HP Technology at Work - February 2008

February 2008


	If you haven’t already adopted a service-driven approach to IT, then chances are it’s something that you’re considering for the near future. This month’s Spotlight article highlights the big advantages of this approach, and the best way to make the shift. If you want to stay on top of the industry trends and developments that affect your business, or wish to receive this newsletter in a different language, then update your profile here.

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	1. Converting information to intelligence 2. Mobility innovation with HP Integrity servers 3. Information management: Beyond compliance

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			» Service-driven IT: paradox or possibility? Faced with conflicting demands – like driving innovation while reducing costs – the answer for IT may lie in a fundamental shift in how the organisation operates. Find out how to make the transformation. » Service-driven IT: What does it really mean? » Six tips for better business performance » Virtualisation without fear » Set IT free: automate business services


	» The next big step in the evolution of IT management Service automation is changing IT management – it simplifies data centre operations and client-side management, slashes support costs and improves uptime. Find out how it can improve your business.

	» How to stay one step ahead of hackers Are your Web applications secure? Unless you test for security at every phase of each application’s lifecycle, your most valued assets like transaction or customer data may be vulnerable.

	» Network consolidation prevents big roadblocks In the complex and powerful IT environment, IT consolidation can help you bypass obstacles, reduce complexity and costs. Find out how to clear the path to better business outcomes.

	» The Real Story about Linux on ProLiant Linux offers a strong and vibrant ecosystem of developers, the freedom of open source and cost effective platforms. More businesses are turning to HP ProLiant for their Linux solutions. Here's why.

	» Going green? How to manage data centre change Power conservation and green computing are hot topics, but how do you actually get your company to implement environmentally friendly solutions? Here are some practical tips for change management.

	» Get ready to meet change head-on The IT landscape is evolving. To cope you need flexible technology that can adapt to new demands, yet is attractively priced. Meet a great value server built for versatility and performance.

	» The truth about server benchmarks Speed is definitely a factor when you measure enterprise server performance, but this is only part of the story. Find out why real-world performance and lab benchmarking are two very different things.

	» Web application security and SOX compliance Achieving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance is not impossible, but there are a few key elements beyond ethical leadership that are necessary to achieve and maintain it.

	» The Real Story: IBM's "shorty" complex Is IBM's recent attack on our Blade System c3000 (aka Shorty) anything more than a desperate tactic by a vendor that is losing in the market place? Here's the real story about Shorty.

	» The Real Story: shipping it right back to Dell Most HP BladeSystems solutions are shipped in a single box using our Factory Express option. Why is Dell reporting otherwise? The HP BladeSystem c-Class boxed Dell into a corner. Learn more.

	» VIDEO: Total care, or a sexy office car wash? Watch this video and decide for yourself which is the right choice.

	» 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.

	» Discover what your Outlook Contacts is hiding Want to know where to click just the once to view all activity with a contact: email, appointments, tasks, notes, journal items? See and hear how with this month's VIDEO TECHNOLOGY TIP.

	» Think thin for the New Year HP Thin Clients set the standard for proven technology and secure systems that are easy to deploy and manage. With enhanced business features we introduce a true desktop experience for mainstream use.

	» Unbreakable China: preserving history As the world’s most populous nation, the People’s Republic of China rarely does anything on a small scale. Its efforts to preserve and share its cultural and academic treasures are no exception.

	» Kernel tracing on HP-UX 11i Free webcasts for developers who want to trace kernel procedure calls, parameters and path flow to learn, analyse or troubleshoot HP-UX 11i OS behaviour.

	» Don’t miss our most affordable yet MFPs! What features! What a price! Who can afford to miss this powerful new compact feature-packed MFP series that’s designed for everyone’s desk? Just choose the model that meets your needs.

	» Blades that tower above the rest When you install three or more servers, you’ll find blades cost far less than rack or tower equivalents. Now a new HP solution means you can even reap blade benefits in places you never thought possible.

	» A new printing champion is born Edgline technology delivers high-quality printing in a fraction of the time. Learn about Edgeline and the revolutionary new HP CM 8000 Series MFP with Edgeline Technology.

	» End the storage headache Looking for storage products? If so, save yourself hours of surfing for your exact specifications and have a play with the new HP Storage Product Selector. If not, look anyway – it’s very cool.

	» How to protect your USB stick Compact, convenient and cheap, USB sticks are great – until they’re lost or stolen. Here’s how you can safeguard the sensitive data on your USB stick, even if it falls into the wrong hands.

	» 7 best practices of highly effective virtualisation Implementations If you'd like to know more about virtualisation and how best to make it work for your business, sign up now to view this free webinar.

	» A better way to see your business Need to brighten up your workspace? With the latest display technology presenting crisp, clear images these stylish new flat panel monitors mean that looking straight ahead is now the best view in the office.

	» IT decision support: Balance supply and demand Which IT services deserve your attention today?

	» The do’s and don’ts of password management Do you struggle to keep track of all your passwords? There are a few tricks that can help. Find out which methods to use, and which to avoid.

Web application security testing
» How to incorporate it into your QA process?
Web application security is of major importance, and your quality assurance department needs to be involved so that your final product is free of security defects.

The software development life cycle
» When to secure your process
This article discusses how to integrate software security into every step of the software development life cycle.

Security brief
» MySpace QuickTime worm
This article discusses hacker protection, specifically from SQL injection and cross site scripting.

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.

Web application security
» How to perform an accurate security risk assessment
This article discusses how to apply security risk assessment and management principles to IT assets to improve web application security.

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