Cloud Computing Strategies for the CIO
Software Maintenance Research
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Software Asset Management
Sponsored by: ServiceNowCheck out this informative webcast the presents the ins and outs of software asset management so you can utilize within your IT infrastructure.
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Unilever Transforms Software Delivery
Sponsored by: iRiseTune into this short video to learn how the consumerization of IT has turned up the pressure to deliver well-designed software that requires little training and test-drive software.
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Stopping the Adobe, Apple and Java Software Updater Insanity
Sponsored by: LumensionThis on-demand webcast shares tips and caveats for dealing with the most common software updaters from Adobe, Apple and Oracle. Discover the need for centralized patch management and explore the important requirements and architectural issues you should know by reading on now.
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Case Study: Sand Springs Police Department - Just the Ticket
Sponsored by: IntermecFind out how the Sand Springs Police Department improved their citiation process with a new approach to technology. By replacing the paperwork with handheld mobile computers, and increasing their companies safety and revenue as a result. Read this white paper to learn more about how the SSPD was rewarded from their technology upgrade.
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Applications Management Services- Enterprise At-a-Glance
Sponsored by: Hewlett-Packard LimitedThis resource is designed to help you effectively manage your mission-critical applications while increasing service quality and reducing your TCO.
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SUSE lifecycle management server data sheet
Sponsored by: SUSEAs if the process of building and installing software isn't difficult enough, deployed software systems require proper maintenance throughout their lifetimes. This data sheet describes a management server and its key characteristics that can assist in this process.
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Re-birth of the IT Budget?
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comAgainst a backdrop of an increased use of software that is generally more sophisticated, flexible, scalable and easy to integrate than in times gone by, this research set out to explore the impact of having to maintain a plethora of different software solutions from different vendors in today’s cash-strapped corporate environment.
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Re-birth of the IT Budget?
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comAgainst a backdrop of increased use of software that is generally more sophisticated, flexible, scalable and easy to use than it was 5 years ago, this research set out to explore the impact of having to maintain a plethora of different software solutions in today’s cash-strapped corporate environment.
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Managing Software Estates in the Enterprise
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comRecent news from the Bank of England now places a swift economic recovery in real doubt. The UK economy actually slipped into negative growth in the final quarter of 2010, and even the most optimistic forecasts predict economic recovery over the coming years to be sluggish at best.
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CW+: IDC Report - How to manage documents in the enterprise
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comIn recent years C-level executives in many of the world's largest and most successful organizations have been forced to introduce a wide range of cost-cutting measures as macroeconomic forces continue to create a challenging and uncertain trading environment.
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Performance Testing Center of Excellence
Sponsored by: Hewlett-Packard CompanyIf application performance management isn't at the top of your businesses to-do list, it should be. No matter how well-designed your app is, if performance is sluggish end-users won't use it. Read on to learn about a performance management strategy top companies are leveraging, its business value, and more.
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Test Management: Measuring Quality in the Agile Enterprise
Sponsored by: Micro FocusThe methods of measuring software quality in an agile environment are drastically different from tactics used in traditional IT landscapes. Discover why the "plan the work, then work the plan" technique doesn't work with agile IT, the 10 agile metrics you should be tracking, 3 questions to help determine when to start tracking defects, and more.
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Expert tips for success with ALM
Sponsored by: IBMRead this expert e-guide to learn how to lay down a solid foundation for ALM success with: best practices in five crucial development areas; strategies for bringing these five advanced disciplines together in an integrated approach; eight essential software quality metrics to keep, and why you should throw out the rest; and more!
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More Complex = Less Secure: Miss a Test Path and You Could Get Hacked
Sponsored by: McCabe Software, Inc.The same improvements that increase software performance create new security risks that IT pros must contend with. This white paper takes a closer look at the nature of software complexity and describes tactics you can implement to minimize it.
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Improving Software Security by Identifying and Securing Path Linking Attack Surfaces to Attack Targets
Sponsored by: McCabe Software, Inc.Most companies do not have time to thoroughly investigate all of the potential attack targets inside an application. This white paper explains how the use of software security analysis (SSA) and path methodologies can help you identify vulnerable code and improve application security.
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Software Agitation:Your Own Personal Code Reviewer
Sponsored by: Agitar SoftwareExercising Java code is a painstaking yet critical process for developers. This white paper explains how you can free up time by implementing a testing tool designed to detect coding errors as you write Java classes, and even after they have been reviewed.
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The Seven Deadly Sins of SAP® Maintenance A Blueprint for Surviving End of Life for SAP® ECC 5 and Other Upgrades
Sponsored by: WorksoftThe thought of an SAP upgrade can be overwhelming, but the challenges are not a secret. Use this white paper as a reference to overcoming seven of the most common obstacles involved.
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How Verification Services Fortify Your Software Escrow Solution
Sponsored by: Iron MountainThis paper examines the types of verification services used in the escrow industry. It discusses why verification has become a best practice for both the users of software and the developers creating the applications, as well as a solid recommendation by the lawyers who advise them.
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How are Agile testing and traditional testing different? Interview with George Dinwiddie – Part 1
Sponsored by: IBMHow is Agile testing different from traditional testing? In this tip guide, you'll learn the differences in techniques between traditional and Agile testing and learn how to gain the Agile testing skills needed to become an expert yourself.
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Getting ROI out of your ERP system
Sponsored by: Plex SystemsTo get on the right path towards manageable enterprise resource planning (ERP) software maintenance, license and support costs, there are several steps manufacturers can take. Read this e-guide to learn ways to reduce long-term total cost of ownership. Also, find expert advice on ERP customization.
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eGuide: Strategies for building the best advanced case-management architecture - Part 2
Sponsored by: IBMDynamic case management (DCM) can provide companies with significant benefits, but its architecture creates plenty of challenges as well. Read this e-guide to learn how to use communication and flexibility to create an effective DCM architecture with consistent, on-going maintenance, and get tips for building a business case.
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Tip Guide: Five ways to reduce ERP maintenance and support costs
Sponsored by: SAP America, Inc.In today’s economic environment, manufacturing companies are looking for ways to reduce their long-term total cost of ownership for enterprise applications such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. In this Tip Guide, readers will discover five ways to minimize long-term ERP software support and maintenance costs.
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Case Study: Dow Corning Shaves 400 Hours off Manual SAP Testing
Sponsored by: WorksoftIn this white paper, learn about Worksoft Certify for SAP, a system that provides business process experts and IT users with a single solution to validate, document, and record SAP business processes without writing, generating, or maintaining any code.
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Maximizing software value with subscription and support
Sponsored by: IBMRead this white paper to learn how IBM subscription and support services can help you handle the increased complexity of today's environment and take advantage of new opportunities. Find out how you can extend the value of your software investments, simplify the renewal process, reduce upgrade costs, and keep users productive.
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Best Practices for Load Testing: Do Try This At Home
Sponsored by: Neustar®This white paper breaks load testing down into the following key activities: planning, configuration, scripting, execution, and analysis.
