Bitpipe: Business Systems Research

Delivering More Value: What’s New in RRC 2.0

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

IBM Rational ® Requirements Composer helps teams define requirements more effectively and apply 'just enough' management to them across the project lifecycle. Join this webcast to learn more. Published by: IBM

Webcast - Towards a Smarter Enterprise: Driving Business Efficiency and Innovation

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Join this webcast to learn how organizations can leverage process and technology analysis and planning; then design, execute and govern effectively and efficiently. Published by: IBM

Webcast - Turn Your IT Plan into a Competitive Advantage in an Uncertain Market: Harnessing the Power of Enterprise Architecture

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Join this webcast to learn how Enterprise Architecture integrated with Portfolio Management is empowered to integrate your strategic goals into your organization's capital planning, business planning and technology architecture activities. In this way, your strategic planning outputs become actionable. Published by: IBM

Operational efficiency — how to save big with BMC Software

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

As the business demands more from your tight IT budget, it's helpful to know that you can actually fund the IT improvements your business needs from savings generated by improvements in operational efficiency. Read a short overview of how BMC Solutions drive operational efficiency. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

IBM Security Framework Blueprint (Redbook August '09)

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

IBM has created a pair of complementary views to bridge the communication gap between the business and the technical perspectives of security to enable convergence in thought and process. The IBM Security Framework addresses the business view, and the IBM Security Blueprint addresses the technical view. Published by: IBM

Secure and Compliant Collaboration and Access

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

As part of its comprehensive security framework, IBM offers a broad, unified array of integrated access authorization and identity management solutions that enable organizations to secure their collaboration and access processes in alignment with their overall business needs. Published by: IBM

Securing a Dynamic Infrastructure

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper describes how security that is built into a dynamic infrastructure can mitigate risks, enabling agility, secure collaboration, and business transformation. The IBM Security Framework and lifecycle approach can help address changing business requirements. Published by: IBM

The Importance of Measuring ROI: The Indicator of Business and IT Performance

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

A disciplined IT performance measurement program is critical not only for business growth but also for economic viability. This paper provides a framework for a Return on IT (ROIT™) methodology and discusses how to deploy it within a company's business processes. Published by: SAP AG

eGuide: Business Process Management (BPM)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this E-Guide to learn what businesses are doing to streamline processes and enhance productivity by successfully implementing business process management (BPM). Published by: IBM

Security in the Business Productivity Online Suite from Microsoft Online Services

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper describes how Microsoft manages security, privacy, and continuity of the Online Services program, as well as how it aligns with industry standards for security and reliability. Published by: SHI

Dynamic Business Processes Podcast Series: Tips for Thriving in Today’s Economy with BPM

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Today, more than ever, organizations must deliver the benefits of cost optimization and business agility. This podcast series explains how that goal can be realized through dynamic Business Processes Management. The series focuses on banking, government, healthcare, insurance, cross-industry and retail. Published by: IBM

Save lots of money with your invoices!

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This case study examines how Alcan, a global leader in aluminum products, turned to ReadSoft's invoice processing software to automate their invoice process. With ReadSoft, Alcan was able to scan all their invoices and feed the information directly into their Oracle E-Business Suite. Published by: ReadSoft

Leveraging System Flexibility to Reduce Costs

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Learn more about reducing costs through a more dynamic infrastructure. Published by: IBM

Leveraging SUSE Linux Enterprise and HP Platforms for Business-Critical Workload Deployments

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This IDC White Paper takes an in-depth look at the use of Linux as a commercial solution in business-critical environments. It offers a deeper review of SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE) and HP's portfolio of standards-based server solutions. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Case Study: Clear Channel

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 24:00:00 EDT

After expanding their business into other markets across the globe, international media company Clear Channel found their current accounting and billing systems needing an upgrade. Read this case study and learn Clear Channel's solution. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Five Requirements for Greater Efficiency During IT Failures

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

For many companies, the upside to a down economy is an opportunity to consolidate IT operations. Read this white paper for five requirements to attain greater IT efficiency. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Business Value of Sterling Commerce Managed Services for B2B Integration

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Increasing cost controls and unpredictable cost increases are leading many enterprises to rethink how they support their business-to-business (B2B) operations. As a result, many enterprises are choosing to outsource B2B integration by partnering with a managed services provider. Published by: Sterling Commerce

Unlocking the Mainframe: Modernizing Legacy System to SOA

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Successful execution of an SOA strategy, combined with the release of the business value contained in legacy systems, can bring five proven benefits to the enterprise. Functioning as both a software development environment and a delivery framework, SOA provides a mechanism for defining business services and operating models. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Size Up Top Security Vendors with Comparative Security Testing

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this paper to learn the results of a study that examined performance evaluations and comparative tests on the ESET Smart Security Business Edition package as well as other leading solutions. Published by: ESET

Painting the CPG Supply Chain GREEN

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper offers a solution for businesses to achieve balance between profitability and sustainability by leveraging the platform of packaged implementations. Published by: Wipro Technologies

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

BI for Business Users: How IT Can Make Business Intelligence Easy for Everyone

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Today, the latest BI solutions put the power of advanced business intelligence into the hands of more people throughout the organization - improving the speed and accuracy of decision-making from top to bottom. Knowing your business, market, customers, and competition is critical for any organization. Read this for more... Published by: IBM

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

ONE Oracle News for Midsize Organizations - Issue 04

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

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