As organizations continue to produce vast quantities of data, they increasingly need platforms that allow them to analyze, store, and extract meaningful insights from that data. Gartner helps data and analytics leaders evaluate 19 vendors in an increasingly split market. Download the Gartner Magic Quadrant report and find out more.

Enterprises preparing for a digital future have much to consider when they modernise their network infrastructure and have to contend with connectivity demands from their business units, staff, and customers. In this e-book, leaders from different parts of our business provide their perspectives on how to approach digital transformation. In our experience at Dimension Data, now part of NTT Ltd., you can’t look at any one piece of the infrastructure puzzle without looking at all of it. And it’s the network that holds all those pieces together.

Mapping, tracking, positioning and real-time data arekey to supporting defense and intelligence initiatives. Governments and agencies need location data they can trust to track and adjust fixed and mobile resources to address rapidly changing events and circumstances. With Ovum's Location Platform Index: Mapping and Navigation, agencies can assess location platform industry leaders and identify the platform that best meets their product development demands. This year, HERE Technologies cemented its role as the industry leader, earning the highest ranking, and besting Google, for the second time in a row. Download your free report to learn: The relative strengths and weaknesses of each vendor, including data, enablers and features Vendor strategies to keep up with changes in technologies and trends The specific workings of the location platform market, and to better understand what constitutes a healthy location platform and which provider offers the correct portfolio and the necess

According to Gartner, "supply chain leaders responsible for quality management are shifting to software solutions that standardize processes, optimize data and ensure compliance. This research provides guidance for structuring a process for QMS software selection." Download this Gartner Analyst Guide to learn: Key challenges in the QMS software selection processes What to expect from different QMS solutions across the market Analysis of the current state of quality management to help define software requirements Self assessment questions and commonly sought QMS system functionalities to use in your decision making process

With upward of a billion vehicles in operation across the world and rising urbanization there is an unprecedented level of traffic and congestion in our major towns and cities. On the front-line, are the emergency dispatchers and responders facing complex challenges as they attempt to overcome congested traffic, unexpected road closures and work zones as quickly as possible. Each additional minute of response time has the potential to save a life, reduce suffering or prevent unnecessary property damage. Most public safety and security organizations, however, are still using legacy location technology, which has its limitations and does not properly address some key challenges. As one of the world’s leading location platforms, HERE shares insights and solutions to improve emergency response times with real-time location data

As recognized leader in master data management (MDM), and a pioneer in data asset management, TIBCO EBX™ software is an innovative, single solution for managing, governing, and consuming all your shared data assets. It includes all the enterprise class capabilities you need to create data management applications including user interfaces for authoring and data stewardship, workflow, hierarchy management, and data integration tools. And it provides an accurate, trusted view of business functions, insights, and decisions to empower better decisions and faster, smarter actions. Download this datasheet to learn: What makes EBX™ software unique Various capabilities of EBX software The data it manages

Organization leaders and companies of all sizes are leveraging digital transformation in their industry, market, and business using a myriad of disruptive technologies like connectivity, the Internet of Things, blockchain, business intelligence and big data. CFOs who manage to get in front of these technologies will lead their businesses to greater success. This eBook illustrates how cloud-based billing management offers the quickest path toward this transformation. Download this eBook to explore how the right solution can help you: • Monetize IoT and increase revenue • Launch product innovations quickly • Automate billing to improve customer retention • Leverage the cloud to reduce costs Adapting today can mean the difference between success and obsolescence. With the right billing solution your business can thrive in these challenging times. Discover how today.

Discover How Cloud-based Billing Delivers Transformation Enterprise leaders and companies of all sizes are leveraging digital transformation through disruptive technologies like the Internet of Things, AI, business intelligence and big data. This eBook demonstrates 5 strategies for leading the charge for change within your business. Discover how to quickly leverage digital transformation in your technology stack and monetize it quickly with cloud-based billing. Download this eBook to explore how the right solution can help you: • Launch product innovations quickly • Monetize IoT and increase revenue • Automate billing to improve customer retention • Leverage the cloud to reduce costs Adapting today can mean the difference between success and obsolescence. With the right billing solution your business can thrive in these challenging times. Discover how today!

The introduction of the IBM z14 ZR1 and LinuxONE Rockhopper II fills out the product line of the latest generation of IBM mainframes. Infrastructure and operations leaders tasked with managing, protecting and, increasingly, using data for competitive advantage will find this new release interesting.

In the last few years we have seen a rapid evolution of data. The need to embrace the growing volume, velocity and variety of data from new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) has been accelerated. The ability to explore, store, and manage your data and therefore drive new levels of analytics and decision-making can make the difference between being an industry leader and being left behind by the competition. The solution you choose must be able to: • Harness exponential data growth as well as semistructured and unstructured data • Aggregate disparate data across your organization, whether on-premises or in the cloud • Support the analytics needs of your data scientists, line of business owners and developers • Minimize difficulties in developing and deploying even the most advanced analytics workloads • Provide the flexibility and elasticity of a cloud option but be housed in your data center for optimal security and compliance

We know that digital transformation is changing the economics of IT, but is this influencing CXO dynamics and strategic decision-making? To determine this, the Financial Times (FT) Focus partnered with Apptio to survey more than 550 C-suite leaders in technology and finance globally. Download this FT Focus report to discover how to: - Bridge the trust gap and ease tensions between the Office of the CIO and the CFO with accountability and real-time data - Leverage digital transformation to foster greater collaboration and avoid creating blurred responsibilities across the C-suite - Help leaders at global brands embrace AI, reskilling, cloud, Agile, and decentralized decision-making to move at hyperspeed and deliver value.

