Open Systems Protocols White Papers

WHITE PAPER: This paper explains each of the seven layers of OSI model, including their functions and their relationships, also it provide with an overview of the network process, which can act as a framework for understanding the details of computer networking.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2006

WHITE PAPER: Troubleshooting is a necessary part of supporting any network installation. This paper will explain how to consider troubleshooting different problems that could exist in network.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2006

WHITE PAPER: Build a basic foundation of knowledge about routers, the devices that allow you to move packets between networks, by reading this white paper.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2008

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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

RESEARCH CONTENT: For both technical and non-technical users, the presence of "HTTPS" in a website URL will provide confidence to consider entering sensitive information such as bank or credit card details. However, even websites owned by the most reputable organisations may be exposed to attack if HTTPS is not properly implemented.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 16 Apr 2019

WHITE PAPER: Just like all software, open-source carries risk, and many data science teams still lack security protocols. For some, there simply aren’t security protocols or governance tools for open-source software (OSS). Read on to learn about 6 steps you can take to build an OSS governance program that works for data science and set your team up for success.

Posted: 10 Jul 2023 | Published: 11 Jul 2023

EGUIDE: Researchers estimate the number of IoT connections will reach 30.9 billion by 2025. Nowadays, IoT protocols are as critical to the existence of IoT as the things themselves. Technologists can select from multiple communication protocols when building a network to serve their IoT ecosystem. In this infographic, we list the most common ones.

Posted: 10 Aug 2022 | Published: 10 Aug 2022

EGUIDE: Open source used to be an alternative to commercial off –the-shelf software. Today, the largest commercial software providers are big supporters of open source technologies.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 29 Aug 2017

EGUIDE: Learn how to have a successful transition to NFV open source by gaining valuable insight on how open source for NFV applications will require service providers to adopt new ways of designing, deploying and supporting their network infrastructure.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 06 Dec 2017

EBOOK: In this e-book, discover an extensive overview of why the operating system—and specifically the Linux operating system—still matters today and how it meets modern IT and business demands.

Posted: 26 Jun 2024 | Published: 26 Jun 2024

RESEARCH CONTENT: In this article in our Royal Holloway security series, we examine the mechanisms that have been invented to allow Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), which replaces IPv4, users to prove their rightful ownership of an address, preventing others from using it falsely, as well as showing some of the ways in which these measures are incomplete.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 25 Jun 2019

EGUIDE: In this e-guide: We explore how Percona have navigated themselves and the open-source industry through the pandemic. We also dive into Percona's advice about containerisation in enterprises.

Posted: 13 May 2021 | Published: 13 May 2021

EBOOK: In this 13-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at open source technology. Discover more about why open source has become the infrastructure choice over commercial software; the due diligence required to reap the rewards of open source and how to choose the best fit for your needs.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 23 Feb 2016

EZINE: The Netherlands is seen as a pioneering country which often takes different approaches to solving problems. It is a small country with limited resources and often finds itself using innovative methods to keep up.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 09 Nov 2017

EBOOK: To learn about how Dell Technologies and AMD are helping businesses across the globe accelerate AI outcomes with a system that will set developers up for success, download this exclusive e-book.

Posted: 13 Nov 2024 | Published: 13 Nov 2024

EBOOK: Open-source software offers many benefits, but also introduces new security risks. This guide covers best practices for managing open-source packages, dependencies, and vulnerabilities to secure your Python and R software supply chain. Access the e-book now to learn more.

Posted: 19 Jul 2024 | Published: 22 Jul 2024

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at how businesses are adapting to the challenges of perimeterless network security. We examine how digital transformation is bringing increased complications for identity and access management. And we ask if public cloud providers are a threat to the funding model for open source software. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 18 Jan 2019

EZINE: Unified collaboration (UC) is transforming the way business is done globally. In this issue of CW ASEAN, we take a closer look at how ASEAN enterprises are embracing UC tools, factors that organizations should consider when developing a UC strategy, and the emergence of startups that have been shaking up the marketplace.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 11 May 2018

EGUIDE: The booming digital economies of Southeast Asia showed much resilience in 2020, from tapping open source, data analytics and DevOps, to fending off cyber criminals who came knocking on their doors, all in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic. Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 ASEAN IT stories of 2020:

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 11 Jan 2021

EGUIDE: Discover how network automation can streamline operations, improve security, and support modern business demands. Learn how to get started with network automation using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Read the e-book to learn more.

Posted: 08 Oct 2024 | Published: 08 Oct 2024

WEBCAST: In this webinar, discover how to optimize trading systems with unrivaled visibility through the partnership of ITRS and Luxoft. Revolutionize your trading systems for success with proactive, advanced monitoring solutions specifically designed for capital markets.

Posted: 21 Feb 2024 | Premiered: Feb 21, 2024

EGUIDE: The rapid advance of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is poised to play an ever-increasing role in the development of next-generation military systems. Swedish report into use of artificial intelligence in military systems reveals opportunities and concerns. Read the story now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 19 Aug 2019

INFOGRAPHIC: There are countless open source cybersecurity tools available in the market and some of them have become essential for finding vulnerabilities in 2022. In this infographic, we highlight five tools that have proven to be highly efficient and reliable and can be combined with other tools to help build up your defences.

Posted: 17 Feb 2022 | Published: 17 Feb 2022

EBOOK: There's a lot of data out there, much of which doesn't need to be stored in heavyweight relational databases complete with complex query languages. In this 13-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at a new category of NoSQL data stores and how they are being used.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 28 Jul 2016

ESG INFOGRAPHIC: Senior IT executives at banks are driving transformative initiatives to enhance customer experience using advanced technologies. This includes modernizing legacy architecture with open source solutions, accelerating innovation through CI/CD pipelines, and leveraging the Red Hat/KPMG alliance. Learn more in the Enterprise Strategy Group infographic.

Posted: 25 Oct 2024 | Published: 26 Oct 2024

EZINE: Imperial College London is embarking on a three-year project with an Abu Dhabi-based group of researchers to find ways for datacentre operators and cloud providers to secure their infrastructure. Also read how Dubai is positioning itself to reap the benefits of a promising global market for drone technology.

Posted: 22 Mar 2022 | Published: 07 Apr 2022

WHITE PAPER: Preparing this resource to be approved and published when we do the switch to the new publishing system.

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 | Published: 15 Mar 2021

EGUIDE: From Linux to Kubernetes, open source has been key to efforts by organisations across APAC to transform digitally. In this e-guide, read how Malaysia's AmBank is using open source to engineer its software from the ground-up, ANZ Bank's move to Red Hat OpenShift, and what suppliers are doing to support deployments of containerised applications.

Posted: 14 May 2021 | Published: 14 May 2021

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Cyber attackers often bypass the consciousness of their targets and attempt to manipulate victims through subconscious influences. This report from Intel Security offers advice on how to mitigate these risks.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 27 Feb 2017