Bitpipe: Business Process Management Research

E-Book: Next-Generation Business Intelligence (BI) Strategies

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Business intelligence is critical to many initiatives. Therefore, CIOs need to pay special attention to changes in the business. Learn more about the latest BI systems and how they can help meet the changing needs of the business. Published by: IDS Scheer

The State of Data: Harnessing Core Data Issues to Improve Organizational Efficiency, Profitability and Competitive Advantage

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Tech Briefing presents a series of insightful, timely articles that strike at the heart of data quality and data integration challenges. Included here is a close look at harnessing the exploding volumes of unstructured and semistructured data, which so many companies are struggling to tame and leverage for true business value. Published by: SAS Institute Inc.

Successfully Automating Decisions with Business Analytics

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Corporations are getting much more interested in how analytical decisions can be embedded into business processes on an ongoing, repeatable basis. The purpose of this paper is to provide practical advice on how to identify the best opportunities for making your business processes more analytical. Published by: SAS Institute Inc.

PODCAST: The Need for Best of Breed. Tips for your ERP & BI Application Strategy

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Podcast can help you put your business intelligence (BI) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) needs into perspective with application strategy tips offered by Ray Wang at Forrester Research. Published by: Cognos, an IBM Company

The Fast-Payback SAP Projects for Saving Money in 2009: Detailed Data for Business Expense Projects

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Report, which summarizes detailed data from a field study conducted exclusively for AMR Research SAP Peer Forum clients, was written to help business audiences looking for every opportunity to reduce the total business expenses of their huge, existing investments in SAP. Published by: SAP America Inc

Enable OEM End Customers to Interact with and Build Their Own Reports

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper explains how OEMs can embed BIRT into their applications to enable end customers to build highly usable and scalable reports thus driving the market's adoption of their application. Published by: Actuate

Build Extensible Dashboards that Meet OEM End Customer Needs

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Today's OEM end customers are demanding dashboards to view performance metrics. This webcast discusses how to implement dashboards that present real-time operational indicators enabling end users to quickly take action and effect change before it is too late. Published by: Actuate

Embed BIRT for Interactive Reporting Versus Building Internally

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Today, interactive, dynamic reports have emerged as the most visual and impactful part of OEM applications. This webcast discusses how embedding reporting technology versus building it internally puts you ahead of the competition. Published by: Actuate

Empower ISV Products with Excel Reporting

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper discusses how e.Spreadsheet allows software vendors to enable their users with the ability to access and analyze business data from their applications which results in increased application adoption and success. Published by: Actuate

Enterprise Transparency: The Process Performance Lifecycle

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This presentation makes the case for the importance of business process performance as an indicator of overall business performance and provides an in-depth look at the ARIS solution for process intelligence and performance management. Published by: IDS Scheer

What is Process Intelligence?

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Process Intelligence is a powerful tool that helps management to ensure that individual processes meet defined business objectives - and indeed that the entire enterprise does so. Published by: IDS Scheer

Oracle Beehive: Tips for Developing an Enterprise Collaboration Strategy

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Listen to this Podcast to find out what's driving the evolution of the enterprise collaboration market and hear how to develop a single, well-defined strategy in your company. You'll also learn about Oracle's fundamental approach which covers all major business processes as well as the white spaces in between. Published by: Oracle Corporation

How Outsourcing Drives Business Process Improvements

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

More than ever, business and IT must collaborate to meet current business realities. Significantly, CIOs must map out long-term strategies that address business plans over the next three to five years, with the delivery of high-quality IT services as a key element of strategic planning. Read this white paper to learn more. Published by: CompuCom Systems, Inc.

Leveraging Integration to Weather the Economic Storm

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper highlights four primary ways to use integration to make your business better during a down economy. You'll discover how, with the right integration plan and supporting software in place, your company can increase efficiency, minimize expenses, and streamline and accelerate core processes. Published by: Information Builders

Monitoring Trading Partner Agreements - Using Business Intelligence to Enhance BAM Activities

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper will explain what to look for in a complete integration platform and how to use BI technology in conjunction with BAM tools to achieve zero information latency and self-correcting processes. Published by: Information Builders

Why Enterprise Application Search (EAS) Is Crucial To Your ERP System

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

There are plenty of appliances that provide Google-like enterprise search but these tools are no replacement for true enterprise application search. This white paper explains the difference between these technologies and how they can help or harm your company. Published by: IFS

Unlock Your Sales Potential

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

During this recession sales effectiveness is becoming more crucial to coming out on top. This webcast will discuss all the factors your organization needs to unlock your sales potential and to come out of this downturn as strong as, if not stronger, than before. Watch this webcast to learn the benefits sales analytics can provide your company. Published by: Birst

How Your Medium-Size Business Can Join the Business Intelligence (BI) Revolution: Redefining the Mid-market and its BI Requirements

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This webcast discusses the latest advances in business intelligence solutions for medium-sized businesses. Watch this webcast to learn how your mid-sized company can make the most out of BI. Published by: Birst

The Operational Responsiveness of Business

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Operational responsiveness is the ability of business processes and systems to respond to changing conditions and customer interactions as they occur, enabling business leaders to capitalize on opportunities, drive greater efficiencies, and reduce risk. Read this white paper to learn more. Published by: Progress Software

Ride the Express Lane in the Journey to Speed ITIL® Adoption

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The journey to ITIL is challenging and requires clarity of vision and a disciplined execution to achieve that vision. By following ITIL practices, your IT organization will become more closely integrated with the business. BMC recommends making the journey to ITIL in a sequence of six incremental steps, the phases of which are driven through... Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Unlock the Hidden IT Opportunities in Troubled Economic Times

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

IT executives are under intense pressure to cut costs, and that pressure is significantly increased by the current grim economic outlook. So, how can your organization weather this economic storm? Surprisingly, a variety of opportunities for IT are hidden within today's financial challenges. Learn how with the right approach, processes, and... Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Unified Communications: A Good Investment in a Down Economy

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:30:00 EDT

Spend the day in this interactive Virtual Seminar, "Unified Communications: A Good Investment in a Down Economy", and learn how UC can help your business survive the recession. And the best part? You will get to hear from several experts and network with your peers, all from your own desk. Published by: SearchUnifiedCommunications.com

Decide to Survive: Four imperatives make Decision Management essential in today's uncertain environment

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Download this paper and learn about a decision making solution that will help you survive in this difficult economy by managing decisions with greater precision, agility, speed and consistency while driving down costs. Published by: FICO

Presentation Transcript: The Practical Implementation of BPM & SOA, Part II

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In a process centric approach to SOA and BPM, perspectives of strategy, systems, business and technology can be incorporated in order to achieve successful change in business processes. Discussed here is methodology, best practices and experiences. Published by: Oracle Corporation

SOA and BPM: A Process Centric Approach - Part 1 Background and Basic

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In a process centric approach to SOA and BPM, perspectives of strategy, systems, business and technology can be incorporated in order to achieve successful change in business processes - discussed here as Service-Oriented Computing (SOC) as a way of gaining a better view on SOA in relation to BPM. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Data Center Automation - Facing the Air of Change

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Many IT organizations still perform a majority of Data Center administration tasks manually. Today, manual techniques are obsolete as Information Technology is required to manage complex multivendor infrastructures cost-effectively. There is one way to meet this challenge and that is Automation. Published by: Wipro Technologies

Oracle SOA Resource Center

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

SOA has sparked an IT revolution and enabled leading companies to gain operational efficiencies and business agility through scalable, high performing and reliable solutions. This resource center will introduce you to Oracle's best-in-class SOA technologies and how each will benefit your business. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Using SOA for an Electronic Dispatch and Delivery System

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

A large fuel logistics and delivery company with over 77 fixed based terminals, 2500 trucks, and 3500 truck drivers in 36 states was using a paper and phone based system to deliver over 2 million loads of petroleum per year. PSC was engaged to design the end-to-end solution to automate the company's complex business process. Published by: Oracle Corporation

A Guide To Building a Business Case for Self-Service Appointment Scheduling

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Organizations are using specialized enterprise software designed exclusively for scheduling and managing thousands, even millions, of appointments per year. This document is designed for a project leader or business consultant tasked with developing the business case for customer self-service appointment scheduling using EAS software. Published by: TimeTrade Systems

20 Steps To Delivering The Perfect Order

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

How can business process and applications professionals lead the charge in optimizing the processes and systems to deliver the perfect order? How does a business process and applications professional know the key steps to supporting a perfect order? Forrester has developed a best practices checklist of 20 steps required to support a perfect order. Published by: Sterling Commerce

Getting More From Your Current IT Investment

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In an economic downturn, IT must do more with less while delivering better application service levels to users. Compuware Vantage helps pinpoint application problem areas to improve application performance and avoid unnecessary investments. Published by: Compuware Corporation

The Forrester Wave™: Order Management Hubs, Q4 2008

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

In the second update to the industry's only process-focused order management assessment of its kind, Forrester evaluated eight leading order management solutions in a 152-criteria evaluation. We found that Sterling Commerce and Oracle E-Business Suite led the pack among the Leaders who delivered technologies that support the perfect order. Published by: Sterling Commerce

Web 2.0 and Sales Process Management

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

How can Web 2.0 systems and applications support management of sales processes? Read this white paper to find out! Published by: Oracle Corporation

The Top 3 Reasons CRM Initiatives (Still) Fail - And How To Avoid Them

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper looks at the top three reasons that CRM initiatives fail to achieve their goals and provides clear, practical recommendations for ensuring that your CRM initiative avoids these pitfalls and delivers desired returns. Published by: Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution

Xenos Contemporary Solutions to Traditional ECM Challenges

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This podcast reviews how Xenos solutions add value in a number of target areas with regards to enterprise content management (ECM). Published by: Xenos Group Inc.

The Business Benefits of Xenos Enterprise Server™

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Explore customer examples that illustrate the range of business applications implemented in production based on Xenos solutions with Xenos Enterprise Server (Xenos ES) components, by market segment. Published by: Xenos Group Inc.

Visual Studio Team System: Why It's a Good Investment in Today's Challenging Economy

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this video from expert Michael Vincent, learn how to stay on track with your current projects to reduce project failure. Published by: Microsoft

BPM Technology Taxonomy: A Guided Tour to the Application of BPM

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper provides a survey of the practices and technology related to business process management (BPM). Basic concepts are explained, the transformational effect on the enterprise is examined, and the value that BPM can create is analyzed. The paper then presents a survey of the vast array of technology that is related to BPM. Published by: SAP America Inc

SAP NETWEAVER BPM - Industry Trend Reports

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Business process management provides a new management discipline, a new suite of software technologies and tools, and a new IT implementation style based on concrete links between strategy and execution. This white paper explains SAP's place in the BPM landscape and describes its new offering in that arena, NetWeaver BPM. Published by: SAP America Inc

SOA and BPM: A Process Centric Approach - Part 1 Background and Basics - PODCAST

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In a process centric approach to SOA and BPM, perspectives of strategy, systems, business and technology can be incorporated in order to achieve successful change in business processes. Discussed here as Service-Oriented Computing (SOC) as a way of gaining a better view on SOA in relation to BPM. Published by: Oracle Corporation

SOA and BPM: A Process Centric Approach - Part 2, A Look at a Methodology - PODCAST

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

SOA and BPM: A Process Centric Approach - Part 2, A Look at a Methodology

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

SOA and BPM: A Process Centric Approach - Part 1 Background and Basics

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In a process centric approach to SOA and BPM, perspectives of strategy, systems, business and technology can be incorporated in order to achieve successful change in business processes - discussed here as Service-Oriented Computing (SOC) as a way of gaining a better view on SOA in relation to BPM. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Growth And Complexity: The Challenges Ahead For Midsize Manufacturers

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This is the first in a series of six reports addressing the opportunities and challenges faced by midsize manufacturers. Published by: SAP America Inc

Reducing Costs with Efficient Operations: A Fast Track to More Working Capital

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Untamed costs can deplete the precious working capital that's critical to your ongoing operations and new expansions. By instituting efficient automated processes throughout your organization, you can reduce waste, unnecessary overtime, and a host of other cost factors. Published by: SAP America Inc

Protecting and Nurturing Your Brand: Maintain and Grow Brand Value in a Time of Crisis

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

There are many elements that impact a company's brand. Concentrating on a select few lets you control financial investment while maximizing the returned benefit. This SAP Executive Insight focuses on efforts that target a key set of brand-related opportunities and describes how companies can strengthen brand value even in a recession. Published by: SAP America Inc

Operational Excellence: The New Lever of Profitability and Competitive Advantage

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

The paper provides valuable evidence about the benefits of achieving aligned operational excellence. In it you'll discover why companies that build and align their operational capabilities for strategic advantage earn a distinct execution premium in their business performance. Published by: SAP America Inc

Sustained Growth Through Operational Excellence

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Operational excellence is a simple concept with complex implications. Consistently doing things well across every element of the value chain is clear enough in principle. The ultimate goal is a "single source of truth" where senior executives have shared visibility into all parts of the organisation, enabling management by facts. Published by: SAP America Inc

