All Research Sponsored By:Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cloud Computing in the Public Sector
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides an in-depth analysis of cloud computing and its pros and cons. Gain insight into obstacles you may encounter if you decide to deploy this technology as well as steps you can take to address them.
Posted: 24 Aug 2011 | Published: 01 Nov 2009


Hay Group Moves Services to Secure Private Cloud
CASE STUDY: This case study details how virtualization enabled one company to achieve 99.999 percent availability. Find out how the decision to virtualize paved the way for a private cloud and gain insight into various managed service offerings available.
Posted: 24 Aug 2011 | Published: 09 Sep 2010


The Shift to Cloud Computing: Forget the Technology, It's About Economics
WHITE PAPER: To ensure a successful cloud deployment, organizations must complete several key steps in the appropriate order. This white paper explores the opportunities surrounding the cloud and provides a roadmap to help companies navigate their implementation.
Posted: 24 Aug 2011 | Published: 01 Dec 2009


Seven Corners Meets Travelers’ Needs— Fast and Efficiently—with a Private Cloud Built on Cisco, NetApp, and VMware
WHITE PAPER: This paper explores  the success story of a travel insurance company that implemented a private cloud to solve their busines needs.
Posted: 23 Aug 2011 | Published: 23 Aug 2011


Unleashing IT: Seize innovation, accelerate business, drive outcomes. All through the cloud.
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the ways in which an educational testing and research organization uses the cloud to leverage on-demand capacity for improved workload management while supporting the price points and computing power needed to pursue global opportunities.
Posted: 23 Aug 2011 | Published: 23 Aug 2011


Top Ten Considerations When Evaluating Unified Communications Solutions - Learn the top solution differentiators to look for before deciding
WEBCAST: This paper breaks down ten areas to consider when evaluating an upgrade of your unified communications solution.
Posted: 02 Aug 2011 | Premiered: Aug 2, 2011


BI and ETL Process Management Pain Points -- Cisco WP
WHITE PAPER: You must ensure that the processes that move data from source to target systems run smoothly and quickly and that any errors are identified and resolved rapidly. This white paper takes a closer look at five common BI and ETL process management challenges that companies must address to deliver accurate data in a timely manner.
Posted: 29 Jul 2011 | Published: 29 Jul 2010


Cisco Intelligent Automation for Cloud
DATA SHEET: This data sheet explains how cloud computing can help IT deliver critical business services more quickly and inexpensively. Find out what steps companies will have to take to embrace this new IT model.
Posted: 29 Jul 2011 | Published: 28 Jul 2011


IT Automation: Evaluate Job Scheduling and Run Book Automation Solutions
WHITE PAPER: A job scheduler is responsible for routinely managing thousands—and in many cases, tens of thousands—of individual mission-critical business processes every day. This evaluation guide provides an in-depth overview of job scheduling capabilities that companies rely on to operate their businesses successfully.
Posted: 29 Jul 2011 | Published: 28 Jul 2010


Cisco Unified Communications: New Deployment Models for Communications and Collaboration
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper examines the differences between the options and show you how Cisco Unified Communications and Collaboration solutions give you the flexibility to determine the best option for your business.
Posted: 27 Jul 2011 | Published: 27 Jul 2011


Presentation Transcript: Cisco Active Network Abstraction and Production
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Access this presentation transcript, which introduces the Cisco Active Network Abstraction system and summarizes the network scope and the general problems faced by ANA.
Posted: 22 Jul 2011 | Published: 22 Jul 2011


Cisco Unified Communications: New Deployment Models for Communications and Collaboration
WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper for insight on building the best unified communications solution for your business.
Posted: 13 Jul 2011 | Published: 13 Jul 2011


IPv6 Transition Planning and Techniques for DNS and DHCP
WEBCAST: Tune into this webcast which addresses common issues and concerns related to the transition to IPv6 and customers will learn about the following with respect to DNS and DHCP.
Posted: 13 Jul 2011 | Premiered: Jul 21, 2011, 11:00 EDT (15:00 GMT)


