Client Virtualization - The Path to the Instant-On Desktop

Today, as mobile devices proliferate and more employees demand to use their personal devices in the workplace, the situation is becoming untenable. Client virtualization is the way to get there. This white paper explains what client virtualization is and how it can enable simpler, optimized and more flexible desktop management in today's enterprise. It also offers an overview of the trends driving adoption of client virtualization and offers tips on what to consider as you evaluate the technology options. Sponsored by HP and Intel® Xeon® processors. Intel, the Intel logo, Xeon, and Xeon Inside are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Request Free!

An Introductory Guide: How to Use Twitter for Business

42% of Twitter users follow brands or companies -- is your business one of them? Maintaining an effective Twitter presence can be a powerful part of your business' marketing strategy. To help businesses interested in mastering the basics of Twitter, they've put together a complete explanation of how to use Twitter for business. Used successfully, Twitter can help you develop and promote your brand, interact with your fan base, monitor conversations about your company, promote thought leadership, and much more. Download their comprehensive eBook to learn, step-by-step, how to tackle Twitter as a business tool. Specifically, this guide will teach you: The basics, such as Twitter-specific vocabulary 6 ways to set up and optimize your public profile How to use Twitter for business through marketing Request Free!

The IT Decision Makers Guide to the Cloud

Panelist Information: Andrew Jaquith, CTO, Perimeter E-Security Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes Description: Cloud computing is this year's hot new sports car -- and lots of companies are kicking the tires. It's easy to understand the appeal. By moving essential but undifferentiated services such as email and sales automation to the cloud, enterprises can focus on their core missions. But with concerns about security, privacy, and compliance, enterprises are too often keeping their foot on the brake pedal. Key questions answered include: How can effective security serve as an enabler? What are the key characteristics you should look for when evaluating cloud platform providers? What is the role of “private cloudâ € services? What security and performance guarantees should you demand, and which can you expect? Request Free!

Using Social, Mobile, and Cloud ERP Strategies in Professional Services to Deliver Value

Professional services firms are faced with a variety of unique challenges that can hinder their success. They are tasked with collaborating with clients to complete projects that will improve their clients' organizations and bottom line. Of course, this means they are especially subject to changing expectations and project plans. Additionally, this means employees are often deployed in the offices of the client. At the same time, a professional services organization's employees are the actual product. The organization must effectively distribute resources and promote knowledge sharing in order to standardize quality and minimize the impact of employees that leave the organization. When dealing with these unique obstacles and circumstances, visibility, collaboration, and agility are extremely important. Past Aberdeen research has illustrated the ways in which Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has helped professional services organizations to standardize processes, cut costs, and promote efficiency. This report, based on data collected from 82 professional services organizations, will demonstrate how professional services are combining social, mobile, and cloud strategies with ERP to collaborate internally and externally and deliver more value. Request Free!

Platform as a Service: Gaining Computing Power Without Losing Control

You've built, tested, and deployed your enterprise applications on your provider's cloud platform and all the bells and whistles are perfected. Then, your provider increases its prices. Or maybe, the level of service isn't what you had expected. You want to change providers, but your investment has locked you in and frankly, now you're stuck. Fearing this scenario, many IT architects shy away from Platform as a Service (PaaS)-in spite of all its productivity benefits for developers. But, it doesn't have to play out this way. Leveraging open-source, open-standard solutions, developers can enjoy all the advantages of PaaS, while IT admins keep their data centers under their own control. The question then becomes: How does an IT architect maintain that balance? How do you move into the cloud without the development team learning an entirely new language or adopting new middleware? How does an IT architect streamline application development workflows and accelerate IT service delivery? Request Free!

How Video Surveillance Systems Can Help Protect Your Business

Video surveillance can not only bring criminals to justice, they can often stop the crime while it is in progress. One of the biggest sources of asset losses for companies is not burglary or customer shoplifting, but employee theft. Thankfully, video surveillance can help business owners observe their workers and detect any unethical behavior. This free guide will showcase many businesses that have benefitted from installing a video surveillance system and outline the many ways your business can benefit from having one. They'll also show you how to choose the best provider as well as providing you with several free price quotes from reputable video surveillance system vendors. Request Free!

Six Moves for Recruiting Managers to Build a Talent Powerhouse

Recruiting managers know there are many ways to reach applicants, from social media to mobile and job boards to referrals. So why is finding great candidates so difficult? Mainly it's because applicants are changing the game, sharing every detail of your recruiting process online and comparing you with other potential employers. This complimentary SuccessFactors best practices discusses six ways to connect with high-quality candidates, from: Using high-quality descriptions and social tools Forecasting your needs and managing recruiting on the go Partnering with learning managers and boosting your brand How can you use winning approaches to connect with high-quality candidates? This complimentary best practices shows you how. Download it toda y. Request Free!

