The Rule of Thirds

Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine

via Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine | Features and Benefits.

Experience has shown that Class “A” companies achieve significant business benefits, increased market share and profitability. The 20 point checklist does not cover every area of business performance but it is our experience that a company’s score on these 20 points give a strong indication about the company’s overall business performance.

via ABCD Checklist – The manufacturing planning and control “ABCD checklist”.

TCO_Mid_Size_2007.pdf (application/pdf Object).

CSC CloudCompute for Government Offers Federal Community Cloud That is Built Using NIST Guidelines

Offering Enables Agencies to Shift to Cloud Strategy, Buying IT As A Service

via CSC CloudCompute for Government Offers Federal Community Cloud That is Built Using NIST Guidelines.

Public cloud compute infrastructure as a service (on-demand virtual data center services on shared infrastructure) is a still-maturing, rapidly evolving market. Each vendor has a unique offering, and the sourcing of these services must be done with care.

via Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Infrastructure as a Service.

The failure to communicate effectively with enterprise leaders is one of the most common reasons for security program failures. Gartner has identified five key inhibitors of effective communication, and ways to address them.

via Why Communication Fails: Five Reasons the Business Doesn’t Get Security’s Message.

The CPM suites market rebounded strongly in 2010 into double-digit growth territory, reaching $2.2 billion in revenue.

via Market Share Analysis: CPM Suites, Worldwide, 2010.

Gartner’s annual survey of more than 60 software companies for 2010 project and portfolio management software revenue demonstrates strong growth after the slight decline of 2009 revenue due to the global economic calamity.

via Market Share Analysis: Project and Portfolio Management Software, Worldwide, 2010.

Gartner’s market and revenue analysis of more than 800 software companies for 2010 reveals a broad recovery after the decline in 2009.

via Market Share Analysis: Enterprise Software, Worldwide, 2010.

The EGRC platform market has expanded from a tactical focus on regulatory compliance to a strategic focus on enterprise risk management. Many vendors are looking toward the next market phase, which includes adding or integrating with business performance management and scorecarding capabilities.

via Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Governance, Risk and Compliance Platforms.

With the availability of Oracle Fusion Applications, clients are asking about the value of being an early adopter. We provide insight and advice on the services Oracle intends to provide, and the pros and cons of early adoption.

via Weighing the Decision to Become an Early Adopter of Oracle Fusion Applications.

For buyers of customer care and billing solutions in the energy and utility market, we map vendors’ products for customer information systems.

via Magic Quadrant for Utilities Customer Information Systems.

What was once the “Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management” is now this 2011 “MarketScope for Project and Portfolio Management Applications.” It can be used to guide those interested in automating PPM processes.

via MarketScope for Project and Portfolio Management Applications.

Oracle’s Exadata Database Machine has achieved significant early adoption and acceptance of its database appliance value proposition. We look at some of the main issues that IT professionals have brought to us as they assess or deploy this solution.

via Oracle Exadata Database Machine Deployments Meet Expectations and Drive Interest.

With half of CIOs moving most applications and infrastructure to the cloud, they have an opportunity to reimagine IT by asking how resources can be deployed in other ways. Reimagining IT in light of these technologies will broaden IT’s contribution to enterprise growth and competiveness.

via Executive Summary: Reimagining IT: The 2011 CIO Agenda.