Secure Internet Single Sign-On (SSO) 101

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Written for anyone interested in understanding how secure Internet SSO works, this white paper explores the limitations of current SSO implementations outside of a single security domain (including identity and access management systems and open source development) and introduces standalone secure Internet SSO as a solution. Published by: Ping Identity Corporation

Learning from BPM Leaders: Benefits, Prerequisites and the Impact of Successful BPM Initiatives

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The experiences of BPM leaders have created, for CIOs just beginning the implementation process, a road map to success: improved business and IT communication, an overall refresh of roles and responsibilities and greater process flexibility - those that do BPM right reap the ultimate reward of business innovation: competitive advantage. Published by: SAP America Inc

Five Steps to Secure Internet Single Sign-On (SSO)

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper describes why and how any organization can implement secure Internet single sign-on, which provides for the portability and interoperability of identity information across organizational boundaries. Read this white paper to learn the five steps to secure internet single sign-on. Published by: Ping Identity Corporation

SAP® Support of the Healthecare Supply Chain's Ongoing Effort to Ensure Patient Safety and Drive Business Value

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research (formerly the HDMA Research & Education Foundation) recently published an important study concerning data management and data sharing in the healthcare supply chain. This whitepaper discusses the key conclusions of their study. Published by: SAP America Inc

The Future of Financial Reporting: A Market Perspective

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Following on the heels of corporate scandals at Enron, WorldCom, and others, global investors are demanding stricter corporate governance and compliance requirements for publicly held companies. Read this whitepaper to learn more about the issues, principles, and technologies underlying new requirements in corporate governance. Published by: Oracle Corporation

The Global State of the Art

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

15 years after "The Performance Measurement Manifesto" was published by the Harvard Business Review, companies continue to redesign how they measure their business performance. Read the results of a global study on this for more information. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Journal of Management Excellence

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

A recent global study from Cranfield School of Management found organizations are too internally focused and did not use sufficient external information or benchmarking. A better understanding of management processes is needed. That is why we introduced our view on the management process: strategy-to-success. Read this whitepaper to learn more. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Connecting the Dots

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper demonstrates how an enterprise performance management (EPM) system connects people and processes, metrics, businesses, and systems. It introduces important criteria for successful design and implementation while also exploring the far-reaching benefits of EPM: improved decision-making and greater competitive advantage. Published by: Oracle Corporation

An IT Focus on Processes

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Operational Excellence? Not good enough. Read this exclusive survey of CIOs and CFOs from IDG Research Services to learn why both camps say Management Excellence - enabled by Enterprise Performance Management - is the key to competitive advantage. Published by: Oracle Corporation

How Tomorrow's Leaders Will Get Ahead

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Evolve to Thrive: From Operational to Management Excellence, successful companies are connecting disparate management strategies to align performance networks, not just transactional activities. Read how Oracle's Strategy-to-Success framework can guide you on your evolutionary journey to Management Excellence. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Governance, Risk, and Compliance For Life Sciences Companies

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

SAP® solutions for governance, risk, and compliance help you institutionalize compliance throughout the enterprise. Across operational, financial, global trade, and environmental compliance activities, you can reduce costs and risks while boosting productivity and increasing your competitive advantage. Published by: SAP America Inc

Enterprise Contract Management for Life Sciences: Integrating Contract Creation, Administration, and Execution

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Leading life sciences companies are recognizing the need for synchronized, enterprise-wide pricing and contract management processes. An integrated solution can provide the transparency needed to satisfy auditors, balance pricing with go-to-market strategies, and support sales and finance teams - including accurately predicting margins. Published by: SAP America Inc

Energizing Utilities For The Economic Stimulus Plan: Strategies For Greater Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This SAP Executive Insight examines specific concerns that confront utility executives in today's economy. Further, it describes how gaining greater business visibility and transparency can enable organizations to execute decisively and effectively in this challenging climate. Published by: SAP America Inc

Enabling The Lean Enterprise: A Three-Tiered Approach to Improving Your Operations

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Recently, many businesses have used lean principles to move from a decentralized corporate management mode to a hybrid model - recognizing that different functions require different levels of centralized management to be efficient and effective. Read this whitepaper to learn a three-tiered approach to improving your operations. Published by: SAP America Inc

Reaping The Benefits of Next Generation Dashboards

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The need for timely and succinct business intelligence (BI) continues to grow as executives demand critical information to seize opportunities faster than competitors and to address potential problems in the making. But increasingly, it is not just C-level executives and upper management who need access to business intelligence. Published by: SAP America Inc

Presentation Transcript: Best Practices to Gain Visibility and Control of Your Demand Network

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this presentation transcript of the "Best Practices to Gain visibility and Control of Your Demand Network" webcast E2open and AMR Research will discuss new demand network management trends and technologies that will enable multi-enterprise companies to maximize the potential of their demand networks by providing more visibility and control. Published by: E2open

Planning an MES and ERP Integration Project.

Tue, 05 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Expert Podcast explores strategies and best practices for planning an MES and ERP integration project. Published by: Apriso Corporation

The Need for Best of Breed. Tips for your ERP & BI Application Strategy

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

This Webcast can help you put your business intelligence (BI) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) needs into perspective with application strategy tips offered by Ray Wang at Forrester Research. Published by: Cognos, an IBM Company

E-Guide: Building a solid business case for unified communications in a challenging economy

Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Unified Communication applications boost productivity in many ways, but quantifying and correlating improvements to productivity with UC can be tricky. This E-Guide explains how UC is saving companies money in some very real, but not necessarily obvious, ways. Read on to learn more. Published by: Orange Business Services

Managing Assurance from Customer to Network to Service with Complex Event Processing

Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Customers demand services - and can switch providers - faster than ever. Find out how complex event processing (CEP) can accelerate decision-making throughout the value chain, giving you the visibility and control to act in real time. Published by: Progress Software, Inc.

IDC Report: Complex Event Processing Opportunity Analysis and Assessment of Key Products

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This excerpt of an IDC study examines the market for complex event processing (CEP) and independently profiles Progress® Apama®, which it ranked "Top CEP Innovator." Published by: Progress Software, Inc.

