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August 2007
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August 2007
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White Papers & Case Studies
1. Cost of moving OpenVMS on AlphaServer to Integrity

2. Promises and risks of SOA for financial services

3. PerkinElmer, Inc. achieves ERP, e-commerce, cost and uptime objectives.

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» Share in the adventure
Read about two brothers' trek up Mt Everest. It’s a journey that puts them – and their equipment – to the ultimate test.
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It takes more than stuffing servers into a box for blades to deliver on the promise of efficiency without compromise. It requires world-class innovation. Find out if Dell's blades cut the mustard.
 
  » Four ways to become a more strategic CIO
Today’s CIO is a business leader as well as a technology chief. How do you balance both roles in this challenging environment? Here are four tips to help you succeed.

» Business technology: Are we there yet?
» CIO series part 1: Evolution
» CIO series part 2: CIO skill set
» CIO series part 3: CIO as evangelist
 
  » Stimulate IT innovation for a competitive edge
Is your organisation lacking in innovative energy? Here are a few suggestions to help inspire new ways of thinking – and to fuel ideas for the future that keep you ahead of the competition.
 
» Communication tips for CEOs and CIOs
150 industry leaders were recently surveyed, revealing communication issues as the biggest obstacle to business success. Find out how to overcome the communication gap for better business outcomes.
 
Your features
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» ITIL V3 focuses on service management
With its focus on alignment, lifecycle management and business value, the new five-volume ITIL V3 has a lot to offer IT professionals tasked with delivering business outcomes.
» Tape Media online compatibility tool
Find the right cartridge for StorageWorks or SureStore tape devices with easily navigated menus, a powerful search engine and lots of product details.
» Don't miss out on Tech Forum…again
Don't miss out on key IT intelligence just because you missed Tech Forum this year. Check out these podcasts on mobile device policy enforcement, email privacy, improving IT relationships and more.
» The Real Story about Blade.org
When you see the facts, it’s clear that Blade.org is nothing more than an IBM business partner program to promote IBM BladeCenter – all cleverly packaged as an open standards body.
» Three keys to optimise application lifecycle
More than 50 percent of IT projects are completed late, over budget or lacking intended features, according to recent surveys. Find out how to best manage your application lifecycle and beat the odds.
» How to choose the right outsourcing partner
Read this special report to learn what makes a good outsourcing partner, compare top outsourcing firms, and collect tips for creating successful partnerships.
» Free evaluation: Where are you with SOA?
Get a free, custom online assessment of your organisation's SOA maturity. The test includes a complete set of results, including benchmarks against other organisations.
» Cool savings with green storage
Want to slice your IT power and cooling costs in half? Find out how to conserve costs and energy. Your company will appreciate the savings – and so will your planet.
» Green up your storage
These days, "going green" is all the rage. But it’s more than just hype. Increasing the green factor for your storage can help your company cut costs while doing its share to reduce waste.
» HP clusters can speed computational chemistry
Effective use of cluster systems can speed computational chemistry research and offer cost savings. Read this study of HP's quantum chemistry application running on Integrity clusters to learn more. (pdf)
» Technology for improved graphics performance
For a single computer, generating graphics at the needed rate of speed and detail can prove too challenging. Learn how parallel rendering eases this process by generating images over a set of computers.
» New ways to dispose of your old equipment
What you choose to do with your out-of-service IT assets can have a big impact on the environment. Learn how to meet local environmental laws while deriving any remaining value from your old equipment.
» How HP is working to cut its IT costs
HP aims to halve its IT costs by cutting IT maintenance spending from 70% to 20%. Read this Forrester Research report to see how your organisation can reduce both costs and business risks.
Your solutions: Knowledge centre
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Red Hat/SUSE Linux
» Now available on entry-level Integrity
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 products are available for entry-level Integrity and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Service Pack 1 is orderable on Integrity Superdome and rx2660 servers.
OpenVMS
» Now supporting BladeSystems c-Class
OpenVMS version 8.3 now supports HP BladeSystems c-Class (BL860c).
Now available
» Oracle 10gR2 for OpenVMS on AlphaServer
Oracle 10gR2 has been certified and is now available on OpenVMS Alpha v8.2, OpenVMS Alpha v8.3, OpenVMS Integrity v8.2-1, and OpenVMS Integrity v8.3.
RVU H06.10
» For HP Integrity NonStop servers
RVU H06.10 of the HP NonStop Operating System, Mission Critical Edition, supports HP Integrity NonStop servers and includes enhanced functions, new software features and defect repair.
HP Media Center & Library
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Use the HP Media Center & Library to find the latest news, case studies, white papers, leadership articles, and more.
Smoother upgrades
» HP 9000 Evolution Program
This HP 9000 Evolution Program white paper is a must-read for HP 9000 customers planning to transition to newer platforms.

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