How to take advantage of new collaboration technologies

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The Network Evolution University: People Needing People Classroom Competing in today’s fierce marketplace requires quick decision making that is made possible only through effective, real-time communications between employees no matter where they are located. However, finding the right unified communications and collaboration (UCC) technology, deploying and managing it, and extending connectivity to mobile workers is a challenge. Pull up a chair in today’s Networking University classroom to hear Zeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst of ZK Research, explain the benefits and challenges of UCC, as well as how mobile devices, social networking, and cloud-based services are creating new, forward-thinking deployment strategies for your enterprise. View these brief lessons in this classroom, including: What’s Driving the Demand for Collaboration? Understanding the Unified Communication and Collaboration Landscape Mobile Unified Communications and Collaboration Be sure to take the quiz at the end to see what you have learned! Sponsored by: Sprint VIEW NOW ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This email is published by the TechTarget Networking Media Group. Copyright 2012 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all TechTarget Networking Media Group, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Networking Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this newsletter, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy.

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Top VMware Platforms White Papers for Bitpipe Member - July 06, 2012

Daily White Papers and Webcasts July 06, 2012

Daily white papers, case studies, webcasts and product information on the topics you are interested in.


Presentation Transcript: Upgrading to vSphere: What you need to know
by Dell and VMware
Upgrading from VMware ESX and/or ESXi 3.x to vSphere 4 successfully involves careful planning. There are hardware, software and database requirements, as well as third-party software compatibility considerations. This transcript provides guidelines for planning a successful upgrade, and walks you through a proposed upgrade path step-by-step.

Unlocking the Mainframe: Modernizing Legacy Systems to a SOA
by Oracle Corporation
Successful execution of an SOA strategy, combined with the release of the business value contained in legacy systems, can bring five proven benefits to the enterprise. Functioning as both a software development environment and a delivery framework, SOA provides a mechanism for defining business services and operating models.

The Path to Cloud Enablement: Modernize and Migrate
by Red Hat/Cisco/Intel
Cisco, Red Hat, and Intel have partnered in delivery a three-part webinar focusing on the path to cloud enablement.  We start the discussion with legacy migration touching on RISC/UNIX migrations and the economic and performance benefits of the Cisco Unified Computing System utilizing the new Intel E7 processors.

Rethink Your Branch Network Strategy: Create More Flexible, More Productive Branch Networks
by Aerohive Networks
In this whitepaper, examine the requirements of providing and supporting a secure, robust, accessible remote network.

Migrating from Solaris to SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
by SUSE
Access this white paper to discover real-world examples of top businesses that have benefitted from Linux migration. Learn more about this ever-growing migration trend.

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10 cloud definitions every IT pro should know

While you’re well aware of the various cloud models you have to choose from and the extensive list of benefits they promise, with its constant evolution and endless new products and models coming to market, it can be challenging to stay up-to-date on the latest developments. In order to stay in-the-know and ensure you’re making informed decisions for your business, it could take hours of research and reading – but who has the time? That’s why the experts at SearchCloudComputing.com created this resource to compile the top ten cloud-related terms every IT professional should understand, all in a one-stop, easy-to-read guide. Access it now to read up on what you need to know about: XaaS (anything as a service) Cloud bursting Hadoop And more Brush up on essential cloud definitions with this helpful resource. View Now

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Cloud brokers need to be more than just middlemen

July 5, 2012 Published by  SearchCloudProvider.com Cloud Provider Essentials Cloud service brokers must differentiate as cloud market matures Gina Narcisi, News Writer  With the cloud market still in its infancy, cloud service brokers models have emerged as a middle layer between the cloud provider and buyer to help customers struggling with the early stages of adopting a cloud strategy. As the cloud market matures, the cloud service broker's role must evolve. Rather than facilitate the selection of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) options and the customers' move to the cloud, a cloud service broker must offer more dynamic services across all infrastructure, integration and application options. DO CLOUD PROVIDERS NEED TO BE MORE THAN JUST MIDDLEMEN? Dell to buy Quest software for $2.4B Is there any cloud play involved in Dell’s decision to buy Quest Software for $2.4 billion? If so, could it be what Dell needs to establish itself in the cloud provider market? WHAT THE QUEST ACQUISITION MEANS CloudCast Weekly: Green clouds on the horizon Are green clouds feasible? How does software defined networking (SDN) affect service-level agreements (SLAs)? In this podcast, our editors and reporters delve into these issues and discuss what's new on SearchCloudProvider.com. CATCH UP ON THE MOST RECENT CLOUD NEWS ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by SearchCloudProvider.com, part of the TechTarget network. TechTarget provides IT professionals with the resources they need to perform their jobs: Web sites, newsletters, forums, blogs, white papers, webcasts, events and more. Copyright 2012 TechTarget. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. If you no longer wish to receive Cloud Provider Essentials from SearchCloudProvider.com click to unsubscribe. Unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. Contact Us: SearchCloudProvider.com Member Services 275 Grove Street Newton, MA 02466 Contact: Webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this newsletter, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy.