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The New Business Architecture: Making the Most of Business 2.0

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The era of business 2.0 is already upon us and companies that are not embracing it will be left behind. This brochure will outline some of the key business trends created by the business 2.0 model, how they affect your network and what can be done to address them. Read on to learn more. Published by: SonicWALL

Smarter Products - The Building Blocks for a Smarter Planet

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

IBM offers the first integrated software platform dedicated to the delivery of smarter products, with our portfolio of software, hardware and services, IBM can help companies create and manage smarter products for a smarter planet. Read on to learn more. Published by: IBM

The Dynamic Infrastructure Worldwide Forum

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

View this on demand Dynamic Infrastructure Worldwide Virtual Forum for advice from leading experts on today's IT challenges. Published by: IBM

Improving Systems Management and Availability with x86 Virtualization

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Find out how smarter technology can result in gains in efficiency, business alignment and risk management strategies. Published by: IBM

EMA Analyst Report: Enabling Real-World Business Transformation through IBM Service Management

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Visit this information center and find out how smarter technology can result in gains in efficiency, business alignment and risk management strategies. Published by: IBM

INNOV8 2.0: A Business Process Management Simulator

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Innovate your business’ process model, play against the market, compete against others on our scoreboards and WIN! Published by: IBM

Making Strategy Real

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

How can management communicate business strategy effectively and assure that the entire organization has bought in to the strategy and is aligned behind it? Business performance optimization systems are an important tool for success. Published by: SAP AG

Oracle Accelerate - Not Just Smart but Timely

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper gives you an overview of how Ovum has helped penetrate the upper-midmarket. Even when the slowing growth of the market hasn't. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle AppCast: Globalization Challenges and Opportunities: A Conversation with The Boston Consulting Group's Hal Sirkin

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Listen to this podcast featuring Hal Sirkin, senior partner and managing director at The Boston Consulting Group, to learn about the new Era in international business competition. Published by: Oracle Corporation

The Business Case for Information Management

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this analysis, Frank Buytendijk examines what information management means, and describes a complete spectrum of business cases, ranging from tactical cost reduction to transformational impact on the organization’s business model. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Operational Responsiveness: Case Studies of Business Making Progress

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read these case studies to learn how Progress Software made it not only possible but also made it easy to improve operational responsiveness for several leading companies that operate in many varying industries. Learn the benefits these organizations accrued from Progress Software and learn what benefits your company can experience. Published by: Progress Software

Building Mission Critical Aerospace and Defense systems with IBM Rational Quality Management Products

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Start smart: get powerful techniques to improve your mission critical systems and product development process by viewing the On Demand Webcast, Building Mission Critical Aerospace and Defense systems with IBM Rational Quality Management Products. Published by: IBM

Quality begins with Requirements

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Learn about the new integration between IBM® Rational® DOORS and IBM® Rational® Quality Manager and how it enables you to implement a successful requirements based testing approach to your development lifecycle. Published by: IBM

Reducing Cost and Risk Through Improved Quality Management

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

During the Webcast, we'll show you how adopting a proactive quality management approach to systems and software development can help minimize risk and assist in improving predictability across your development lifecycle. Published by: IBM

Capturing Cost Savings Today and Market Share Tomorrow with HP and Oracle Solutions

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join Forrester analyst Galen Schreck for a discussion on maintaining readiness for recovery in 2010. He shares ideas on the topic, starting with consolidation and infrastructure, combining virtualization and automation to reduce your cost, making better hardware decisions, and optimizing your data center facilities. Published by: Hewlett Packard Company and Intel

The Performance Manager: Turning Information Into Higher Business Performance

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

Download this white paper for an extensive summary of The Performance Manager, Proven Strategies for Turning Information into Higher Business Performance, a book that examines the partnership between decision-makers and the people who provide them with information to drive better decisions. Published by: IBM

Samsung Electronics France Reduced DSO and Improved Invoice Tracking with Esker DeliveryWare

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

When Samsung Electronics France needed an automated solution for processing and sending 250,000 invoices per year from its SAP solution, they chose Esker DeliveryWare. This project, carried out by Esker Certified Partner, Aegis, reduced time involved in collecting customer payments by over 10% and enabled invoice tracking. Published by: Esker Inc.

Creating Enduring Customer Relationships

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to learn how investing in a new loyalty solution or improving your existing one will enable you to truly differentiate your business around the customer experience and drive lasting relationships. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Running and Optimizing IT: A Best Practice Approach

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The results of this survey show that the highest priorities are focused not on technology but on the ability of IT to deliver services that provide value for customers and end users. Published by: SAP AG

Using enterprise architecture to develop a blueprint for improving your energy efficiency and reducing your carbon footprint

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This whitepaper is about enterprise architecture as it pertains to finding and maximizing the business value in greener operations. Higher energy efficiency and a smaller carbon footprint are obvious areas of interest for any business, but how do you balance these goals with productivity, customer service, and all your other business concerns? Published by: IBM

Oracle Business Brief: Controlling Costs with Flexible Processes

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Read this business brief to learn how your growing business can: lower costs by enabling process flexibility, improve process flexibility by cutting costs, use process flexibility to control costs across your entire organization, and to continuously keep your costs under control. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Leadership Training: Three Perspectives on Development Methods That Work

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this brief, three top HR and talent development experts from Continental Automotive Systems, Vail Resorts Management Company, and ArvinMeritor share their insights on leadership training, giving three perspectives on development methods that work. Published by: SkillSoft Corporation

How to Use the Six Laws of Persuasion during a Negotiation

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 24:00:00 EDT

Discover the Six Laws of Persuasion and learn how to use them to conduct more effective negotiations. Published by: Global Knowledge