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January 2008
Happy 2008! We look forward to providing you with exciting news and information in the coming year.

Most organisations view security as a necessary evil: It only helps to prevent negative consequences. But does it actually provide any business benefits? New studies are saying yes it does.

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January 2008
Happy 2008! We look forward to providing you with exciting news and information in the coming year.

Now that the role of IT is more important than ever to business success, IT and business managers need to understand one another, share results and align goals. It’s not as hard as you think.

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White Papers and Case Studies
White Papers
1. Securing data at rest - a review of today's enterprise data-at-rest privacy/security landscape.

2. Converting information to intelligence - A discussion on how HP and Quadrant have teamed to deliver a comprehensive world-class structure encompassing all facets of the risk intelligence challenge, from data acquisition to visualisation and interaction through a service-oriented architecture (SOA) layer.

Case Studies

1. Vodafone Romania - HP technology helps mobile communications provider increase its grip on the Romanian market.

2. AstraZeneca - Leading pharmaceutical company migrates to HP for global email solution.

3. Syngenta - HP implements global IT consolidation solution for leading agribusiness.
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  » Six steps to improve business performance
Achieving great IT service management requires measurement first and a solid communication strategy
 
  » It's not just about hackers anymore
Scare tactics aside, there are more reasons to invest in security than ever. The biggest reason? Your bottom line. Find out how security benefits your business in more ways than one.
 
» Are you shortchanging data protection?
Newer technologies mean you can add layers of data protection that go beyond traditional tape backup. Plus, they're affordable.
 
» Who's afraid of virtualisation?
Going virtual can save money and deliver better IT services, often more quickly. Here's how businesses are using it today and what it can mean for your company.
 
Your features
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» How to beat the heat – and the competition
Data centre managers take note: independent research now proves that today’s best server blades can deliver top-line power and performance at lower operating temperatures.
» How to manage IT demand
Putting resources in the right place at the right time: it’s a challenge for every business. Learn more about tools that give you the visibility you need to better align IT with business needs.
» Ease data centre pain
Manage complex IT environments more effectively by linking business services with the applications and infrastructure elements that support them.
» Help your technology work harder for you
You’ve invested in high-performance IT. But you don’t see the benefits? The right services and expertise can help you get the most out of your investment – and show you how much more the technology can do.
» 60 month lifecycle? Count on it
How much simpler would IT be if you had the same hardware configuration throughout your enterprise, year after year? HP makes it possible with a business desktop boasting a five year lifecycle. Learn how.
» Rapid data growth? Manage it with NAS & SAN.
Your file storage needs are increasing dramatically year to year. How are you going to keep up, and manage through the data explosion? NAS comes to the rescue with flexible options for growth. Learn more.
» The business connections that matter most
Business success requires keeping the lines of communication open – and connected – 24x7. Find out how your business can benefit from a consolidation of its communication methods and devices.
» Scaling and managing Linux® on server blades
With new blade management software, Linux® users and scale-out server environments can finally talk to each other. Learn how.
» Follow the paper trail to safety
You know that security is important, but did you know that the simple act of printing a document can jeopardise your company’s network? Find out how to stay protected when you print.
» The next generation of interactive collaboration
For businesses that need to provide secure, always-on access to information – and allow their employees to collaborate from remote locations – a new generation of communication software is here to help.
» Choosing the right blade systems integrator
The market for blade servers is skyrocketing. Learn how to be sure your systems integrator has the right skills to implement your BladeSystem solution.
» A success strategy for your data centre
HP Data Center Services complement your in-house skills and resources to facilitate business growth and energy efficiency, while helping you contain costs.
» Reduce costs with blades migration
HP Integrity blade server offers an economical alternative to adding more rack-mount servers in mission-critical environments.
» Five tips for effective risk assessment
Before managing your organisation’s IT risks, you have to first know what they are. Experts weigh in on how to structure an effective IT risk assessment.
» A fresh approach, a new direction for HP Labs
There’s a new man with a new vision at the head of HP Labs. This interview with director Prith Banerjee reveals his plans for HP Labs, and why he believes open innovation is essential for the future.
» Introducing Quick Technology Tips by Debbie Mayo-Smith
Over the next 12 months we will bring you 12 different software video lessons to help you make great productivity gains with minimum effort.

Tip one – Rules: A great solution to easing your email burden.
» 6 ways IT supports environmental initiatives
HP helps IT organisations support corporate environmental policies and programs throughout the printing lifecycle, from initial design, through implementation, usage and end-of-life disposal.
» The Real Story about IT energy efficiency
Energy efficiency, power and cooling is top-of-mind with enterprise customers. Here are the facts about how much can be saved with HP products.
» Top 10 usage scenarios for Lights-Out, part 3
In the third installment on the top ten usage scenarios for HP Lights-Out, we explore three more scenarios: reducing data centre cabling, automating server deployment, and managing DMZ servers.
» The ease of online shopping – in the store
Put the customer’s needs first and watch the register ring up more sales later: that’s the theory behind a new technology that just might revolutionise your shopping experience – and the retail industry.
» China’s history enters the digital age
You no longer need to travel to China to view its rich cultural history. Thanks to a new digital archiving system, you can now view millions of rare Chinese treasures online for the first time.
» UPS that delivers more than just power
Power. How to get it. And how to ensure, protect and distribute a cost-effective supply. These are the challenges of the modern data centre and part of the solution lies in a new UPS concept.
» Are you a soft target for identity thieves?
Sites like Facebook and MySpace encourage you to reveal personal details, but do you know who really has access, and what they can do with your details? Find out how safe you are from identity theft.
» Want to learn the Web’s best kept secret?
Floundering in a sea of search results? Can’t find that one site from the millions you’ve found? Learn how to get the most out of your Internet searching with simple Boolean expressions.
» ROI proof: project and portfolio management
When it comes to delivering ROI, project and portfolio management is the real deal. Sceptical? Here are some real numbers from two businesses in different industries.
Your solutions: Knowledge centre
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HP Media Center & Library
» Knowledge to solve your IT challenges
Use the HP Media Center & Library to find the latest news, case studies, white papers, leadership articles, and more.
HP-UX 11i and HP Integrity Server Blades
» The ideal combination
HP-UX 11i on HP Integrity Server Blades is the ideal combination of dynamic scalability, intelligent virtualisation, and continuous availability in a cost-efficient, consolidated blade infrastructure.
Upgrade your SAP applications
» Four vital tips
Upgrading SAP applications? Here's what you need to know.
 
Breathe new life into your ERP applications
» Modernise and save
Modernising your SAP environment can save millions.  HP has expanded its portfolio of offerings to help you do just that.
Modernise vs. manage
» The SAP balancing act
Learn how to balance the demands of modernising and managing your SAP environment while maintaining IT service quality and responding faster to changing business needs.

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