SmartBiz IT Research Library

ANALYST REPORT - Infrastructure and operations (I&O) comprise 60% or more of total IT spending worldwide. I&O leaders are under intensifying pressure to reduce costs. This Gartner research note outlines the key actions that should be taken to change the I&O cost structure in the short term (through 2010) and in the longer term (during the next three years).
Posted: November 4, 2009 | Published: November 4, 2009


Topics:  Cost Benefit Analysis | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | IT Asset Management | IT Infrastructure | IT Spending | Operational Metrics (Systems) | Operational Support Systems

PODCAST - Tune into this podcast for expert insight into the impact of cloud computing on your IT infrastructure. Hear from cloud computing expert, Jeff Kaplan, as he explains the basic pressures driving cloud computing. Learn about Amazon's influence on the cloud market and discover the 3 elements that attract enterprises to the cloud.
Posted: October 29, 2009 | Premiered: October 29, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Enterprise Resource Management | Infrastructure Services | IT Infrastructure | IT Systems | Software as a Service

WHITE PAPER - This paper provides an overview of Platform HPC Workgroup Manager (HPC-WM). HPC-WM dramatically simplifies both the installation and ongoing management of Linux clusters, making them accessible to even the smallest organizations.
Posted: October 26, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Cluster Management | Cluster Software | Clustering | Cost Benefit Analysis | High Performance Computing | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | Software Implementation | Software Infrastructure | Software Installation

WHITE PAPER - This paper discusses the fundamentals for successful Lean manufacturing, including the establishment of optimal customer relationships, improved channel visibility, flexible product configuration, shortened cycle times, improved capacity utilization and integrated operational infrastructures.
Posted: October 9, 2009 | Published: October 9, 2009


Topics:  Business Processes | EDI | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | Just-In-Time | Kaizen | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software

ANALYST BRIEF - In this Research Brief, Clabby Analytics takes a closer look at IBM’s smarter planet initiative and its dynamic infrastructure strategy. They're defined in broad terms ? attention is given to the bigger picture: Don't overlook business resiliency and security when building a dynamic infrastructure.
Posted: October 6, 2009 | Published: April 9, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Business Process Management | Business Process Management Software | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Service Management

WHITE PAPER - Cloud computing is no longer an abstract, far-off concept. It has become part of mainstream discussions in the IT industry. IBM builds cloud computing solutions focused on delivering the right capabilities for each individual organization.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Published: February 18, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Grid Computing | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | Platform as a service | SaaS ERP | Utility Computing

WHITE PAPER - IBM has developed a strategy for a dynamic infrastructure that will help organizations address higher service expectations, rising cost pressures and new risks and threats.
Posted: October 2, 2009 | Published: February 13, 2009


Topics:  Business Continuity Planning | Business Intelligence | Business Management | Business Service Management | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | SOA

WHITE PAPER - The IBM Dynamic Infrastructure initiative is a combination of programs, products and services designed to improve service to users, reduce costs and more effectively manage risk across all components of organizational IT infrastructures.
Posted: October 2, 2009 | Published: July 9, 2009


Topics:  Capacity Planning | Cost Benefit Analysis | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | User Experience

WEBCAST - Learn more about reducing costs through a more dynamic infrastructure.
Posted: October 2, 2009 | Premiered: October 1, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business of Information Technology | Business Processes | Business Service Management | Business Systems | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services

WEBCAST - In this webcast, learn how new technologies, demographic shifts and emerging business models in the cloud computing market are changing the way VARs and MSPs are working with clients.
Posted: September 25, 2009 | Premiered: September 25, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Customer Self-Service | Data Centers | Hybrid clouds | Infrastructure Services | IT Infrastructure | IT Services | Middleware | Platform as a service | Private cloud computing | Public cloud computing | Software as a Service | VARs

EBOOK - Buying Infrastructure as a Service is a mouth-watering prospect for CIOs and IT departments eager to drive down costs and speed up provisioning. But once IT is outsourced, keeping control of it is a major challenge.
Posted: September 24, 2009 | Published: September 24, 2009


Topics:  Backups | Cloud Computing | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Hosting Services | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | IT Management | Network Management | Outsourcing | Private cloud computing | Public cloud computing

CASE STUDY - GFT focuses on providing their customers an exceptional experience with a best-in-class online interface. GFT needs to stay more accessible, more reliable, and more secure than their competitors. To optimize their IT environment, GFT engaged CDW for consulting, design, and implementation of multiple IT solutions. Read on to learn more.
Posted: September 10, 2009 | Published: September 24, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Converged Networks | Data Recovery | Disaster Recovery | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | IP Networks | Security | VMware | VMware Infrastructure 3

WEBCAST - Watch this Webcast as IBM reveals new offering that can sustain ongoing cost reduction while improving service levels over the long term.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Premiered: June 25, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Design | Data Center Management | Data Management | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | Storage Best Practices | Storage Management

WEBCAST - Watch this webcast to learn how to design a cloud-based services platform from your virtual infrastructure to improve operational efficiency. Discover a Web-based application that automates virtual configuration, chargeback, provisioning and deployment. Learn how to set-up multi-level user hierarchy to enhance IT security.
Posted: September 1, 2009 | Premiered: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Application Infrastructure | Application Performance Management | Cloud Computing | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Infrastructure Services | IT Infrastructure | Software as a Service | Systems Management | VMware

VIDEO - In an exclusive interview with Sharon Taylor, you'll hear her address the negative user comments about ITIL V3, the improved potential for ROI and the new V3 certification path.
Posted: August 17, 2009 | Premiered: August 7, 2009


Topics:  Best Practices | Business IT Alignment | Change Management | Help Desk Management Services | Infrastructure Services | ITIL | ROI | Service Level Management