http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024741,39000649q,00.htm Most Recent Strategic Planning White Papers, Webcasts and Case Studies - silicon.com en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:43:15 +0000 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:43:15 +0000 http://www.silicon.com/i/s/feeds/simple_logo.gif http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024741,39000649q,00.htm 124 50 20 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) This white paper provides a starting point for organizations contemplating server consolidation. It includes an overview of server consolidation concepts and techniques and provides guidance on methodologies. It also looks... silicon/60388134 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60388134p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Experian QAS) Cross over to greener communications with improved data accuracy. Many organisations have processes in place to improve the quality of their contact data to address business drivers, such as cost reduction... silicon/60719609 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60719609p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) Like other midmarket companies today, you're probably focused on cost optimization. In the ForwardView article, "Work smarter, not harder: Flexible IT," experts suggest ways to do more with less. You'll... silicon/60778653 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60778653p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) Your aspiration: As a Chief Information Officer, drive change, innovation and efficiency to help build a smarter enterprise that will prosper amidst global competition. Your daily challenge: As a Chief... silicon/60778660 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60778660p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) We listened to more than 2500 CIOs worldwide, including 158 CIOs from midsize firms. Those discussions showed us the demands on CIOs are changing, and in reaction, how today's... silicon/60763478 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60763478p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) With BPM BlueWorks from IBM®, it's never been easier to get started with BPM. Using cloud-based processes and strategy tools, BPM BlueWorks allows you to capture and collaborate on BPM... silicon/60760877 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60760877p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Infosys Technologies) Once an organization has adopted Enterprise Architecture (EA), making the most of it can be a challenge. This paper discusses how an enterprise can optimally tap the potential of EA... silicon/60751947 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60751947p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Dell) Different types of businesses simply require different types of printing and imaging solutions and it isn't always an easy decision for small and medium businesses (SMBs). In this TechRepublic Resource... silicon/60734824 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60734824p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) This demo shows how the IBM® Smart SOA™ application foundation helped JK Enterprises as their business expanded. You'll see how IBM helped them improve their agility and employee productivity—increasing their... silicon/60760871 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60760871p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) Today, more than ever, organizations must deliver the benefits of cost optimization and business agility. This Podcast series explains how that goal can be realized through dynamic Business Processes Management.... silicon/60760869 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60760869p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Aster Data) silicon/60732182 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60732182p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Citrix Online) Marketing professionals continue to rate Webinars as one of the top tools for lead generation. Yet, many marketing departments still do not have a process in place to maximize Webinar... silicon/60751940 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60751940p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Citrix Online) Citrix Online teamed up with Work Design Collaborative to explore how businesses are responding to the growing demand for mobility. And the results may surprise you. silicon/60758182 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60758182p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (SumTotal Systems) This white paper shows you how to avoid five of the most common --- and costly -- errors when embarking on a succession planning initiative. You'll learn: How a lack of... silicon/60721850 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60721850p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Intel) Nature is extremely efficient in it's use of a cloud forest. Likewise, Cloud Computing is an extremely efficient use of computing resources. It is for this reason that... silicon/60789711 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60789711p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Citrix Online) By 2011, the mobile workforce in the U.S. is expected to reach 120.1 million people. Embracing this trend is more of a question of "how" rather than "if": How will... silicon/60751941 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60751941p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Microsoft) For many hospitality organizations, a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool is a straightforward way of collecting and storing data about guests. But did you know that you can leverage CRM... silicon/60697802 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60697802p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Microsoft) An organization's ability to respond quickly to changing customer demands and competitive landscapes is paramount not only to its success, but to its survival. Finding a CRM solution that meets... silicon/60696038 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60696038p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) More and more organizations are feeling the pressure of economic uncertainty and are increasingly challenged by the need to do more with less by reducing costs while still striving to... silicon/60694305 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60694305p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) Automating Change Management Responsibly Please join Dennis Drogseth, Vice President of Enterprise Management Associates and Stephen Nunn, Associate Partner of Accenture to discuss the economic and procedural value of process automation... silicon/60685323 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60685323p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) IBM Service Management provides smarter solutions to design, build and manage a dynamic infrastructure that enables you to improve service, reduce cost and manage risk, while managing and delivering business... silicon/60683725 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60683725p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Numara Software) Attaining service management success in today's global, economic environment is possible. Join industry experts from featured analyst firm, Gartner, Inc., and thought leaders from Numara Software, Inc., as they introduce... silicon/60682173 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60682173p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Dell) There is more pressure than ever on information technology (IT) departments to deliver business value, despite the challenges of shrinking budgets, rapidly changing technologies, and increasing security issues. Organizations need... silicon/60746231 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60746231p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Oracle) Oracle has been a quiet but significant player in the SMB space, with more than 19,000 SMB apps customers for Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), PeopleSoft Enterprise, and JD Edwards. As... silicon/60734819 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60734819p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Oracle) Ovum has been following Oracle's Accelerate program over the last couple of years because they thought it is a smart strategy for penetrating the upper