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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:06:01 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Measuring Return on Investment of Real-time Feedback Analytics]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1259159445_600.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper demonstrates how Real-time Feedback Analytics (RFA) has very high ROIs, even under conservative estimates, both in absolute terms and relative to the many productivity investments.
   Published by: MarketTools, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Achieving Cost and Resource Savings with Unified Communications]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1258762617_712.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Enterprises are always seeking to cut costs and optimize resource utilization. Now, in this harsh economic climate, the need is more compelling than ever. This paper highlights potential savings exceeding $5,000,000 per year for each 1,000 employees through the application of Microsoft Unified Communications to your business and IT operations.
   Published by: Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SOA In Any Economic Climate: Keep Ahead of Change with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257960335_925.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper from ZapThink discusses how organizations can quickly benefit from SOA, regardless of the economic climate.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[PODCAST: Best Practices around How to Economically Boost System and Application Performance with NAND Flash]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257797442_335.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Listen to this podcast to learn how to optimize your storage infrastructure using the latest NAND technologies, HDD and DRAM.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices around How to Economically Boost System and Application Performance with NAND Flash]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257796974_48.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    View this mediacast and learn how to optimize your storage infrastructure using the latest NAND technologies, HDD and DRAM.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Webcast: Five Things You Can Do Today to Cut Costs Using Agile Development]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257370698_326.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this economic downturn, organizations are looking to cut costs. Agile teams produce higher quality work, are quick to deliver and provide greater ROI. What can these teams do now to cut costs? Join us as Scott Ambler, Practice Leader Agile Development, provides his expertise and guidance on this pressing topic for today.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Are You Ready for Economic Bounce Back?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256682588_521.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper examines the concept that preparing for economic recovery is not something that can wait; it is something that businesses should plan for now. It will introduce enterprise application migration strategies that can be considered within any organization and also emphasize the importance of forward thinking and planning in down economy.
   Published by: Micro Focus, Ltd]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Webcast:  Hear from Your Peers: Take Action now to Lower your Database Costs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255978350_77.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Is data management costing you too much money? Join us for a webcast where two IBM DB2 customers will discuss proven strategies that they have incorporated into their IT operations that have resulted in lowering their overall database costs.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Managing Project and Portfolio Risk in the Oil and Gas Industry During an Economic Downturn]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255113053_549.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Project portfolio management solutions, such as those from Oracle, enable project leaders to successfully manage risk, even in this volatile climate. They also enable companies to identify the best strategies for pursuing existing projects and to identify the most-promising future projects for investment.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Making Strategy Real]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253910366_127.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Sun HPC Virtual Tradeshow]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253739184_54.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Performance Computing (HPC) is business ready. HPC can give your organization a competitive advantage through shorter development cycles, better decision making and lower costs. Download this webcast to discuss new technologies, accomplishments, and collaborations in HPC, networking, storage, software, and data management.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Solid State Drives - Improving Data Center Economics and Bringing New Capabilities!]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253211570_886.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This eSeminar will provide you with the information that you need to best implement SSDs and achieve the optimal ROI and service level improvements that you require.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reassessing Server Costs for Mid-Size Companies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253202895_179.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper argues that while the current economic climate might suggest delaying data center upgrades, the opposite will save you money.  Learn how upgrading to Sun Fire servers can put more on your bottom line.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Customer Relationship Management: The Winning Strategy in a Challenging Economy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252963712_237.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In a growth economy, businesses typically spend aggressively to stoke the growth engine. When money is tight, however, organizations seek more cost-effective ways to nurture their business expansion. This paper explains how organizations can save money over tough times and find themselves better positioned to take the lead when times improve.
   Published by: Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Smarter Development Environments: A Conversation with Grady Booch]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252694399_288.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Join Grady Booch in a freewheeling, interactive conversation on the future of software delivery in the current internet culture and new social media vehicles.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Smart Decisions for Extraordinary Times]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252441591_641.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With Microsoft Unified Communications businesses can simplify management and maximize budget and resources. You can consolidate costly third-party solutions and avoid capital investments.
   Published by: Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Q&A with the Small Business Administration on Recovery Act Opportunities for Small Businesses]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250283042_640.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    To provide relief and encourage continued growth, the U.S. Congress recently passed the Recovery Act-legislation that offers economic help to small businesses to help them to survive and thrive. Read the following Q+A to learn how businesses can take advantage of stimulus funds.
   Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[BI in a Down Economy?  Take a Smarter Approach]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249589625_390.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webcast presents tips on smarter business intelligence in a down economy.  Learn how to position your organization on a &quot;platform of believability&quot; with a single, reliable view of company-wide data.  This approach allows for the right information at the right time, making agile, high-risk decisions easier.
   Published by: Sybase, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Quality begins with Requirements]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249494459_16.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn about the new integration between IBM&reg; Rational&reg; DOORS and IBM&reg; Rational&reg; Quality Manager and how it enables you to implement a successful requirements based testing approach to your development lifecycle.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reducing Cost and Risk Through Improved Quality Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249484578_514.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Presentation Transcript: Be Prepared! Leverage SAP PLM to Navigate Through Uncertain Times]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249418905_785.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this presentation transcript to learn the business value of PLM in an uncertain economy as well as significant trends in the PLM market. Explore SAP's approach to a new generation of product lifecycle management solutions that will help you remain or become a product and services leader.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Capturing Cost Savings Today and Market Share Tomorrow with HP and Oracle Solutions]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248961849_51.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Consolidate Management Software and Reduce Cost]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248697198_15.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webcast explores a phased approach to consolidating application management solutions, aligning IT infrastructure with business needs and reducing costs.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Performance Management for a Challenging Economy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248113724_366.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In a challenging economy, the price paid for bad decisions can be dire. Even average decisions can cost your organization dearly. See how information sweet spots and performance management can help you not only weather the storm, but be better prepared to steer your way with greater agility into the upturn.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Meeting Economic Challenges Through Accelerated Virtualization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246546517_225.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With the current economic state the way it is CIOs must rethink how they manage IT costs and operations.  This white paper will take a closer look at how virtualization can help cut down the costs as well as improve efficiency of the data center.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IT Impact on Telecommunications Order Fallout - A Survey of Large Global Businesses]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246401448_763.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As the following pages will demonstrate, the evidence is that improving Business Transaction Assurance presents a real bottom-line opportunity and is moving high up the business agenda. However, companies' current systems are not equipped with the necessary tools to manage and control such transactions.
   Published by: Progress Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Innovations in Managing IT Service Quality: Managing Service Quality and Risk to Service Delivery in a Lean Economy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246035343_290.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With the economy down it is important for IT organizations to be as efficient as possible.  This means that IT operations, those responsible for the product and health of the enterprise, must have full visibility and control over their resources - and of course, the technology to do so.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How Outsourcing Drives Business Process Improvements]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245704721_716.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Analyzing the Total Cost of a Global Service Desk]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245700702_607.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Do you know what it really costs to operation your Service Desk? If your organization has not addressed Total Cost of Ownership, you are probably experiencing out-of-control cost increases and reduced service quality for end-user support. Read this white paper to learn about CompuCom's Service Desk solution.
   Published by: CompuCom Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How Manufacturers Can Use Project ERP to Weather Tough Times]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245437248_618.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper discusses how an organization can Survive poor economic conditions with strategic thinking and use of Project ERP by managing a downturn like a variance in a project.
   Published by: IFS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The CIO's Guide to IT Cost Optimization During the Recession]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245343992_594.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In today's dynamic economy it is important for CIOs to be thinking about how to strengthen their organization and position themselves for success for a future  economic upturn and growth.  Read this guide to learn how a company can make changes to IT that generate real business value.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Selecting a SAP Managed Hosting Provider: Trends and Myths]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245177867_251.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Bill Martorelli, principal analyst for Forrester Research, discusses trends in the SAP managed hosting arena, myths about SAP managed hosting, and gives advice on creating RFPs and negotiating SLAs.
   Published by: Freudenberg IT]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Embracing the Cloud: Top Seven Imperatives for an Organization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244828923_544.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper analyzes the impact of the cloud on the IT Ecosystem and provides answers to what an organization needs to do in embracing a right cloud strategy.
