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Best Practice is a management idea which asserts that there is a technique, method, process, activity, incentive or reward that is more effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other technique, method, process, etc. The idea is that with proper processes, checks, and testing, a project can be rolled out and completed with fewer problems and unforeseen complications.
 
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Grant Thornton Achieves 99.7% Accuracy Tracking IT Assets

By : Absolute Software Published Date: Mar 05, 2008
Discover how Grant Thornton standardized its IT asset management across a nation-wide network of leased computers to reduce loss rates, achieve regulatory compliance and drive down total cost of ownership. By tightly controlling all network end-points, Grant Thornton was able to achieve close to 0% loss of all mobile IT assets.
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Absolute Software

Keeping Up Your SOX Compliance and Turning IT into a High Performer by Improving Change Control

By : Tripwire Published Date: Jan 26, 2007
This paper covers the implementation, disclosure and ongoing evaluation of internal controls for SOX compliance with a focus on the role of IT, as well as the penalties for non-compliance.
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Tripwire

10 Ways To make better Portfolio and Project Management Selection Decisions

By : CA PPM Published Date: Oct 30, 2007
Good Portfolio Management (PM) is a key to success in New Product Development (NPD). But good PM still frequently eludes even the biggest and brightest corporations. In this article, Bob Cooper and Scott Edgett outline ten ways to make better portfolio and project selection decisions.
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CA PPM

Server Virtualization: Do's and Don'ts for Mission-Critical Manufacturing Systems

By : Stratus Technologies Published Date: Jan 08, 2007
Discover best practices you can use to benefit from server virtualization today. Avoid mistakes that could affect the availability and performance of your mission-critical manufacturing IT solutions.
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Stratus Technologies

The Greening of Training: How Sustainability is Reshaping Organizational Learning

By : SkillSoft Published Date: Dec 31, 2007
Is your company “going green?” Would you like it to? This paper looks at corporate sustainability efforts and the pivotal role that the learning department can play in them. Also included are practical ideas for making training more environmentally-friendly.
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SkillSoft

Tom Davenport Study: Linking decisions and information for organizational performance

By : IBM Published Date: Nov 14, 2008
We are entering a new period in the era of business Information systems. For most of this five-decade period (beginning in the mid-1950s), the primary focus has been on automating core business processes. The era began with custom-developed narrow-purpose applications and concluded with broad enterprise system packages provided by external vendors, but the purpose was the same: develop control and efficiency over processes by automating and capturing information from key business transactions.
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IBM

All Data Is Not Equal

By : Stratus Technologies Published Date: Jul 19, 2007
Application vulnerabilities and risks must be weighed to identify resources, performance requirements and service level objectives to ensure business continuity. Using real-world case studies, this white paper examines Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) best practices for disaster preparedness.
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Stratus Technologies

Best Practices for Globally Deploying Wireless Messaging

By : Motorola Good Technology Published Date: Mar 29, 2007
This paper describes the key issues a multi-national enterprise needs to consider when determining the requirements for deploying a global wireless messaging project. It then outlines how the Good™ Mobile Messaging solution addresses those key issues. Also included are includes two case studies of recent Good Technology customer deployments.
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Motorola Good Technology

Best Practices for Server Virtualization in Mission-Critical Healthcare IT

By : Stratus Technologies Published Date: Jun 15, 2007
This paper provides an introduction to server virtualization for hospitals and healthcare delivery organizations. It also offers best practices you can use to benefit from virtualization, while avoiding missteps that could affect the availability and performance of mission-critical healthcare IT.
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Stratus Technologies

Best Practices for Remote Replication for Oracle 10g Using XP Continuous Access

By : HP Published Date: Jan 15, 2008
This paper provides a comprehensive set of test-proven best practices for properly configuring, deploying, and operating an Oracle 10g database on an HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array (XP12000) in an HP-UX environment using HP StorageWorks XP Continuous Access Software as the remote copy infrastructure.
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HP

Best Practices Guide for Protecting Mission Critical Business Processes

By : Stratus Technologies Published Date: Apr 22, 2008
Protect the availability of business-critical processes while keeping costs in line. This e-book takes you from business analysis to design and deployment to an actual case study using recognized industry best practices and governance guidelines.
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Stratus Technologies

Bloor: InComparison Network and Voice Management Software

By : CA NVM Published Date: Apr 21, 2008
This in-depth, InComparison paper prepared by Bloor Research provides an overview of strategies and technologies for network (fault and performance) management and voice management in major enterprises. It highlights CA’s strategic directions, technology strengths and overall solution completeness. You'll find great insights on best practices for your Network and Voice Management needs.
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CA NVM

