Business Systems White Papers

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How TCO Benefits Make Cloud Computing a No-Brainer for Many SMBs and Mid-Market Enterprises
sponsored by NetSuite
WHITE PAPER: This resource analyzes the economic benefits of cloud computing in the ERP and CRM space, and details how embracing the cloud can be a competitive differentiator for SMBs.
Posted: 14 Feb 2014 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

NetSuite

The Benefits of Running Your Business Software in the Cloud: Strategies for Success
sponsored by NetSuite
WHITE PAPER: Ad hoc, standalone applications have a tough time keeping up with the requirements of business growth. This resource examines key benefits you can realize by moving your business software to the cloud.
Posted: 14 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

NetSuite

The Great Debate: One Integrated Business System VS. Siloed Applications
sponsored by NetSuite
WHITE PAPER: This resource explores the challenges of siloed software applications, and describes how an integrated business system can give you the power to conquer operational inefficiency and support business growth.
Posted: 13 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

NetSuite

Enable relevant, in-context business intelligence: Embedding BI content into applications and processes
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This brief resource introduces a platform that gives you the power to create customized BI content and embed it into applications and processes for relevant, contextualized business intelligence.
Posted: 15 Jan 2014 | Published: 30 Sep 2012

IBM

IBM Cognos Lifecycle Manager - Streamline upgrades. Meet changing business and IT requirements quickly.
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: The process of verifying that business intelligence report content has not been adversely affected following a change in the IT environment can be time-consuming and tedious. This resource introduces a utility that automates the testing process – read on to learn more.
Posted: 15 Jan 2014 | Published: 30 Sep 2012

IBM

IBM Cognos Lifecycle Manager - Streamline upgrades with automated testing
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: System upgrades and other IT changes can have a negative impact on business intelligence report content, but testing thousands of reports can be tedious and time-consuming. This resource introduces a utility that relieves the burden by automating the testing process.
Posted: 15 Jan 2014 | Published: 31 Oct 2012

IBM

Supporting workplace mobility with ERP
sponsored by Sage (UK) Limited
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the business impact of mobile enterprise resource planning (ERP) and why mid-size organizations are flocking to this technology. Also inside, uncover key benefits and potential challenges of mobile ERP.
Posted: 20 Dec 2013 | Published: 31 Oct 2013

Sage (UK) Limited

Dynamic Business - From Aspiration to Reality
sponsored by Microsoft India
WHITE PAPER: This resource examines how you can make your organization a dynamic business with the right set of innovative and proactive applications and tools.
Posted: 19 Dec 2013 | Published: 19 Mar 2013

Microsoft India

Business Transformation: Exploring the Requirements of a Strategic Business Transformation
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: To keep up with market demands and trends, it is important for organizations to transform their business. This guide explores business transformation and how it reduces risk and cost
Posted: 19 Nov 2013 | Published: 19 Nov 2013

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Why Business Rules?: A Case for Business Users of Information Technology
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper explains how business people are allowed to directly define how their business rules are being executed with a BRMS; and, perhaps more important, how it facilitates change in an easy, safe and reliable manner.
Posted: 07 Jul 2011 | Published: 01 Sep 2009

IBM

Building Capabilities Leveraging Alternate Solution Deployments
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the delivery methods and strategies for achieving versatile, agile and powerful IT capabilities. Inside, learn about the need for service and application orchestration, as well as cutting edge strategies for meeting a new generation of business needs.
Posted: 30 Jun 2011 | Published: 30 Jun 2011

SAP America, Inc.