IP Telephony for Mid-Sized Companies : Current trends and what’s in store for the future
EGUIDE: This e-guide highlights the top 5 trends in enterprise IP telephony and how you can improve collaboration and reduce costs. Uncover what you can expect for the future of IP telephony, what SIP trunking really means and how to take full advantage of its benefits
Posted: 27 Jun 2011 | Published: 23 Jun 2011


Mobile Presence and Instant Messaging:  Key Strategies for Mid-Sized Companies
EGUIDE: This e-guide discusses steps to develop a UC strategy for presence in the anywhere office. Additionally, uncover the dangers of instant messaging, how to tackle potential security challenges, what role mobility plays within presence and more.
Posted: 27 Jun 2011 | Published: 23 Jun 2011


E-Guide: Cost effective hardware strategies that improve application performance
EGUIDE: Read this E-Guide for a helpful checklist before upgrading your hardware and to better understand how the hardware will affect Oracle databases.
Posted: 21 Jun 2011 | Published: 21 Jun 2011


E-Guide: Best practices for selecting high quality hardware for mission-critical applications
EGUIDE: This expert e-guide from SearchSAP.com explores the specific requirements that must be met to maintain high usability and uptime within mission-critical environment such as SAP. Readers will gain access to tips and best practices for selecting server hardware that supports even the most demanding and critical business applications.
Posted: 21 Jun 2011 | Published: 21 Jun 2011


Top Ten Considerations When Evaluating Unified Communications Solutions
WHITE PAPER: Businesses of all sizes are taking advantage of the rapid advancements in unified communications.   Now you can download a Cisco white paper to help make the best unified communications decisions. The paper breaks down ten areas you should consider when evaluating an upgrade of unified communications solutions.
Posted: 17 Jun 2011 | Published: 17 Jun 2011


Top five tips for avoiding automation mistakes
EBOOK: Automation is sometimes seen as a cure-all for IT departments looking to cut costs, but IT pros who implement this technology need to be sure they apply it correctly to really save money. Find out which mistakes are common when it comes to implementing automation.
Posted: 16 Jun 2011 | Published: 01 Jun 2011


Storage Manufacturer Virtualizes Data Center Applications
CASE STUDY: This case study reveals common barriers to virtualization adoption. Find out how to choose an effective switch so you can reduce network costs, enable scalability, and more.
Posted: 06 Jun 2011 | Published: 06 Jun 2011


Transforming the Learning Society in Hong Kong
CASE STUDY: This case study describes the approach one company implemented to deploy, monitor, and maintain a growing number of physical servers. Learn how it addressed their top business challenges and find out what efficiency and flexibility benefits they were able to realize.
Posted: 06 Jun 2011 | Published: 06 Jun 2011


State Agency Collaborates Securely with Outside Organizations
CASE STUDY: This case study explains how one organization planned, designed, and implemented a flexible network architecture that enabled them to better collaborate between departments for improved business outcomes.
Posted: 06 Jun 2011 | Published: 06 Jun 2011


Kotak Group Builds State-of-the-Art Data Center on Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
CASE STUDY: This case study explains why one company chose to consolidate their data center network architecture. Learn about the technique they decided on and the results they anticipate.
Posted: 03 Jun 2011 | Published: 06 Jun 2011


Cisco UCS – A Real World TCO Analysis
WHITE PAPER: This white paper reveals five opportunities for infrastructure cost savings. Learn how to simplify management of your data center through integration and automation of network, compute, and virtualization technologies.
Posted: 03 Jun 2011 | Published: 01 Apr 2011


The Journey to Unified Computing
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains how virtualization has removed many of the data center resource constraints of the past. Find out why management of your IT infrastructure should be integrated and learn how to set your business up for private cloud success.
Posted: 02 Jun 2011 | Published: 01 Apr 2010