SmartBiz IT Research Library

WHITE PAPER - This paper provides guidance on how to develop a good, simple strategy to evaluate and choose the right ERP software package for your company.
Posted: November 14, 2008 | Published: November 14, 2008


Topics:  Business IT Alignment | Enterprise Systems | ERP | IT Managers | SMBs | Software | Strategic Planning | Vendor Selection

WHITE PAPER - This report provides a wealth of information around best in breed products and key decisions surrounding choosing the best vendor for your Data Loss Prevention (DLP) purposes.
Posted: October 17, 2008 | Published: October 16, 2008


Topics:  Data Security | Disaster Planning | Enterprise Content Management | Information Security | Instant Messaging Security | Network Security | Regulatory Compliance | SMBs | Vendor Selection

WHITE PAPER - Read this white paper to learn about Oracle and Microsoft workplace platforms strengths and weaknesses.
Posted: October 16, 2008 | Published: October 16, 2008


Topics:  Business Environment | Electronic Discovery | Enterprise | Enterprise Resource Management | Financial Services | ILM | Information Management | Middleware | Vendor Selection

PRODUCT LITERATURE - ReputationManager is a real-time fraud management solution and a forensic fraud analysis tool to identify and reduce the impact of online fraud such as chargebacks, stolen credit cards and identity theft, as well as abusive activity and online harassment.
Posted: October 13, 2008 | Published: May 1, 2008


Topics:  Credit Cards | Financial Services | Fraud Protection | Investments | Project Management | ROI | Vendor Selection

WHITE PAPER - This Gartner Research Note examines the market for SOA governance through a set of integrated technologies.
Posted: October 7, 2008 | Published: December 31, 2007


Topics:  Application Deployment | Application Integration | Application Performance Management | SOA | SOA Governance | Vendor Selection | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - The advantages of Employee Performance Management (EPM) are widely recognized today. This white paper details an approach for implementing EPM, outlines the key steps involved, and indicates the best ways to get benefits from EPM.
Posted: August 21, 2008 | Published: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Electronic Signatures | Employee Monitoring | Hosting Services | Human Resources Management | Performance Testing | Software | Vendor Selection

VIDEOCAST - In this presentation, virtualization expert Barb Goldworm provides an in-depth introduction to virtualization, showing how and where virtual technology can add value to IT infrastructure.
Posted: August 18, 2008 | Premiered: August 18, 2008


Topics:  Blade Servers | IT Infrastructure | ROI | Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | TCO | Vendor Selection | Vendors

VIDEOCAST - This videocast will examine the forces within the data center that are effecting change in server requirements and how servers are evolving to address those requirements. It will also address things to consider when deciding which server is right for you.
Posted: August 13, 2008 | Premiered: August 13, 2008


Topics:  Blade Servers | Cooling Capacity | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Environmental Compliance | Hardware Selection | Power Supplies | Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Vendor Selection | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This paper will describe core processes which are critical to fully leverage an MFS application.
Posted: June 20, 2008 | Published: December 1, 2007


Topics:  CPFR | Financial Management | Financial Systems | Marketing | ROI | Sales and Marketing Software | Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance | Vendor Selection

PODCAST - This 15–minute podcast explores the world of virtualization as it relates to software appliances. Learn about the impact and technical challenges independent software vendors face when considering the adoption of hyperboxes.
Posted: June 19, 2008 | Premiered: April 16, 2008


Topics:  Application Deployment | Application Infrastructure | Application Life-Cycle Management | Application Server Hardware | ISVs | OEMs | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Vendor Selection

WHITE PAPER - This IDC white paper explores the benefits of employing a vertical CRM application based on industry best practices. Learn challenges, opportunities and benefits of vertical applications as well as advice for industry-specific solutions.
Posted: June 2, 2008 | Published: March 1, 2008


Topics:  Application Deployment | CRM Software | Customer Data Integration | Customer Data Management | Customer Data Management Software | Customer Service Best Practices | Customer Support Software | Oracle (Product) | Reporting Software | Sales Contact Management Software | Sales Force Automation | Sales Information Systems | Vendor Selection

WHITE PAPER - Discover the difference between today's newer consumer desktop search products and the mature, tried-and-true business-oriented solutions. Includes a 12-step checklist to help you better evaluate desktop search for the enterprise.
Posted: April 26, 2008 | Published: February 1, 2005


Topics:  Search Engines | Software Selection | Vendor Selection

WHITE PAPER - This document is designed to guide you through the process of selecting an intranet search engine, by addressing in turn a range of key variables that need to be considered.
Posted: April 26, 2008 | Published: April 1, 2004


Topics:  Intranets | Search Engines | Software Selection | Vendor Selection

JOURNAL ARTICLE - Clustered storage combines multiple arrays or controllers to increase their performance, capacity or reliability. In many cases, it's a cost-effective way to meet today's storage needs.
Posted: April 23, 2008 | Published: April 1, 2008


Topics:  Clustering | Grid Computing | High Performance Computing | NAS | Storage Systems | Vendor Selection

WHITE PAPER - Explore the advantages, disadvantages, costs and risks of buying and building an enterprise time and attendance solution.
Posted: March 19, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Application Development | ERP Software | Human Resources Services | Risk Assessment | Software Development Tools | TCO | Time and Attendance Software | Vendor Selection