Business Environment

WHITE PAPER: This evaluation from Forrester looks at both the current capabilities of vendors to support cases and their potential to support projects and operations. Read now for an in-depth smart process application evaluation so you can make a more informed decision.

Posted: 16 May 2013 | Published: 16 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper takes an uncommon look at how – thanks to mobile and cloud technologies – the world of work is changing and why. Specifically, it focuses on ways IT leaders can be proactive about building a work environment that's ready for the future.

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 | Published: 12 Nov 2012

WHITE PAPER: This brief by Pamela Slim, award-winning author, shows you how to establish strong customer relationships and then nurture them for the long haul.

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 | Published: 01 Apr 2013

WHITE PAPER: This brief by Matt Abrahams, communication and presentation expert, explores how you can shake your stage fright to present with confidence.

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 | Published: 01 Apr 2013

WHITE PAPER: This Focus Research eBook explores 30 best practices designed to help you weather the storm and successfully navigate an unsteady economy.

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 | Published: 01 Apr 2013

WHITE PAPER: This resource provides an assessment of the current state of business technology and describes five key innovations that are separating market leaders from laggards. Learn what you need to know to plan for business success by reading on now.

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper demonstrates how forward-thinking government organisations are utilising capture-enabled business process management (BPM) solutions to streamline operations that eliminate paper-based processes, effectively reducing costs, strengthening security and providing faster, better public service.

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 | Published: 22 Feb 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents the findings of a research study conducted to identify what differentiates successful accounts payable operations from those that are underachieving. Read now to learn how automating these processes can reduce labor costs while improving effectiveness.

Posted: 22 Feb 2013 | Published: 22 Feb 2013

CASE STUDY: This white paper demonstrates how Audi-Volkswagen Middle East found a user-friendly, easy-to-use BPM system that did not require high levels of technical expertise from in-house staff. The solution they chose was able to meet their "no-coding" requirement while enhancing the performance of their existing IT systems.

Posted: 22 Feb 2013 | Published: 22 Feb 2013

VIDEO: This brief video testimonial demonstrates how, by automating their information-intensive processes, Swiss post Solutions was able to streamline operations, increase productivity & better engage with their customers for a competitive advantage & growth.

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 | Premiered: 21 Feb 2013

VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: In this comprehensive Advanced Analytics Classroom, celebrated BI consultant Thomas Rathburn shares the secrets of implementing a successful predictive analytics and data mining program. Learn some best practices, get insight into key trends and developments, discover potential challenges, and more.

Posted: 14 Feb 2013 | Premiered: 12 Feb 2013

EZINE: This edition of the CIO Decisions e-zine demonstrates how BI and data analytics are dramatically changing the way businesses interact with their data. Inside, learn how the Obama campaign used "microtargeting" techniques to read the polls and understand how they were changing and evolving during the campaign.

Posted: 08 Feb 2013 | Published: 08 Feb 2013

RESEARCH CONTENT: Businesses are entering 2013 in a more optimistic mood than they entered 2012, but continue to favour defensive strategies in a low growth environment, this report from Deloitte reveals.  

Posted: 06 Feb 2013 | Published: 06 Feb 2013

EBOOK: This e-book takes a fascinating look at what it means to be an extreme leader. Read now to learn how you can energize your business and your teams. Uncover not only what it takes to be a great leader, but how you can accomplish it.

Posted: 04 Feb 2013 | Published: 04 Feb 2013

PODCAST: Recent merger and acquisition activity has drastically affected end-users and the market in regards to ERP management. Listen to this podcast featuring expert analyst Cindy Jutras to learn more.

Posted: 29 Jan 2013 | Premiered: Jan 29, 2013

WHITE PAPER: Without high levels of automation, virtual machines and cloud services will quickly grow out of control. An evolved approach to automation erases the barriers between people, process and technology and drives more efficiency into the business.

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 | Published: 20 Nov 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper demonstrates how flexible work environments can enhance productivity, spur innovation and reduce costs. Read now to learn how forward thinking IT leaders have already overcome the challenges associated with flexible working initiatives.

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 | Published: 02 Aug 2012

ANALYST BRIEF: With a potential economic crisis looming in the Eurozone, Gartner offers a checklist of questions that CIOs and CEOs should ask each other.

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 | Published: 02 Apr 2012

RESOURCE: This report from KPMG identifies business priorities across a wide range of geographies and industries, and assesses the economic outlook.

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 | Published: 16 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: In late 2010, Skillsoft asked KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest learning analytics firm, to conduct an independent study to determine the value that SkillSoft training provides to individuals and organizations. Check out this white paper to explore the results of this study and key findings.

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 | Published: 28 Feb 2011

WEBCAST: Watch this webcast to learn how to keep up with the ever-changing consumer demands for new and improved products and services. Discover technologies that can help you build an agile, responsive IT infrastructure so you're able to scale to changing needs and make more strategic business decisions.

Posted: 20 Apr 2012 | Premiered: Apr 20, 2012

EBOOK: This e-book describes how using a cloud-based suite of applications and services integrated with a community of experts and trading partners can fuel the collaboration needed to improve your performance and profits.

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 | Published: 04 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: IBM Business Process Manager provides the simplicity, efficiency, visibility and collaboration needed to manage highly dynamic and networked business environments. IBM Business Process Manager is easy to deploy and use straight out of the box or in an easily customizable configuration - providing rapid time to value and improved user productivity.

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 | Published: 07 Jul 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the ins and outs of social businesses, uncovering what it means, the value it brings, and what you should expect for the future.

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 | Published: 22 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, IDC explores example case studies of IBM’s internal evolution to a social business as a means to guide other large organisations considering making a similar transition.

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 | Published: 22 Jun 2011