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.

In der heutigen Datenschutzlandschaft steht für Verbrauchermarken viel auf dem Spiel. Ausgeklügelte Cyberangriffe und aufsehenerregende Datenschutzverletzungen können Kundendaten gefährden und das Vertrauen in Ihre Marken schädigen. Um heute erfolgreich zu sein, müssen Ihre Marken eine Strategie für Datensicherheit und Datenschutz implementieren, bei der das Vertrauen der Kunden priorisiert wird. Sind Sie dieser Herausforderung gewachsen? Nutzen Sie die „Datensicherheits- und Datenschutzreifebewertung“ von Forrester Research, um die Kompetenzen Ihrer Marke zu beurteilen und verbesserungswürdige Bereiche zu ermitteln. Dabei erfahren Sie Folgendes: Die vier wichtigsten Kompetenzen für B2C-Marken im Bereich Datensicherheit und Datenschutz ? Ob Sie die empfohlenen Best Practices von Forrester Research erfüllen ? Tipps, wie Sie Ihre Datensicherheitskultur und Ihre Datenschutzkultur zu einem Wettbewerbsvorteil machen können

As the number and variety of threats mushroom, an Ovum survey has found that security teams have become physically unable to respond in an appropriate way to the ones that actually matter, with 50% of respondents saying they deal with more than 50 alerts each day. Shockingly, for 6% of organizations, that figure rises to between 100 and 1,000 threats a day. The solution? Ovum believes that security decision-makers should invest in centralized management capabilities, enabling them to control the disparate security tools in their infrastructure, and address the challenge of prioritizing the volumes of daily alerts they receive. Download this report to find out what else Ovum has discovered about security practices in Asia Pacific.

Companies worldwide are undergoing digital transformations. By modernizing their applications, they can deliver better service to customers, and keep pace in a competitive landscape. In many cases, AWS has helped companies modernize by implementing containers—and initiating cultural shifts— to streamline development. In this eBook, we discuss best practices in containerization and how you can get started today with containers on AWS.

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.

Tips and best practices for data analytics executives Organizations today understand the value to be derived from arguably their greatest asset—data. When successfully aggregated and analyzed, data can unlock valuable insights, solve problems, improve products and services, and help companies gain a competitive edge. However, analytics executives face significant challenges in collecting, validating and analyzing data to deliver the right analytic insight to the right person at the right time. This e-book is designed to help. First, we'll explore the growing expectations for data analytics and the rise of the analytics executive. Then we'll explore a range of specific challenges those executives face, including those around data blending, analytics, and the organization itself, and offer best practices and strategies for meeting them.

Organizations continue to rush down the digital transformation path. Whether by modernizing their IT infrastructures, leveraging the cloud, or becoming data-centric and data-driven, organizations must become more agile in their business practices and within their IT infrastructure stack to effectively compete in today’s dynamic business environment. Between the speed and distributed nature of modern businesses, as well as the expectation of instantaneous access to data from everyday users, it’s not surprising that nearly one in three organizations are looking into ways to improve data analytics for real-time business intelligence and customer insight.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is the backbone of modern manufacturing information systems, enabling the digital transformation that’s changing operations and customer expectations. As the movement toward a digital workplace evolves, your ERP system must keep pace. Epicor commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study to examine the potential return on investment (ROI) of deploying Epicor ERP. Several manufacturers using Epicor ERP found: • Faster access to data and improved real-time visibility enabled better decision-making • Improved multi-company operational efficiency • Increased competitiveness with faster turnaround of customer quotes and improved pricing accuracy • Increased versatility with the Epicor ERP cloud offering • Access to deep expertise in manufacturing best practices Read the study to find out how else Epicor ERP has helped manufacturers.

