Project Management White Papers

WHITE PAPER: Passing the Project Management Professional® (PMP) certification exam can seem like a daunting task when project managers first decide to take the leap. Following the best practices outlined here can put you on the road to certification and will have you prepared for your PMP® Boot Camp.

Posted: 25 Oct 2013 | Published: 25 Oct 2013

WHITE PAPER: With Oracle's Primavera Portfolio Management's enterprise approach to governance, agency executives can align projects with strategic goals, balance spending and assess risk. Plus, strategic governance provides greater levels of transparency and accountability, so compliance is never an issue and the return on taxpayer's funds is always rewarding.

Posted: 17 Oct 2013 | Published: 30 Apr 2010

WHITE PAPER: Learn to make the PI process an integral part of project management for everyone involved in an organization and utilize the power of historical knowledge for the implementation of future projects.

Posted: 16 Oct 2013 | Published: 31 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: SAvvy businesses realize there's a huge opportunity for cost savings and risk mitigation with the right approach to software asset management (SAM) and software license management. In this informative resource, explore best practices for a better approach to SAM and license management, so you can take full control of all your enterprise software.

Posted: 27 Sep 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2011

WHITE PAPER: This resource profiles a storage adapter for advanced project management that can help you optimize exploration and development operations, reduce storage management complexity and TCO, and more.

Posted: 26 Sep 2013 | Published: 31 Aug 2013

WHITE PAPER: Open source options are taking the pain out of business process management (BPM), and putting the value of BPM within reach of more companies and projects. But is open source BPM the right move for you? Read on now to find out.

Posted: 13 Aug 2013 | Published: 13 Aug 2013

WHITE PAPER: Cloud-based IT project and portfolio management (PPM) software is gaining popularity, but with all the vendor hype and so many options, choosing the right one can be difficult. In this in-depth Gartner report, explore why so many organizations are turning to cloud-based PPM, and compare the strengths and weaknesses of popular software vendors.

Posted: 07 Jun 2013 | Published: 13 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: In this expert white paper, discover how DevOps and agile overlap, intersect, communicate, and inform one another. Explore ways to improve DevOps with agile techniques, and boost agile development with lessons learned from DevOps.

Posted: 18 Apr 2013 | Published: 18 Apr 2013

WHITE PAPER: View this informative resource to learn more about proper sequencing, marketing a software project and how you can keep everything under control with the right tools. It provides a step-by-step process on managing customer driven software development as well as other important steps.

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 | Published: 20 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper highlights tips and best practices for CIOs looking for more effective ways to cut risk and create value in virtual environments through better teamwork.

Posted: 12 Sep 2012 | Published: 12 Sep 2012

WHITE PAPER: Find out more about value management and building value realization practices into every IT project. Discover how using value realization best practices during the lifecycle of your implementation can help you achieve greater value from your IT investments. Learn about the value of ASAP methodology and SAP offerings.

Posted: 17 May 2012 | Published: 31 Oct 2010

WHITE PAPER: Organizations that can continually deliver innovative products and services often garner majority marketplace share, premium profit margins and an industry-leading status. This white paper focuses on controlling that innovation with a portfolio management solution that will support sourcing, prioritization, process support, and more.

Posted: 14 Nov 2011 | Published: 31 Dec 2010

WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, discover the benefits of off-shoring and the challenges that stand in the way of a successful outsourced project.

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 | Published: 31 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: In order to maximize the benefits of a Scrum framework, software development teams need the right tools. Read this case study to find out how Red Gate Software implemented Scrum tools that gave them a shared framework and vocabulary, and improved transparency.

Posted: 14 Oct 2011 | Published: 13 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: When it comes to IT projects, there are a number of common mistakes – and too often project managers avoid the problems that those mistakes create instead of facing them head on. Inside this white paper, learn about the 6 most common IT project mistakes and 3 ways to avoid them.

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 | Published: 12 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: Although the current economic situation is improving, many organizations are opting to keep operational expenses on a tight leash, and some have decided to freeze hiring and re-evaluate project budgets. Learn how project management tools can help drive strategic planning and decision making for greater efficiency in your organization.

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 | Published: 12 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: The biggest challenge for IT leaders today is making sure that projects are aligned with the strategic and financial goals of their organizations. Learn why implementing a project and portfolio management (PPM) approach could help simplify your objectives. Gain insight on PPM topics such as allocating resources, capacity planning and more.

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 | Published: 12 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper makes the case for using value realization practices in conjunction with traditional project management.

Posted: 29 Jul 2011 | Published: 29 Jul 2011

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper now to learn about implementation services which work with your organizations to identify and minimize the risks of new technology implementations. Discover how this service can add significant value by ensure critical factors such as technical feasibility and performance requirements.

Posted: 28 Jul 2011 | Published: 28 Jul 2011

WHITE PAPER: Five tips for improving the ROI of your software investments.

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 | Published: 22 Apr 2011

WHITE PAPER: Continuous improvement, improving processes and increasing efficiencies are important when the economy heads south. Although the current economic situation is improving, many organizations are opting to keep operational expenses on a tight leash. View this paper to learn how to Increase productivity and reduce costs across the enterprise.

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 | Published: 25 Feb 2011

WHITE PAPER: In today’s economic climate, no manufacturer can afford to fund any supply chain management (SCM) project that fails to deliver results. This white paper describes seven success factors for today’s SCM projects, which have been identified by seasoned executives with decades of experience in the field.

Posted: 14 Feb 2011 | Published: 14 Feb 2011

WHITE PAPER: Read this paper for an outline of the steps an organization needs to take to achieve enterprise-wide business process management success.

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 | Published: 15 Dec 2010

WHITE PAPER: Smart products have changed the way manufacturers approach developing complex products. Product innovation has evolved over the past few years, innovation is now dependent on software. Get the top four ways your organization can use an integrated product management process to thrive on a smarter planet in this informative paper.

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 | Published: 04 Oct 2010

WHITE PAPER: If your organization is considering deploying a new portal or migrating from one solution to another, IBM can help you make an educated and benefits-focused decision. This evaluation guide takes a scenario-based approach to help you navigate the portal decision criteria based on your current business priorities.

Posted: 17 Aug 2010 | Published: 14 Apr 2010