Business of Information Technology

WHITE PAPER: This resource offers ten steps to achieving IT portfolio management enlightenment. Learn how, by integrating APM and PPM solutions, CIOs can achieve better visibility into their entire IT portfolio, creating improved efficiency, lower costs and overall business harmony.

Posted: 20 May 2013 | Published: 20 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: This evaluation from Forrester looks at both the current capabilities of vendors to support cases and their potential to support projects and operations. Read now for an in-depth smart process application evaluation so you can make a more informed decision.

Posted: 16 May 2013 | Published: 16 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: This analysis has been primarily directed at the value of virtualization from a business perspective, so that those whose role it is to provide business leadership can understand the benefit of the virtualization offerings when evaluating its selection.

Posted: 10 May 2013 | Published: 10 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: There are many articles devoted to what is hot in the IT industry, so we won't rehash them here. Instead, we will focus on skills that are going away. If these skills are all you have, soon you may be in an unemployment line. If these skills are the most recent ones you have, NOW is the time to update your skill set and prepare for the future.

Posted: 08 May 2013 | Published: 08 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the current state of analytics in today's accounting systems, and ventures to find ways to enhance and strengthen this foundation. Learn how automation can help support accounting systems.

Posted: 07 May 2013 | Published: 07 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper takes an uncommon look at how – thanks to mobile and cloud technologies – the world of work is changing and why. Specifically, it focuses on ways IT leaders can be proactive about building a work environment that's ready for the future.

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 | Published: 12 Nov 2012

WHITE PAPER: This brief by Pamela Slim, award-winning author, shows you how to establish strong customer relationships and then nurture them for the long haul.

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 | Published: 01 Apr 2013

WHITE PAPER: This brief by Matt Abrahams, communication and presentation expert, explores how you can shake your stage fright to present with confidence.

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 | Published: 01 Apr 2013

WHITE PAPER: This Focus Research eBook explores 30 best practices designed to help you weather the storm and successfully navigate an unsteady economy.

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 | Published: 01 Apr 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper demonstrates how progressive retailers can seamlessly integrate all phases of the real estate lifecycle process, from market planning, site selection and construction to day-to-day operations like lease administration and facility management.

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 | Published: 27 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: Buildings account for 49 percent of the total US energy consumption. This white paper demonstrates how IT leaders can better manage their energy and environmental programs while centrally managing the lifecycle of their facilities.

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 | Published: 27 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper summarizes the findings of a research study examining the different stages of maturity that today's organization are in depending on their progress in energy and environmental programs. Read now to find out whether you're an achiever, a planner, or a straggler.

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 | Published: 27 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This resource highlights the results of an electronic survey that gathered responses from 179 senior executives on how they plan to deal with the changes in lease accounting proposed by FASB and IASB. Additionally, hear from FedEx's Chief Accounting Officer, as he discusses the implications of this change.

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 | Published: 27 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This resource provides an overview of business analytics and offers guidance on preparing your organization for a successful implementation. Moreover, learn what to look for in a an analytics solution, and figure out what will best suit your needs.

Posted: 13 Mar 2013 | Published: 13 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the practical uses of analytical performance management. Read now to learn how the systematic exploration of quantitative relationships can allow organizations to know which non-financial variables can affect financial performance.

Posted: 13 Mar 2013 | Published: 13 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This paper shows that by accelerating the adoption and widening the footprint of service lifecycle management, IT can turn cloud into an opportunity to transition smoothly into a new world of hybrid delivery. It also presents five actions senior IT management can take to expedite this transition with minimal risk and disruption.

Posted: 01 Mar 2013 | Published: 01 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper takes a look at the results of in-depth interviews with those well-versed in IT process automation. Hear from peers experienced with ITPA and uncover the real and substantial business benefits they've achieved.

Posted: 01 Mar 2013 | Published: 01 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper demonstrates how forward-thinking government organisations are utilising capture-enabled business process management (BPM) solutions to streamline operations that eliminate paper-based processes, effectively reducing costs, strengthening security and providing faster, better public service.

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 | Published: 22 Feb 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents the findings of a research study conducted to identify what differentiates successful accounts payable operations from those that are underachieving. Read now to learn how automating these processes can reduce labor costs while improving effectiveness.

Posted: 22 Feb 2013 | Published: 22 Feb 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper demonstrates why many organizations are turning to intelligent systems and embedded devices to help strengthen the relationships with their customers. Read now to find out how embedded systems can help you better serve your customers, attract new clients and increase revenue.

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 | Published: 21 Feb 2013

WHITE PAPER: Top IT leaders and CIOs from around the globe gathered to discuss technology advances and increased business demands. Topics also discussed: selecting new technologies for today's needs, the CIO's strategic role, people's role in IT today and the social enterprise.

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 | Published: 20 Nov 2012

WHITE PAPER: Find out how next-gen IT solutions are flexible, intuitive, social and powerful – and how IT in the cloud will help your organization not only keep up with today's complex IT ecosystem, but manage it more efficiently than ever before.

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 | Published: 20 Nov 2012

WHITE PAPER: Without high levels of automation, virtual machines and cloud services will quickly grow out of control. An evolved approach to automation erases the barriers between people, process and technology and drives more efficiency into the business.

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 | Published: 20 Nov 2012

WHITE PAPER: "Many CIOs are being pressured to demonstrate IT value. A service catalog can help you promote your services in a way the business can easily understand. It will become your service management foundation that can boost IT visibility and constantly demonstrate IT value to the business."

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 | Published: 20 Nov 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper highlights tips and best practices for CIOs looking for more effective ways to cut risk and create value in virtual environments through better teamwork.

Posted: 12 Sep 2012 | Published: 12 Sep 2012