Complex Event Processing, a White Paper by Bloor Research

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

Bloor Research, explores complex event processing (CEP), why it's important to your business, and what the options are for processing and managing complex events. Published by: Progress Software, Inc.

eGuide: SOA Implementation

Tue, 26 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Service-Oriented architecture (SOA) allows organizations to quickly and efficiently respond to changes in the business environment and to leverage such change for competitive advantage. This eGuide features expert insight into the key areas critical to the successful planning and implementation of an SOA. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Be the Source That Drives Changes in Your IT

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT

In this Webcast, you will hear from Jim Kobielus from Forrester about emerging trends with BPM and ways to create a strategy to define performance targets to manage progress and objectives. Published by: SoftwareAG Inc., USA

Your SAP System Is Leaking: How to Use A Time and Labor Data Collection System to Plug Holes Caused by Fraud and Waste

Wed, 20 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this whitepaper to learn ways of detecting leakage in your companie's ERP system, several time and labor trends that most companies overlook, and how to repair leakage using Kronos Inc's Workforce Central and Kronos 4500 terminal solutions. Published by: Kronos Incorporated

Extend the Value of SAP to Labor Management

Wed, 20 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper will discuss the reasons why companies consider automating their time and attendance functions and how many companies achieve a greater ROI from using Kronos over SAP solutions. Published by: Kronos Incorporated

Protecting Server Data in Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs)

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 24:00:00 EDT

The use of computer resources throughout business operations increases the volume and importance of data for SMBs. Examine a framework for current methods of server data protection, and steps in evaluating an online disk-based server backup sol... Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

How to Structure Your First BPM Project to Avoid Disaster

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

You have decided to invest in a BPM project deployment and you are eager to get started. But before you hit the ground running, you need a plan. This paper is intended to give you some helpful advice in order to structure your first BPM project for success ... and avoid disaster. Published by: Lombardi Software

3 Steps for Moving from BPM Projects to BPM Programs

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

For the past several years, companies have been getting familiar with BPM, undertaking various projects to address process problems and understand the capabilities of BPM Suities (BPMSs). The successes of those initial projects and pilots have given companies the confidence and vision to take their BPM efforts to the next level. Published by: Lombardi Software

A Business Oriented Architecture: Combining BPM and SOA for Competitive Advantage

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper discusses the competitive advantage created by creating and deploying a BPM initiative and shows how leading companies have recognized that implementing BPM and SOA together gives them unique capabilities. Published by: Lombardi Software

Making the Business Case for BPM: A Benefits Checklist

Mon, 18 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper is intended for groups who want to make the business case for investing in BPM to drive process improvement. It provides an overview of the areas of benefit that companies can expect from BPM as well as concrete examples of value. It also compares the use of BPM to alternative approaches for driving process improvement. Published by: Lombardi Software

What is the difference between Workflow Engines and BPM Suites?

Mon, 18 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

To understand the power of a BPM initiative, this paper provides background on the workflow solutions of the 90's, documents a few important events that helped shape the market, and presents the elements of a successful BPM suite. Published by: Lombardi Software

How Self-Service Scheduling Drives Business for Appointment-Based Operations

Mon, 18 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper will show how a new generation of Web-based, on-demand, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions is helping organizations of all sizes overcome the new macro-trends that are making it increasingly difficult for service-based businesses to run at optimal efficiency. Published by: TimeTrade Systems

Why Are Organizations Turning to Self-Scheduling

Mon, 18 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Find out how government organizations and private businesses all over the US are replacing their out-of-date legacy systems and administrative practices with TimeTrade System's 'Self-Scheduling' solution to dramatically cut administration costs, increase productivity, efficiency and customer satisfaction. Published by: TimeTrade Systems

SOA Security: Oracle Web Services Manager

Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Companies worldwide are actively implementing service-oriented architectures (SOA), both in intranet and extranet environments. While SOA offers many advantages over current alternatives, deploying networks of web services still presents key challenges...this paper showcases how Oracle's Web Services Manager (WSM) addresses these challenges. Published by: Oracle Corporation

BPM, SOA, and Web 2.0: Transformation or Train Wreck?

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The challenges faced by today's government agencies and commercial operations are many and varied. Fortunately for them, the convergence of a trio of technologies and business practices - business process management (BPM), service-oriented architecture (SOA), and Web 2.0 - is providing solutions to those challenges. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Wipro Consulting Services (WCS): Redefining the Consulting DNA

Tue, 12 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to learn about the evolution of Wipro Consulting Services (WCS) as well as the methods critical to it's success. Explore the difficulties management faced in achieving an optimal organizational design, key consulting practice areas the company specialized in, and it's strategies for long term growth. Published by: Wipro Technologies

iAnywhere Mobile Office Trial

Mon, 11 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Download this free trial and extend Lotus Domino or Microsoft Exchange to a variety of mobile devices, including iPhone, Windows Mobile and Symbian. With on-device security, wireless email and business process mobilization, you'll be able to test the key features that provide the foundation for a company's "mobile inbox of the future." Published by: Sybase, Inc.

Customer Success Story: Cox Communications - Automating business processes enhances competitive edge

Mon, 11 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

View this success story to learn how Cox Communication increased their productivity, saved money and maintained their reputation for superior customer service by implementing an automated laptop management and updating process with Afaria, the frontline management and security solution from Sybase. Published by: Sybase, Inc.

Increasing the ROI of Mobility

Fri, 08 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this paper to learn that virtually every organization with a mobile workforce can benefit from Afaria. This powerful and proven technology that is capable of handling large data transfers to and from mobile devices is already delivering notable business benefits to many organizations. Published by: Sybase, Inc.

AventX Connector: Document Delivery Status within SAP

Fri, 08 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

AventX Connector for SAP ERP enables your users to email and fax any document you can print directly within the SAP application. Whether or your organization needs to deliver purchase orders, invoice, or bills of lading, our SAP-certified interface will meet your delivery requirements. Published by: STR Software

The AventX Oracle Connector

Fri, 08 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

A transparent, out-of-the-box solution, AventX Oracle Connector utilizes native Oracle E-Business Suite functionality (workflow, forms, and database technology) to automate fax and email delivery of any document that can be printed. The result: measurable savings, streamlined workflow, and enhanced productivity. Published by: STR Software

The Wolf Organization: Building Materials Supplier Selects AventX to Fax from SAP

Fri, 08 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Prior to The Wolf Organization's move of SAP to production in 2000, the company spent significant time and resources on manually faxing and mailing approximately 5,000 invoices per week. They chose AventX Connector for SAP ERP for automating the fax delivery of purchase orders, invoices, and acknowledgements. Read more about their experiences. Published by: STR Software

The Oracle Return on Investment Calculator

Fri, 08 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Return on Investment FAX calculator helps you determine the what sending faxes manually costs your organization annually, demonstrating how an automated FAX solution from STR Software can save your company money. Published by: STR Software

Texas Petrochemicals Automatically Prints Work Order Attachments from Oracle eAM

Thu, 07 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As an STR Software customer since 2004, Texas Petrochemicals was excited about the opportunity to leverage its existing AventX investment and automate another manual process - the printing of work order database attachments from Oracle E-Business Suite. This case study has the details. Published by: STR Software