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

We get it: there are only so many hours in your day. If there were a competition for the busiest team at any company, the HR/Benefits team would reach the podium every time. But it’s time to stop procrastinating and add data to your toolbelt. In this guide, you’ll learn: • How to find cost savings using a benefits data solution • Real-world examples of how data helped employees lead healthier lives • Why data is crucial for staying ahead of benefits industry trends

Artemis Health teamed up with Employee Benefit News to research the current “benefits landscape.” We surveyed self-insured employers to find useful trends, interesting stats, and info on what leaders like you are doing to improve their benefits strategy. In this whitepaper, you'll discover: • Regional differences in benefits offerings and priorities • What benefit leaders believe they can accomplish with benefits data analytics • The features and functionality your peers are looking for when they evaluate a data solution

Makino, a leader in manufacturing, required a global network to transfer massive amounts of data from their HQ to regional tech departments. Learn why Makino replaced their MPLS circuits with Aryaka.

As the leading CRM system, Salesforce can accelerate and increase sales, enhance customer loyalty, and grow marketing capabilities. But how can businesses extend Salesforce to streamline business processes and maximize services and solutions? Effective and efficient integration of Salesforce with adjacent enterprise systems — such as databases, ERP and CRM systems, and custom applications — is critical to enabling sales teams, increasing revenue, and better serving customers. Across the broad spectrum of Salesforce integration needs, patterns emerge for how to best address integration challenges. Integration patterns are the most logical sequence of steps to solving a specific type of integration problem. Learn how to synchronize CRM systems, migrate from legacy CRM systems, broadcast ERP data into your CRM system, and more. Download the whitepaper now.

Delegating data security to IT teams does not absolve the responsibility business leaders have to protect data. Forrester Consulting surveyed 150 IT, security, and risk decision makers and examined their approach to protecting their company’s critical data and information and communicating data risk to senior business executives. Read this report to gain a better understanding of: ? Who is most accountable to external parties following a data breach ? The importance for business executives to have visibility into data security metrics ? How to overcome challenges to equip business executives with data security information ? When executive level security tools can improve business executives ability to proactively manage data risk

"A single partner with a broad portfolio of security products can streamline the processes of purchasing, deployment and support. Dell has conceived and executed an innovative security strategy that provides data protection and threat prevention across an extensive line of products. Dell security technologies satisfy the requirements of both IT leaders and end users by protecting data, defending against threats, and enabling productivity and collaboration. In short, Dell’s approach enables organizations of all kinds to gain highly effective data security that is designed for the way people work."

A single partner with a broad portfolio of security products can streamline the processes of purchasing, deployment and support. Dell has conceived and executed an innovative security strategy that provides data protection and threat prevention across an extensive line of products. Dell security technologies satisfy the requirements of both IT leaders and end users by protecting data, defending against threats, and enabling productivity and collaboration. In short, Dell’s approach enables organizations of all kinds to gain highly effective data security that is designed for the way people work."

"A single partner with a broad portfolio of security products can streamline the processes of purchasing, deployment and support. Dell has conceived and executed an innovative security strategy that provides data protection and threat prevention across an extensive line of products. Dell security technologies satisfy the requirements of both IT leaders and end users by protecting data, defending against threats, and enabling productivity and collaboration. In short, Dell’s approach enables organizations of all kinds to gain highly effective data security that is designed for the way people work."

"A single partner with a broad portfolio of security products can streamline the processes of purchasing, deployment and support. Dell has conceived and executed an innovative security strategy that provides data protection and threat prevention across an extensive line of products. Dell security technologies satisfy the requirements of both IT leaders and end users by protecting data, defending against threats, and enabling productivity and collaboration. In short, Dell’s approach enables organizations of all kinds to gain highly effective data security that is designed for the way people work."

"A single partner with a broad portfolio of security products can streamline the processes of purchasing, deployment and support. Dell has conceived and executed an innovative security strategy that provides data protection and threat prevention across an extensive line of products. Dell security technologies satisfy the requirements of both IT leaders and end users by protecting data, defending against threats, and enabling productivity and collaboration. In short, Dell’s approach enables organizations of all kinds to gain highly effective data security that is designed for the way people work."

"A single partner with a broad portfolio of security products can streamline the processes of purchasing, deployment and support. Dell has conceived and executed an innovative security strategy that provides data protection and threat prevention across an extensive line of products. Dell security technologies satisfy the requirements of both IT leaders and end users by protecting data, defending against threats, and enabling productivity and collaboration. In short, Dell’s approach enables organizations of all kinds to gain highly effective data security that is designed for the way people work."

Your business is changing. As a finance leader, you know that accounting is a labour-intensive, costly process where systems often don’t allow for expedient exception handling and many days are fraught with difficulty in matching invoices to other databases for reconciliation. Like most companies, you know where you want to go but may not have infrastructure or internal expertise to handle electronic fund transfers, credit card payments or cheque processing— all the pieces required to make your vision for an efficient, integrated operation a reality.

Today’s CIOs no longer just oversee technology. They are now key strategists who guide their organizations and give them the tools they need to stay competitive. A study by Forbes Research stated that five years ago, a CIO’s most critical skill was deploying technology. Now, the #1 way that CIOs provide value is by contributing to the corporate strategy, so they can advance business objectives and drive revenue.1 In particular, CEOs rely on the CIO for guidance around digital transformation. Organizations must transform how they operate and take advantage of new technologies to better engage customers and employees. Digital transformation falls squarely on the shoulders of IT leaders. CIOs are under pressure to drive transformation – overcoming barriers such as cultures that are resistant to change, employees who want to upload files anywhere, and increased concerns about data security. CEOs also expect CIOs to achieve results now. The longer you wait, the more likely you will fall beh