As a new generation of employees hit the workforce, a user-centric technology trend has begun to take shape. The question is how does IT shift their practices to embrace the trend toward this modern technology experience? Download this e-book for answers and learn: • The origins of the user-centric trend • Apple's role in evolving IT practices • Ways to implement and benefit from this new IT model

Cloud migration is consistently one of the top priorities of technology leaders across the world today, but many are overwhelmed by trying to plan their cloud migration, struggling to prioritize workloads and unsure of the cost implications.. Download this white paper to discover the 5 key steps for cloud migration based on the best practices of today’s most successful IT leaders: - Baseline TCO resources (cloud, on-premises, hybrid) - Map current on-premises resources to cloud offerings - Evaluate and prioritize migration strategy - Calculate migration costs - Define success metrics

Ready to communicate IT cost and value in terms your business unit partners understand? The Apptio TBM Unified Model® (ATUM®) standardizes the financial information necessary for IT leaders to manage their technology business. Use this poster as a resource to: • Establish better alignment between IT, Finance, and other business units by using common language around IT costs • Confidently manage the business of IT with the backing of peer-derived best practices • Understand 10 essential metrics you should track to communicate the business value of IT

In this brief, we’ll share peer-tested best practices for building and managing a strategic plan that elevates IT from a cost-center into an innovation-driver. Download the business brief to learn: - 10 essential KPIs for your IT strategic plan - The benefits of using these specific KPIs in your strategic planning process - How to eliminate the disconnect between IT strategy and execution - Best practices to drive strategic alignment across IT & finance

Get the poster that maps AWS, Azure, and GCP services to a standard IT taxonomy. The Apptio TBM Unified Model® (ATUM®) standardizes the financial information necessary for IT leaders to manage their technology business. Download the Cloud Cost Management Poster for best practices to: - Map AWS and Azure billing to a standard taxonomy - Better understand cloud costs and usage to avoid surprises and drive accountability - Optimize resources by taking action on underutilized and idle instances

M arketing-Automatisierung ermöglicht die Skalierung Ihrer Marketing-Best-Practices und gewährleistet, dass Ihre Vertriebs- und Marketing-Teams in jeder Phase des Prozesses auf dem richtigen Weg bleiben. Dank Marketing-Automatisierung können Unternehmen ihre Kunden von der Segmentierung über die Lead-Generierung und Bewertung bis zum Aufbau der Beziehung auf allen Kanälen leichter erreichen und einfacher mit ihnen interagieren. Kurz gesagt: Marketing-Automatisierung ermöglicht bessere Kundenerlebnisse.

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

IoT adoption is expected to generate a 21% increase in corporate profits by 2022. This business value comes from the ability to automate processes and collect and analyze massive amounts of data—so organizations can make better informed decisions and deliver powerful customer experiences. But how are organizations really putting IoT to work for their business? And how can IoT risks be mitigated so these rewards can truly be achieved? This e-book explores the potential of IoT in the enterprise, which industries are leading the way and how to secure your connected things. It also provides: • 7 best practices for data privacy and security policies • 7 items to consider for device security • 6 key considerations for network connection security

"Only 51% of device makers follow guidance from the FDA to mitigate or reduce inherent security risks. See how hospitals can harness the benefits of connected medical devices to achieve operational efficiencies, provide better patient care and reduce the overall risk to patient safety. Watch this on-demand webinar to discover: • Emerging issues and trends that are risky to healthcare IT systems and can directly affect patient safety, violate their trust and impact revenue • Best practices for shoring up network security blind spots with real-time asset inventory, network authentication and automated enforcement controls • Why real-time endpoint visibility is the key to achieving an effective and proactive cybersecurity strategy"

"Healthcare organizations have significantly more to consider than the average business when it comes to network and device security. Concern over code modification, key compromise, password-based vulnerabilities and man-in-the-middle attacks have caused hospital CIOs and CISOs to rethink their security strategies and investments. The threat to these devices has even been assigned its own term: medjacking, a shortened form of “medical device hijacking.” Download this white paper for five best practices to mitigate threat and attacks that can put lives, patient trust and the growth of the healthcare organization at risk. Access the white paper today!"

The benefits landscape is constantly shifting, and it’s hard for brokers and consultants to keep up with the latest best practices. The key to making great recommendations? Great data. In this whitepaper, you’ll discover: • How a data solution can offer actionable insights in just 1 hour a week • The advantages of a data platform for serving the entire book of business • How more brokers and consultants acknowledge data as a competitive advantage

Turn leads into customers. Reengage cold ones. Welcome new subscribers and remind them to renew. All of these practices are possible one to one. But what if you’re a marketer who needs to reach millions? Take a look at Marketing Automation Workflows Every Marketer Should Know and learn how to improve engagement, gain more qualified leads, and drive ROI at scale.

Best practices to prevent, detect, and respond to a ransomware attack targeting your backups