Learn how to Enhance your Online Customer Relationships

Tue, 05 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

To truly meet the needs of the modern banking customer, banks must do more than simply provide multi- siloed, disconnected, and inconsistent channels. This business whitepaper includes recommendations from a leading analyst on driving customer retention. Published by: Actuate

Plumbing Fixture Manufacturer Gains Advanced Functionality From AventX Connector For SAP ERP

Thu, 07 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Experiencing continued failures generated by their existing fax solution, Sloan Valve's replacement solution needed to integrate with SAP and MS Exchange. STR Software developed a product to address Sloan Valve's needs - AdventX Connector For SAP ERP on Windows. Read this paper for more details on how it works! Published by: STR Software

CA Spectrum Infrastructure Manager Solution Implementation

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

With CA's Spectrum Infrastructure Manager, it's easy to Pinpoint problems,identify impacted users, and recommend corrective action to improve restoration time. By Leveraging the deep knowledge of CA's network topology, it's possible for your network to fully exploit the product's root cause analysis function. Read this paper for more. Published by: CA

A Functional Model for Data Management

Mon, 04 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper examines how organizations are using a holistic data management perspective to optimize data usage regardless of where the information resides. It shows how when information is shared across the enterprise, business decisions are more robust, and decision makers have access to the widest array of input, with the greatest quality. Published by: Baseline Consulting

Cornercard Customer Case Study - Cornercard buys in to better credit risk management to boost the bottom line

Mon, 04 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

A successful credit card company must be able to accurately assess its credit risk at any given time. Having an up-to-date picture of which clients may default on payments is critical to this process, not only amongst new applicants, but existing customers too. Published by: SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

Aspen Publishers Inc. - Creating a more efficient - and lower-cost - solution for producing benchmarking hospital administrators

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Aspen Publishers Inc. was able to complete two benchmarking surveys more efficiently and save $20,000 per year without the help of outside consultants by using SPSS for Windows, SPSS Data Entry Builder, and SPSS Data Entry Station. Read this case study and find out how they did it. Published by: SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

Protecting SharePoint with Double-Take for Windows 5.0

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Download this whitepaper today to learn how to use Double-Take Software as a cost efficient way to protect your SharePoint data and access. When recoverability matters, depend on Double-Take Software to dynamically move, protect, and recover your critical applications. Published by: Double-Take Software

Data Protection Strategies Leveraging Replication: An In-Depth Look at Evaluation Criteria and Usage Scenarios

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

As dependence on continuous access to critical data grows, so does the importance of avoiding service interruption. This paper examines four data protection strategies and compares their merits for the most common business continuance scenarios. Published by: Double-Take Software

Getting Real about Virtual Platform Management

Thu, 31 May 2007 24:00:00 EDT

The rapidly growing use of virtualization and clustering in enterprise infrastructures provides a rich environment for increasing complexity. Read this paper and see CA's vision to unify and simplify the management of enterprise-wide IT. Published by: CA

Strategies for Optimizing IT Operations and Enabling Comprehensive Compliance

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The adoptions of new and innovative approaches to automation, policy-based control and comprehensive compliance are critical to ensure the success of future data centers. Read this paper and learn high performance stategies can position your organization greater operational efficiency. Published by: CA

Improving IT Economics and Gaining Business Value with CA Enterprise IT Management Software: An ROI Study

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper details a study that used standard IDC ROI methodology to calculate the costs of performing common IT administrative, operational, and support functions. With the recent dislocations in the world economy, the findings here can guide your company to increased productivity, cost savings, and revenue. Published by: CA

Best Practices for Planning, Deploying and Managing Enterprise VoIP

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The goal of this white paper is to help the reader gain a better understanding of the challenges presented by VoIP as well as what must be done from a planning and management perspective to successfully deploy VoIP. The discussion includes a high level description of a proven methodology for deploying VoIP and other demanding applications. Published by: CA

Enabling Business-Driven Automation for Business Advantage

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

IT can employ automation as a means to elevate its operational effectiveness and better align itself to support business needs. Automation already occurs in varying degrees throughout the enterprise. However, automating the management and delivery of IT services can help further contain costs, assure service, increase agility and reduce risk. Published by: CA

Customer Success Story: FTD Replicates Oracle to EnterpriseDB

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this customer success story to learn how Florists' Transworld Delivery (FTD), the world's leading provider of floral-related products and services, leveraged EnterpriseDB's Postgres Plus Advanced Server to overcome it's peak-time reporting overload challenges. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

Aligning Sales Territories to Enhance Sales Productivity - Improving Customer Relationships in a Tough Economy

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Even when times are good, sales force effectiveness commands management attention: after all, the success of the sales force is integral to profitable growth. But in a tough economy, retaining customers and reducing costs become paramount, and thus sales force effectiveness truly takes center stage. Published by: SAP America Inc

ePlus Technology IT Sourcing, Services, Support & Solutions

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST

ePlus Technology helps you develop cost-effective strategies that meet your immediate IT needs as well as your long-term business objectives - letting you focus on your core business. When combined with our suite of on-demand supply chain and financing solutions, ePlus IT services will help you improve asset utilization across your organization. Published by: ePlus Technology

Seven Design Requirements for Web 2.0 Threat Protection

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this paper to learn about new Web 2.0 threats and why most security solutions in place today can't adequately protect against them. Check out the Seven Design Requirements for Web 2.0 Threat Prevention and an overview of McAfee product and technology offerings that address these requirements. Published by: McAfee, Inc.

IDC Report: Information Governance for the 21st Century - Building an Archive-Based Architecture to Support Information Management

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This IDC White Paper discusses an emerging information management architecture to address key cost, storage and compliance challenges, and specifically how the EMC SourceOne™ platform - in particular how its email management, discovery collection and discovery management solutions - address these challenges. Published by: EMC Corporation

Technology & Business Systems gives Jenkin Bros confidence about manufacturing future

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Melbourne repetition engineering company Jenkin Bros Engineers has won multiple awards from their clients for the quality of their performance. Learn how the M1 by Bowen & Groves ERP software platform for manufacturers is one of the business systems that keeps the company performing at its desired optimum. Published by: Bowen & Groves

IT Briefing: Defy the Times - Business Growth in a Weak Economy

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this IT Briefing, you will walk through three scenarios that show you how, by connecting a process from end-to-end and using technology, you can gain significant business advantage. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Executive Brief: The Business Case for Portfolio Management

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this briefing, Rich Murphy, Planview Executive in Residence and former IT CFO for Deutsche Bank, shares his experience and insights, and explains why IT organizations need portfolio management today. He discusses the executive benefits of portfolio management and makes the case for this business-critical investment. Published by: PlanView, Inc.