   Published by: Wipro Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Video White Paper:  Seven Tips for Profiting from Lean Times with CRM]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244654620_95.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The best time to streamline and turbo-charge the sales process is when competitors are looking the other way. That's why now is a good time to make the shift to a CRM solution that can catapult your organization into the next round of growth.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How Do You Evaluate Which On-Demand CRM Solution is Right for You?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244653631_957.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The three main drivers of SaaS adoption-low initial cost of ownership, speed of deployment, and low internal IT resource profile-make SaaS solutions attractive at any time, but even more so in times of a challenging market, provided there is a bona fide business need and the initiative can be expected to create additional revenue or save money.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Retailers' Response to the Global Economy Downturn - Enabling Immersive Shopping Experiences]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244651508_49.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper will explore the global retail industry's movement towards the attainment of total immersive shopping experience (ISE) abilities, and discuss how integrated customer relationship management (CRM) software suites will represent the key technological enabler to achieve this fundamental strategic business objective.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Maximizing CRM Effectiveness During Lean Times]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244652530_606.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    When the economy turns around, as it will, how will your organization be poised to take advantage of the next expansion? Read the latest white paper written by Steve Diamond, Sr. Director, Product Marketing at Oracle, to learn six areas your organization can focus on to improve business results.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Selling Through A Slump: An Industry-by-Industry Playbook to Help You Prepare for the Recovery]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244643299_63.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Selling in today's economy is tough. And simply doing more of the same is not the way to survive, much less thrive, in today's economy. There are important dos and don'ts in times like these. This eBook is your industry-specific roadmap out of the economic slump.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Top 3 Reasons CRM Initiatives (Still) Fail &#45; And How To Avoid Them]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244603771_296.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Business Network Transformation: Rethinking Relationships in a Global Economy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244407869_337.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The ability to operate effectively in business networks, be they coordinated or collaborative, is critical to sustaining competitive advantage in a commoditizing global economy. By focusing on their unique core capabilities, business network participants spend less on duplication and more on innovation, resulting in higher degrees of..
   Published by: SAP AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Presentation Transcript: Leveraging Virtualization to Constrain Costs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244249164_598.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Download this presentation transcript to learn how virtualization has been a major key to the success of everyone's favorite discount travel site as Priceline.com has continued to grow its competitive edge in the face of lean economic times.
   Published by: 3PAR]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Managing Risk through Financial Processes: Embedding Governance, Risk and Compliance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244233596_175.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    To find out how senior executives view their financial processes, the Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed a global sample of mostly financial executives in September 2008. Some respondents focused on the importance of developing processes that reduced costs and improved efficiency. Others acknowledged
the importance of cost and efficiency..
   Published by: SAP AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Energizing Utilities For The Economic Stimulus Plan: Strategies For Greater Energy Efficiency and Sustainability]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244139875_338.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This SAP Executive Insight examines specific concerns that confront utility executives in today&#39;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 AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Priceline.com Capitalizes on Lean Economic Times]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243432747_245.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Watch this videocast to learn how virtualization has been a major key to the success of everyone's favorite discount travel site as Priceline.com has continued to grow its competitive edge in the face of lean economic times.
   Published by: 3PAR]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Economics of Endpoint Security]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242323076_909.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    View this videocast to learn how to get a great endpoint security solution that includes management without having to invest a huge amount of resources.
   Published by: Sophos Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Leveling the Field: Powerful Software Solutions for Midsize Companies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241447713_920.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper highlights the value and benefits Oracle partners bring to IT implementations through the global Accelerate program - fixed-scope/fixed-price approach that ultimately lowers costs to customers and speeds time to value.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Security on a Budget]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241199994_144.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    We need to establish cost-effective security as a standard practice. This should be a long-term goal, not just one inspired by a tough economy. This paper explores several innovative ideas to help your organization save money on company security.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Using enterprise architecture to develop a blueprint for improving your energy efficiency and reducing your carbon footprint]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239297370_335.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
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    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]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Forrester Research: The Total Economic Impact&trade; Of Microsoft Unified Communications Products and Services]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1238703231_836.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Unified communications (UC), offers the promise of converging voice, data, and video communication and of eliminating many roadblocks in communication. In conducting these in-depth interviews with Microsoft UC products customers, Forrester found that organizations can achieve significant productivity improvements and cost savings.
   Published by: Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Improving Process Flexibility: How to Respond Quickly to Changing Market Demands by Streamlining Processes]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1235580949_955.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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]]></description>
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