WHITE PAPER - Major gaming publishers such as Zynga, Crowdstar and Playfish use RightScale to scale to tens of millions of players per day. RightScale has the experience and tailored solution for launching and managing social games on the cloud.
Posted: September 1, 2010 | Published: September 1, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Data Centers | Games and Entertainment Software | Hosting Services | Online Games | Online Gaming | Social Computing | Social Networking | Software as a Service | Web 2.0

WHITE PAPER - Read this paper to learn how the new IBM DB2 created global temporary tables feature helps improve performance and manageability.
Posted: September 1, 2010 | Published: September 1, 2010


Topics:  Application Infrastructure | Application Performance Management | Application Performance Management Software | Software | Software as a Service | Software Best Practices | Software Implementation | Software Infrastructure

WHITE PAPER - A concern that is often overlooked when deciding to switch to the cloud is how does cloud computing impact IT’s ability to deliver its application without disrupting critical Service Level Agreements and other business requirements? This paper discusses how to optimize cloud computing to support application delivery in your organization.
Posted: August 20, 2010 | Published: August 20, 2010


Topics:  Application Monitoring | Application Monitoring Software | Application Performance Management | Cloud Computing | Infrastructure Management | IT Management | Platform as a service | Private cloud computing | SLA | Software as a Service

WEBCAST - Sales triggers are time-sensitive events such as executive changes, mergers and acquisitions, and funding announcements that present immediate sales opportunities. Watch this webcast to learn 4 ways to win more deals using company-based sales triggers.
Posted: August 18, 2010 | Premiered: August 18, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | CRM | CRM Best Practices | CRM Software | Sales | Sales and Marketing Software | Sales Force Automation | Sales Representatives | Software as a Service

WHITE PAPER - This paper discusses how insurers that once relied on manual research or ineffective zip code look-ups have found that accurate, cost efficient tax jurisdiction assignment is now in reach. Market leaders have adopted best practices that make it easier to take advantage of up-to-date data and precise assignment whenever and wherever needed.
Posted: August 16, 2010 | Published: August 16, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Compliance (Finance) | CRM | CRM Best Practices | Customer Retention | Data Management | Insurance Industry | Regulatory Compliance | Software as a Service | Tax Law

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper will examine the benefits that Microsoft Exchange 2010 can bring to your organization’s end users and administrators and then considers the specific advantages that Mimecast can offer you over other SaaS solutions.
Posted: August 13, 2010 | Published: August 13, 2010


Topics:  Business Continuity Planning | Data Security | Email Archiving | Email Management | Email Security | Email Security Policies | Email Server Software | Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 | Regulatory Compliance | Software as a Service

DATA SHEET - Mimecast Unified Email Management™ is a cost effective Software-as-a-Service solution that offers integrated E-Discovery, Litigation Hold and Case Managment functionality, giving you the tools you need to rapidly execute data preservation policies and email discovery requests and guard against the risk of failing to produce required information.
Posted: August 13, 2010 | Published: August 13, 2010


Topics:  Backup Software | Data Security | Electronic Discovery Software | Email Archiving | Email Management | Email Management Software | Email Security | Regulatory Compliance | Security Policies | Software as a Service

WHITE PAPER - This paper examines the broad architectural differences in cloud computing products, the drawbacks to more generic approaches in cloud delivery, and the Joyent philosophy of constructing cloud computing infrastructures.
Posted: August 12, 2010 | Published: August 12, 2010


Topics:  Application Hosting | Application Security | Cloud Computing | Data Centers | Infrastructure Services | Platform as a service | Private cloud computing | Public cloud computing | Software as a Service

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 - Download this white paper to learn how implementing an Application Delivery Network can help your organisation prepare for the next wave of converging IT and business challenges.
Posted: August 9, 2010 | Published: December 1, 2009


Topics:  Application Infrastructure | Application Performance Management | Applications Management | Network Performance | Software as a Service | WAN | Web Applications Management

WHITE PAPER - Read this report for an exploration of the many new technologies and techniques that have arisen for data warehouse platforms in recent years. The report's goal is to help data warehouse professionals and their business sponsors understand what options are now available and for which business and technology use cases they are best suited.
Posted: August 9, 2010 | Published: September 14, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Data Management | Data Management Software | Data Warehouse Architectures | Data Warehouse Software | Data Warehouses | SOA | Software as a Service

WHITE PAPER - In any computing project it's important to perform a full analysis of all the costs and benefits before making decisions to begin a project, migrate a system or make a purchase. This whitepaper applies a model pioneered by The Yankee Group for making these calculations, and applies it to the decisions around tools in the software factory.
Posted: August 6, 2010 | Published: July 1, 2010


Topics:  Application Development | Cloud Computing | Software as a Service | Software Development Tools | Software Licensing | TCO