Best Practices for Tape Encryption

By : CA Mainframe Published Date: Jun 20, 2008
Increased regulatory scrutiny on the protection levels afforded sensitive information by those that transact and process it is causing enterprises to improve mainframe security strategies. This entails proactively investigating exposures and implementing appropriate policies, processes and technologies, including those for data z/OS tape encryption. Read this Technology Brief created by CA to learn how to identify exposure points and through the use of Tape Encryption.
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CA Mainframe

Executive Guide to Understanding Business Requirements

By : IAG Consulting Published Date: Nov 01, 2006
This white paper is structured so that each page is its own "mini-white-paper" but each is also part of a total look at better structuring requirements documents, processes and content completeness. At the end of this paper is a one page "tear-out" summary which is both a shortened distillation of the content, and a diagnostic tool to start a peer discussion on your organization's performance.

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IAG Consulting

Guide: WAN Optimization Vendor Selection

By : Shunra Published Date: Feb 07, 2007
"Best Practices for Selecting a WAN Optimization Solution: Benchmarking Performance ROI" includes best practices for defining requirements and comparing alternative solutions, and offers a metric that IT organizations can use to select the WAN optimization solution that delivers the greatest value.
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Shunra

How to Outsell the Competition

By : Netsuite Published Date: May 30, 2007
Sales Benchmark Index presents information in this NetSuite White Paper that helps sales management succeed in implementing a data-driven decision making process for sales success. Five steps for developing a sales benchmark are defined, with a list of key metrics you can use.
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Netsuite

Knowledge Centered Support: A Best Practice-Base to Knowledge Management

By : HP BladeSystem Published Date: Jun 05, 2007
Take a best practice approach to knowledge management with Knowledge Centered Support: understand the major benefits and principles of effective Knowledge Centered Support. Read this step-by-step guide for implementing a solution to increase efficiency and end-user satisfaction and reduce total cost of ownership.
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HP BladeSystem

Privacy, Compliance, and International Data Flows

By : NetIQ Corporation Published Date: Jun 14, 2006
Mandatory compliance requirements often vary or conflict. Discover the major issues and appropriate actions organizations must take today to protect the privacy of information and meet legal and contractual requirements.
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NetIQ Corporation

Presenting a Real-Time Enterprise for Your Company

By : Netsuite Published Date: Jul 18, 2003
This exclusive Yankee Group White Paper reveals and examines how mid-size businesses can now build a real-time enterprises and leverage real-time information. Learn how to reduce scattered information and silo databases that prevent your enterprise from achieving operational excellence.
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Netsuite

Delivering Software As Appliances: Expert Advice

By : Network Engines Published Date: Aug 07, 2007
Enterprise customers want software applications delivered as server appliances because they help to reduce IT costs and complexity. Appliances provide better performance, security and manageability. Learn from experts, about factors to consider and things to avoid with the appliance delivery model.
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Network Engines

Functional Re-Use and SOA: The Service Interface as an Enabler for Software Re-Use Best Practice

By : Quocirca Published Date: Jan 01, 2007
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) provides a foundation to achieve software reuse. A key part of the SOA value proposition is the benefits realized from software reuse. Learn more in this new white paper from Quocirca.
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Quocirca

Financial Advantages to the Sale-Leaseback

By : TRIRIGA Published Date: Jun 04, 2007

Leaders in every industry perform sale-leaseback transactions to unlock the value of real estate, improve the balance sheet and realize tax benefits. The paper discusses how sale-leasebacks enhance financial ratios, elevate operations and re-focus real estate strategies on profitability rather than logistics.


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TRIRIGA

Forget Speeds and Feeds: ERP Outsourcing for the Mid-Market

By : OneNeck IT Services Published Date: Mar 23, 2007
ERP Outsourcing for the Mid-Market discusses the nuances of outsourcing and critical success factors for mid-market companies.  Specifically, how companies can effectively select a compatible outsourcing partner who understands both parts of the equation - business and technology - and how to create a governance environment that fosters a successful outsourcing relationship.
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OneNeck IT Services

FISMA Best Practices: Overcoming Persistent Weaknesses Through Effective Security Compliance

By : netForensics Published Date: Nov 16, 2007
Securing Federal information and systems is an ongoing challenge. By implementing comprehensive security compliance management methods for data collection, retention, monitoring and reporting, federal agencies can successfully demonstrate a sound framework that meets FISMA requirements.
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netForensics

Got The Enterprise Software Blues? Appliances to the Rescue

By : KACE Published Date: Sep 19, 2006
This paper explores how Appliance-based Software Delivery (AbSD) provides a better alternative to both software and Software as a Service (SaaS).
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KACE
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