Maximizing IT Value by Using High-End Server Processors

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Intel IT has standardized the Intel® Xeon® processors with a core frequency of 3 GHz for two-socket servers for design computing and enterprise server virtualization. Our analysis demonstrates that higher-end processors significantly enhance server performance for a minimal increase in total cost of ownership (TCO).

Published by: Hewlett Packard Company and Intel

Realizing the promise of SOA and BPM: An Ovum Research Report

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Service-oriented BPM is a transformative force in IT that offers enormous potential for enabling organizations to achieve greater agility across their applications and business processes. Read this report to learn how process-driven data integration can help to enrich and quicken SOA business services and BPM processes. Published by: Informatica

Faster, Cheaper, Safer: Improving Agility, TCO, and Security with Agentless Job Scheduling

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Enterprise job scheduling is a mature and mission-critical IT capability that supports some of the most important business processes throughout a modern enterprise. This EMA whitepaper will review the implementation and benefits of agentless job scheduling. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

The Next Generation of CRM -- Engaging with the Empowered Customer in Turbulent Times

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This IT Briefing will address the future state and shape of CRM, the transformational trends that are impacting companies, the CRM framework for success and competitive differentiation, and SAP's holistic approach in this CRM framework. Published by: SAP America Inc

Why Midsize Companies Need Business Intelligence Solutions in this Uncertain Global Economy

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In today's economy, executives face declining revenues and tough costcutting decisions. However, cost reductions alone are not enough to survive in this market, especially for midsize companies, which typically lack the expansive resources needed to sustain a market downturn, yet have the ability to be much more agile with the right information. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

A Metadata Management Strategy Checklist: What Metadata Really Matters?

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Metadata is the essential blueprint for what data a company has, what it means and where they can get it. Without clear accessible metadata, an enterprise could have all the data they need to make sound decisions sitting on their servers and hard drives, and still end up making a best guess because they can't find that data or understand it. Published by: Pervasive Software

The IT Leader's Guide to Business Requirements Definition

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT

Are you investing in your business analysts by defining roles and career paths, focusing on their processes and tools, and building community? If not, you have an important opportunity with a potentially huge payback. Published by: Ravenflow

eGuide: Customer data integration implementation: How to be a CDI success story

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this E-Guide and explore a variety of suitable real-time data integration methods as well as relevant benefits and drawbacks. Learn how your organization can improve efficiency and obtain a competitive advantage with CDI. Published by: Acxiom Corporation

Handling Demand Volatility: Creating Integrated Demand-Supply Networks

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This presentation transcript gives advice on handling demand volatility, with creating an integrated demand-supply network being the key. You'll read details on the evolution of supply chains demand-supply networks and gather information on overcoming issues that can challenge your demand-supply network implementation. Published by: E2open

The Top 3 Cost-Cutting Mistakes CIOs Make And How to Avoid Them

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The current economic downturn has resulted in contraction of IT Department budgets and a mandate to allocate resources to only the most critical projects, then execute flawlessly. In these tough times, it is imperative for CIOs to deliver more value from as IT budgets fall.. Published by: Rally Software Development Corp.

Operational Excellence in the Process Industries - Driving Performance through Real-time Visibility

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

To achieve operational excellence, process manufacturers must be able to keep control over cost structures while meeting customer expectations. In this study, we will benchmark how companies in the process industries accomplish this. Published by: Infor

As Agile Goes Mainstream It's Time for Metrics

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Increasingly, organizations create software via a complex, distributed supply chain that spans organizational boundaries and multiple software sources. As a result, communication between business stakeholders and a diverse range of IT resources has become increasingly more problematic. Published by: Rally Software Development Corp.

Optimizing PC Performance with Simple Benchmarking Processes

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Check out this paper to learn how to enhance PC performance and overall IT efficiency by utilizing Intel's unique new platform performance benchmarking process. Published by: Intel Corporation

New Security Solutions Using Intel vPro Technology

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

To increase our ability to maintain, manage, and protect PCs while reducing management costs, Intel IT is undertaking a multi-year program to implement Intel vPro technology throughout our environment. Read this white paper for how they're doing it and the expected benefits your organization can also have with this process. Published by: Intel Corporation

Increasing the Business Value of Mobility

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Intel is combining new mobile technologies with innovative workspace designs to increase the productivity and satisfaction of its employees and reduce operating costs. In this white paper, Intel IT shares its experiences and insights in designing, implementing and supporting the new environment. Published by: Intel Corporation

Archiving Best Practices: 9 Steps to Successful Information Lifecycle Management

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Data growth is on the rise and organizations need an alternative to extra hardware to manage this growth. Data archiving provides highly effective Information Lifecycle management. Read this white paper for 9 steps to successfully implement an ILM solution. Published by: Informatica, formerly Applimation

The Business Value of Business Intelligence

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This document provides you with the knowledge to gain a complete understanding of all the issues you'll face when implementing a BI solution. In this paper, you'll find numerous examples of current Business Objects customers who are using BI in a variety of creative ways to make their organizations more responsive, productive, and profitable. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Anna's Linens Executes Strategy and Enables Growth with "Edge"

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

Read this case study and learn how Business Object's business suite transformed Anna's Linens from a regional retailer to a national retailer. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Business Objects Edge Webcast (Business)

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EDT

In these tight economic times, you need to be able to move quickly to optimize your costs, retain your best customers and identify new market opportunities. Join Business Objects, an SAP company, for a live demonstration to see how business intelligence can help your mid-size company turn your data into revenue, profits and customer satisfaction. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

LiveWire Mobile Brings Music to Your Ears with Insight from Business Objects

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this case study and see how Business Objects helped Livewire manage their royalty stream for end-user downloads, measuring performance and the end-user experience, and analyzing trends quickly and accurately. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Sole Technology Skates Past Reporting Obstacles with Business Objects

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this case study and see why Sole Technology purchased BI from Business Objects. Sole Technology was struggling with getting data into the hands of people that needed it, when they needed it, to make better business decisions. Business Objects supplied them with the means to retrieve their data and disperse it to the right people. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Siloed CRM Applications vs. a Process-Based Approach: Which CRM Strategy Is Right for Your Business - and Your Customers?

