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May 2006
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» Mark your calendar for the revolution
Join HP Executive VP Ann Livermore June 14 as she discusses a new modular approach to simplify your datacenter, speed deployment of applications and reap tangible savings for your business.
» Visit HP’s eTV and listen to Steve Fink on storage consolidation starting with an overview of information centric consolidation.
» ITSM redefines the enterprise system frontier
This latest edition of HP-Gartner newsletter on IT Service Management (ITSM) investigates the discipline of ITSM by looking at the ways best practice guidelines are helping organisations achieve a range of efficiencies, cost controls and far reaching cultural transformation.

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  » IT and Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Best-selling business author Geoffrey Moore discusses the four layers of business needs that, much like Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, have to be met before a company can begin the next challenge.

» Top CEOs take enterprise computing head-on
 
» How to stay agile in the face of change
Business Process Management (BPM) isn’t a new concept, but it’s one that’s being embraced more and more by companies that need to stay agile in the face of enterprise-wide changes. Read on to find out more.
 
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» The new CIO role in the auto industry
This paper examines the steps that automotive original equipment manufacturers and suppliers are taking to reduce IT costs and increase productivity. See how auto CIOs are leveraging IT to deliver real business value.
» Open Payments simplifies banking
Read this solution brief to find out how HP Open Payment can give a single integrated view of new and legacy payment systems at your financial institution.
» When millions depend on your servers
When millions of people depend on your company for service, you can't afford to have your servers go down. Find out why many NSPs choose HP Integrity servers, and why this platform might be right for your company.
» Storage IT consolidation white papers
Visit this collection of white papers on topics related to storage consolidation – expert knowledge is yours for the taking, free of charge.
» Consolidate with Integrity solutions
Faced with unpredictable market fluctuations and government regulations, organisations are turning to server consolidation to improve efficiencies. Learn how HP server consolidation solutions simplify IT.
» Grid myths debunked
How can you begin to understand the evolution from distributed computing to the ubiquitous grid? Here’s a place to start.
» Planning and implementing ITSM course
This 3-day course addresses the challenges facing those who have learned ITIL theory and are now faced with the reality of implementing what they know.
» Disaster tolerance proof of concept
This paper demonstrates how OpenVMS Host-Base Volume Shadowing along with Oracle9i® RAC, as well as the connectivity technology from LightSand and Digital Networks, can ensure high availability and data integrity.
» ITIL Support and Restore course
This 5-day course focuses on implementation and management of the Support and Restore functions responsible for achieving IT infrastructure control and stability.
» Untangle the network in IT consolidation
Reducing costs, improving business agility and mitigating risk are common reasons for consolidation projects. But, network complications aren’t always accounted for – find out how to get the results you’re planning on.
» Itanium® and Integrity for your future
Don’t get left behind. Find out why visionary large enterprises use HP Integrity and Intel® Itanium® to keep their businesses up and running.
» Moving to Microsoft® SQL Server 2005
Transitioning or upgrading to Microsoft® SQL Server 2005 is a priority for many companies. Before making the switch, learn how to evaluate your IT environment to ensure a smooth transition.
» Enterprise WiFi comes of age
Now that WiFi has come of age, find out how smart enterprises are using this boon to business to disentangle themselves from the past.
» Storage management isn't just about storage anymore
New tools that link to and from the storage environment deliver improved efficiency and savings.
» Can data become profit?
An ILM strategy can help you make sense out of information overload.
» Peak season success doesn’t have to hurt
Holiday breaks may be a peak time for business, but they are also prime time for IT staff vacations. Here are four ways to keep holidays from turning into IT nightmares and make sure the busy season is fun and profitable.
» Do-it-yourself supercomputing
Supercomputing capabilities were once reserved for the privileged few. See how compute clusters and parallel programming suites can deliver supercomputing to growing needs in your business.
» Boosting EDA with Linux®
Learn how high-performance computing clusters can enhance EDA efficiency, reduce costs and improve time-to-market.
» 40 innovations that count
Take a trip through four decades of invention to look at 40 innovations that have – or will – make a difference in our world.
» E-mail etiquette at work
Here’s a list of e-mail dos and don'ts to protect your business. Inappropriate e-mail exchanges at work can seriously damage a company, yet some employees may not realise the impact of their actions.
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HP OpenVMS Systems
» Developer's kit for OpenVMS v8.3
This SDK contains a pre-production release (for evaluation only) of OpenVMS v8.3 for HP Integrity servers and AlphaServer systems. It includes enhanced security and Adaptive Enterprise support.
New additions
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Check out the new HP OpenView performance insight additions that help you proactively manage your IT services and infrastructure. Download a trial version today.
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Use the HP Enterprise Library to find the latest news, case studies, white papers, leadership articles, and more.
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» OpenView identifies IT service outages
HP OpenView Business Process Insight helps you identify potential issues and react quickly to IT service outages. Read the Computerworld article to find out more.

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