel®

IBM Cognos Lifecycle Manager - Streamline upgrades with automated testing
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: System upgrades and other IT changes can have a negative impact on business intelligence report content, but testing thousands of reports can be tedious and time-consuming. This resource introduces a utility that relieves the burden by automating the testing process.
Posted: 15 Jan 2014 | Published: 31 Oct 2012

IBM

Developing an effective resiliency capability within a cloud design
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how to develop a reliable resiliency management program for your cloud environment. Review the key elements, business areas and questions you should consider.
Posted: 27 Jun 2012 | Published: 31 Aug 2011

IBM

Transformative Service Management - Reinventing Service Management for the New Style of IT
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the changes that have transformed IT and how they should be viewed as an opportunity for the department to reassert its value.
Posted: 26 Nov 2013 | Published: 22 Oct 2013

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Leadership and Technology: Mobility and bring-your-own-device insights for Midsize Businesses
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This informative white paper examines the power of mobile computing as part of the midmarket enterprise's unified communications platform, analyzing how you can utilize enterprise mobility effectively without increasing the pressure on IT.
Posted: 26 Jun 2014 | Published: 26 Jun 2014

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Collaboration Is the next Game Changer in Customer Service
sponsored by Cisco
WHITE PAPER: This exclusive paper discusses how collaboration is emerging as the next big game changer for customer service, providing practical examples and key insights into how four companies implemented collaboration technologies and used them to transform their customer service environments.
Posted: 12 Jun 2014 | Published: 12 Jun 2014

Cisco

Accelerate the delivery of modern applications
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: An IT modernization project will be unique to your business, and to successfully manage it you'll need the appropriate tools, resources, and best practices throughout the process. Read this paper to get a framework for initiating your modernization efforts.
Posted: 28 Dec 2011 | Published: 30 Sep 2011

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

The 7 Deadly Skills Your IT Team Should Possess
sponsored by Skillsoft
WHITE PAPER: This resource examines IT skill shortages, how to minimise them within your company, and 7 deadly skills that your IT team should possess.
Posted: 18 Apr 2012 | Published: 18 Apr 2012

Skillsoft

The Top Considerations for a Unified Communications Purchase
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This exclusive resource discusses what features should be a requirement for your unified communications solutions, offering helpful tips and guidance for purchasing a solution that is right for your specific needs.
Posted: 23 Jun 2014 | Published: 23 Jun 2014

Cisco Systems, Inc.

SDI Best Best Practices: Benchmarking for Service Desk Support
sponsored by Citrix Online- GoToManage
WHITE PAPER: The best way to continually improve and to deliver the best service is to measure, trend and set goals for your services and then benchmark against yourself - this is the very definition of service improvement and this guide will show you some simple ways in which you can accomplish this.
Posted: 12 Oct 2011 | Published: 12 Oct 2011

Citrix Online- GoToManage