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	<rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Bitpipe: Budgeting Research</title> 
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	podcasts, IT downloads and product information provided by Bitpipe</description>
	<language>en-us</language> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:15:30 EDT</lastBuildDate>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:15:30 EDT</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Silverpop Vtrenz Webinar: &#34;Do More. Earn More. Automate BtoB Marketing Tasks&#34;]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1219406881_10.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    B2B marketers have a broad range of responsibilities&#44; from tactical execution to strategic visioning &#38; scramble to fill the sales pipeline with leads&#44; build their teams&#44; establish standard processes and demonstrate a ROI.
   Published by: Vtrenz, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Dollars and Sense of Web Identity Management: How Saas Cuts the High Costs of Web Access and SSO by 75%]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1219167692_174.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This analysis presented by Symplified, shows the compelling Software as a Service (SaaS) Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) advantages over software, driving identity lifecycle costs down by more than 75% based on real-world data. Read this paper to learn more
   Published by: Symplified]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Service Level Management: On the Level]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218824020_18.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper explains an evolutionary approach to Service Level Management (SLM) that enables organizations at any stage of IT development to successfully implement SLM and begin contributing more to the business bottom line.
   Published by: Nimsoft, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Extraprise Siebel CRM Support Case Study]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218554717_553.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this case study Extraprise Siebel On Shore Services provided management structure, experienced resources, extended production support and competitive pricing to Cumis Mutual Group which provides a high level of support and service to the end-user.
   Published by: Extraprise Group, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[HomeStreet Bank]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218204069_642.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    It is discussed in this case study how Apptio&#39;s Software as a Service (SaaS) offering allowed HomeStreet Bank to easily establish a model of how costs were flowing across all of IT. This allowed the bank to easily map out their costs.
   Published by: Apptio]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The CIO&#39;s Role in Driving Business Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218031195_997.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Explore the changing role of the CIO&#44; and the blurring of the line between IT and finance&#44; as CIOs begin to function as strategic advisors to the executive team.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Complex Application Delivery with SOA - IT Briefing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1216738106_18.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    CA Workload Automation is your solution to the challenges of virtualization, SOA, and composite application delivery. Read about the six layers of change and about building IT systems that can continuously respond to the needs of your business.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices in Reconciliation: A Practical Guide for Asset Managers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215708513_392.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This whitepaper explains why automated reconciliation is quickly evolving into a competitive necessity. The costs associated with manual reconciliation, the benefits from automation, and the best reconciliation workflow model will all be discussed.
   Published by: Advent Software, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Back Office Outsourcing and Investment Reporting &#45; A Guide for Investment Advisors]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215708513_524.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In investment reporting, customers expect detailed reports of irreproachable accuracy, delivered with no delay or excuses. This whitepaper will serve as as a guide for Investment Advisors.
   Published by: Advent Software, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2006 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Addressing the Threats and Opportunities Presented During the Current Economic Downturn]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214931229_689.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper will explore the implications of the emerging economic slowdown for IT and telecom managers and lay out strategies for proactively managing through the downturn.
   Published by: Avaya Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Identity&#45;Aware Networks: Bringing Efficiency to Compliance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213377136_89.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The Internet has empowered the enterprise network, but IP-based approaches continue to make compliance an issue. In this white paper learn how an &#34;identity-aware&#34; network, gives enterprises the visibility necessary for audit compliance.
   Published by: Applied Identity]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Performance management trends, with Howard Dresner]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213636809_233.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The focus of business performance management (BPM) initiatives is evolving. In this expert podcast, gain insight on how to begin and expand your BPM initiatives and the trends that are affecting the BPM market.
   Published by: BOARD]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[HP StorageWorks 3 Data Center Replication - protects against both local and wide-area disasters by simultaneously supporting short-distance synchronous replication and long-distance asynchronous replication emanating from the same source volume]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213035586_677.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The HP StorageWorks 3 Data Center Replication (3DC) architecture technology provides data currency and consistency.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Compensation Planning Solutions: Building the Business Case]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212860300_502.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Employee compensation represents one of the largest items on the P&L statement. Properly and effectively managing that expense, and achieving even razor-thin marginal improvements, yield compelling benefits in numerous key areas.
   Published by: Workscape]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Dispelling the Myths of Compensation Planning Technology]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212860300_683.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Large organizations may have blazed the trail for migration to performancedriven compensation????????also known as pay-for-performance????????but midsize companies that want to compete and succeed are following that same mind-set.
   Published by: Workscape]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Optimizing the Supply Chain: Best Practices for Becoming a Best&#45;Run Government Organization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210960397_875.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper shows how best practices power this transformation; survey results and case studies demonstrate the benefits of deploying best practices and the obstacles organizations face in implementing them in the real world.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Effectively Manage IT Operations and Costs during Economic Downturn]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1209152502_494.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Please join Forrester analyst Alex Cullen and Centennial Software as they discuss best practices for managing your IT operations.
   Published by: Centennial Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[10 Reasons to Get Your Support Software as a Service]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210427679_543.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Explore the top 10 reasons you should get your software as a service. Learn how you can leverage key application, accelerate ROI and achieve global availability with an on-demand model.
   Published by: Parature, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Sage Master Builder Product Overview]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206633288_308.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Sage Master Builder features industry&#45;specific functionality that addresses all phases of your construction business &#34;profit cycle&#34; &#45;&#45; estimating&#44; production&#44; accounting&#44; and analysis in one system.
   Published by: Sage Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Oracle versus SAP: The Battle for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205868671_784.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Oracle and SAP are both ramping up their efforts to attract small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to their enterprise applications. Nucleus Research decided to investigate the success SMBs are having with Oracle and SAP enterprise applications.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[6 Steps to ERP Implementation Success]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1201804507_877.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Implementing ERP&#44; CRM&#44; EAM is complicated. Here are six simple steps to take in order to manage that complexity.
   Published by: IFS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

