Research teams using next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies face the daunting challenge of supporting compute-intensive analysis methods against petabytes of data while simultaneously keeping pace with rapidly evolving algorithmic best practices. NGS users can now solve these challenges by deploying the Accelrys Enterprise Platform (AEP) and the NGS Collection on optimized systems from IBM. Learn how you can benefit from the turnkey IBM Application Ready Solution for Accelrys with supporting benchmark data.

With tougher regulations and continuing market volatility, financial firms are moving to active risk management with a focus on counterparty risk. Firms are revamping their risk and trading practices from top to bottom. They are adopting new risk models and frameworks that support a holistic view of risk. Banks recognize that technology is critical for this transformation, and are adding state-of-the-art enterprise risk management solutions, high performance data and grid management software, and fast hardware. Join IBM Algorithmics and IBM Platform Computing to gain insights on this trend and on technologies for enabling active "real-time" risk management.

Every day, the world creates 2.5 quintillion bytes of data and businesses are realizing tangible results from investments in big data analytics. IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) offers an enterprise class alternative to Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) for building big data platforms and provides a range of enterprise-class data management features. Spectrum Scale can be deployed independently or with IBM’s big data platform, consisting of IBM InfoSphere® BigInsights™ and IBM Platform™ Symphony. This document describes best practices for deploying Spectrum Scale in such environments to help ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Building applications for handling big data requires laser-like focus on solutions that allow you to deliver scalable, reliable and flexible infrastructure for fast-growing analytics environments. This paper provides 6 best practices for selecting the “right” infrastructure—one that is optimized for performance, flexibility and long-term value.

Every day, the world creates 2.5 quintillion bytes of data and businesses are realizing tangible results from investments in big data analytics. IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) offers an enterprise class alternative to Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) for building big data platforms and provides a range of enterprise-class data management features. Spectrum Scale can be deployed independently or with IBM’s big data platform, consisting of IBM InfoSphere® BigInsights™ and IBM Platform™ Symphony. This document describes best practices for deploying Spectrum Scale in such environments to help ensure optimal performance and reliability.

To compete in today’s world, business leaders are placing increased demands on IT. Unfortunately, many IT departments are not able to deliver future innovation with their current infrastructure, applications and processes. To meet these demands, IT must digitally transform the enterprise through the adoption of cloud native practices, allowing them to both optimize and transform their existing infrastructure and applications. Recent Avanade research supports this thinking, finding that 88% of senior IT decision-makers believe that IT modernization is crucial to addressing the emerging requirements of the digital business1 . On the upside, those surveyed also indicated that by modernizing their IT infrastructures they expect to deliver real business results, such as boosting annual revenue by 14%, while at the same time reducing business operating costs by 13%1 . For many, this sounds like a winning strategy but what does it mean to adopt cloud native approaches, and how does it impact

This technical whitepaper by Radiant Advisors covers key findings from their work with a network of Fortune 1000 companies and clients from various industries. It assesses the major trends and tips to gain access to and optimize data streaming for more valuable insights. Read this report to learn from real-world successes in modern data integration, and better understand how to maximize the use of streaming data. You will also learn about the value of populating a cloud data lake with streaming operational data, leveraging database replication, automation and other key modern data integration techniques. Download this whitepaper today for about the latest approaches on modern data integration and streaming data technologies.

Read this technical whitepaper to learn how data architects and DBAs can avoid the struggle of complex scripting for Kafka in modern data environments. You’ll also gain tips on how to avoid the time-consuming hassle of manually configuring data producers and data type conversions. Specifically, this paper will guide you on how to overcome these challenges by leveraging innovative technology such as Attunity Replicate. The solution can easily integrate source metadata and schema changes for automated configuration real-time data feeds and best practices.

Over the past decade, a powerful new approach to development - open source software - has risen to prominence, dramatically increasing the opportunity to re-use existing software.

Google’s Android enterprise is fast tracking a more connected workforce, with multiple layers of security along with new innovative features, and comprehensive management. Despite the growing popularity of Android, few enterprises are leveraging the full benefits of Android mobility in their organization. In this webinar, we discuss simple best-practices for how Google’s Android enterprise can be securely leveraged in the enterprise with UEM.

This is the age of API-driven businesses and enterprises need to create great developer experiences to build an ecosystem for their APIs. Many enterprises now view developers as one of the most essential actors in their value chains—the people who translate digital assets into digital experiences that move the business needle. Google Cloud’s new eBook, Creating World-Class Developer Experiences, takes a deeper look at creating world-class developer experiences. Learn about best practices for engaging developers and how to launch a developer portal that speeds adoption or your API products.. Explore how to delight developers and grow API programs with field-tested best practices, real-world use cases and a checklist to help your team get started. What's Inside? ? Field-tested best practices to delight developers and grow API programs ? Real-world use case: AccuWeather ? Developer experience checklist CTA: Download eBook

This paper describes the benefits, features and best practices using a XIV in a SAP environment.