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Realizing the limitations of siloed system approaches, many companies are now seeking solutions that support end-to-end processes spanning all relevant areas of the enterprise... Published by: SAP America Inc

eGuide: A guide to key enterprise data integration strategies for critical projects

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this E-Guide and discover a cost-effective data integration platform as well as key data integration considerations for ensuring a successful business intelligence (BI) initiative. Learn to provide faster integration of incoming data files, better data quality, and improved customer service with data profiling. Published by: Pervasive Software

The Instantly Responsive Enterprise: Integrating Business Process Management and Complex Event Processing

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper for an explanation of how business process management melds with complex event processing. The combination nets intelligent business processes that react to changing business conditions in real time, providing continuous visibility-in short, an instantly responsive enterprise. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Increasing Return on Investment with Data Services

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

As the number of applications generating data increases, so does an organization's need to give users access to that data through a unified system compatible with multiple interfaces. Oracle Data Service Integrator is a solution that allows organizations to build data services that unify business processes for improved customer service. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Right from the Start: SOA Lifecycle Governance

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper presents an overview of strategies and practices for governing the transformation to, and the evolution of, SOA. In particular, it explores the role of governance throughout the SOA lifecycle as well as the technology enablers that help organizations develop and maintain an SOA that delivers measurable, sustainable business value. Published by: Oracle Corporation

SOA Best Practices and Design Patterns: Keys to Successful Service-Oriented Architecture Implementation

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

There is no question that the successful implementation of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) relies on a careful and holistic approach to business planning. One of the most important tools in the evaluation, purchase, and ongoing use of SOA is the body of best practices that vendors, consultants, and customers have compiled. Published by: Oracle Corporation

The State of the Data Integration Market White Paper

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper reviews the state of the market for data integration for 2008 and 2009. It defines data integration, discusses the trends in the data integration market, and provides lessons learned from real implementations. Published by: Oracle Corporation

System Integrator Echo Lane and Pervasive pave way for customized Salesforce integration

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

National Retirement Partners, a retirement management company, sought to improve its ability to meet government regulations and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Working with Echo Lane and Pervasive, they created a solution on top of Salesforce to deliver pre-built configuration and integration, effectively meeting their goal. Published by: Pervasive Software

Comparative costs and uses of Data Integration Platforms

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Bloor Research set out to discover how data integration platforms are being used in practice. That is, what types of integration tasks they are being used for, on what scale, and whether this differs by product or vendor. This paper gives the results of their research and survey. Published by: Pervasive Software

Enterprise Reporting: Embeddable BI for Mission Critical Applications

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

There are several high-quality Open Source BI solutions available today. If you're a BI pro, you've likely evaluated several BI solutions. However, there are new opportunities and still a few limitations with Open Source BI. This paper offers tips on how to evaluate Open Source BI so you can more easily find a solution that meets your needs. Published by: JasperSoft

JasperSoft APIs Integrating BI with your Applications

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This guide introduces JasperSoft's application programming interfaces to product and development managers. Learn how JasperSoft's reporting and analytics enhance the quality and value of all applications through seamless integration without the frustration of home-grown and legacy systems that are far too expensive to develop, manage, and maintain. Published by: JasperSoft

Open Source Business Intelligence Costs and Benefits What You Need to Know

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This guide will help you understand the hidden and explicit costs associated with open source BI in comparison with familiar proprietary BI solutions. At the end, you should understand whether open source BI is a viable option for your organization. Published by: JasperSoft

MAX & Synergy

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This twelve minute presentation illustrates how existing MAX customers might benefit from Exact Software's powerful and innovative Business Process Management solution, Exact Synergy. Published by: Exact Software

MAX Drillbacks

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This three minute demonstration introduces a highly-requested financial research tool that improves the integration between MAX and Dynamics GP. Read on to learn more about it. Published by: Exact Software

InterConnect for Exact Synergy

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This 4-minute recorded demonstration will reveal how InterConnect can help you better utilize your integrated Synergy and Exact RM (formerly Exact MAX) environment. Published by: Exact Software

Taming Data Chaos: Simplify Data Integration with DataDirect Data Integration Suite

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Data transformation and integration are key areas where specialized products can yield impressive time and cost efficiencies and The DataDirect Data Integration Suite is one of the leaders in this space. Read this paper for a detailed analysis of this product. Published by: DataDirect Technologies

Deploying XML Converters On Microsoft BizTalk Server

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This document describes how to deploy DataDirect XML Converters for .NET on Microsoft BizTalk to help control the input and output ports of BizTalk applications that need to convert data in native formats to XML. Published by: DataDirect Technologies

DataDirect XML Converters Allow Health Care Payers and Providers to Comply with X12 EDI Standards

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this product review, Benefitfocus IT professionals discuss their experiences with DataDirect XML Converters 4.0. They rate the product using several criteria and detail how the implemented the product into their IT enterprise. Published by: DataDirect Technologies

Requirements Definition as the Foundation for Effective Software Delivery

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper examines the challenges that impede teams as they try to collect, analyze, and evaluate ideas to define the best solution requirements. The paper also provides information on the four critical areas to defining great requirements and how IBM Rational® solutions help teams address these areas. Published by: IBM

Business Process Management (BPM) ROI calculator

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this tool to calculate the value of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and Business Process Management (BPM) solutions. Published by: IBM

Podcast, BPM Survey Results: The Real-World Analysis

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Listen to this brief podcast to learn more about Business Process Management and its importance across various industries. Experts discuss survey results and how they are applicable to actual business situations. Published by: IBM

IBM FileNet Business Process Manager - Application Simulator (flash)

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Business users can actively participate in automating and optimizing operations using IBM FileNet Business Process Manager. Check out this simulation to experience this application. Published by: IBM

Defining Business Analytics and Its Impact On Organizational Decision-Making

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This research paper holds the finding of a survey on business analytics commissioned by SAS and conducted by Computerworld. The goal was to better understand the audience's definition of and familiarity with business analytics as a growing market category, as well as to track the perceived benefits of business analytics software implementation. Published by: SAS Institute Inc.

Second-Generation Collaborative Data Integration: Sustainable, Operational, and Governable

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This special report, part of the TDWI Monograph Series, discusses the need for DI professionals to respond to a new set of trends related to sustainability, business transformation initiatives and data governance. It explains how new approaches to collaborative data integration can help make IT more sustainable. Published by: SAS Institute Inc.

