Business Intelligence Network - The Vision for BI and Beyond

WHITE PAPER - This analysis presented by Symplified, shows the compelling Software as a Service (SaaS) Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) advantages over software, driving identity lifecycle costs down by more than 75% based on real-world data. Read this paper to learn more
Posted: August 19, 2008 | Published: August 19, 2008


Topics:  Budgeting | Business Models | Cost Benefit Analysis | Disaster Recovery | IT Infrastructure | Security | Software | Software as a Service | TCO

CASE STUDY - In this case study Extraprise Siebel On Shore Services provided management structure, experienced resources, extended production support and competitive pricing to Cumis Mutual Group which provides a high level of support and service to the end-user.
Posted: August 10, 2008 | Published: August 1, 2008


Topics:  Application Performance Management | Budgeting | Business Activity Monitoring | Business Performance Management | Business Process Management | CRM | Financial Services | Security

CASE STUDY - It is discussed in this case study how Apptio's Software as a Service (SaaS) offering allowed HomeStreet Bank to easily establish a model of how costs were flowing across all of IT. This allowed the bank to easily map out their costs.
Posted: August 8, 2008 | Published: August 8, 2008


Topics:  Banking Industry | Banking Software | Banking Systems | Budgeting | Cost Benefit Analysis | Financial Services | Security | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - Explore the changing role of the CIO, and the blurring of the line between IT and finance, as CIOs begin to function as strategic advisors to the executive team.
Posted: August 6, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Budgeting | Business Performance Management | Risk Management | SOA

WHITE PAPER - CA Workload Automation is your solution to the challenges of virtualization, SOA, and composite application delivery. Read about the six layers of change and about building IT systems that can continuously respond to the needs of your business.
Posted: July 22, 2008 | Published: July 1, 2008


Topics:  Application Development | Application Infrastructure | Application Performance Management | Budgeting | Data Centers | IT Services | IT Systems | Network Managers | SOA | Software | Systems Management | Web Services Architecture

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper explains why automated reconciliation is quickly evolving into a competitive necessity. The costs associated with manual reconciliation, the benefits from automation, and the best reconciliation workflow model will all be discussed.
Posted: July 10, 2008 | Published: July 1, 2008


Topics:  Asset Management (Finance) | Best Practices | Budgeting | Customer Service | Market Trends | Portfolio Management (Finance) | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Workflow Management Coalition

WHITE PAPER - In investment reporting, customers expect detailed reports of irreproachable accuracy, delivered with no delay or excuses. This whitepaper will serve as as a guide for Investment Advisors.
Posted: July 10, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2006


Topics:  Budgeting | Financial Applications Software | Financial Services Industry | Investments | Outsourcing | Reporting Software | Systems Management

WHITE PAPER - This paper will explore the implications of the emerging economic slowdown for IT and telecom managers and lay out strategies for proactively managing through the downturn.
Posted: July 1, 2008 | Published: May 1, 2008


Topics:  Budgeting | IP Telephony | IT Industry | IT Service Management | Management Service Providers | Operational Support Systems | ROI | Staffing | Telecommunications Industry

WHITE PAPER - The Internet has empowered the enterprise network, but IP-based approaches continue to make compliance an issue. In this white paper learn how an "identity-aware" network, gives enterprises the visibility necessary for audit compliance.
Posted: June 16, 2008 | Published: June 13, 2008


Topics:  Budgeting | Enterprise Architectures | Identity Management | Internet | Network Management | Regulations | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Management

PODCAST - The focus of business performance management (BPM) initiatives is evolving. In this expert podcast, gain insight on how to begin and expand your BPM initiatives and the trends that are affecting the BPM market.
Posted: June 16, 2008 | Premiered: June 16, 2008


Topics:  Budgeting | Business Intelligence Software | Business Performance Management | CRM | ERP | Market Trends | Strategic Planning

WHITE PAPER - Employee compensation represents one of the largest items on the P&L statement. Properly and effectively managing that expense, and achieving even razor-thin marginal improvements, yield compelling benefits in numerous key areas.
Posted: June 9, 2008 | Published: June 1, 2008


Topics:  Budgeting | Business Process Management | Compensation | Productivity | ROI | Software Implementation | Succession Planning

WHITE PAPER - Large organizations may have blazed the trail for migration to performancedriven compensation????????also known as pay-for-performance????????but midsize companies that want to compete and succeed are following that same mind-set.
Posted: June 9, 2008 | Published: June 7, 2008


Topics:  Budgeting | Business Process Automation | Business Processes | Compensation | Human Resources Services | Spreadsheets | Workforce Management Software | Workforce Planning

WHITE PAPER - This paper shows how best practices power this transformation; survey results and case studies demonstrate the benefits of deploying best practices and the obstacles organizations face in implementing them in the real world.
Posted: May 19, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Best Practices | Budgeting | Customer Service | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains | Systems Integration

WEBCAST - Please join Forrester analyst Alex Cullen and Centennial Software as they discuss best practices for managing your IT operations.
Posted: May 15, 2008 | Premiered: April 25, 2008


Topics:  Adaptive Enterprise | Budgeting | Business Processes | Cost Benefit Analysis | Data Center Consolidation | Data Centers | Economic Environment | IT Governance | Portfolio Management (IT Management) | Strategic Planning

WHITE PAPER - Explore the top 10 reasons you should get your software as a service. Learn how you can leverage key application, accelerate ROI and achieve global availability with an on-demand model.
Posted: May 10, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Budgeting | Business Process Automation | CRM Software | High Availability | ROI | Security | SMBs | Software as a Service | Software Implementation | Software Upgrades