Business of Information Technology

WHITE PAPER: This resource offers ten steps to achieving IT portfolio management enlightenment. Learn how, by integrating APM and PPM solutions, CIOs can achieve better visibility into their entire IT portfolio, creating improved efficiency, lower costs and overall business harmony.

Posted: 20 May 2013 | Published: 20 May 2013

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 analysis has been primarily directed at the value of virtualization from a business perspective, so that those whose role it is to provide business leadership can understand the benefit of the virtualization offerings when evaluating its selection.

Posted: 10 May 2013 | Published: 10 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: There are many articles devoted to what is hot in the IT industry, so we won't rehash them here. Instead, we will focus on skills that are going away. If these skills are all you have, soon you may be in an unemployment line. If these skills are the most recent ones you have, NOW is the time to update your skill set and prepare for the future.

Posted: 08 May 2013 | Published: 08 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the current state of analytics in today's accounting systems, and ventures to find ways to enhance and strengthen this foundation. Learn how automation can help support accounting systems.

Posted: 07 May 2013 | Published: 07 May 2013

VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: This classroom addresses the challenges enterprises face as they attempt to centralize the BI strategy and the tools and methodologies that are addressing these challenges.

Posted: 25 Apr 2013 | Premiered: 16 Mar 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

EZINE: This e-zine breaks down how PPM tools and best practices simplified project management and justified IT project service delivery and costs.

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 | Published: 02 Apr 2013

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

EGUIDE: This e-guide from SearchHealthIT.com highlights the importance of data analytics in the success of today's ACOs. Read now to learn the difference between collaborative and captive ACOs and discover how predictive analytics can provide the information necessary to dramatically improve patient care.

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 | Published: 29 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper demonstrates how progressive retailers can seamlessly integrate all phases of the real estate lifecycle process, from market planning, site selection and construction to day-to-day operations like lease administration and facility management.

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 | Published: 27 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: Buildings account for 49 percent of the total US energy consumption. This white paper demonstrates how IT leaders can better manage their energy and environmental programs while centrally managing the lifecycle of their facilities.

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 | Published: 27 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper summarizes the findings of a research study examining the different stages of maturity that today's organization are in depending on their progress in energy and environmental programs. Read now to find out whether you're an achiever, a planner, or a straggler.

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 | Published: 27 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This resource highlights the results of an electronic survey that gathered responses from 179 senior executives on how they plan to deal with the changes in lease accounting proposed by FASB and IASB. Additionally, hear from FedEx's Chief Accounting Officer, as he discusses the implications of this change.

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 | Published: 27 Mar 2013

PODCAST: Many companies are benefiting from a smarter approach to infrastructure and architecture.Access this podcast aimed at IT decision makers who are using technology to transform their organizations and improve business performance. Find out how you can turn your company into a smarter organization and make your IT become more strategic.

Posted: 18 Mar 2013 | Premiered: Mar 18, 2013

WHITE PAPER: This resource provides an overview of business analytics and offers guidance on preparing your organization for a successful implementation. Moreover, learn what to look for in a an analytics solution, and figure out what will best suit your needs.

Posted: 13 Mar 2013 | Published: 13 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the practical uses of analytical performance management. Read now to learn how the systematic exploration of quantitative relationships can allow organizations to know which non-financial variables can affect financial performance.

Posted: 13 Mar 2013 | Published: 13 Mar 2013

EGUIDE: Are you a CIO looking to justify your DR project to upper management? This Q&A with Paul Kirvan, a consultant with more than 20 years of experience in business continuity management, will give you a perspective on the overall issue of DR and why your organization should implement a documented backup plan.

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 | Published: 05 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This paper shows that by accelerating the adoption and widening the footprint of service lifecycle management, IT can turn cloud into an opportunity to transition smoothly into a new world of hybrid delivery. It also presents five actions senior IT management can take to expedite this transition with minimal risk and disruption.

Posted: 01 Mar 2013 | Published: 01 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper takes a look at the results of in-depth interviews with those well-versed in IT process automation. Hear from peers experienced with ITPA and uncover the real and substantial business benefits they've achieved.

Posted: 01 Mar 2013 | Published: 01 Mar 2013

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