White paper

A white paper can be an authoritative report on a major issue, as by a team of experts;

Commercial white papers

Over time, the term white paper has also come to refer to documents that argue non-governmental positions as well. For example, many white papers today espouse the benefits of particular technologies and products. These types of white papers are often marketing communications and are designed to promote a specific company's solutions or product as it relates to the issue or topic examined. As a marketing tool, it is important to note that these papers will often highlight information favorable to the company authoring or sponsoring the paper while minimizing any negative aspects related to the company's involvement with the issue, product or technology.

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Technologies - Products

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eg. Windows 2000 Kerberos Authentication (9 July 1999, Microsoft)

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eg. Motorola Push-to-Talk (22 April 2004, Motorola)

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