WHITE PAPER - When an IT skill falls out of favor, it rarely ever comes back. Here's our list of 10 dying IT skills. If any of these skills are your main expertise, perhaps it's time to think about updating your skill set.
Posted: May 13, 2009 | Published: May 13, 2009


Topics:  COBOL | Code Management | IT Best Practices | IT Departments | IT Governance | IT Industry | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Managers | IT Service Management | IT Services | IT Systems | IT Workforce | Programming | Programming Languages

WHITE PAPER - Read this paper to learn the many benefits of cloud computing as well as the 10 security concerns that need to be addressed when considering moving critical applications and sensitive data to public and shared cloud environments.
Posted: March 17, 2010 | Published: March 17, 2010


Topics:  Access Control | Business Continuity Planning | Cloud Computing | Disaster Recovery | IT Outsourcing Services | IT Services | Platform as a service | Private cloud computing | Public cloud computing | Regulatory Compliance | SLA | Software as a Service

WHITE PAPER - Organizations stand to save themselves a significant amount of money by managing the power consumption of their IT systems. But if they aren’t careful, they could potentially save their way right into a security and operational nightmare.
Posted: July 28, 2010 | Published: July 28, 2010


Topics:  CIOs | IT Management | IT Services | LAN | Power Consumption Monitoring | Power Generation Equipment | Reporting Software

WHITE PAPER - Mission-critical data processing relies in large part on the automated initiation, execution, management, integration, and recovery of batch-mode IT processing. Read about BMC Software's solution that integrates their batch process automation solution, BMC CONTROL M, with their CMDB solution, BMC Atrium.
Posted: March 30, 2010 | Published: April 17, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Automation | Business Process Management | Change Management | CMDB | Configuration Management | Database Management Software | Enterprise Systems | IT Best Practices | IT Services | ITIL | Job Scheduling Software

WHITE PAPER - Recent technology advances in five key areas put efficiency gains on the fast track. Here's how Dell can help CIOs capitalize on virtualization, mobility management, storage optimization, cloud services, and automated IT management.
Posted: April 5, 2010 | Published: April 5, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Data Center Management | IT Management | IT Services | Mobile Workers | Server Virtualization | Storage Management

WHITE PAPER - Virtualization is more than a technology. It is a way of thinking about problems that allow us to go beyond the physical limitations nor­mally associated with entire classes of hardware, from servers to storage. Attaining the maximum benefits of virtualization, however, requires a plan and constant monitoring to ensure peak performance.
Posted: April 29, 2010 | Published: April 29, 2010


Topics:  Backups | Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Management | Disaster Recovery | IT Services | Multi-core Processors | Regulatory Compliance | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Storage Consolidation | Systems Management

WEBCAST - In this Webinar, we show you how to improve your processing of real time financial analytics with RightScale and AWS. We show a live demonstration of how a hedge fund would run a scalable grid application environment that is automated, resilient to errors, and auditable.
Posted: April 6, 2010 | Premiered: March 17, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Data Management | Distributed Computing | Distributed Data Management | Grid Computing | IT Services

WHITE PAPER - In this paper, we'll discuss the different software compatibility options available to companies that are working on a Windows 7 migration, and show how Dell can help IT organizations throughout the process.
Posted: August 17, 2010 | Published: August 17, 2010


Topics:  Application Integration | Applications Management | Applications Management Services | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | IT Services | PC Operating Systems | Software Migration | Windows 7

WHITE PAPER - This paper explains ASG's unique, automated solution for discovery and dependency mapping for change and configuration management.
Posted: February 23, 2010 | Published: February 23, 2010


Topics:  Business Service Management | Business Service Management Software | Configuration Management | IT Service Management | IT Services | ITIL | UNIX | Windows

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper discusses how to define, track and enforce IT policies; automate IT compliance processes; and reduce the effort and cost of managing business applications.
Posted: September 10, 2009 | Published: October 16, 2008


Topics:  Business Process Automation | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Compliance Audits | Compliance Best Practices | IT Management | IT Services | Risk Assessment | Risk Management

WHITE PAPER - Dell offers the blend of hardware, OS software, and expert services that can make planning and carrying out a Windows 7 upgrade smooth and successful for IT organizations of any size. Read this white paper to learn about best practices for a successful Windows 7 deployment and learn how Dell can help you plan and execute a Windows 7 migration.
Posted: August 17, 2010 | Published: August 17, 2010


Topics:  Application Deployment | Best Practices | Desktop Management | Enterprise Computers | Enterprise Computing | IT Services | PC Operating Systems | Software Migration | Windows 7

WHITE PAPER - Read this solution brief to learn how to drive enterprise-level efficiencies and capabilities into your network by using Dell's EqualLogic line of iSCSI SAN storage solutions.
Posted: August 24, 2010 | Published: June 16, 2010


