Bitpipe: Business Systems Research

Pervasive Business Intelligence (BI) Solutions

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this expert webcast, learn more about the pros and cons of pervasive BI solutions, specific vendor offerings and ways to get executive buy - in. Published by: IDS Scheer

Beyond Boundaries: A New Role for Finance in Driving Business Collaboration

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In June 2008, CFO Research Services conducted a research program among senior finance executives in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The research looked at what kinds of alliances companies are forming and how finance sees itself working with internal and external partners to establish and assess successful alliances. 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

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

Business-Ready Configurations for Deploying and Using VMware Virtualization on Dell Blades and in iSCSI Storage Environments

Wed, 20 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this technical article you will learn how the Business-Ready Configurations for Dell PowerEdge™ blade servers, Dell EqualLogic™ SAN, and VMware Infrastructure™ provides a detailed reference architecture for deploying and using VMware virtualization on Dell blades and iSCSI storage environments. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Recession-Proof the Business: The Top Five Ways IT Organizations Can Help Companies Survive a Tough Economy

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In a recession, companies need to focus on activities that will ensure that they can quickly adapt and respond to competitive threats and varying market conditions. They need to seize the opportunities that'll help them survive and emerge stronger than before. Read this paper to learn what your IT organizations need to do to survive the recession. Published by: Informatica

eBook: Virtualization for mission-critical SAP environments

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This e-book examines the trend towards running mission-critical SAP applications on virtualized servers. It will also answer questions about SAP Platforms, virtualization packs, skill requirements to run SAP software, and how to manage virtualization needs without lengthy support calls. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Forrester Research: Total Economic Impact of SQL Server 2008 Upgrade

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This study provides readers with a framework for evaluating the potential financial impact on their organization of upgrading from a previous version of SQL Server to SQL Server 2008. Forrester's aim is to show all related costs to best give readers a complete understanding of the costs their organizations might incur. Published by: Microsoft

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

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

Podcast: Calculating Cost Savings from User Provisioning - Forrester Consulting Analysis

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Learn first-hand the industry best practices and implementation guidelines that will allow you to drastically cut IT administration expenditure, minimize compliance costs and eliminate security risks.

Published by: Oracle Corporation

Achieving Compliant Manufacturing Excellence through Real-time Performance Management and Continuous Improvement

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Manufacturers are feeling new pressure on their operations from many directions. Dynamic market needs, increased compliance requirements, more distributed manufacturing operations, rapid product innovation, lean manufacturing, and the transition to new IT technology all manifest themselves on the plant floor and throughout the enterprise. Published by: SAP America Inc

EMC Elevates IT Efficiency to New Heights with Advanced Customer Services

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read how Oracle's Advanced Customer Services has helped EMC integrate their numerous acquisitions and ensure that the technology decisions are based on strategic goals. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Lean Across the Enterprise: Using Lean Manufacturing Techniques to Leverage ERP Investments

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

What is Lean Technology? In these economic times, people look at the belt-tightening exercises they've performed to reduce expenses across their enterprises and declare, "We're already lean! How can we get any leaner?" In truth, Lean Manufacturing goes far beyond cost reduction and is actually grounded upon the elimination of waste. Published by: Exact Software

Comparing Data Center Batteries, Flywheels, and Ultracapacitors

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper explores several popular classes of batteries, compares batteries to both flywheels and ultracapacitors, and briefly discusses fuel cells. Published by: APC