WHITE PAPER - At a time when customers are conscious of new expenditures, organizations want solutions that provide substantive and fast ROI. Google search solutions provide a simple way to increase revenues generated from a website and decrease customer support costs, providing solid benefits to the bottom line. Read this white paper.
Posted: August 3, 2010 | Published: December 1, 2009


Topics:  Customer Service | Enterprise Search Software | ROI | Search Engines | Software as a Service | Web Services | Web Site Design

WEBCAST - New technologies, demographic shifts, and emerging business models are fueling explosive growth in the cloud computing market. This webcast explores cloud computing, and provides valuable information on demographic shifts, next generation businesses, and new opportunities for service providers.
Posted: August 3, 2010 | Premiered: August 3, 2010


Topics:  Application Hosting | Application Service Providers | Cloud Computing | Managed Security Services | Security | Security Best Practices | Software as a Service

WHITE PAPER - Read this primer as Gregor Petri, Advisor Lean IT of TheCloudAcademy.com covers the various definitions of cloud computing, risks of cloud computing, the various types of cloud computing, cloud computing in an infrastructure context and more!
Posted: July 28, 2010 | Published: January 1, 2010


Topics:  Application Infrastructure | Applications Management | Cloud Computing | Desktop Virtualization | Infrastructure Services | Platform as a service | Server Virtualization | Software as a Service | Storage Virtualization

EGUIDE - This paper, written by the Cloud Security Alliance, provides a simple framework to help evaluate initial cloud risks and inform security decisions.
Posted: July 28, 2010 | Published: December 16, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Security Best Practices | Software as a Service | Storage Best Practices | Storage Management | Storage Security

WHITE PAPER - Recent ESG research suggests e-mail archiving is becoming a "must have" technology and all indicators point to SaaS-based solutions growing in popularity for companies of all sizes. Read this whitepaper to learn more.
Posted: July 21, 2010 | Published: July 21, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Content Archiving | Content Archiving Software | Email Archiving | Email Management | Email Server Software | IT Outsourcing Services | Records Retention | Regulatory Compliance | Software as a Service

WHITE PAPER - This document explores a scenario that IT organizations could face in the not too distant future, brought about by the advent of the cloud phenomena - one that forces radical change or results in dire consequences for IT as we know it, and perhaps even removing the function altogether. Intrigued? Read more.
Posted: July 21, 2010 | Published: July 21, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Systems | Software as a Service | Software Infrastructure

WHITE PAPER - The manufacturing enterprise is driven by tight profit margins; a tough economy; escalating energy, material, labor, and operations costs. This paper describes the next wave of supply chain solutions. Read on to learn how technology plays a key role in a company’s ability to build and manage an effective supply chain.
Posted: July 20, 2010 | Published: July 20, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Industry Professional Organizations | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | SaaS ERP | Software as a Service | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - Manufacturers are burdened with costly, cumbersome ERP software nobody wants to use. This paper can help by explaining six game-changing aspects delivered by Plex Online SaaS ERP. Continue reading to learn how in each case, the benefit is an improved and optimized manufacturing process to help the enterprise thrive in a challenging market.
Posted: July 20, 2010 | Published: July 20, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | SaaS ERP | Software as a Service

WHITE PAPER - This paper explains how a comprehensive integrated PLM program enables improved productivity, accuracy, and decision-making – and ultimately increases profitability. Continue reading to learn more about how balanced PLM programs drive profitable growth.
Posted: July 20, 2010 | Published: July 20, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | PLM | PLM Software | SaaS ERP | Software as a Service

WHITE PAPER - Review the comparisons in this paper and learn the various ways that moving to disk‐based backup and data protection solutions – as onsite software, SaaS or managed service – can be the smart move for your company.
Posted: July 12, 2010 | Published: July 12, 2010


Topics:  Disk Backups | Disk Storage Systems | Online Backups | Remote Backups | Software as a Service | Tape Backups

WEBCAST - Tenzing's Director of Solutions Engineering, Raj Atwal with Doug Knoll from Learning Objects will address how to accelerate the development and delivery of SaaS applications using an enterprise cloud infrastructure.
Posted: June 29, 2010 | Premiered: June 29, 2010


Topics:  Application Performance Management | Cloud Computing | Data Center Management | Hosting Services | Infrastructure Management | Networking | Private cloud computing | Public cloud computing | Self-Service Applications Software | Software as a Service

WHITE PAPER - Service Level Agreement (SLA)  management is a challenging part of delivering business services over the internet. Read this whitepaper to learn the importance of proper SLA management practices, and how the success of a SaaS company depends on it.
Posted: June 28, 2010 | Published: June 28, 2010


Topics:  Application Monitoring Software | Application Performance Management | Cloud Computing | Hosting Services | IT Service Management | SLA | SLA Management Services | Software as a Service

PODCAST - Cloud computing is a popular term these days, but what does it really mean? This podcast provides insight into the true meaning of cloud computing and how it relates to identity and access management.
Posted: June 24, 2010 | Premiered: June 23, 2010


Topics:  Access Control | Authentication | Authorization | Software as a Service