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	podcasts, IT downloads and product information provided by Bitpipe</description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 24:15:46 EDT</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Information Governance Survey]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214410471_968.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Where is your company in establishing a corporate policy around information and records management (Information Governance)&#63; Take our quick survey and enter to win a Nintendo Wii!
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[PODCAST: The Strategy of Success: Best Practices in Building your SAP Consulting Business]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213193883_544.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this Podcast, independent SAP analyst Jon Reed will discuss SAP trends and their effect on consultants, tips for honing your business strategy and consulting best practices.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ITIL essentials for the midmarket]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214489343_463.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This expert podcast looks at how midmarket firms can start down the ITIL 3.0 path.
   Published by: iETSolutions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Thinning Out the Hay: Proactive Information Governance and the Impact on eDiscovery]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214245969_883.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    When formulating a discovery preparedness strategy&#44; organizations must consider and accept the fact that electronically stored information (ESI) is growing at an explosive rate. This article will outline actions needed to take in order to comply wi...
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reducing Costs and Complexity with Global Governance Controls]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214245967_699.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Download this paper to learn about adopting a common platform for governance&#44; compliance&#44; and risk management to reduce cost and complexity and ensure a more effective response to new legislation.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Streamlining Marketing Management and Processes, a Merrill Lynch Success Story]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214304971_978.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This 2002 case study details Merrill Lynch's GPC Marketing team that successfully implemented Aprimo's Planning & Financial Management solution to better manage their $100 million-plus marketing spend.
   Published by: Aprimo, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Complex Application Delivery with SOA]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213888770_164.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this webcast learn knowledge and skills related to staffing up, justifying, and building the SOA implementation team. Listen on how to describe the roles associated with the SOA implementation team as well as the cost and skills justification for each.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Performance management trends, with Howard Dresner]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213636809_233.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The focus of business performance management (BPM) initiatives is evolving. In this expert podcast, gain insight on how to begin and expand your BPM initiatives and the trends that are affecting the BPM market.
   Published by: BOARD]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Strategy of Success: Best Practices in Building your SAP Consulting Business]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213109195_356.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this Webcast, independent SAP analyst Jon Reed will discuss SAP trends and their effect on consultants, tips for honing your business strategy and consulting best practices
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Enterprise SOA Enabled Business Network Transformation in Heterogeneous Landscapes]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213045318_351.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Customers are benefiting from deploying SOA based solutions to increase strategic agility and transform their business networks. In this Webcast, explore how to get started with enterprise SOA and SAP integration success stories.
   Published by: Intelligroup, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Successful Network Upgrades and Technology Deployments through Examination and Evaluation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212514244_26.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Whether implementing new technologies, upgrading existing infrastructures or evaluating current needs, the use of consultants for a Technology Assessment offers an objective evaluation of what your business needs to effectively execute your strategy.
   Published by: AT&T Corp]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Podcast: Big Blue touts Dynamic, Balanced Warehousing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212436708_716.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    A data warehouse appliance that's both dynamic and balanced sure sounds good, but what exactly do those terms mean? Gain insight into the balanced warehouse and how IBM uses it as the hub of their dynamic warehousing strategy.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Is There Any Strategy in Your Strategic Plan&#63;]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1211309568_203.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Strategy is the common thread of an integrated planning and management system&#44; and forms the basis for communicating the organization&#39;s approach for improving mission effectiveness for stakeholders.
   Published by: Actuate Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Charter Your MDM Implementation with Effective Data Governance and Stewardship]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210946849_91.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This session will focus on the techniques, challenges and benefits of implementing an effective data stewardship and data management program.
   Published by: Cognizant Technology Solutions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Develop a Sustainable Data Integration Plan for Business Intelligence Projects]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210602809_296.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this podcast with William McKnight, Sr. VP of Conversion Services International, Inc. get expert advice for developing a sustainable BI-data integration strategy.
   Published by: SAS Institute Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[E-Guide The CIO&#39;s Guide to Business Intelligence: Leading the Charge for Innovation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210427684_27.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how the direction of the right executive within a company leads to the creation of a business intelligence (BI) system&#44; enabling you to increase revenue and gain access to the information to make better business decisions.
   Published by: SAS Institute Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Redefining the Performance Management Process]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208883716_840.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The key to addressing the entire performance management challenge is to start with the fundamentals &#45; the way baselines and thresholds are handled.
   Published by: Netuitive, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Assess your Supply Chain Implementation and Risk with Bristlecone]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208187661_405.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how you can assess the risk of your supply chain implementations and assess your existing demand and supply planning processes, enabling you to reduce costs and improve service levels.
