 The future of Application Services
It did not take long for CIOs to realize that application outsourcing’s attractiveness as a cost-cutting tactic was only part of the story. The same broadened access to new talent and advanced techniques and technologies can deliver additional benefits, most notably faster time to market for new applications and upgrades. While there will always be a place in virtually every business plan for application outsourcing’s cost benefits, there is also room for new opportunities and new points of view. Application outsourcing is continuing to evolve, transforming from a strictly tactical solution to a strategic one as it proves itself able to deliver measurable business value and competitive advantage. |  Selecting a Managed Security Services Provider: The 10 most important criteria to consider
Managed security services providers (MSSP) are an effective way for organizations to gain access to expert security skills, tools and processes without significant investment in technology and resources. “Selecting a Managed Security Services Provider: the 10 most important criteria to consider” details what businesses should look at when selecting one. |  Demystifying the cloud
Despite its benefits cloud computing comes with a fair degree of confusion. “Demystifying the cloud” breaks through the confusion to present the benefits of cloud, service models, how to create an implementation road map and how to choose a cloud service provider. |  Scotiabank : Satisfies client demand for real-time reporting capabilities
When Scotiabank recognized its existing infrastructure was holding it back from achieving efficiency and customer requirements, it developed a new model in partnership with IBM Professional Services. |  Securing end-user mobile devices in the enterprise
Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, add new security risks for organizations to mitigate. Learn the approaches to mitigating them, as well as how to control access and design and implement a security policy that incorporates mobility. |
