White Papers/Resources
The Technology Decisions Resource Library contains white papers, eBooks, webcasts, videos and technical papers to help you manage and solve work related problems. Select from a variety of application and technology related subjects, supplied by market-leading vendors or written by our editorial team.
CryptoLocker: your money or your life
Supplied by Webroot Pty Ltd on 18 December, 2013
A new form of malware called CryptoLocker has recently been identified. It is designed to extort money from victims by denying them access to their personal computer files. It targets all Windows operating systems and once infiltrated, files are destroyed unless a ransom is paid.
Download this white paper for more information on this new form of ‘ransomware’ and how the Webroot SecureAnywhere solution can help.
Cloud-based mobile device security streamlines data protection
Supplied by Webroot Pty Ltd on 18 December, 2013
Learn why cloud-based security offers superior protection while meeting requirements for identifying and preventing access to malicious sites, as well as reducing complexity and management time of IT staff.
Enterprise wireless LANs (WLAN): what to expect from 802.11ac
Supplied by Alcatel Lucent on 11 December, 2013
The IEEE 802.11ac standard takes many of the best techniques the Wi-Fi industry has learned about 802.11n and has made extraordinary improvements on them, including wider channels and higher-rate modulation. These advancements will break down the last remaining barriers to the all-wireless office in enterprise networks.
Download this white paper to read more.
Management of security risk in information technology
Supplied by Centrify Asia Pacific on 12 November, 2013
The white paper addresses the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) internet banking and technology risk management guidelines.
The BYOD survival guide: 5 tips for practising safe mobile file access and collaboration
Supplied by Acronis on 04 November, 2013
This guide reviews the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend, outlines the importance of having a clear use policy for data protection and identifies five tips for practising safe BYOD in your organisation.
Network management success stories: an eBook
Supplied by SolarWinds Software on 30 October, 2013
This eBook comprises three local case studies of network management software, each one outlining the problem faced and the way a suite of product offerings helped to overcome it.
Data centre projects: system planning
Supplied by Schneider Electric on 08 October, 2013
Data centre implementation or upgrade projects can be simplified by viewing the system planning as a standardised process consisting of specific tasks resolved in the right order by the right people. Treating the planning process as a science not an art can ensure requirements are translated into a detailed design.
Data centre projects: advantages of using a reference design
Supplied by Schneider Electric on 08 October, 2013
Adopting a reference design for both new data centres and upgrades to existing data centres can have a positive impact on operations. Reference designs simplify and shorten the planning and implementation process and reduce downtime risks once up and running.
The 8 worst practices in master data management and how to avoid them
Supplied by Information Builders on 04 October, 2013
Master data management (MDM) is a key foundation for trusted data and using it strategically can differentiate companies from their competitors. It touches nearly every important activity in a company and depends on a partnership between business and IT. Avoid a dead end with your MDM program by reading this paper.
Staying secure in a cloudy world
Supplied by NetIQ Australia on 30 September, 2013
Cloud computing is changing the way businesses deliver IT services to users. It not only provides cost savings and operational efficiencies, it also increases security concerns and compliance challenges. This paper reviews three steps to help maintain control when moving to the cloud.
The definitive eGuide for Enterprise
Supplied by Alcatel Lucent on 24 September, 2013
This eGuide comprises four informative white papers to assist in successfully transitioning your data centre.
Data quality platform targets and acquires new business
Supplied by Informatica Australia on 18 September, 2013
Leading publisher uses data quality platform to target and acquire customers effectively and fragment its audience sets.
This success story is based on trusted, accurate views of subscribers across all titles and channels of Conde Nast. Download to read more.
Benefits of data centre infrastructure management software
Supplied by Schneider Electric on 18 September, 2013
Effective use of today’s data centre IT infrastructure management software can help make your data centre more reliable and efficient while increasing its overall business value.
Overcoming the top five core network challenges
Supplied by Alcatel Lucent on 18 September, 2013
With enterprise networks under pressure to meet new demands and IT staff challenged to reduce costs, the need for a new approach is growing.
This paper describes how a new solution helps overcome the top five network challenges while reducing costs.
Application fluency in the data centre
Supplied by Alcatel Lucent on 18 September, 2013
The need for data centre transformation has taken on a new urgency, from the current mainstream adoption of server virtualisation to the more forward-looking opportunities of cloud computing. This paper looks at a new approach to help successfully transition your data centre.
