A Close Look at BPEL  by IBM

November 13, 2009 - BPEL is an XML-based language that defines the execution of a business process. It is used to implement a particular flow through computer services. Now an OASIS standard, BPEL grew out of separate initiatives at IBM, Microsoft, and BEA to create an orchestration language for business processes.

A Complete View Of The Enterprise: Linking Operational And Financial Planning In Global Organizations  by SAP America Inc

May 01, 2008 - In February 2008, CFO Research Services, a unit of CFO Publishing and part of The Economist Group, began a research project with Business Objects, an SAP company, asking senior finance executives to give views on their priorities and challenges around integrating operational and financial planning processes.

A Guide To Cloud Computing  by GlassHouse Technologies (UK) Ltd.

November 09, 2009 - While there has been much hype around cloud computing, it is critical for executive staff of competitive enterprises to understand and begin planning for internal cloud services. IT executives must own and drive enterprise-wide cloud computing strategies.

A Guide to the Value of Reliable Data in Manufacturing  by DataFlux Corporation

November 02, 2009 - This paper examines the impact of unreliable data on manufacturing companies. It then defines the requirements needed to guarantee data reliability in manufacturing and offers a practical approach to creating and governing that data.

A Platform Approach To Manufacturing Operations Management  by Apriso Corporation

March 06, 2009 - From a manufacturing executive's perspective, focusing on an open and flexible Manufacturing Operations Management platform creates a competitive weapon. This research provides a roadmap for creating such a platform in a cost effective way that still delivers benefits, such as higher levels of profitability.

A Primer for IT and Business Decision Makers: Understanding the Planning and Deployment Requirements of Today’s Software-as-a-Service Solutions  by SAP

September 30, 2008 - Organizations are facing growing business challenges as a result of intensifying market trends. In response, THINKstrategies is finding a growing number of organizations of all sizes are investigating and adopting on-demand Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) alternatives to traditional, on-premise systems to meet their changing business needs.

Aberdeen Group Report: The ROI of Sustainability  by SAP America Inc

May 01, 2009 - This report serves as a roadmap for those attempting to match environmental and social stewardship to clear, actionable, and measureable improvements to their bottom lines – thus ensuring the sustainability of their business ecosystem.

Aberdeen Report: The Advanced Sourcing & Negotiation Benchmark Report  by SAP America Inc

January 01, 2007 - Enterprises that employ advanced sourcing strategies are positively impacting product development cycles and building stronger supplier relationships by making better, more informed decisions. Get the details in the results of this Aberdeen Group survey.

Accounts Payable Automation in Oracle - An Investment in the Future  by ReadSoft

August 19, 2009 - Document process automation is an investment that can help turn accounts payable around to become a very efficient and money saving process by getting rid of all the paper and manual processing. Read this paper to learn how document process automation can help save your company money and time, overall adding to your company's bottom line.

Accurate Costing Is Key to Profitability - Dynamic Environments Expose Weaknesses in Traditional Approaches  by SAP America Inc

June 01, 2008 - To maximize profitability, companies must know the true cost of making and delivering their products and services. Traditional cost accounting, devised in a simpler era, does not satisfy that need. This paper examines indirect and overhead costs, which are crucial to managing profitability.

Achieving an Optimized Security Architecture  by McAfee, Inc.

September 10, 2009 - Empower your organization with strategic security. By understanding the fundamentals of building a security architecture, you will be able to respond to business demands while safeguarding your organization. View this video to learn about optimizing your security architecture and addressing current security challenges.

Achieving Federal Desktop Core Configuration Compliance with Lumension Solutions  by Lumension

May 28, 2009 - The Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) is an OMB mandated security configuration set applicable within United States Federal Government agencies. Learn how you can address each of the FDCC requirements with Lumension Vulnerability Management.

Achieving North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Cyber Security Standards  by Lumension

March 02, 2009 - Learn about NERC compliance challenges and how to ensure audit-readiness by delivering end-to-end vulnerability management, endpoint protection and data protection solutions.

Adding Application Control to Your Security Toolbox  by Fortinet, Inc. / Alternative Technology Group of Arrow ECS

September 07, 2009 - Read this solution guide for suggestions on how to get the most out of implementing application control in your network. After discussing the expanding applications frontier and its impact on an enterprise, the paper defines application control and reviews the requirements it must meet.

Adoption of Mobile Devices in the Workplace: Striking the Right Balance  by Lumension

March 11, 2009 - Whether the economy is doing well or not, business leaders are always looking for the technological edge to bump up productivity and get more out of their workers. But new innovations always introduce new risks. The hallmark of a good C-level executive is the ability to balance the benefit of innovation with solid risk mitigation.