"Unlike other business disciplines (CRM, ERP, HR), cybersecurity lacks clear business metrics that help frame decision-making in language the C-suite and board easily understand. To evaluate which metrics matter most, Tenable commissioned Ponemon Institute to study the effects of cyber risk on business operations. The study, which surveyed 2,410 IT and infosec decision-makers in the US, UK, Germany, Australia, Mexico and Japan. Download the report now to: -See why organizations are vulnerable to multiple cyber attacks. Compare your own practices for measuring the business costs of cyber risk against those of peers in six countries. -Explore the seven key reasons why organizations struggle to evaluate the business impact of cyber events. -Get five tips, based on the research, that you can use today to start improving your ability to mitigate cyber risks in your own organization."

"Web application attacks are the top source of data breaches today. The 2018 Cybersecurity Insiders Application Security Report reveals that 62% of cybersecurity professionals are at best moderately confident in their organization’s application security posture. Not surprisingly, about the same number consider their application security strategies immature.Applications play a critical role in supporting key business processes, but organizations are struggling to keep them safe. This eBook examines the 5 best practices for application security. Read this ebook now to understand: -Which types of apps present the highest security risk -Best practices for reducing security risks associates with web applications -Steps you can take now to secure web applications "

Self-insured employers want to cut costs without affecting the quality of coverage available to employees. HR leaders need to provide great benefits that attract talent, but they also need to slow the rising tide of healthcare costs at the same time. In this whitepaper, you’ll see three examples of how benefit teams have cut benefits spending without cutting benefit programs. • The potential savings available with telemedicine programs • The surprising ROI of fertility coverage and care • Best practices for evaluating and implementing onsite clinics

Self-insured employers are mining their health and benefits data to save costs and provide quality care for employees. Data is driving business decisions, but how do you get from millions of rows of data to a consumable graph to taking action? In this white paper, we’ll delve into data analytics best practices that help self-insured employers find actionable insights in their benefits data. • Which data sources will help you ensure you’re measuring the right thing at the right time • How to ensure data variety and choose key metrics • An example of a successful predictive analysis using benefits data

The AWS Well-Architected framework has been developed to help cloud architects utilize best practices to build the most secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient infrastructure possible for their applications. This framework provides a consistent approach for Jelecos and its customers to evaluate architectures and provides guidance to help implement designs that will scale with your application needs over time.

Cost savings, storage, ease of updates. The allure of the cloud is hard to ignore, with some reports citing over 90% of organizations using cloud services in some manner. But all the benefits of the cloud disappear if you can't keep your data and users safe. In a perimeter-less world, it's identity that becomes the heart of security. Join us to discover why modern security starts with identity first and how identity can help overcome cloud frustrations. We would like to keep you in our database in order to send you product, service, and event announcements from Okta, and to share your information with certain service providers and partners, as described in detail here You may unsubscribe from Okta’s mailing list at any time, by following this process. Additional details about Okta’s privacy practices are available in our Privacy policy.

Application downtime impacts everyone. This paper provides best practices for communicating application downtime to end-users in a manner that maintains - or can even improve- your organization's credibility and brand image. Learn what to do and what not to do in this informative white paper.

ITIL provides a framework of customizable best practice initiatives that help organizations consistently deliver high-quality IT services. Effective ITIL implementation adds value to the IT infrastructure and improves business and service delivery.

Targeted at IT executives responsible for both the financial and ultimate project oversight of an enterprise CMDB initiative, this white paper sets expectations for ROI calculations for CMDB initiatives, provides basic ROI best practices, and gives readers sufficient insight to move forward with their CMDB project.

The key benefit of creating a case management methodology is to multiply its effectiveness by replicating it across the organization's patient-facing departments, practices and functions. In this way, your organization can reduce costs, increase quality and streamline its operations.

This report highlights the strategic value of a next generation web content management system integrated with lead scoring, email marketing, customer relationship management, and web analytics. The report links the technology and practices of Best-in-Class organizations to engage customers, provide personalized experiences and manage the lead lifecycle.

With more than 500 million active users, Facebook can be an extremely effective channel for engaging customers around your brand. However, before you rush out to build a fan page, you need to first understand the best way to interact with them based on conversations about your brand that are already happening on the social web.

Email is the primary communication system and file transport mechanism used in organizations of all sizes. Email systems generate enormous amounts of content that must be preserved for a variety of reasons, including: -Compliance with local, state, federal and international statutory requirements - Electronic discovery requirements and best practices - Knowledge management applications - Disaster recovery and business continuity