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Document Management: Security, Sanity and Plenty of Green
Mon, 06/27/2016
If you’ve been left waiting at the station when it comes to getting on board with an electronic document management system, now may be the time to catch your train. There are more reasons than ever to think about implementing document management in your business – not the least of which is more green.
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Moving Documents Between IFS Folders
Mon, 06/27/2016
Because Webdocs maintains a separation between its internal file structure and the operating system’s, you can organize documents for your users in one manner, while organizing them on the IFS in an entirely different manner. This article takes you through the steps of reorganizing the folder structure on the IFS.
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The 9 Server Sprawl Questions You Need to Ask
Mon, 06/27/2016
For budding companies, server sprawl may be just one of many growing pains—a temporary inconvenience for a greater good. But if you’re struggling to complete processes on time, stalling with the auditors, and jumping from server to server whenever an error occurs, it’s time to ask the tough questions.
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Tips and Advice for Going Paperless in the Office
Mon, 06/27/2016
The dream of taking your company into a completely paperless world may feel daunting. But there are little things that can assist you in taking that big step toward your paperless goals, all while saving your business money and helping the environment. So where do you start?
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5 Reasons to Transition From the Dark Ages to the Digital Age With a Document Management System
By Steve Brasen on Mon, 06/27/2016
Are you ready to enter the modern era of electronic document management? Learn five reasons why it’s essential to change with the times.
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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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The #1 Step Before Automation
Fri, 06/10/2016
An up-to-date and comprehensive runbook won't win you any awards. But when you get the green light to implement a workload automation tool, documentation is your lifeline. Unfortunately, most runbooks aren’t up to snuff.
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Network Managers Should be Monitoring Servers
By Shamus McGillicuddy on Fri, 06/10/2016
Server-related outages are not uncommon in the IT infrastructure. In this article, analyst Shamus McGillicuddy shares why network managers should monitor servers to ensure reliability and sound performance.
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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.