Alcatel-Lucent Ultimate Wireless Broadband Solution  by Alcatel-Lucent

June 11, 2009 - Read about Alcatel-Lucent's Ultimate Wireless Broadband End-to-End LTE solution. This industry leading solution enables you to successfully evolve your business model and realize the revenues, reduced costs, and increased efficiency delivered by Long-Term Evolution. Learn how it can help you take full advantage of wireless IP service delivery.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: How the Pioneers Plan to meet Reporting and Compliance Mandates  by SAP BusinessObjects

November 19, 2009 - The ARRA was enacted to jumpstart the US economy and drive it out of the recession. One of the requirements of the recovery act is that organizations that receive funds for projects must report on the outcomes of those projects. Read on to learn what these executives and managers plan to do to meet the reporting and compliance mandates.

An Introduction to System i (IBM iSeries) High Availability - Get to Know the Core Components of HA Solutions and Important Installation Considerations  by Vision Solutions

January 01, 2007 - This white paper provides an introduction to System i high availability for companies that want to understand this technology and evaluates whether such a solution can become a cost-justifiable component of their backup and recovery strategy.

Anatomy of a JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Archiving Project  by IBM

February 01, 2008 - The basic principles for managing an archiving project presented in this paper can help you initiate and plan an archiving strategy that meets your organization’s requirements.

Anatomy of a Siebel CRM Archiving Project  by IBM

February 01, 2008 - The basic principles for managing an archiving project presented in this paper can help you initiate and plan an archiving strategy that meets your organization’s requirements.

Anomaly or Signature based intrusion detection: Do you need both?  by TippingPoint

November 09, 2009 - In this podcast, our expert explains whether users really need both anomaly and signature based strategies, and if so, how to overcome implementation challenges.

Application Acceleration for Satellite-Based Enterprise Services  by Blue Coat

December 30, 2008 - This paper reviews the best of the newest achievements in VSAT performance and utility and shows how these solutions could become part of the mainstream of corporate network deployment and an integral portion of commercial (and competitive) service provider offerings.

Application Transformation: Getting to the Bottom Line  by Hewlett-Packard Company

November 04, 2009 - Learn application transformation strategies, such as legacy application modernization and exploiting mainframe alternatives, in this on demand virtual conference. Get innovated with Geoffrey Moore, best-selling author and managing director of TCG Advisors and Dale Vecchio, featured speaker from Gartner Research.

Application Transformation: Getting to the Bottom Line: Asia Pacific and Japan  by Hewlett-Packard Company

November 02, 2009 - Learn application transformation strategies, such as legacy application modernization and exploiting mainframe alternatives, in this on demand virtual conference. Get innovated with Geoffrey Moore, best-selling author and managing director of TCG Advisors and Dale Vecchio, featured speaker from Gartner Research.

Are You Ready for Economic Bounce Back?  by Micro Focus, Ltd

October 27, 2009 - This paper examines the concept that preparing for economic recovery is not something that can wait; it is something that businesses should plan for now. It will introduce enterprise application migration strategies that can be considered within any organization and also emphasize the importance of forward thinking and planning in down economy.

Asset Management to Support Product Lifecycle Management  by IBM

October 01, 2009 - Leading-edge manufacturers are discovering that they can improve production efficiencies and manage MRO expenditures by integrating their Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems.

AT&T's Video in the Enterprise Webcast  by AT&T Corp

October 27, 2009 - Videoconferencing, training, surveillance, and executive communications are leading use cases for enterprise video. In this webcast, IDC Analyst Melissa Webster discusses the "operationalization" of video in organizations and AT&T's Ethan Fox explains how to manage its distribution across the corporate network.

Automated Invoice Processing into Oracle E-Business Suite  by ReadSoft

August 19, 2009 - Document automation will add to the company's bottom line, save time, better business processes, and increased control. This paper will demonstrate how to automate the AP process within Oracle E-Business Suite, and what type of investment will need to be made and what kind of benefits can be expected.

Automated IP Address Management: How to Cut Costs and Better Align your Network with Business Initiatives  by Infoblox

March 02, 2009 - Check out this white paper for a discussion on network changes; IP address management; Core Network Services solutions; and the benefits of integrated, automated IP.

Automating Invoice Processing and Approval Workflows  by ReadSoft

August 19, 2009 - Document automation speeds up the accounts payable processes which can greatly add to a company's bottom line and result in better business processes and increased control. Read this white paper to learn how to automate the AP process and what kind of investments and benefits can be expected.

Avoid Security Suffering With These 3 Questions  by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company

June 16, 2009 - Participants at industry conferences and events often ask where the right place to start implementing security is. This is similar to starting off a talk with a doctor by asking “What medicine should I take?” The answer is going to be more questions. This article presents three questions to ask yourself before starting a security implementation.