SmartBiz IT Research Library

WHITE PAPER - Survey results from SANS Industry Analyst shows growth in the number of companies using log data. These companies want more data collection but the lack of a common format between log systems is still a road block. Read how this is changing.
Posted: September 19, 2008 | Published: September 19, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Data Collection | Database Performance Management | Databases

VIDEO - Get updated information and data quality best practices, from expert Larry English. Find out how to get started, build a business case and structure program teams for data quality success.
Posted: September 16, 2008 | Premiered: September 15, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Business Metrics | Data Collection | Data Governance | Data Quality | Information Management | Knowledge Management | ROI

WHITE PAPER - In this white paper, Enterprise Management Associates discuss how Quest can expand the power of Microsoft System Center for true end-to-end IT management.
Posted: September 15, 2008 | Published: March 15, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Data Collection | Investments | IT Managers | Risk Management | Systems Management

PRODUCT LITERATURE - There is a solution to the “Everyone” problem that has emerged and is gaining traction, It’s a software solution based on “machine learning” that can take care of the problem not in weeks or months, but in mouse clicks.
Posted: September 10, 2008 | Published: August 1, 2007


Topics:  Access Control | Data Auditing | Data Collection | Data Governance | Data Security | Data Storage | Information Security | Risk Management | Security Best Practices | Storage Security | Windows

WEBCAST - This Webcast details how to implement effective data management with a repeatable and consistent approach for developing standards, policies and plans. Learn how to reduce the manual effort involved in data management with effective data stewardship.
Posted: August 21, 2008 | Premiered: August 27, 2008


Topics:  Data Collection | Data Management Software | Data Quality | Metadata | Policy Server Software | Productivity | Workflow Software

PODCAST - In this 20-minute podcast, appropriate for IT and business professionals, listeners will get a complete introduction to operational BI benefits and related technology concepts.
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Premiered: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Architectures | Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Business Process Management | Business Process Management Software | Data Collection | ERP | Operational Support Systems

WHITE PAPER - This white paper highlights the technologies essential for leveraging the benefits associated with multi-core systems. Discover how to effectively manage parallelism and threading optimization.
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Published: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Application Performance Management | Application Performance Management Software | Code Management | Data Collection | Java | Motherboards | Multi-core Processor Architecture | Multi-core Processors | Multithreading

WHITE PAPER - Companies are continually finding new ways to get the right goods to the right customers on time. This white paper explains how each aspect of perfect order performance can be improved through enhancements to data collection processes and technologies.
Posted: August 13, 2008 | Published: August 13, 2008


Topics:  Barcodes | Data Collection | EDI | Handheld Devices | Inventory Management | Inventory Management Software | Metrics | Productivity | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - Improper data collection can jeopardize the admissibility or reliability of data and can result in substantial costs and potential sanctions. After reading this whitepaper you will fully understand the proper data collection process.
Posted: August 6, 2008 | Published: August 1, 2008


Topics:  Data Collection | Digital Asset Management | Electronic Discovery | Instant Messaging | Legal Compliance Software | Messaging Security | Messaging Software

WHITE PAPER - This white paper will review what is specifically called for in PCI DSS Requirement 10, explore the technical considerations of the requirement, and consider some different approaches to addressing the requirement.
Posted: July 17, 2008 | Published: July 16, 2008


Topics:  Data Collection | Data Security | Data Storage | Payment Card Industry | Security | Security Event Management | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - This paper discusses critical factors every IT decision maker needs to know when upgrading to NetWeaver, to ensure system performance and availability, and to balance cost with the risks of downtime.
Posted: July 16, 2008 | Published: July 16, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Data Collection | Disaster Recovery | IT Management | NetWeaver | Spreadsheets

WHITE PAPER - Shop Floor Execution (SFX) automates and streamlines factory operations by combining three popular applications: Labor Management, Machine Utilization and Paperless Dispatching. This provides the essential tools for real-time production process management
Posted: July 9, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2005


Topics:  Business Process Management | Data Collection | Data Quality | Enterprise Systems | ERP | ERP Software | Inventory Management | Manufacturing | MRP Software | Production Scheduling Software | Shop Floor Control | Software Implementation

DATA SHEET - The Risk Data Suite enables communications and utility providers to make better informed network management decisions to minimize service interruptions and plan for contingencies in the event of a disaster.
Posted: July 1, 2008 | Published: July 1, 2008


Topics:  Communications Systems | Crime | Customer Service | Data Collection | Managed Security Services | Network Infrastructure | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - Automation is one of the key features to realizing the return on investment with time and attendance, reduces repetitive manual tasks found in manual payroll systems time card collection corrections & calculations usually by the payroll manager.
Posted: March 11, 2008 | Published: March 11, 2008


Topics:  Business Process Automation | Cost Benefit Analysis | Data Collection | Payroll Services | Payroll Software | Productivity | RFID | ROI | Time and Attendance Software

DATA SHEET - Explore how you can make scheduling work more efficient and realize accurate reporting on other information such as bonus incentives.
Posted: March 7, 2008 | Published: March 7, 2008


Topics:  Benefits | Cost Benefit Analysis | Data Collection | Legacy Applications Software | Manufacturing Industry | Reporting Software | SQL Server | Web Applications Software | Workforce Management Software | Workforce Planning