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5 Reasons Why IBM i Users Need a Data Warehouse
By Alan Jordan on Mon, 06/27/2016
Your company already has a query and reporting tool—but how can you tell if it’s time to implement a data warehouse, too? Read this article to learn five reasons businesses choose data warehousing on IBM i.
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Service Level Management
By Per Bauer on Fri, 02/26/2016
While IT managers agree that service level management (SLM) is critical to their organizations, many also find it intimidating. It need not be. An SLM program is what you make it - it can be formal or informal, all-encompassing or focused on key services. The point is to document required service levels for services provided to the business by the IT organization.
Service-level requirements are...
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Top 15 Vendors in Capacity Management Software
By Per Bauer on Fri, 02/19/2016
Where TeamQuest (now part of Fortra) Capacity Management Stands
TeamQuest, a global leader in capacity management and predictive analytic modeling, has made the Top 5 Vendors list by Research in Action’s 2016 Capacity Management SaaS and Software Report.
Called “the most important focused player in capacity management,” TeamQuest (now part of Fortra) scored higher in customer satisfaction and...
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What Is Queuing Theory?
Mon, 02/15/2016
Queuing theory is the study of queues, otherwise known as waiting lines. It sounds straightforward. But unless you have an advanced math degree, queuing theory can be difficult to understand. That’s why we’re clarifying queuing theory basics.
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IT Cost Optimization
Sun, 01/17/2016
Optimize IT efficiency and drive business value. No business today can thrive without a solid technology base to support it — that means IT cost optimization should really be about business optimization.