SDD Reports

Applying agile and lean principles to the governance of software and systems development
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This paper presents eighteen best practices for leaner, more agile software development project governance.
Posted: 23 Nov 2011 | Published: 22 Nov 2011

IBM

Ten Critical Success Factors for CRM: Lessons Learned from Successful Implementations
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Customer relationship management (CRM) deployments can be complex and difficult. This white paper provides a checklist of the ten critical success factors for organizations to follow to avoid common pitfalls as they design and deploy their CRM system.
Posted: 16 Jan 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2006

Oracle Corporation

Watson – A System Designed for Answers
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Following four years of research and development, IBM's Watson debuted on Jeopardy! last year, competing at the level of human experts in terms of precision, confidence and speed. This white paper details Watson's workload optimized system design, how it's a glimpse into the future of systems design and why it offers a new computing paradigm.
Posted: 14 Feb 2012 | Published: 14 Feb 2012

IBM

Agile in the Embedded World
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Embedded systems development demands a method that can conform to the constraints and requirements, and that method is Agile development. Access this in-depth resource to learn more about Agile methodology and embedded systems development, as well as why the two work so well together.
Posted: 07 Nov 2013 | Published: 30 Jun 2013

IBM

Cisco Interconnect Solutions for HP BladeSystem c-Class
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: The latest switch technology allows you to cut down on the amount of physical assets, reduce problem resolution times and ensure information security and regulatory compliance in the data center.
Posted: 29 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Jun 2007

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Reducing the risk of development failure with cost-effective capture and management of requirements
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: In this paper from Bloor research, explore the key success factors of effective requirements management, and discover some of the tools offered to help you achieve your goal. Learn the business value of these requirements management tools, and how your organization can enjoy some of the benefits that real-world companies experienced.
Posted: 08 Nov 2013 | Published: 31 Jul 2013

IBM

The Next Frontier for Virtualization: Over-Utilized Systems: Identifying and eliminating the most critical and costly constraints from the enterprise software development and testing lifecycle
sponsored by iTKO LISA
WHITE PAPER: This article explains the utilization patterns in enterprise IT environments, and which type of Virtualization (Hardware or Service virtualization or both) should be applied to receive the greatest value. This paper discusses how to apply the principle of under and over-utilization to apply the right type of virtualization for business needs.
Posted: 20 Oct 2010 | Published: 20 Oct 2010

iTKO LISA

Solitaire Interglobal: Comparing Virtualization Methods for Business - Executive Summary
sponsored by IBM.
WHITE PAPER: Access this resource for a deep dive analysis of the business differentiators among x86, UNIX, and System z virtualization technologies to help you determine the right path for your data center.
Posted: 21 May 2013 | Published: 22 May 2012

IBM.

Three imperatives for advancing product and systems development
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Delivering increasingly complex and smarter products in less time and at a lower cost requires new strategies and development techniques. Consult this insightful resource to learn how a "systems thinking" approach facilitates consideration of the functional dependencies and interconnections necessary to produce high quality, "smarter" products.
Posted: 06 Nov 2013 | Published: 31 May 2013

IBM

ASNA Product Review: RPG Display Modernization Gets Wings
sponsored by ASNA
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Access this resource to learn how to convert old 5350 screens to modern GUI formats in a few easy steps with limited personnel, positioning your organization for further enhancements. Discover a cost-effective path that minimizes your personnel resources without the pain of other conversion technologies.
Posted: 03 Jan 2012 | Published: 03 Jan 2012

ASNA