Multiservice Networks White Papers

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Hyperconvergence Infographic
sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: A wide range of observers agree that data centers are now entering an era of "hyperconvergence" that will raise network traffic levels faster and further than anything the IT world has seen before. Is your network prepared to handle the upcoming onslaught of data?
Posted: 17 Jan 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Accelerating network convergence in virtualized and cloud data centers
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, you will discover an innovative unified storage switch that provides a comprehensive platform and modular design that supports leading edge networking protocols – enabling IT organizations to converge LAN and SAN throughput in high I/O, virtualized environments.
Posted: 11 Nov 2013 | Published: 11 Nov 2013

DellEMC and Intel®

FlexPod: The Gateway to Your Private Cloud
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper introduces FlexPod – an integrated computing platform (ICP) – that serves as the back-end infrastructure for virtualization/private cloud deployments. Read on to learn about the economic and operational benefits of ICPs.
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 | Published: 28 Feb 2014

NetApp

Columbia Sportswear's New Infrastructure Reduces Operational Costs, Energizes Agility
sponsored by EMC Converged Platforms.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper illustrates the story of Columbia Sportswear's adoption of a converged infrastructure solution, highlighting key benefits and specifications of the technology implemented in the deployment. Read on to see how they achieved total system scalability and accelerated operations.
Posted: 09 Apr 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

EMC Converged Platforms.

Managing Enterprise Assets and IT Assets in a Converged World
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This EMA report provides guidelines for how to plan a more effective EAM strategy, including maturity levels, processes, and technologies. IBMs Maximo Asset Management and SmartCloud Control Desk functionality and architecture will be introduced and the impact these applications have in use-case deployments in 3 different verticals will be stressed
Posted: 10 Sep 2013 | Published: 31 May 2013

IBM

The Case for Infrastructure Convergence
sponsored by HP & Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Read this IDC Analyst Connection to see the questions that were posed by HP to Cindy Borovick Program Vice President for IDC's Enterprise Communications and Datacenter Networks program, on behalf of HP's enterprise customers.
Posted: 27 Oct 2011 | Published: 27 Oct 2011

HP & Intel®

Expert Integrated Systems: A Next-Generation Computing Platform
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: There is an important sea change happening in IT: the development of expert integrated systems. Access this white paper, which breaks down the business case for expert integrated systems. Inside, learn of the both the challenges and opportunities presented by this next-generation technology.
Posted: 11 Jul 2013 | Published: 30 Apr 2012

IBM

The Clipper Group: Improving Your Datacenter Through Integration
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: IT departments in all industries are looking for ways to remove complexity from the data center while also reducing risks, lowering costs, and complying with regulatory demands. To achieve these goals, forward-thinking organizations are looking to integrated systems -- but which one is best for your environment?
Posted: 07 Feb 2014 | Published: 23 Jul 2013

Oracle Corporation

Why Convergence is Essential to Today’s Data Centers
sponsored by HP & Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses why convergence is essential to today’s data centers to help solve key issues such as demanding service level agreements, constrained IT budgets and complex legacy applications for an easier to manage data center.
Posted: 05 May 2011 | Published: 05 May 2011

HP & Intel®

Streamline IT with Storage Virtualization
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: View this brief to learn how converging server virtualization and storage can result in more efficient, cost-effective storage management.
Posted: 02 Jul 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Red Hat