mid-market. Although Oracle developed Accelerate... silicon/60734818 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60734818p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Oracle) A successful accelerated implementation will provide a client the power of ERP in the fastest way possible while causing the least disruption of existing business operations silicon/60734820 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60734820p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Oracle) Listen to this podcast featuring Hal Sirkin, senior partner and managing director at The Boston Consulting Group, to learn about the new Era in international business competition. This podcast... silicon/60688814 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60688814p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) This ROI calculator from IDC will help you quickly and easily understand the average annual benefit that you may be able to achieve using IBM® Tivoli® Netcool®. The tool and... silicon/60673055 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60673055p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) You've heard it a million times: Do more with less. It may be good business, but as budgets shrink and IT demands grow, you may start to wonder if the... silicon/60665039 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60665039p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) IBM can claim what is arguably the industry's broadest portfolio of unified information management (UIM) software, serves and industry-specific solutions. IBM is promoting the importance of companies establishing an "information... silicon/60665037 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60665037p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (NEC) Today, more healthcare IT organizations than ever are interested in implementing UC applications in a planned, cost effective manner. In order to meet their tremendous potential for improved healthcare... silicon/60660433 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60660433p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Cisco Systems) This article from voip-magazine.com discusses how decision makers seeking a new communications solution can understand the critical core, culture-driven features necessary for any organization. The article also includes a... silicon/60259870 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60259870p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:58:39 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) Implementation roadblocks cause some SOA projects to fall short of delivering expected ROI. Join the Webcast and see how IBM® data services, data abstraction and your own information assets can... silicon/60644281 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60644281p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Oracle) CNACG undertakes central budgeting and accounting for more than 300 coal-related enterprises across the country. These enterprises have a complex managerial hierarchy, making it challenging for the Beijing head office... silicon/60719753 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60719753p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Oracle) In China, Cummins has a complex business structure that makes it difficult for head office staff to understand the budget requirements of its four units - engines, generator units, automotive... silicon/60719756 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60719756p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Oracle) Due to rapid business expansion and intensifying competition, JCH found that its legacy budget management system did not offer the sophisticated features necessary for detailed planning and in-depth analysis. It... silicon/60719755 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60719755p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (bwired) The aim of this paper is to educate users about strategic implementation, and the impact it can have on success in the online environment. Its RISE methodology exemplifies the strategic... silicon/60644410 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60644410p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) Find out how much you could actually save with IBM consolidation solutions. Just enter your unique IT server and storage environment data into the IBM Systems Consolidation Evaluation Tool and... silicon/60614868 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60614868p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) This white paper presents the results of a study conducted by Info-Tech Research Group and sponsored by IBM. More than 1,000 IT professionals in midsize businesses, from 12 countries and... silicon/60614867 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60614867p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) See how organizations in several different industries have put an SOA infrastructure to use and discovered untapped value within their businesses. This white paper reveals strategies learned from experience to... silicon/60611511 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60611511p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (SumTotal Systems) Just like large enterprises—many of whom are your competitors—you face the challenges of aligning, developing, engaging, and retaining your employees. However, your status as a Small- to Medium-Sized Business (SMB)... silicon/60607858 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60607858p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (SAP) This paper explores how enterprise performance management software can help you maximize profitability, immunize your company against noncompliance, and optimize operational efficiency by ensuring delivery of information when it's needed,... silicon/60604647 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60604647p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (SAP) This ZDNet Resource Guide provides useful information to help you gain a better understanding of the primary benefits and limitations of ERP as well as the best practices for a... silicon/60604352 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60604352p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (Oracle) Access this Complimentary Report to better understand the benefits of a grid infrastructure and learn how to employ strategies and best practice that can ensure a graceful, gradual and successful... silicon/60611521 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60611521p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (SkillSoft) When CEOs who are content specialists start or take over a company in their field, they can often become so involved in day-to-day operations that they lose sight of the... silicon/60599229 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60599229p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) Learn more about the benefit areas and value propositions of a web portals for telecommunications in this sample Telco ROI framework. silicon/60778658 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60778658p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) Today, productivity is at a premium and IT budgets are at a minimum. Work smarter with IBM Lotus Symphony - a suite of applications for creating, editing, and sharing documents,... silicon/60598134 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60598134p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) In this whitepaper, you will learn how to work smarter so you can solve the problems of today and seize the opportunities of tomorrow. silicon/60598133 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60598133p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) The outlook for 2009 and beyond is that businesses and organizations will need to find better ways to account for costs, optimize infrastructure, streamline operational processses, and accelerate time to... silicon/60598137 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60598137p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 editorial@silicon.com (IBM) In 2006, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) authorized the Performance and Accountability Reporting (PAR) Pilot Program, which permitted executive branch agencies to use an alternative approach to reporting... silicon/60598131 http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60598131p,00.htm?s_cid=562 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000