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ALSO CALLED: Benchmark Tests, Benchmarks
DEFINITION: A benchmark is a point of reference by which something can be measured. In surveying, a "bench mark" (two words) is a post or other permanent mark established at a known elevation that is used as the basis for measuring the elevation of other topographical points.In computer and Internet technology, the term may have any of these meanings:1) A set of conditions against which a product or system is  … 
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Valero Revamps Applications to Reduce Risk and Increase Business Agility
sponsored by Micro Focus, Ltd
CASE STUDY: Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) is one of the top U.S. refining companies. Read this case study to learn how Valero worked with Micro Focus to reduce risk and costs while increasing competitive advantage in the complex delivery of energy services at both the retail and wholesale level.
Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Published: 26 Oct 2009


Best Practices in Creating a Strategic Finance Function
sponsored by SAP America Inc
WHITE PAPER: the following article will share the results of SAP research as well as APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking Collaborative (OSBC) research. The OSBC research is the first global set of common standards for business processes and data, giving organizations an independent, authoritative resource for evaluating and improving business practices.
Posted: 26 Jan 2009 | Published: 26 Jan 2009


Intelligent Metrics Ensures Success
sponsored by IFS
WHITE PAPER: Read how GED Integrated Solutions went through the process of identifying and implementing metrics to drive its business process improvement program in 2002 and has since learned many important lessons in how to track and leverage business metrics to improve operational performance.
Posted: 01 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2007

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BENCHMARK TESTING DEFINITION (continued): …  measured. PC magazine laboratories frequently test and compare several new computers or computer devices against the same set of application programs, user interactions, and contextual situations. The total context against which all products are measured and compared is referred to as the benchmark. 2) A program that is specially designed to provide measurements for a particular operating system or application. 3) A known product with which users are familiar or accustomed to that other newer products can be compared to. 4) A set of performance criteria which a product is expected to meet.Laboratory … 
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