SMART Steps Towards Workload Automation
January 19, 2010 by Luke Marchie
Consolidating job scheduling into a single, comprehensive workload automation solution is a critical first step to effective Workload Automation (WLA).
Consolidating job scheduling into a single, comprehensive workload automation solution is a critical first step to effective Workload Automation (WLA).
Identifying and Thwarting Malicious Intrusions
The phenomenal growth in social media has opened the door for all new malicious intrusions from gangs of cyber criminals. Utilizing the trusted relationships in social networking and benefiting from immature security and content controls, hackers are seeing increased performance in their attacks.
The collaborative benefits of Web 2.0 technologies have fueled rapid growth in online consumer markets and now are being adopted by businesses worldwide. With these technologies come new types of attack vectors.
To stay competitive in today’s rapidly changing business world, companies must update the way they view the value of their investment in Network-Critical Physical Infrastructure (NCPI). No longer are simple availability and upfront costs sufficient to make adequate business decisions. Agility, or business flexibility, and low total cost of ownership have become equally important to companies that will succeed in a global, ever-changing marketplace.
Nothing is more valuable to a business than its reputation. That is why brand attacks, which leverage a company’s valuable brand for nefarious purposes, must be battled on every possible front. Brand attacks are the new form of eCrime, and they’re being launched with new and rapidly evolving exploits, including phishing and—most recently—malware.
DDoS: The Mother of All Cyber Threats
Don’t wait until your business is targeted. A Forrester Consulting study commissioned by VeriSign revealed that nearly 75 percent of the 400 study respondents have experienced one or more DDoS attacks in the past year. Yet, most e-commerce businesses are not prepared for a large-scale DDoS attack. Could your business afford three or more hours of downtime? Avoid that revenue loss by registering for this free white paper
How does inefficient document management hurt your business? Access this white paper to uncover the hidden costs of office document-handling, learn 5 proven steps to an effective document process optimization plan, and more. You’ll get expert advice on how to streamline your document lifecycle and cut costs associated with your office print/copy fleet through an outsourced document management solution.
New network vulnerabilities appear constantly and the ability for IT security professionals to handle new flaws, fix misconfigurations and protect against threats requires constant attention. However, with shrinking budgets and growing responsibilities, time and resources are at constrained. Therefore, sifting through pages of raw vulnerability information yields few results and makes it impossible to accurately measure your security posture.
Currently, there is no single standard framework that explicitly defines what your organization must do for compliance. A big challenge for IT security professionals is navigating this ambiguity and achieving the organization’s compliance goals effectively and on budget. This guide covers seven typical IT security compliance errors and outlines the best practices you can immediately apply to your environment to help your company achieve compliance.
As more employees in our mobile work culture move towards the concept of working “any time and any where;” organizations are looking for mobile solutions. In this paper you can review the benefits and shortcomings of both the Research In Motion Blackberry solution and the Microsoft mobile solution.
New business demands require a new approach to end-user support.
This is leading organizations to a remote service delivery model that leverages the Web and Saas technology.
Find out which tool is right for you in this informative White Paper.
With the increasing popularity of workflow software, many IT departments are wrestling with the distinction between workflow programs and application automation tools. In this white paper, you will learn the important distinctions between both and why your ultimate goal should be full automation.
The report examines current market trends on the adoption of document management technologies, cost per item, processes and cost cutting strategies among document management end-user organizations.
Overview
MultiFunction Peripherals (MFPs) are transforming business workflows. The initial motivator for deploying these devices in the enterprise office was cost savings from the consolidation of copier, print, scan and fax devices. More…
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