Distributed COM White Papers

WHITE PAPER: Requirements engineering is about more than just analyzing documenting requirements. It is an important and multifaceted part of systems engineering that broadens the product development process. Companies that successfully introduce a new requirements engineering process don't just change their process and technology; they change their thinking.

Posted: 13 May 2009 | Published: 31 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: The Business Process Execution Language (BPEL) Cookbook highlights SOA best practices and challenges, detailing the importance of BPEL and other standards-based technologies in accelerating the adoption of an SOA.

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 | Published: 02 Aug 2007

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the current state of copper-based network cabling standards as defined by ISO and TIA. Learn the difference between category 5e, 6, 6A, 7 and 7A and Class D, E, EA, F and FA.

Posted: 20 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2007

WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the evolution of SOA platforms from point products to second-generation architectures such as the enterprise service grid.

Posted: 13 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Jun 2007

WHITE PAPER: Master data management solutions helps organizations maximize the value of postmerger integrations, manage the product lifecycle, meet regulatory requirements and improve the effectiveness of transactional and reporting systems.

Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007

WHITE PAPER: Gain insight into ITIL's CMDB, the drivers for adoption, potential pitfalls on the road to CMDB success, and best-practices guidance to organizations undertaking a CMDB initiative.

Posted: 09 Oct 2006 | Published: 01 Feb 2007

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This article in our Royal Holloway Security Series provides a short introduction to Critical Infrastructure Protection.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 02 Sep 2016

RESEARCH CONTENT: Despite continued controversy over remote work, many teams are now looking to another slowly rising trend: distributed work. Organizations are now moving beyond international borders to improve costs, diversity, retention, and more to ensure productivity and employee satisfaction. Dig into this report to learn more.

Posted: 22 Mar 2024 | Published: 23 Mar 2024

WHITE PAPER: Distributed computing has unique infrastructure challenges. Explore tips for securing IT, commercial, and industrial environments. Learn how to mitigate risks like temperature, humidity, water, and vibration. Download the white paper to design resilient distributed computing infrastructure

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 | Published: 20 Feb 2025

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, we discover how the industry is trying to make it possible to link applications together in order to share resources with ease. We take a look at how technologies like Distributed Computing and the Common Object Model have been refined into web services, service-oriented architecture and composable applications and microservices.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 19 Mar 2018

EGUIDE: In this e-guide: Distributor's CEO provides update on progress made last year and ambitions for the rest of 2021. Exclusive Networks has given an update on its progress through 2020, indicating that it continued to expand in terms of revenues, vendor relationships and geographical coverage.

Posted: 23 Mar 2021 | Published: 23 Mar 2021

INFOGRAPHIC: Distributed workforces face new challenges meeting employee expectations around remote access, application performance, and seamless communication. Explore how End User Monitoring can help IT teams restore visibility and resolve issues to support a productive, engaged workforce. Download the infographic to learn more.

Posted: 04 Jan 2025 | Published: 24 Dec 2024

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, security researchers say that people left unemployed by the pandemic are turning to cyber crime – we find out why. We examine the confluence of distributed cloud and edge computing technologies. And controversial uses of facial recognition technology come under further scrutiny. Read the issue now.

Posted: 04 Jun 2021 | Published: 08 Jun 2021

EZINE: In this month's issue, we cover changes in distribution and the challenges being faced by those aiming to add value.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 03 May 2019

EZINE: An issue looking at the timing of the ideal sales pitch and just what's happening with IoT and the channel.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 26 Jan 2018

EZINE: The managed service model has swept the channel in recent years and looks like the approach for the long term – but does it need to change? Also, read about how to best prepare for an AI-driven future, as well as celebrate e92plus's 35 years as a distributor

Posted: 31 Oct 2024 | Published: 01 Nov 2024

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: In this guide, we look at how distributed systems have evolved to support more agile software development.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 27 Sep 2016

ANALYST REPORT: Today’s apps and data succeed or fail on the merits of the network. In this report from the experts at IDC, learn what you need to know to succeed with network modernization in order to meet the demands of the cloud era.

Posted: 03 Aug 2023 | Published: 04 Aug 2023

RESEARCH CONTENT: The rapid advancement of AI technology has lowered the barrier of entry for attackers, expanding the threat landscape. This research report examines the current state of smart distribution, including market trends and technologies. Download the full report to gain insights into the evolving distribution sector.

Posted: 19 Nov 2024 | Published: 20 Nov 2024

EZINE: Norway is becoming a centre of IoT innovation as tech developers tackle some of the country's unique challenges, in areas such as fish farming, power distribution and monitoring of boats.

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 | Published: 09 Dec 2021

EGUIDE: Old-school business intelligence (BI), although still important, is no longer at the cutting edge of modern IT projects. However, as the TechTarget 2016 spending survey shows, business intelligence is very much a priority for corporate IT.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 03 Nov 2016

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, Windows is still the most-used operating system in enterprises – we look at where Microsoft aims to take it next. We examine some of the key questions for CIOs for their 2021 IT strategy. And we analyse the best practice in preventing distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 08 Dec 2020

EGUIDE: 2016 saw the rapid increase in the use of ransomware and a resurgence of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks using hijacked devices making up the internet of things (IoT) against a background of new and newly-reported breaches of personal information involving an ever-increasing number of online user accounts.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 10 Jan 2017

INFOGRAPHIC: NoSQL databases are geared toward managing large sets of varied and frequently updated data, often in distributed systems or the cloud. They avoid the rigid schemas associated with relational databases. But the architectures themselves vary and are separated into four primary classifications, although types are blending over time.

Posted: 05 Nov 2021 | Published: 05 Nov 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, the world of cyber security will probably never return to its pre-pandemic state – we look ahead. The combination of remote working and streaming video is putting extra strain on networks. And we look at how digital transformation is changing the way contact centres are run. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 15 Dec 2020

INFOGRAPHIC: With the number of enterprise cloud deployments growing by the day, having someone well versed in cloud security is crucial. Many professionals seeking a career in cloud security will turn to certifications to advance their learning. Here are some of the best cloud security certifications to consider in 2022.

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 | Published: 01 Mar 2022

EGUIDE: In this infographic, learn about the main benefits of adopting team collaboration tools, including reduced email use and meetings, increased productivity and revenue, and saved money.

Posted: 20 Jul 2023 | Published: 20 Jul 2023

EZINE: Discover how blockchain, the tech behind bitcoin, is extending its reach beyond financial services into new industries. Also learn from developers about the pros and cons of componentizing application software, examine what a recent court case shows about Oracle's licensing policies, and more.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 25 Apr 2017

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This research from Deloitte identifies the areas with the biggest immediate opportunity for retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) businesses looking to invest in blockchain technology.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 30 May 2018

EGUIDE: Big data vendors – such as the Hadoop distributors – will say they see signs that big data science projects are giving way to large scale implementations. But how are user organisations managing those? How are they designing their IT organisations, and the rest, to manage and capitalise on big data?

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 20 Feb 2017

INFOGRAPHIC: To build up an effective data and analytics architecture, enterprises should look at leveraging new approaches in data integration. In this infographic, we take a look at four emerging data technologies to consider for future data integration projects.

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 | Published: 01 Mar 2022