IT Services Outsourcing White Papers

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Getting on the Right Side of Capex vs. Opex Divide
sponsored by Rackspace Technology
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper looks at the financial and man-power advantages of managed colocation in contrast to in-house server management, and traditional hardware colocation.
Posted: 11 Nov 2013 | Published: 01 Nov 2012

Rackspace Technology

9 Steps to Building a Business Case for B2B Integration
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Putting together a business case does not rank high on most IT executives’ list of favorite activities. But the ability to put together a compelling case is now more than ever a core competency. This paper explains how you can significantly increase your chances of approval if you follow the nine steps provided within.
Posted: 24 Feb 2011 | Published: 24 Feb 2011

IBM

The 101 Guide To The Cloud
sponsored by Rackspace Hosting
WHITE PAPER: You may have heard the term cloud computing or 'the Cloud', but could you describe what it is?
Posted: 16 Nov 2010 | Published: 16 Nov 2010

Rackspace Hosting

Complex Managed Hosting: Market Survey and Vendor Feature Comparison
sponsored by Connectria
WHITE PAPER: In its most sophisticated form, complex managed hosting, companies can outsource high-level IT functions such as OS management, virtualization, load balancing, performance monitoring, security and more. Read this market survey to get a comparison of the different features offered by complex managed hosting companies.
Posted: 27 Aug 2010 | Published: 27 Aug 2010

Connectria

A Practical Guide to Cloud Computing Security
sponsored by Avanade
WHITE PAPER: Typically, the level of security you get will be designed to meet the needs of the most risky client in the cloud. And, if you use the tools identified in this paper as a starting point, you will have a good idea of how comparable your cloud security versus internal security will be.
Posted: 19 Feb 2010 | Published: 19 Feb 2010

Avanade

Monitoring and Managing Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server
sponsored by Azaleos Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This paper identifies key best practices with respect to the monitoring and management of SharePoint and will identify gaps and market needs that the proven set of Azaleos remote monitoring and management services can effectively bridge.
Posted: 19 Sep 2008 | Published: 19 Sep 2008

Azaleos Corporation

Why Third Party Data Storage Maintenance is Right for You
sponsored by MSDI
WHITE PAPER: Third party maintenance companies offer cost effective maintenance and support agreements that save as much as 40% in ongoing maintenance costs while keeping service levels agreements (SLA's) the same, if not improving them. Read this comprehensive white paper to see if third party maintenance might be right for your organization.
Posted: 07 Jul 2011 | Published: 07 Jul 2011

MSDI

Intelligent Workload Management: Opportunities and Challenges
sponsored by Novell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses why virtualization and cloud initiatives are putting so much pressure on workload management and security requirements and describes how emerging intelligent workload management approaches can potentially streamline operations.
Posted: 21 Oct 2010 | Published: 21 Oct 2010

Novell, Inc.

Showing the Value of Your Services and Becoming a Trusted Advisor
sponsored by Solarwinds MSP
WHITE PAPER: This informative guide explores 7 key tips for MSP success and how you can provide top-tier services.
Posted: 25 Apr 2014 | Published: 25 Apr 2014

Solarwinds MSP

Simplifying IT to Drive Better Business Outcomes and Improve ROI
sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd
WHITE PAPER: In this analyst white paper, examine several strategies to cut IT complexity. Explore the pros and cons of virtualization, converged infrastructure, outsourcing operations, and more within. Read on now to learn which strategy is right for your organization.
Posted: 28 Jan 2015 | Published: 04 Jun 2014

Oracle Corporation UK Ltd