White Papers

Security in the Cloud: Is It Pie In The Sky?

Security in the Cloud: Is It Pie In The Sky?
Julian H. Lloyd | Vice President, Cloud Advisory Services

Security is one of the most commonly-cited reasons enterprises are reluctant to embrace cloud computing, despite the many benefits it offers. This white paper explores the reasons behind the perception that cloud computing is somehow less secure than other Enterprise computing paradigms, identifies the real risks where they exist and proposes ways that enterprises can mitigate those risks.




The Changing Face of SAP

The Changing Face of SAP
Richard Knight | VP Application Service

In 1933 Alfred Korzybski came up with the idea that a map was not the same as the territory that it described, much in the same way that a menu is not the actual meal. This notion has never been truer than when applied to SAP upgrades. Whilst there is a defined roadmap and tools, each upgrade contains its own particular features and surprises that can derail the best of plans and budgets. Taking SAP version 4.6c as a benchmark, this paper explores the challenges that an organization faces when embarking on an upgrade of this nature and how to overcome them.




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The 7 Deadly Sins of Virtualization
Matt Theurer | Vice President, Solutions Architecture

What happens when the virtualized infrastructure is not living up to expectations? This White Paper explores the seven most common mistakes and how you can avoid them.




The Virtustream Solution

The Virtustream Solution

IT organizations are still grappling with the legacy of the IT explosion of the 1990s which has left them with high costs, slow response times, and inconsistently managed infrastructures. To keep their companies competitive in today dynamic market enterprises must drive cost out of their infrastructure through more efficient use of resources. This White Paper discusses virtualization and the implementation and management of best practice solutions to leverage optimal value within the business.