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Microsoft Solutions Framework Version 3.0 Overview

Overview Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) is a deliberate and disciplined approach to technology projects based on a defined set of principles, models, disciplines, concepts, guidelines, and proven practices from Microsoft. This white paper introduces MSF and provides an overview of its foundational principles, core models, and essential disciplines, focusing on how their application contributes to the success of technology projects. Finally, the paper provides references for further information about MSF and references for guidance in implementing MSF within an organization. In an appendix, the paper briefly compares and contrasts MSF to other industry methodologies and standards and describes how MSF can be used in combination with them.

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Publisher	Microsoft	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	June 2003	Downloads	463
Format	White Papers
Topics	Cost Control - Risk Mgmt., Methodology

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Uncertainty reigns over legal position of B2B exchanges

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Channel:
SOA/Web Services

Peter Cochrane's Uncommon Sense: Science and belief

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Channel:
Comment & Analysis

Email snooping: Avoiding a Big Brother culture

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Acronym soup: The fate of ERM, SRM... and more

Although the disciplines are different, enterprise software vendors do share databases and data models between the components of any system. There are a few parts of the xRM family that overlap but they are all different disciplines," he says.

Channel:
Enterprise
Tags:
srm,
prm,
erm,
crm

What the business could learn from IT

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FSA to do minimum for EU compliance

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Live Webcast: Telecoms 2.0 - Where is telecoms heading?

In this webcast, our panel of experts will review where we are with next generation telecoms in the UK, working through the concept of 'Telecoms 2.0': - Realising the potential of Next Generation Networks - why it isn't just about the technology? - What attributes should firms be looking for in their telco partner? - Is the relationship between telco provider and customer changing? - What things need to happen to make next generation services a reality? - You say you want the supplier to change. Do you want to change too? - What is Telecoms 2.0?

Publisher:
ZDNet UK

Telecom 2.0: Mind over matter

ntl:Telewest Business believes that the role of the telco is evolving. Gone are the days when it was enough to simply focus on circuits and minutes, customers now need a far higher degree of interaction and look for suppliers who will talk business solutions with them.

Publisher:
ntl:Telewest Business

IBM Information Server Change Data Capture

In today's fast-paced world, access to real-time data has never been more important. To be successful, organizations need to be able to report and analyze corporate data quickly and easily, regardless of what applications created the data, what platform they're running on, or what database they're stored in.

Publisher:
IBM

An examination of server consolidation: the trends that can drive efficiencies and help businesses gain a competitive edge

This white paper provides a starting point for organizations contemplating server consolidation. It includes an overview of server consolidation concepts and techniques and provides guidance on methodologies. It also looks at the potential cost savings associated with server consolidation and offers information on how organizations can sustain the advantage they have gained by consolidating their servers.

Publisher:
IBM

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