EGUIDE - The idea of using a managed security services provider (MSSP) to stretch your security dollar may sound appealing. MSSPs bring enterprise-class security into the midmarket price range. However, there are several important security issues to consider before diving in head first. Read this E-Guide to learn more about these security issues.
Posted: November 2, 2009 | Published: October 30, 2009


Topics:  Managed Security Services | Managed Security Services Providers | Outsourcing | Secure Content Management Services | Security | Security Management

EGUIDE - In this E-Guide, independent security expert Shon Harris reviews SLAs, their purpose, and recommended requirements. Also included is a 14 point checklist which outlines core items that must be understood, communicated and agreed upon before signing a contract with any MSSP. Read on to learn more about writing a solid SLA.
Posted: November 2, 2009 | Published: October 30, 2009


Topics:  Managed Security Services | Outsourcing | Security | Security Management | SLA | SLA Management Services

WHITE PAPER - Maintain operational efficiency while cutting supply chain costs with new approaches, technologies, and methodologies. Third party logistics providers, radio frequency identification rentals, and attribute-based demand planning can help you reduce supply chain costs and boost customer satisfaction.
Posted: October 26, 2009 | Published: August 7, 2009


Topics:  Customer Satisfaction | Demand Chains | ERP | Outsourcing | RFID | SMBs | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Event Management | Supply Chain Management

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - This is a presentation transcript of the SearchStorage.com expert videocast on Remote Backup. Dave Raffo, Senior News Director at TechTarget’s storage sites, discusses remote backup with Curtis Preston, Executive Editor at TechTarget. The transcript will address the challenges of backing up remote sites.
Posted: October 23, 2009 | Published: October 21, 2009


Topics:  Backups | Cloud Computing | Data Replication | Hybrid clouds | Online Backups | Outsourcing | Private cloud computing | Public cloud computing | Remote Backups

EBOOK - Buying Infrastructure as a Service is a mouth-watering prospect for CIOs and IT departments eager to drive down costs and speed up provisioning. But once IT is outsourced, keeping control of it is a major challenge.
Posted: September 24, 2009 | Published: September 24, 2009


Topics:  Backups | Cloud Computing | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Hosting Services | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | IT Management | Network Management | Outsourcing | Private cloud computing | Public cloud computing

EGUIDE - CIOs are increasingly approaching information management responsibilities with a risk management lens. This eGuide will look at how to take a strategic approach to risk management and compliance and mitigate operational risks of outsourcing services. Plus, how to define risks, core assets, and establish acceptable levels of risk will be discussed.
Posted: September 18, 2009 | Published: September 18, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Finance) | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Data Security | Information Security | Outsourcing | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Management

CASE STUDY - As part of a larger outsourcing project, Allied Solutions decided to outsource their IP Telephony infrastructure to take advantage of the stability, security, and redundancy that a data center could offer. To achieve this goal, they turned to CDW’s Hosting and Managed Services solutions.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  IP Telephony | Outsourcing | Telephony Services | Telephony Systems | Unified Messaging | Unified Messaging Systems

PRODUCT DEMO - Systems--Secure every server, laptop, desktop, and device. Do you need automatic protection for your small business systems but want to offload the monitoring and updating work? Register today for a free 30-day evaluation of McAfee Total Protection Service.
Posted: September 2, 2009 | Published: September 2, 2009


Topics:  IT Management Services | Managed Security Services | Managed Security Services Providers | Network Security | Outsourcing | Security | Security Management | Security Spending

ANALYST REPORT - In this report, Gartner examines why PC and notebook backup services are making a comeback and compares offerings from four service providers targeting midsize and enterprise customers.
Posted: August 14, 2009 | Published: January 5, 2009


Topics:  Backup Software | Backups | Cloud Computing | Hybrid clouds | Notebook Computers | Outsourcing | Private cloud computing | Public cloud computing | Software as a Service

WHITE PAPER - In investment reporting, customers expect detailed reports of irreproachable accuracy, delivered with no delay or excuses. This whitepaper will serve as as a guide for Investment Advisors.
Posted: August 10, 2009 | Published: January 1, 2006


Topics:  Budgeting | Financial Applications Software | Financial Services Industry | Investments | Outsourcing | Reporting Software | Systems Management

WEBCAST - Hear from Forrester Research experts to learn about 5 key business and technology trends that are enabling companies to reduce costs AND ensure web application performance.
Posted: August 7, 2009 | Premiered: August 7, 2009


Topics:  Application Deployment | Application Performance Management | Cloud Computing | Host Management | Outsourcing | Software as a Service | Virtualization Security | Web Applications Management | Web Development

VIDEO - The regulatory environment is constantly changing, so creating a streamlined and flexible program is every security pro's first goal when it comes to compliance. Check out this videocast for best practices on forming a comprehensive compliance program.
Posted: July 29, 2009 | Premiered: July 28, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Compliance Audits | Compliance Best Practices | Data Governance | Data Security | Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) | Information Security | Laws | Outsourcing | Regulations | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Security | Security Best Practices | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | Security Policies | Service Level Management

PODCAST - Listen to this podcast, featuring Richard Mackey, for tips on managing third-party risk, specifically for compliance. Learn how to choose the right partners and ensure they apply the same standards as your organization when securing your assets.
Posted: July 29, 2009 | Premiered: July 28, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Compliance Audits | Compliance Best Practices | Data Governance | Data Security | Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) | Information Security | Laws | Outsourcing | Regulations | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Security | Security Best Practices | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | Security Policies | Service Level Management

EGUIDE - Check out this e-guide to learn about the differences between hosted and managed VoIP solutions, which will help you decide if outsourcing VoIP is right for your organization.
Posted: July 28, 2009 | Published: July 28, 2009


Topics:  Business IT Alignment | Outsourcing | PBX | ROI | TCO | Voice Communications Hardware | Voice Communications Software | Voice Quality | VoIP

WHITE PAPER - This paper provides a snapshot of what is happening in the arena of cloud computing. What are the benefits? Why are businesses embracing it? What does it mean to a business owner or executive? How does it affect the workplace? What are the payoffs and the pitfalls? Is it really ready for "prime time"?
Posted: June 11, 2009 | Published: February 1, 2009


Topics:  CIOs | Cloud Computing | Hybrid clouds | Outsourcing | Private cloud computing | Public cloud computing | SaaS ERP | Software as a Service | VMware | VMware Server