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Vendor Selection

ALSO CALLED: Selecting Vendors and Companies
DEFINITION: A tier 1 vendor is one of the largest and most well known in its field -- often enjoying national or international recognition and acceptance. Vendors may be both manufacturers and value-added resellers (VARs). For example, Cisco Systems Inc. is regarded as a tier 1 vendor in storage area  … 
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Initiating Your Virtualization Project
sponsored by IBM
VIDEOCAST: In this presentation, virtualization expert Barb Goldworm provides an in-depth introduction to virtualization, showing how and where virtual technology can add value to IT infrastructure.
Posted: 18 Aug 2008 | Premiered: 18 Aug 2008
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Making the right server choices
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
VIDEOCAST: This videocast will examine the forces within the data center that are effecting change in server requirements and how servers are evolving to address those requirements. It will also address things to consider when deciding which server is right for you.
Posted: 13 Aug 2008 | Premiered: 13 Aug 2008
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Marketing Finance System (MFS): Automate Core Marketing Operations Processes
sponsored by Aprimo, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper will describe core processes which are critical to fully leverage an MFS application.
Posted: 20 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Dec 2007
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Virtualization as It Relates to Software Appliances Podcast
sponsored by NEI
PODCAST: This 15–minute podcast explores the world of virtualization as it relates to software appliances. Learn about the impact and technical challenges independent software vendors face when considering the adoption of hyperboxes.
Posted: 19 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 16 Apr 2008
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Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integrated SOA Governance Technology Sets, 2007
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This Gartner Research Note examines the market for SOA governance through a set of integrated technologies.
Posted: 10 Jun 2008 | Published: 31 Dec 2007
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The Total Economic Impact™ of iovation ReputationManager™: Single Company Analysis - Financial Services
sponsored by iovation, Inc.
PRODUCT LITERATURE: ReputationManager is a real-time fraud management solution and a forensic fraud analysis tool to identify and reduce the impact of online fraud such as chargebacks, stolen credit cards and identity theft, as well as abusive activity and online harassment.
Posted: 05 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
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Oracle Vertical CRM Applications: Realizing Business Benefit Through Industry Best Practices
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This IDC white paper explores the benefits of employing a vertical CRM application based on industry best practices. Learn challenges, opportunities and benefits of vertical applications as well as advice for industry-specific solutions.
Posted: 02 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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The Dirty little Secrets of the Warehouse Management Systems Industry
sponsored by HighJump Software
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn five secrets you should know before you purchase a WMS. Guide your evaluation and selection processes in a way that best benefits your business, your customers and your long-term success and competitive advantage.
Posted: 26 May 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007
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Selecting an Intranet Search Engine
sponsored by ISYS Search Software
WHITE PAPER: This document is designed to guide you through the process of selecting an intranet search engine, by addressing in turn a range of key variables that need to be considered.
Posted: 26 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2004
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Everything You Don't Know about Desktop Search: Plus a 12-step Checklist for Evaluating Desktop Search for the Enterprise
sponsored by ISYS Search Software
WHITE PAPER: Discover the difference between today's newer consumer desktop search products and the mature, tried-and-true business-oriented solutions. Includes a 12-step checklist to help you better evaluate desktop search for the enterprise.
Posted: 26 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2005
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VENDOR SELECTION DEFINITION (continued): … A tier 1 vendor is one of the largest and most well known in its field -- often enjoying national or international recognition and acceptance. Vendors may be both manufacturers and value-added resellers (VARs). For example, Cisco Systems Inc. is regarded as a tier 1 vendor in storage area network switching equipment and related technical certifications. Tier 1 vendors may also be a "preferred" vendor that provides products and services to you at appealing prices or other favorable terms.

See also: tier 2 vendor
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