Becoming a Social Business: The IBM Story
sponsored by IBM
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

IBM

Business Transformation Through Telepresence
sponsored by AT&T Corp
WHITE PAPER: Check out this research brief as it explores key findings to maximize business telepresence value by understanding how telepresence works as an enabler for business transformation. Learn how best-in-class organizations deploy telepresence to gain business value and see benefits that drive top-line growth.
Posted: 16 Jun 2011 | Published: 16 Jun 2011

AT&T Corp

Enterprise Management Associates Report-- The Power of AppScan: A Hands-On Review of IBM Rational AppScan Standard Edition
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: In a hands-on look at IBM Rational AppScan Standard Edition, the Enterprise Management Associates® (EMA™) team finds in the product an easily implemented, highly configurable utility that addresses multiple application security pain points.
Posted: 27 Oct 2010 | Published: 27 Oct 2010

IBM

IT@Intel Brief: The Value of PC Refresh with Microsoft Windows 7
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn why Intel IT decided to implement an enterprise-wide deployment of Microsoft Windows. This paper provides a discussion of all the performance, manageability, and security benefits that come with this upgraded opeating system.
Posted: 27 Sep 2010 | Published: 14 Sep 2009

Intel

After the crisis: What now?
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: To succeed in this new climate, you now need to take decisive action to preempt scarcity, drive cost efficiency and find targeted approaches to revenue growth. Read this executive report to find out how.
Posted: 26 Aug 2010 | Published: 09 Mar 2010

IBM

Smarter Business Planning & Transformation: Attain Maximum Value from Your Enterprise Architecture
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Using the information contained within an EA, stakeholders can identify innovation initiatives – freeing funds through optimization initiatives, or developing new opportunities. This white paper provides an overview of EA and highlights how an actionable EA approach from IBM can maximize organizational agility, and more. 
Posted: 12 Aug 2010 | Published: 12 Aug 2010

IBM

Funding for BI: It’s All About ROI, ROI, ROI
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper for a summary of the 2nd webcast in a series sponsored by IBM that is designed to empower IT and Business Unit managers to develop a strong business case for the return on investment (ROI) of their business intelligence initiatives.
Posted: 10 Aug 2010 | Published: 07 Dec 2009

IBM

8 Essentials of Business Analytics
sponsored by SAS
WHITE PAPER: Leading banks use business analytics to predict and prevent credit fraud, saving millions. Retailers use business analytics to predict the best location for stores and how to stock them. But these advanced business applications tell only part of the story. What's going on inside these market-leading companies that sets them apart?
Posted: 29 Jul 2010 | Published: 29 Jul 2010

SAS

Business Intelligence in SAP Environments
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the disruptions to SAP’s roadmap after the acquisition of BOBJ, and discusses various scenarios in which customers might decide to stay with SAP BOBJ for its BI strategy, and also when it might be best to use a third-party BI platform to leverage their SAP investments. Read this paper to learn more.
Posted: 22 Jun 2010 | Published: 26 May 2010

IBM

From Reporting to Performance Management – A Roadmap: How IT Can Drive Better Business Performance
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how IT decision makers can drive better business performance through strong strategic, tactical, and advanced reporting.
Posted: 17 Mar 2010 | Published: 25 Jul 2009

IBM

Business Rules and Gap Analysis: Discovery and Management of Business Rules Avoids Business Disruptions
sponsored by Micro Focus, Ltd
WHITE PAPER: This paper will assess how to locate and account for functionality gaps. It will also illustrate a methodology for realigning applications with business goals.
Posted: 04 Dec 2009 | Published: 23 Nov 2009

Micro Focus, Ltd

Enhancing Your Infrastructure in an Uncertain Economy to Support Your SOA Business Initiatives
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper defines the challenges facing today's IT executives and steps you can take now to support your organization’s SOA-based initiatives by cutting costs, leveraging your existing IT infrastructure and improving productivity.
Posted: 11 Nov 2009 | Published: 15 Jan 2009

IBM

Securing a Dynamic Infrastructure
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes how security that is built into a dynamic infrastructure can mitigate risks, enabling agility, secure collaboration, and business transformation. The IBM Security Framework and lifecycle approach can help address changing business requirements.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 12 Jun 2009

IBM

Business Value of Sterling Commerce Managed Services for B2B Integration
sponsored by Sterling Commerce, An IBM Company
WHITE PAPER: Increasing cost controls and unpredictable cost increases are leading many enterprises to rethink how they support their business-to-business (B2B) operations. As a result, many enterprises are choosing to outsource B2B integration by partnering with a managed services provider.
Posted: 11 Sep 2009 | Published: 01 Sep 2009

Sterling Commerce, An IBM Company