   Published by: Bristlecone]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IT Strategies for Human Resources Transformation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1207839403_111.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn best practices, best of breed technologies and concepts to enable an efficient, tactical human resources (HR) function. Morph HR from a support to a strategic advantage.
   Published by: Hexaware Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SOA Governance, SOA Development, SOA Performance, Registry/Repository]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206456627_100.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Videocast discusses methods for attaining effective SOA governance techniques that balance management and control with agility and freedom.
   Published by: Software AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Alignment&#45;Focused Organization: Bridging the Gap between Strategy and Execution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206039485_814.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Take a look at how organizations are taking strides to align business strategy with actual initiatives&#44; projects&#44; and daily activities &#45; in short&#44; to close the gap between strategy and execution.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Retail Today: Understand. Anticipate. Inspire]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206039489_150.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read how the software and tools SAP provides can help retailers succeed today by understanding their customers&#44; anticipating their needs&#44; and inspiring their loyalty as long&#45;term customers by meeting those needs as they arise.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Benchmarking ERP in Small Manufacturers by Aberdeen]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206051588_981.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Aberdeen benchmark study provides insight from small manufacturers about ERP strategies, evaluation and implementation of ERP and ROI expectations.
   Published by: Intuitive ERP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Taking Your Payroll Data from the Basement to the Board Room]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205952554_217.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    View this Webcast to explore the evolution of payroll and workforce data and their value to your enterprise. Discover how enterprises today are using payroll data to improve profits&#44; grow business and become employers of choice.
   Published by: Infor]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Pepsi America Case Study: Successfully Integrating Performance and Compensation Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205093351_773.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In order to integrate performance and compensation management, Pepsi America had to achieve a number of goals: to create a human capital planning initiative centered on a comprehensive performance management process, communicate and align corporate goals
   Published by: Authoria]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Talent Management Systems: Criteria, Roadmap and Readiness Assessment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205091106_454.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    View this Webcast to learn critical criteria for selecting a talent management system. Explore appropriate initiatives, a roadmap and a readiness assessment to help you in your selection.
   Published by: Authoria]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Transforming Compensation Management: Improve Accuracy, Reduce Risk and Align Compensation with Business Goals]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205091490_125.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this white paper to learn how you can effectively manage compensation systems to achieve lower costs, fewer errors and a broader visibility. Align compensation with business goals to achieve deeper insight and improved security.
   Published by: Authoria]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Compensation Management Best Practices, Challenges and Strategies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205092067_855.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this white paper to explore survey results regarding compensation management. Discover talent management strategies, compensation practices and impediments and how effective compensation management will help you achieve desired business results.
   Published by: Authoria]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[11 Criteria for Selecting the Best ERP System Replacement]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203446045_474.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn nine criteria to help you identify and select an ERP solution that fits your business needs. Find the right ERP provider that will help you implement quickly and achieve business objectives.
   Published by: Epicor Software Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2005 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Designing and Implementing Sustainable, Long-term Data Quality Programs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1202413878_167.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    View this expert Webcast, and listen to the complementary expert podcast, to learn how to find the best way to structure data stewardship and data quality programs that will be effective, sustainable and successful.
   Published by: SearchDataManagement]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Maturing Your Demand Management Practices]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1201637168_9.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper discusses the critical role effective demand management plays in evaluating potential IT investments.
   Published by: Compuware Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Workforce Analytics &#45; Business Intelligence Meets Human Capital Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1200078511_42.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This report is a roadmap for the rest of the Human Capital Management (HCM) community that desires to achieve those goals through the Best&#45;in&#45;Class use of workforce analytics.
   Published by: Taleo]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices in Interactive Marketing: A Strategic Approach to Segmentation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1200331424_304.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Online segmentation and content targeting provide a methodology for interactive marketers to deliver experiences that are more relevant to groups of high&#45;value customers and&#44; in doing so&#44; improve business performance.
   Published by: Interwoven, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices in Interactive Marketing: Drive More Value from Your Online Presence]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1200331424_78.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Progressive companies are rapidly adopting a Web&#45;centric business model that is content&#45;driven&#44; collaborative&#44; and interactive.
   Published by: Interwoven, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Power of IT Strategy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1191331956_881.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    A new CIO brings process and the latest IT to Canada's largest electrical distributor.
   Published by: CIO Decisions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[CIO Habitat: Growth: The Secret Ingredient in CIO Success]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1188985760_118.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    At a recent gathering for CIOs, John Hofmeister, the president of Shell Oil Co., surprised the group when he noted that just 10 years ago the oil giant had no enterprise CIO.
   Published by: CIO Decisions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SOA Governance: Framework and Best Practices]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1186078497_885.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper details the best practices and a six step process to achieve successful SOA governance, enabling you to deliver on your SOA strategy and business objectives.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
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