 Prepare for a more efficient SAP implementation: Take data issues off the critical path
This white paper outlines how the Preliminary Data Assessment Appliance (PDAA) from IBM can help address the challenges of integrating data from different operational applications across the enterprise to an SAP platform.
Complimentary with registration. Sponsored by IBM. |  Measuring Software Quality: A Study of Open Source Software
As part of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) federally-funded analysis, a new baseline for security and quality in open source software has been established |  Smarter Sourcing AMS
The trend to move application development and maintenance work to lower cost resources has consumed much of the IT industry in recent years. The ease of moving work and the growing pools of globally-available qualified resources reinforce the feasibility of this model; however, outsourcing for less expensive labor alone does not provide enough value in today’s demanding economy. Smarter sourcing combines process-based effectiveness with the ability to leverage wage arbitrage selectively to yield better results at lower costs. |  Closing the data privacy gap: Protecting sensitive data in non-production environments
How can IT organizations protect sensitive data, including employee and customer information, as well as corporate confidential data and intellectual property? Industry analysts recommend "de-identifying" or masking data as a best practice for protecting privacy.
This white paper explains the importance of closing the data privacy gap in non-production environments, and provides guidance on effective data masking.
Complimentary with registration. Sponsored by IBM. |  PRODUCT BRIEF: Taking an integrated approach to energy efficiency with IBM Tivoli software
This paper describes the critical importance of managing energy and provides an overview of the problems and issues associated with “greening” today’s enterprises. It then shares insights and solutions that organizations can use to optimize energy requirements while maintaining service levels. Specifically, it describes how IBM Tivoli® solutions offer an integrated approach for managing energy in the context of risk by providing an end-to-end view of IT resources, services, IT and facilities assets, energy costs and response time. |
