November 2011 - (Free Research) In order to combat the ever-evolving challenges of today’s networks, it’s time to head back to school in our exclusive Network Evolution University – Featuring three distinct classes and nine progressive learning lessons that explore all there is to know about next generation networks and how to overcome the challenges they present.
April 2012 - (Free Research) This edition of BI Trends & Strategies features a lead article by SearchCIO.com's Linda Tucci, who offers a helping hand in the quest to dismantle the dreaded data silo. The second piece outlines mobile BI, including a reference to Apple's iPad, and the final article delves into the world of performance management.
November 2011 - (Free Research) Health care organizations are not alone in their efforts to convert physical records to electronic files. In this two part course, hear little-known insight from John Weathington, recognized author and compliance and risk management expert.
November 2011 - (Free Research) In this e-guide, you will learn the best practices for managing archival data in a modern and effective world. Tips from expert Bill Inmon include strategies for organizing archival data into "time vaults," considerations for software and hardware releases and ideas on how to manage the day-to-day access of archival
September 2011 - (Free Research) Staples set the bar for the office superstore when it first opened its doors in 1986. It now has the second-largest Internet retail revenue in the world with $10.2 billion in 2010 sales, 43% of the company's total revenue. This paper details how Staples delivered a much more personalized shopping experience to its online customers.
March 2012 - (Free Research) Take a few minutes to read this brief expert tip guide from SearchBusinessAnalytics.com and learn valuable tips and advice for reviewing big data technology options. Learn why Hadoop, for all its hype, still has room to grow and accommodate broader enterprise users.
March 2010 - (Free Research) Data growth is one of the most significant challenges – and opportunities - facing organizations today. Those that learn to leverage the explosion of important new information sources can gain dramatic competitive advantage as others lag.
May 2012 - (Free Research) There may be a lot of recent innovations to data technologies but the best approach is to determine whether you can utilize these new tools for your current BI, analytics and data management strategies. This issue of BI Trends + Strategies features advice from industry experts including, Claudia Imhoff, Colin White, and Lyndsay Wise.
March 2012 - (Free Research) Read this expert tip guide from SearchBusinessAnalytics.com as BI luminary Wayne Eckerson and other experts, including Lyndsay Wise, delve into detail on the necessary facets involved in properly handling big data, such as preparing a data warehouse to effectively manage it by scaling up or scaling out.
December 2011 - (Free Research) When you’re on the go, you need to do more than simple tasks. You need to tackle the same challenges as when you’re in the office. But how easy is it to do all of that on your iPad? Take this opportunity to find out for yourself. Watch this webcast and walk through the complete mobile experience using your iPad.
September 2010 - (Free Research) Enterprises today are confronting a dramatic increase in litigation, regulations, and compliance scrutiny. Read this data sheet to discover solutions to these growing issues.
February 2013 - (Free Research) Data growth is a major pain-point today, but did you know that a data archiving strategy can help mitigate this challenge? Watch this webcast to learn how higher-education institution Johns Hopkins was able to reduce the number of their business records, improve system performance, and cut costs by implementing a data archiving initiative.
July 2012 - (Free Research) Hadoop is a software framework for running apps on large clusters of commodity hardware, providing a distributed file system that can store data across hundreds or thousands of servers. Hadoop handles big data, fast. This paper outlines the business benefits of Hadoop and why it should become a part of your big data strategy today.
May 2012 - (Free Research) The intent of this paper (neither explain SQL Server 2012 nor be a EMC buying guide ) is simply to highlight enough information on each, so that IT managers can focus on the database system and storage hardware relationship.
April 2012 - (Free Research) Integrated systems are based on "patterns of expertise," which can dramatically improve the responsiveness of the business. This paper details two types of integrated systems - platform and infrastructure - the benefits of each, such as agility, efficiency, simplicity and control, and so much more.
March 2012 - (Free Research) This resource center offers up white papers, videos and more on the business intelligence (BI) capabilities of Oracle's products. The first paper provides an overview of the Oracle BI Foundation Suite, discussing its features and technical architecture, while another piece outlines cloud-ready BI with Oracle Business Intelligence 11g.
June 2011 - (Free Research) This white paper explains how by partitioning databases based on the lifecycles of the information and compressing historical data, IT departments can reduce their dependency on high-end storage, reduce their incremental storage costs, keep more data online for longer periods, and improve the performance of applications.
August 2008 - (Free Research) This document identifies aspects of performance that are or are not critical to the successful deployment of storage network technologies.
March 2012 - (Free Research) This expert tip guide takes the less-traveled approach of letting you inside some of the worst practices associated with big data analytics today. Read this resource now and learn what not to do when it comes to analyzing big data, including assuming the software offers all the answers, forgetting lessons of the past and so much more.
February 2012 - (Free Research) Big data analytics continues to evolve, but proven data management practices remain the same and always will hold true. Check out this SearchBusinessAnalytics.com expert tip guide to learn best practices for big data analytics strategies and initiatives.
February 2012 - (Free Research) This expert e-guide will examine the challenges big data poses for traditional analytics approaches and insight from TDWI attendees on their feedback on the big data phenomenon.
December 2011 - (Free Research) This e-book, intended for IT, business intelligence (BI) and analytics professionals as well as business executives involved in BI and analytics programs, offers expert advice on managing a predictive analytics program involving big data and the hurdles and pitfalls that can trip companies up.