Big Data and Analytics: The Impact on CMOs in a Socially-Connected World

In today's connected world, consumers have increasing power to make and break companies through their social media interaction. That's a major challenge for Chief Marketing Officers (CMO), but certainly not the only one they face. With a flood of big data, an expanded number of channels and devices, and a shift in consumer demographics, how do CMOs keep their enterprises competitive? Predictive analytics is part of the answer, but the larger solution lies in doing a deep dive into customer data, moving beyond an understanding of markets to an understanding of individuals. That's a pretty tall order, and a complex one. Filling it requires collaboration between the CMO's vision for big data analytics and the CIO's technical know-how. Request Free!

How to Cut Fleet Operations Costs and Boost Productivity With GPS Tracking

In this informative guide from InsideUp, the GPS Fleet Tracking Software information experts, you will read the key benefits, drawbacks and questions to ask of GPS Software providers. And to provide you with everything you would need before making a decision, they'll also include several free, no obligation price quotes by e-mail/phone. Knowing where your drivers are at all times enables you to meet customer needs more efficiently. Companies that carry out services such as mobile repair or maintenance must be able to plan an effective schedule for their field workers. GPS fleet tracking enables companies to quickly locate and dispatch the nearest employee to fulfill customer requests for service as quickly as possible. But just like with any software, there are advantages and disadvantages to be aware of as well as knowing what questions to ask in order to make the best decision. Request Free!

Top Social Media and HTML5 Considerations for Mobile App Success

Find out about two of the hottest topics surrounding mobile app development right now--social media and HTML5. In a recent developer survey report from IDC and Appcelerator, you'll learn why social media is a critical component for user engagement and content distribution, and why HTML5 could be the key to building richer, more dynamic and more user-friendly app experiences. Plus, learn what 2,100 experts closest to mobile innovation think about the future of social media and the role of HTML5--and compare their predictions to your own strategies. Download the report and learn: Why 79% of surveyed developers plan to use HTML5 in app creation this year Why 39% of developers believe Google's assets are more important to their social media strategies than Facebook Which cloud-based technologies could be most effective and most frequently added to new apps Which phase of the mobile development strategy lifecycle most developers feel they're in--and what this means for the app marketplace Educate yourself on the backend of mobile app strategy and use your knowledge to stay in front of the competition. Download the report to get all the details on the latest priorities, plans and predictions from mobile app developers. Request Free!

How to Unify IT Monitoring: Organizing the Crumbling IT Silos

In today's business environment, companies don't have 24 hours to solve IT problems; they barely have 24 minutes. Legacy solutions tailored to static infrastructure are failing within today's dynamic and programmable data center. On the plus side, emerging devops teams and continuous delivery solutions enable companies to be more nimble, while hybrid cloud options and mobile applications expand the enterprise so that workers can be productive in multiple locations across all time zones. However, these advances create a whole new set of problems, not least of which is IT monitoring. Breaking down silos so that groups work together is great, but once the silos have crumbled, who's in charge? And, what solutions are available to meet these new demands? Request Free!

Five Ways Learning Managers Can Make a Strategic Contribution

The reality of business today dictates that organizations will have to grow the talent they need, but find it isn't possible. If skills shortages are seen as a top threat to business expansion, leadership will turn to learning managers for a response. This complimentary SuccessFactors best practices shows the five steps that can help you start filling the skills gaps in your organization. Among them: Socialize learning into everyday behavior Let employees learn on the go Give people a chance to stretch their skills It's business-critical information from the company that has expertise in learning management and the tools to make it happen--SuccessFactors. Learn how to shift learning programs from tactical training into key strategic workforce initi atives. Request Free!

Optimize Your Mobile Workforce with Social Collaboration in the Cloud

The growing mobile workforce expects to be able to connect to the corporate network anytime, anywhere and using any mobile device. Mobile workers want access to their professional social networks, email, calendar, IM, online meetings, mobile applications and more. Enterprises of all sizes need smart mobility cloud solutions that reduce costs, increase control and mitigate security risks. Combining the power of cloud computing with the freedom and functionality of mobile devices can give enterprises access to a wide range of key benefits, including increased reliability, real-time updates and access to applications that embrace and cultivates the spirit of collaboration and community -- both internally and externally -- while delivering unprecedented return for the time invested. Request Free!

