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Router Essentials by Global Knowledge
Build a basic foundation of knowledge about routers, the devices that allow you to move packets between networks, by reading this white paper. Every time we teach a class to get students started with Cisco and networking technologies, there are always some common things that bug and stop students from getting some basic topics.We, as instructors, are always asked if there is a basic to the basic course they are taking. That's why we are putting this router training white paper out -- help...
Extending the Life of Existing Data Centers by AdaptivCool
This white paper provides information to help extend data center useful life and save 30% or more in cooling costs by improving data center cooling efficiency. This white paper provides information to help extend data center useful life and save 30% or more in cooling costs by improving data center cooling efficiency. This document is based on a AdaptivCool/TechTarget webcast entitled "Extending the Life of Existing Data Centers...
FAMIS Space Management by FAMIS Software, Inc., An Accruent Company
FAMIS Space Management is a sophisticated system for managing the physical space of buildings, providing true institution-wide space management by consolidating facility related data usually scattered over diverse departments. FAMIS Space Management is a sophisticated system for managing the physical space of buildings and other structures, providing true institution-wide space management by consolidating facility related data usually scattered over...
SPI Research: Integrated Business Systems from Microsoft Dynamics by Microsoft Dynamics
Discover how leading edge industrial equipment and machinery manufacturers are finding success with help from integrated business systems from Microsoft Dynamics. Read case studies, white papers and more. Return for free offers each month. When you and your team brainstorm, does the concept of uninhibited information flow come to the top? This SPI Research white paper analyzes some of the factors Service Organizations executives should consider prior to analyzing their...
Improving Productivity with Maintenance Management Software, A Case Study by Thinkage Ltd.
Learn how one company is able to keep track of everything that workers need to know using maintenance management software, from scheduling preventative maintenance down to tracking call-backs on equipment. When companies have a wide variation in facilities, maintenance personnel must deal with many different systems and pieces of equipment. Without a comprehensive scheduling system, details and requirements about the job site can get lost in the shuffle.

In this case study...

Purchasing a CMMS and the Long Term Benefits of Training by Thinkage Ltd.
This paper examines how to ensure the success of you Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) helps companies decide which data is important to record and organize, enabling them to make strategic choices and gain quick insight. When buying a CMMS program, many companies cut the costs of training which risks success of the software.

Read this white paper to learn the advantages of investing in formal training for...

Improving Maintenance Work Quality, a Case Study by Thinkage Ltd.
Learn how one company uses maintenance management software to manage work orders, track inventory, and report of problems. Explore how you can keep expenses under control while continuing to provide high-quality work. Not only do maintenance departments have to make sure that problems don't fall between the cracks, but once a problem has been addressed, they must ensure the work is up to par. Automatic scheduling of preventive maintenance helps personnel respond quickly to a...
Improving Facilities Maintenance Management, a Case Study by Thinkage Ltd.
Learn how the company that manages the Seahawks complex uses a CMMS system that covers all aspects of facilities management, from cleaning to repairs to preventive maintenance. Maintaining a large facility requires careful management of maintenance personnel and resources. A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) can automatically schedule inspections and other preventive maintenance jobs, printing off work orders with complete instructions on what...
The Benefits of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) by Thinkage Ltd.
A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) provides a way of keeping accurate and timely accounts of maintenance activities. Learn how you can make more effective management decisions and constant improvements to drive cost savings. Maintenance costs are subject to a greater degree of control than most other costs in an organization. Up to a point, organizations can choose how much maintenance they do and in turn tweak the type of maintenance to get better results...
Two-Dimensional Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Blanking Panel Solutions by Upsite Technologies, Inc.
This white paper discusses a study showing the effect of blanking (filler) panels on airflow patterns and IT equipment intake temperatures within equipment (server) cabinets. Because air-intake temperature is a known significant factor in IT equipment reliability and availability, Upsite Technologies, Inc. commissioned an independent, third-party organization to study the effect of blanking (filler) panels on airflow patterns and IT equipment intake...
Questions and Answers on Data Center Cooling Issues by Upsite Technologies, Inc.
Uneven cooling is a very common problem that is likely to get much worse as server-farm power consumption rises due to increased rack heights, more equipment within racks, and increasing equipment power consumption. Uneven cooling is a very common problem that is likely to get much worse as server-farm power consumption rises due to increased rack heights, more equipment within racks, and increasing equipment power consumption. Depending on heat density and...
Improve Plant Performance and Communication with Design Operate Maintain (DOM) by IFS
Listen to this podcast to learn how design operate maintain (DOM) can help you eliminate communication problems between maintenance, operations and designers working on your plant. Information management is necessary to leveraging maintenance data and improving the industrial facility design process. Design operate maintain (DOM) helps organizations bridge the information and technology gap.

Listen to this podcast to learn how DOM can help you eliminate communication...

IFS Enterprise Asset Management - EAM / CMMS by IFS
IFS Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is an information management system that connects all departments and disciplines within a company, making them an integrated unit. IFS Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is an information management system that connects all departments and disciplines within a company, making them an integrated unit. IFS EAM provides production plants with the prerequisites for creating constantly up-to-date information and decision-making data. IFS...
Data Center Demo (Flash Educational Tool) by Square D Critical Power Competency Center
Interactive tool demonstrates the components and operation of a typical Tier IV data center power system. Interactive tool demonstrates the components and operation of a typical Tier IV data center power system...
System Grounding and Ground Fault Protection for Data Centers by Square D Critical Power Competency Center
This paper presents the fundamentals of power system grounding, definitions and requirements of the National Electrical Code with respect to grounding, the need for low voltage ground fault protection and how it is implemented. Proper data center operation requires effective installation and maintenance of bonding and grounding systems. This white paper guides you though the basics of designing a bonded and grounded system, including National Electrical Code (NEC...
Articles for the CIO
The 25 winners of the CIO Decisions Midmarket IT Leadership Awards were announced at the CIO Decisions Conference June 13, 2007, in... More...
Jun 27, 2007
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- IT media company TechTarget today announced the 2006 winners of the inaugural CIO Decisions Midmarket Leadership Awards program. Lauded for their extraordinary achievements in... More...
Jun 5, 2006

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- CIO David Cooper is considering going into sales.

Not traditional sales, but the kind of in-house salesmanship... More...

Jul 28, 2005
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