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Virtualization offers many benefits, but most IT organizations are missing out by focusing too much on the virtual infrastructure, and not enough on the mission-critical application workloads it supports. The result is inefficient operations, underachieved virtualization goals, and negative business impacts. During this one-hour Webinar, EMA VP of Research, Systems & Storage Management Andi Mann will highlight how enterprises can use advanced workload automation technologies in their virtual environments to solve these problems. Request Free!

The Item Unique Identification (IUID) Program aims to improve asset management by marking items delivered to the DoD with unique item identifiers. It’s up to contractors working with the DoD to determine the best way to mark their products. This white paper helps by: Summarizing the IUID program requirements Explaining the leading options for compliance marking Presenting the advantages and limitations of using certain types of labeling products Providing an overview of what to look for in an IUID label printing system Request Free!

Automating route activity provides benefits both in the field and in the office by reducing the labor and time needed to enter data and process paperwork, cutting inventory errors, and by helping drivers record orders and deliveries more quickly. Mobile printing is an essential element for delivering and enhancing these benefits in route accounting and direct store delivery (DSD) operations. Supporting route activity with mobile printing lets drivers generate accurate, updated orders, invoices, delivery receipts, settlement reports and other documentation to review with customers to ensure accuracy and prevent time-consuming disputes. Mobile printing provides a series of quality improvements and timesaving benefits that are often overlooked in route automation, but can have a significant impact on the bottom line. This white paper will: Describe uses for mobile printing in route accounting applications Provide return on investment calculation tools to measure the financial impact mobile printing can have Demonstrate how mobile printing processes can improve billing, distribution, and customer service operations Detail how on-demand thermal printing can reduce forms expenses Provide an overview of mobile printer and wireless communications options for route accounting systems. Request Free!

Managing and monitoring processes that span both Oracle and non-Oracle applications often result in delays for the business and headaches for the people responsible for managing those applications. This eKit is designed for organizations struggling with manual processes when trying to automate Oracle or don’t know what approach to take. Request Free!

This white paper provides a guide to planning and conducting a strategic and successful transition. Request Free!

Since companies must give employees constant access to their email accounts and retain copies of every important message, managing an organization’s email is incredibly difficult. Learn how a hosted archiving solution enables an enterprise to manage the huge volume of messages, guard against data loss and comply with document-retention regulations. Request Free!

Hosted security providers offer a wealth of similar services and qualifications; an accurate comparison is essential for midmarket organizations to determine Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and understand associated risks and rewards. Use this white paper to understand the benefits of hosted security services, and to arm yourself with questions that drive the provider selection process. These questions fall into three areas: security considerations, evaluation criteria and technical capabilities. Important security considerations include accuracy plus technical depth and research, where vital evaluation criteria include service level details, track record and client retention. With the right data, you should be able to make a compelling argument for a switch to hosted security services. Request Free!

Intrapromote’s Social Media Marketing campaign has delivered impressive results based on their off-site contest promotion and off-site marketing material distributed through Intrapromote’s social networks and blogs. Results: 85,000 more visitors from June 2008 to June 2009 Monthly online sales more than doubled (122% increase) Search engine traffic increased 115% As a Sales/Marketing Professional, learn more about the Social Media Marketing strategies leveraged that produced measurable increases in online sales and search engine traffic specific to new markets for this online clothing retailer. Request Free!

This Webinar will demonstrate how to: Identify your exposure to foreign currency risk Find the best solutions that provide liquidity and mitigate exposure Negotiate better terms with your clients and suppliers Continually evaluate your international relationships to ensure maximum protection while maintaining process efficiency Help create a successful hedging strategy that helps protect your company’s profits Length: 47 minutes Request Free!

While such cost reduction is important, companies often overlook equally critical strategic decisions—opportunities to use valuable business information to strengthen product and service offerings and emerge ahead of the competition. The paper highlights six common mistakes companies make in a down economy, and how organizations can use business intelligence to avoid them. The paper also includes a self-assessment questionnaire to determine the level of business intelligence opportunity across an organization. Request Free!