Ready to Act: 3 Recommendations for Agile Processes

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This document examines the importance of process agility today and offers three recommendations for approaching enterprise-wide process improvement successfully. Published by: IBM

The Forrester Wave: Requirements Management, Q2 2008

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

In Forrester's 79-criteria evaluation of requirements management tools vendors, five standalone requirements management tools and four application life-cycle management (ALM) solutions that include requirements management capabilities went head-to-head. Read this research paper to see how each one fared. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Application Complexity Spurs Growth in Performance Validation Market

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

SOA, governance and application development are paramount to the growing application performance validation market. Read this white paper and learn how performance validation solutions evolved from application load testing to currently include enterprise load testing and application performance lifecycle management. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

RFID Basics for Retailers

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

This white paper illuminates RFID by providing an overview of RFID technology; describing the current status of relevant RFID standards initiatives; illustrating how RFID can be integrated to enhance existing wireless LAN, bar code and mobile computing systems; and providing guidance for selecting and planning RFID pilots and implementations. Published by: Intermec

THE NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP - Joining Capabilities to Cut Risk and Grow Customer Satisfaction

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper explains how corporations are seeking a new, outcome-oriented architecture to support their technology needs, and they are undergoing a transition towards relying on customer satisfaction as the chief metric of success. This shift in corporate outlook offers a blueprint to BPO service providers for creating a responsive service model. Published by: Wipro Technologies

How to Respond Quickly to Changing Market Demands by Streamlining Processes

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper will show that by improving process flexibility and transparency, not only can employees and systems adapt more easily to changing requirements, but existing infrastructure and applications can run more smoothly together for longer, thus raising ROI. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Midsize Business News: Cost-control and Process Flexibility

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this white paper, we're taking a closer look at how cost control goes hand-in-hand with process flexibility. Your IT infrastructure can help, with integrated, automated processes that enable your staff to get things done faster. Published by: Oracle Corporation

The Five Keys to Organic Growth: How to Drive Profitable Relationships with Predictive Analytics

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper makes the case for using predictive analytics to drive organic growth, and gives two different methods for measuring financial return. Published by: SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

Hard Hat Area: Myths and Pitfalls of Data Mining

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

The intrepid data miner runs many risks, including being buried under mountains of data or disappearing along with the "mysterious disappearing terabyte." Myths and misconceptions create their own risks and need to be debunked. This article outlines some risks, debunks some myths, and provides some protective "hard hats" for data miners. Published by: SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

How to Profit in a Downturn: 4 Customer-centric Strategies for Growth in a Challenging Market

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this white paper, learn how your organization can use customer-centric strategies and CRM tools to maximize the value and loyalty of your customer base. Gain insight into new areas of opportunity and do more with less in a time of economic uncertainty. Published by: Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution

Surviving and Thriving in a Challenging Market: How Customer-centric Strategies Can Help Financial Services Firms Weather Market Volatility and Economic Uncertainty

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This white paper explains how financial services firms across the industry and around the globe can use customer-centric strategies and CRM tools to maximize the value and loyalty of their client base and gain insight into new areas of opportunity. Published by: Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution

CRM: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE - Five Principles for CRM Success

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper explains how, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is first and foremost a strategy. This guide provides insight to help you take a more customer-centric view of your business. Published by: Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution

Business Process-Centric Information Technology: Aligning Business and Technology for High Performance

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Process-centric IT is, first and foremost, a way for the IT organization to build applications that will deliver greater flexibility and agility to the business-enabling high performance. Published by: Accenture

Manufacturing BPM with APRISO

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper explains what BPM is, why you need it, what it brings to an OES and how Apriso's FlexNet is different from competitors who are beginning to talk the BPM talk without delivering the goods. Published by: Apriso Corporation

6 Proven Tools for Project Success

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper provides six tools to help increase the value of a PPM solution which include: workflow scheduling, tracking, process improvement analysis, demand management and business intelligence. Published by: AtTask

Accelerate Value Creation: The Virtuous Cycle of Using Technology to Maximize Business Value

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Understanding how IT can drive value and competitive advantage for your company is important for executives in all industries. This SAP Executive Insight paper explores the relationship between IT investment and performance and productivity gains. Published by: SAP America Inc

eBook: Gartner CRM Strategy Tips: 7 Key Ways to Improve the Customer Experience

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Read this E-Book and explore Gartner's 7 key initiatives for enhancing the customer experience as well as 7 steps for adjusting your customer-facing business processes and establishing a more customer-centric strategy. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Defining Relevant Metrics for Populating a Data Quality Scorecard

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this webcast your will learn how to Populate a Data Quality Scorecard with Relevant Metrics. Published by: DataFlux Corporation

JavaScript Library Overview (Tutorial)

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

JavaScript Libraries are the de-facto way of developing client-side JavaScript code, and learning which frameworks best suit your needs will drastically affect your development. Published by: The Ajax Experience

Madness? Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper discusses why failure happens and how to prevent it by following the overriding best practice in successful acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures: preparedness. Published by: SAP America Inc

ITIL® v3: What It Is and Why You Should Care

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper explains ITIL by describing its benefits, where it comes from, why you need to know about it, which types of IT organization can benefit from using it, and how to get started. Published by: Global Knowledge

Oracle Business Intelligence Suite Enterprise Edition Plus

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Oracle Business Intelligence Suite Enterprise Edition Plus (OBIEE Plus) is a comprehensive suite of enterprise business intelligence (BI) products that delivers a full range of capabilities. Read this data sheet to learn more. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Bowen & Groves Honored in Fifth Annual International Business Awards(SM)

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Bowen & Groves the developer of M1 by B&G™ a leading Manufacturing ERP System has earned a Certificate of Finalist Recognition for Best Support Organization and Best Product Development Department in the 2008 International Business Awards. Published by: Bowen & Groves

Augmenting the Value of ERP to Achieve the Perfect Plant

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper reviews multiple compelling issues of establishing and maintaining connectivity to manufacturing operations to achieve the Perfect Plant through an existing ERP system. Published by: Apriso Corporation

The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Business Intelligence Platforms, Q3 2008

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper gives the results of Forrester's 151-criteria evaluation of enterprise business intelligence platform vendors. It found, among other things, IBM Cognos and SAP Business Objects maintain their leadership positions, while Oracle and SAS Institute move into leadership positions in enterprise BI. Published by: SAS Institute Inc.

Infor - ERP LN - Advanced, Easy-To-Use ERP Solution

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Infor ERP LN is an advanced, easy-to-use ERP solution that brings together a wide range of business functions to serve the needs of leading discrete and project-based manufacturers in industrial industries. Check out this demo for more details. Published by: Infor

Infor - ERP VISUAL

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Infor ERP VISUAL combines affordability and deep functionality, and is ideal for high growth, mixed-mode manufacturers who need a modular solution. Learn why more than 4,000 businesses trust Infor ERP VISUAL to run their operations. Published by: Infor

Infor - ERP LX

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Infor ERP LX, the next version ERP BPCS, is a scalable, comprehensive, flexible and integrated ERP solution for mixed-mode and process manufacturers operating in an IBM System i environment. The solution improves the efficiency of core business processes. Published by: Infor

Four Starting Points for Effective Project and Portfolio Management

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Many IT project management initiatives often miss goals, exceed budgets and fail to deliver benefits. Read this paper to learn how optimizing project management can help organizations transition from managing IT projects to managing business outcomes. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

The Return on Investment of Open Source Data Integration

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper explains the different alternatives to open source data integration, and presents the visible and hidden costs of these alternatives, on several types of projects. Published by: Talend