ERP in Wholesale and Distribution: Extending the Enterprise to Extend Profits

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is currently used by 92% of wholesalers and distributors. This is unsurprising since wholesale and distribution are industries that require tracking of wide ranges of products over widely dispersed distribution networks. In these industries, costs must be contained while working with the extended enterprise to facilitate communication both up and down the supply chain. A wholesaler or distributor that only focuses on internal matters is not going to be as effective as one that is working outside of itself to forecast demand and provide products to customers when they need them at a low price. This report, based on survey responses from 99 wholesalers and distributors, provides a guide for utilizing ERP to communicate internally and exte rnally while cutting costs and extending profit margins. Request Free!

Optify Inbound Marketing ROI Calculator

Optify's Inbound Marketing ROI Calculator helps you model your marketing and sales funnel and make better decisions about where you invest your marketing dollars. Download this handy Excel tool today to: Calculate the visits, leads and budget needed to meet your revenue goals for both inbound and outbound lead sources Determine the investment split between inbound and outbound programs Calculate and compare the possible ROI for your inbound and outbound programs Input your own revenue goal and funnel metrics or use the benchmark costs and conversion rates provided to help you determine the best marketing mix for your business. Download your copy of the calculator and get a powerful tool to help you make better decisions.< br> Request Free!

Five Killer Ways B2B Marketers Can Use Visitor Intelligence to Drive More Business

The Web has revolutionized the way in which your prospects research and buy solutions and given savvy B2B marketers unprecedented access to information. Today you can get rich details on all aspects of your digital marketing efforts--including intelligence not just on your web leads but also on anonymous visitors to your site. Use this intelligence wisely and you can drive more on-target leads for your business at a lower cost per lead. Download “Five Killer Ways B2B Marketers Can Use Visitor Intelligence to Drive More Business” and learn how to: Find your best-performing target segments Identify new business segments Improve your keyword list Hone your messaging and content Find winning campaigns Download the guide and discover how to make the most of the intelligence that today's marketing software can deliver. Request Free!

How to Effectively Use E-mail Marketing to Increase ROI

In this informative guide from InsideUp, the E-mail Marketing Services information experts, you will learn how to select the best E-mail Marketing Services providers. And to provide you with everything you would need before making a decision, they'll also include several free, no obligation price quotes by e-mail/phone. E-mail is proving to be one of the most effective means of initiating contact with and nurturing B2B leads and can be a very effective tool for building trust with your existing and potential customers. Finding a quality e-mail marketing company to take care of your needs can save your company considerable expense, in terms of labor hours as well as internal bandwidth and e-mail server processing power. Mo reover, you will have the advantage of the e-mail provider's expertise in all aspects of e-mail marketing, such as list management, customized content, deliverability, testing and tracking, and regulatory compliance. Request Free!

ERP Selection: Finding the Right Fit

Finding a needle in a haystack is hard, but the task pales in comparison to finding a needle in a pile of needles. Selecting the ideal Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution from among the numerous options on the market can feel like just as daunting a challenge. ERP represents a serious investment for any organization and is vital to future success. As such, a great deal is at stake. The ERP selection process should be regarded as a top priority, with appropriate time and resources devoted to it. Top performing organizations are approaching the selection process with a clear plan in mind and coming away with solutions that are smoothly implemented and help drive business immediately. Less meticulous organizations become saddled with solutions that continually disap point, put additional strain on the organization, and often need to be replaced. This report explores the strategies organizations are employing to find the right ERP fit that will give them the tools they need to thrive. Request Free!

Making HBase Enterprise Grade

Hadoop has a reputation for being good at batch analytics, but it lacks real-time data processing at the massive scale required for the enterprise. That's where HBase comes in. Integrating the two provides quick, easy, and reliable access to the data necessary for mission critical decisions. But, what are the requirements for enterprise grade HBase? And, how does the enterprise integrate structure and combine database operations in a single platform? For answers to these and related questions, join GigaOM Pro and their sponsor MapR for “Making HBase Enterprise Grade,” a free analyst roundtable webinar on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 10 a.m. PT. What will be discussed: How does enterprise-grade HBase simplify IT development and admin istration? How do you introduce real-time HBase into Hadoop? What are best practices for integrating HBase and Hadoop? What are some future trends for big data and Hadoop in the cloud? Request Free!

The Essential Guide to Choosing a Web Analytics and Online Marketing Solution

WebTrends remains as a pure play vendor, while Adobe-owned Omniture and IBM broaden their portfolios. Meanwhile, Google Analytics provides a free offering with increasing levels of functionality and a paid version offering premium capabilities. Changes in the vendor landscape have raised issues for organizations that use web analytics and online marketing solutions or are in the market for them. This guide is meant to help you understand key characteristics to look for in how the solution can impact your online marketing performance whether you are: In the market for a new web analytics and online marketing solution. Looking to move up from a free or entry-level offering. Re-evaluating the solution you now have in place. Request Free!