Topics:  Health Care Networking | Health Care Storage | iSCSI SAN | IT Services | Regulatory Compliance | Storage Consolidation | Storage Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper provides a reality check on cloud computing from the perspective of an IT organisation.
Posted: August 9, 2010 | Published: December 1, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Desktop Virtualization | IT Services | Platform as a service | Private cloud computing | Public cloud computing | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Software as a Service | Virtualization Security

WHITE PAPER - This installment, the second in a three-part series, explores how simplification extends the value of data center standardization efforts and forms a stable, efficient base that can be used to support automation.
Posted: August 31, 2010 | Published: August 31, 2010


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Cooling | Data Center Design | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Center Networking | Data Center Power Management | IT Services | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - This final installment of a three-part series explores how automation builds on the stable, efficient base formed by a standardized, simplified, virtualized infrastructure to create a scalable resource to serve business needs.
Posted: August 31, 2010 | Published: August 31, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | IT Services | Multi-core Processors | Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization | VMware ESX

PRODUCT OVERVIEW - Dell and VMware are equipping SMBs with technology solutions that allow them to cost effectively optimize the use of their existing IT assets and resources as well as protect the systems, data, and applications that run the business. Read this solutions brief to learn about Dell and VMware solutions for virtualized server environments.
Posted: June 16, 2010 | Published: July 1, 2009


Topics:  IT Services | Multi-core Processors | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | SMBs | Storage Hardware | Storage Virtualization | Storage Virtualization Software | VMware | VMware ESX | VMware Server

PRODUCT OVERVIEW - Dell and VMware deliver a powerful, integrated virtual infrastructure that delivers outstanding degrees of control and simplicity, freeing IT staff to focus on delivering services that differentiate the business. Read this solution brief to learn more!
Posted: June 2, 2010 | Published: June 2, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | IT Services | Operating System Virtualization | Operating Systems | Server Hardware | Storage Virtualization | VMware

DATA SHEET - Dell Services has developed patent pending technology and processes that automates the PC provisioning process which can greatly reduce the overall cost associated with PC deployments. Read this data sheet to learn more!
Posted: August 19, 2010 | Published: August 19, 2010


Topics:  Application Deployment | Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Computer Support | Desktop Management | Enterprise Computers | Enterprise Computing | IT Services | PC Operating Systems

DATA SHEET - The Dell Project and Program Management approach enables the alignment of all elements of a client deployment. This standardized and easy-to-understand framework can be tailored as necessary to complement and integrate with existing customer processes.
Posted: October 7, 2009 | Published: October 7, 2009


Topics:  Application Deployment | Business Intelligence | Customer Service | Desktop Management | IT Services | Program Management | Project Management

ANALYST REPORT - IDC examines the process of deploying PCs in medium-sized and large businesses and quantifies the costs for each part of the process. In addition, this White Paper provides insight into how deploying certain best practices can reduce these costs.
Posted: August 17, 2010 | Published: August 17, 2010


Topics:  Desktop Management | Enterprise Computers | Enterprise Computing | IT Services | PC Operating Systems | Personal Computers | Windows 7

DATA SHEET - Test, assess and report on Windows® 7 operating system compatibility with your application portfolio to help reduce project risk and shorten remediation and packaging timelines. Read this data sheet to learn about Dell Application Compatibility Factory (ACF-POC), which helps determine your organization's application compatibility with Windows 7.
Posted: August 19, 2010 | Published: August 19, 2010


Topics:  Application Deployment | Application Integration | Applications Management | Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | IT Services | PC Operating Systems | Windows 7

DATA SHEET - Read this data sheet to learn about Dell's application migration services that include application compatibility assessment, remediation, and expert packaging using Dell's unique, global, scalable, and cost-effective factory approach.
Posted: August 18, 2010 | Published: August 18, 2010


Topics:  Applications Management | Applications Management Services | Desktop Virtualization | IT Services | Operating Systems | PC Operating Systems | Software Migration

WHITE PAPER - This white paper discusses why Dell chose BMC's CONTROL-M when they embarked on a broad initiative to integrate and upgrade its IT services to better satisfy business needs.
Posted: April 18, 2009 | Published: April 17, 2009


Topics:  Business IT Alignment | Business Process Automation | Business Process Management | Customer Service | Enterprise Architectures | IT Service Management | IT Services | ITIL | Job Scheduling Software | ROI | Systems Management | Workload Automation

WHITE PAPER - This white paper provides analysis and advice on how desktop virtualization can deliver substantial benefits, simplifying lifecycle management, and driving ongoing cost and productivity benefits.
Posted: July 20, 2010 | Published: June 1, 2010


Topics:  Application Life-Cycle Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | IT Services | Remote Access Software | Remote Computing | Software Selection

CASE STUDY - Alexander Forbes is an aggressive adopter of technology and requires a professional, effective service desk to provide a high level of support for end users. The cost of doing this in-house is prohibitive. Dimension Data implemented a Service Desk to deliver support for end-user and infrastructure devices.
Posted: July 14, 2010 | Published: July 14, 2010


Topics:  Customer Satisfaction | Help Desk Management Services | Help Desks | IT Infrastructure | IT Services | Remote Control Software | Remote Support Services | TCO