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How much security do you really need?
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Deciding exactly how much to invest in security can be challenging for any business. Too great an investment can waste resources, too little can jeopardize the business. In this resource, explore the top security concerns for midsize organizations and how to determine a security approach that is both practical and effective.
Posted: 26 Apr 2012 | Published: 02 May 2011

IBM

Virtual Gains: The Benefits of Dell Hardware with Hyper-V
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: Read on to learn what SMBs should consider before implementing virtualisation as well as the specific benefits of using Dell hardware with Microsoft’s Hyper-V virtualisation solution.
Posted: 22 Jun 2011 | Published: 21 Jun 2011

Dell EMC and Microsoft

PowerEdge VRTX – Simplicity, Efficiency and Versatility for ROBO and Small Office IT.
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Discover how Dell PowerEdge VRTX's space-saving design and rapid deployment capabilities can help remote offices/branch offices, or ROBOs, and small to midsized businesses streamline operations.
Posted: 15 Aug 2014 | Published: 11 Jul 2014

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Storage Usability a Critical Requirement for IT in Small and Medium-sized Businesses and Remote Offices
sponsored by EMC
WHITE PAPER: Today’s business environment requires a more optimized approach to IT sprawl. EMC’s new VNXe series storage system in conjunction with the company’s Unisphere storage management address IT staff’s demand for improved “usability” in storage solutions.
Posted: 23 Jun 2011 | Published: 23 Jun 2011

EMC

The Accelerated SMB: Moving at the Speed of Virtualization
sponsored by AMD
WHITE PAPER: IT is a strategic partner in businesses of all types and sizes, but especially in the small to medium-sized business. Take a look at this exclusive resource to learn how virtualization is a relevant and practical method for the growing SMB to streamline processes and reduce operational costs.
Posted: 09 Aug 2011 | Published: 09 Aug 2011

AMD

Top Ten IT Systems Management Pain Points
sponsored by Kaseya
WHITE PAPER: Managing the IT infrastructure for small and mid-sizedcompanies is a thankless job. People just don’tunderstand the expertise, time and patience required.Kaseya presents the top ten IT management pain pointsand our solution for making your life easier.
Posted: 12 Apr 2011 | Published: 12 Apr 2011

Kaseya

The Backbone for Enterprise Cloud-Ready Database Platform
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: This resource introduces a shared infrastructure designed for remote and small office environments, and discusses its usage as a Microsoft SQL Server database platform.
Posted: 12 Nov 2013 | Published: 30 Jun 2013

Dell EMC and Microsoft

Solving Four Primary Security Challenges of Microsoft SharePoint
sponsored by Sophos UK
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines SharePoint's benefits and risks and recommends best practices for protecting an organisation's digital assets.
Posted: 25 May 2010 | Published: 01 Nov 2009

Sophos UK

IDC Brief: Cloud Computing in the Midmarket: Assessing the options.
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This IDC tech brief outlines the basics in cloud computing with a specific focus on midmarket options. Review the strengths and weakness of each cloud model, uncover metrics for evaluating success and discover the 5 essential questions to answer when considering the cloud.
Posted: 15 Jul 2013 | Published: 15 Jul 2013

IBM

Understanding WMI Malware
sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This research paper will discuss how cybercriminals used Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) as a venue to conveniently perform malicious activities on affected users' systems. The findings in this paper were based on a client-submitted case that TrendLabs engineers handled this March.
Posted: 26 Oct 2010 | Published: 26 Oct 2010

Trend Micro, Inc.