Business Management Research
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Microsoft Dynamics ERP Case Study: Premium Specialty Coffee Roaster and Distributor Manages Growth with Outstanding Quality
Sponsored by: MicrosoftRead this case study to learn how Peet’s wanted to ensure best product quality while continuing to grow; make business technology more scalable, reliable, and manageable; and be more effective in taking control of the business.
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After the crisis: What now?
Sponsored by: IBMTo 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.
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Funding for BI: It’s All About ROI, ROI, ROI
Sponsored by: IBMRead 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.
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Business Intelligence In the Corporate Finance Environment: Productivity Gains Associated with Data Agnostic BI Solutions
Sponsored by: IBMRead this paper to learn how organizations with highly-complex organizational structures will find an application independent business intelligence strategy more effective than BI tools that come bundled in ERP applications.
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Rational Team Concert Evaluation Guide
Sponsored by: IBMRead this paper to learn how this software can aid in starting new projects and adding and transitioning team members quickly, thereby increasing your ability to respond to changes in your business as well as marketplace demands.
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Embedding Analytics into Processes
Sponsored by: SASIn their latest book, Thomas Davenport, Jeanne Harris and Robert Morison show how companies apply analytics in their daily operations. We see examples of analytics at work within core processes in a variety of business areas. Read this white paper to learn how embedding analytics into your organization's processes can help you.
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Software Asset Management (SAM) Professional Services from HP
Sponsored by: HP and MicrosoftSoftware allows you to thrive in the midst of change. Managing your software assets requires a partner who delivers more—and that’s HP Software Licensing & Management Solutions (SLMS). Download this brochure and learn more.
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Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA): The pay-as-you-go licensing program
Sponsored by: HP and MicrosoftSPLA is a month-to-month licensing program designed to enable service providers to supply hosting, outsourcing and other software services to customers without the up-front capital costs and increased risk. Read this brochure for the details.
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HP Software Licensing & Management Solutions
Sponsored by: HP and MicrosoftThe experts from HP Software Licensing & Management Solutions (SLMS) know all about Microsoft. We identify the best licensing program for your needs, explain how to get the most from your licensing agreement and work with the software publisher on your behalf.
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IBM Global CIO Study - Implications for IT Managers
Sponsored by: IBMRecognizing that successful IT innovation requires deep involvement with the business overall, CIOs increasingly help set business strategy, use IT to enable business flexibility, and help corporations meet enterprise-wide goals. Learn what this means to IT managers, operations managers, development managers, strategy and architecture leaders.
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Business Process Management and Enterprise Architecture for Better Business Outcomes
Sponsored by: IBMThis webcast explores how WebSphere and IBM Rational work together to help businesses achieve strategic objectives with reduced risk and cost and also for translating business vision and strategy into architectural change.
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Presentation Transcript: Geek Out on the Best Practices of a Google Apps Deployment
Sponsored by: Google AppsRead this transcript to geek out with Jim Copeland, Dan Kennedy and Marcello Pedersen, Google Apps deployment specialists, on why a "big bang" approach is earning customers accolades within their organizations.
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The Benefits of Data Modeling in Business Intelligence
Sponsored by: CA ERwin from CA TechnologiesThrough data modeling of BI systems, we can meet many of today’s data challenges. Through logical and physical modeling of business intelligence systems, we can enable the delivery of the correct business information to business users. Read this paper to learn more.
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The Evolving Role of the Business Analyst
Sponsored by: IBMWith the advent of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), the business analyst now has to think about issues such as IT services and how to define business logic as rules for easier and faster change cycles. Thus, a new position called the business rules analyst has emerged. This article will examine the role of this new star in the business world.
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Introduction to Business Rules: Taking Advantage of Business Rules Management Systems
Sponsored by: IBMBusiness users sometimes try to control and manage business rules without directly having to deal with IT, which isn’t always successful. Using an example from the insurance industry, this article provides an introduction to business rules and the importance of Business Rules Management Systems (BRMS) in bridging the gap between business and IT.
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The Future of Business-Critical Networking
Sponsored by: CavalierYour network must deliver non-stop services to support business operations and be highly scalable to support future growth. It must also address multiple communications needs cost-effectively and flexibly. The communications network must meet the demands of a dynamic business-critical environment. Read this white paper to learn more.
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Intacct Financial Management and Accounting System: Product Brochure
Sponsored by: Intacct CorporationThis brochure presents an in-depth look at Intacct’s financial management and accounting sytem and describes all the applications, features, and benefits that come with the system. Continue reading to learn more about Intacct’s financial management and accounting solutions in the cloud.
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OpSource Improves Global Business Management and Streamlines Revenue Recognition with Intacct
Sponsored by: Intacct CorporationAs OpSource grew as a company, they found many inefficiencies and challenges in their financial management system. Read on to learn how OpSource overcame these challenges by switching to Intacct for a new SaaS financial management system.
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Real Innovations with Real Budget
Sponsored by: IBMWatch this video to learn how IBM Rational can help you achieve your business objectives within your budget. Topics covered include 1)Increasing Security on the Web, 2)Optimizing Software Quality Process, and 3)Improving Collaboration.
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Fighting the Tide: IBM/Cognos BI Users Reduce Overhead, Increase Operating Profit
Sponsored by: IBMRead this report to learn what Aberdeen Group found when analyzing the results of 65 IBM/Cognos BI users who participated in a larger study about best practices for business intelligence during a recession.
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Crystal Reports Server: A Functional Overview
Sponsored by: SAP AGCrystal Reports Server software offers small businesses and mid size companies a proven reporting and dashboard solution on a single server. It addresses the complete reporting process – from data access and report and dashboard design to report management and delivery, including content integration with portals and enterprise applications.
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Managing Mobility as a Business Imperative: Identifying Savings and Finding the Right Partner
Sponsored by: BlackBerryIn this paper, Ovum will offer a short guide for enterprises as they establish and then continue to evolve their managed mobility strategies.
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Smart Decision-Making in the New Era of New Financial Challenges
Sponsored by: Oracle CorporationRead this white paper to learn why the Monte Carlo modeling method provides a beacon of financial sanity and reliability at a time when consumer confidence is at an all-time low and managers face new levels of accountability and keen public scrutiny in their decision-making.
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SOA Centers of Excellence: Preserving Order Amid Change
Sponsored by: Oracle CorporationThere is only one good way to approach the adoption and facilitation of SOA and Web services, and that is to establish, right from the beginning, a corporate Center of Excellence to guide the revolution from making a compelling business case to putting in place a long-term solution for measuring and improving on every success.
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Building Flexible Enterprise Processes Using Oracle Business Rules and BPEL Process Manager
Sponsored by: Oracle CorporationEfficient business processes are one of the main competitive differentiators for any successful company. These processes orchestrate interactions between systems, services, people and partners to achieve key strategic and operational objectives.