Managing software intellectual property: 7 best practices

Managing Software Intellectual Property: 7 Best Practices This paper describes a set of seven best practices whose objective is to encourage development based on component re-use and software assembly. By integrating these practices in its development processes, organizations will have far greater assurances of compliance with all relevant license obligations and far more effective protection of software intellectual property. Adopting these practices will enable companies to be more aggressive in their use of the software assembly approach.   iSCSI SANs & Virtual Machines: What You Need to Know Organizations trying to achieve higher levels of efficiency in their data center operations are broadly adopting server virtualization. To support 7x24 operations, enable advanced functionality, and extend the value of server virtualization, storage consolidation is also required. Classically, storage consolidation is a complex and expensive undertaking requiring proprietary infrastructure, expensive add-on software and skilled specialists all in conflict with the goals of the overall initiative.   How to Close More Inside/Telesales Deals Today How does your organization reach revenue goals when budgets are tighter than ever? A recent CSO Insights Sales Performance Optimization study found that many companies -- both large and small -- are turning to inside sales teams to eliminate unnecessary travel costs and increase revenue. This white paper explores how Web conferencing enables inside sales and telesales reps to effectively conduct all aspects of the selling process -- from full product presentations to deal negotiations -- without a travel budget.   How to Manage Large Data Stores in Life Science Research Environments Storage capacity planning for Life Science research is particularly difficult in that requirements change rapidly and at irregular rates. Planning for growth according to the number of users or number of instruments is often insufficient when, for instance, a new grant can double capacity needs. Similarly a revolutionary new instrument might increase data production by an exponential amount. To be responsive to the requirements of Life Science research, an ideal storage architecture must be scalable in both small and large increments without requiring a system redesign or replacement. Ideally, a storage solution should have "pay-as-you-grow" characteristics that allow for growth as-needed.   Why Should You Retire RISC-based Server Architectures? Companies that run their business-critical enterprise and technical applications on RISC-based servers are often locked in to specific vendors and operating systems, and their ongoing costs are high relative to the level of performance they enjoy. When moving to industry-standard platforms, these organizations can leverage the latest technologies, such as advanced processors, high capacity I/O, and virtualization solutions to run more server instances -- supporting multiple OSs -- on fewer, more efficient hardware units.   3 Ways to Reduce IT Support Costs Today As companies brace for more bumps in the economic downturn, many organizations are indiscriminately cutting costs. To ensure a seamless transition into the post-recession market, however, slashing and burning is not recommended. Now is the time to strategically trim and strengthen for success in 2009 and beyond. This IDC white paper explores three tangible areas that IT departments should investigate to help strategize cost reduction during the downturn. eNewsletter Information: You are receiving this e-mail because you are a loyal subscriber to the Web Buyer's Guide Member Update with the e-mail address ignoble.experiment@arconati.us. If you no longer wish to receive Web Buyer's Guide Member Update, unsubscribe here. Copyright © 2009 Ziff Davis Enterprise. All Rights Reserved. Ziff Davis Enterprise, 28 East 28th Street, New York, NY 10016 Privacy Policy