SLM Reports

MicroScope August 2011: A special issue examining the cloud and the prospects for the channel
sponsored by MicroScope
EGUIDE: The cloud is a buzzword that crops up in almost every channel conversation but with questions still to be answered around the assistance vendors have given to resellers and the direction distributors are taking we provide some insight and analysis of the current views of just what the hosted option means for the channel.
Posted: 12 Aug 2011 | Published: 12 Aug 2011

MicroScope

Dell CompleteCare™ Accidental Damage Service
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
DATA SHEET: Dell offers CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service -- a repair and replacement solution for select systems and peripherals that covers select accidental damage not covered by your Limited Warranty.
Posted: 09 Jan 2009 | Published: 09 Jan 2009

DellEMC and Intel®

CSC partners with VCE to jump-start cloud business with Vblock™ Infrastructure Systems
sponsored by EMC Converged Platforms.
CASE STUDY: This case study explores the solution one of your peers implemented to meet the growing needs of their client base, ensure availability, performance, and security, and increase their competitive advantage in the cloud services market.
Posted: 30 Jul 2012 | Published: 30 Dec 2011

EMC Converged Platforms.

The Five Critical SLA Questions
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: SLAs are critical tools that can help ensure appropriate performance. And the use of SLAs as part of the service delivery management process is on the rise. If you’re going to succeed, you’ll have to do your homework. This paper identifies the five critical steps you should take before you define your Service Level Agreements.
Posted: 24 Feb 2011 | Published: 24 Feb 2011

IBM

Service Management Virtual Simulation (tool)
sponsored by IBM
RESOURCE CENTER: Check out this virtual forum to access papers and podcasts pertaining to dynamic infrastructure solutions from IBM.
Posted: 08 Dec 2009 | Published: 07 Dec 2009

IBM

SLAs Key to Ensuring Reliable Cost-Efficient Cloud Services
sponsored by Kaseya International Limited
EGUIDE: In this expert guide, our editors examine SLAs in the era of cloud computing to help readers understand their use and a comprehensive analysis on drafting a proper SLA for your business needs,
Posted: 13 Sep 2011 | Published: 13 Sep 2011

Kaseya International Limited

Ask the right questions before committing to a colocation SLA policy
sponsored by TechTarget Data Center
EBOOK: Colocation providers offer valuable business continuity services. To avoid disappointment, be sure a service-level agreement sets clear expectations.
Posted: 01 Sep 2017 | Published: 01 Sep 2017

TechTarget Data Center

Understanding ITIL® Service Portfolio Management: An Approach For Implementing Effective Service Lifecycle Management
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: IT executives and their teams need a comprehensive and accurate view of IT services. A service catalog includes all relevant details about your services, including which service level agreements (SLAs) are associated with it, who is able to request it, how much it costs, and how to fulfill it. This paper describes the IT Infrastructure...
Posted: 17 Jun 2009 | Published: 15 Jun 2009

BMC Software, Inc.

Happy Customers Through High-Performing Service Level Agreements (SLAS)
sponsored by IBM
EGUIDE: This e-guide covers adoption, reporting and measuring productivity with application lifecycle management (ALM). Inside, find recommendations on best practices and tools to smooth your organization’s transition to ALM.
Posted: 28 Nov 2011 | Published: 07 Nov 2011

IBM

Why Third Party Data Storage Maintenance is Right for You
sponsored by MSDI
WHITE PAPER: Third party maintenance companies offer cost effective maintenance and support agreements that save as much as 40% in ongoing maintenance costs while keeping service levels agreements (SLA's) the same, if not improving them. Read this comprehensive white paper to see if third party maintenance might be right for your organization.
Posted: 07 Jul 2011 | Published: 07 Jul 2011

MSDI