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- Learn how Performance Metrics for Telcomm Expense Management Drive new ROIs and SLAs
- Metrics that force organizations to think about service level agreements and measurements differently Learn how new high performance telecom expense management solutions will increase your ROI. Watch "Learn how Performance Metrics for Telecom Expense Management drive new ROIs and SLAs" available now.
- Tags: SLA, Performance, ROI, Cerylion Inc., Roi/Tco, Service Level Management, Finance, Managerial Accounting, It Operations, It service Management
- Webcasts 2009-11-18
- Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
- Virtual Private Servers VPS are increasingly viewed as a simple and cost-effective alternative to purchasing, managing, and supporting dedicated server hardware and software resources for a broad range of applications and services. Learn about the features and benefits of VPS as well as the most important issues for IT...
- Tags: Verio Inc., Virtual Private Servers, Roi/Tco, Tools & Techniques, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Management
- White papers 2009-11-13
- Looking for a fast payback? 10 Minutes with Free Tool Can Save Thousands
- Spend 10 minutes with free JDE ROI Tool and see how you can save thousands with a JD Edwards technology refresh. The tool lets you: identify strategic drivers conduct a brief benefits analysis demonstrate the significant value you could achieve by upgrading current ERP...
- Tags: Video, Hardware, Tool, IBM Corp., Productivity, Corporate Communications, Roi/Tco, Marketing, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- White papers 2009-11-12
- Epicor's implementation cost drive: what does it really mean?
- Epicor's announcement Monday that it has created a shared benefits program for implementations looks like a step in the right direction for those of us that want to see lowered implementation costs. On the face of it, the offer is compelling. According to the press release:...
- Tags: Epicor Software Corp., Customer, Benefits, Roi/Tco, Outsourcing, Human Resources, Finance, Managerial Accounting, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Dennis Howlett
- Blog posts 2009-11-11
- IP Unified Communications Systems Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Whitepaper
- Get a handle on potential IP unified communications UC costs in this whitepaper. Capture and assess the costs incurred and savings delivered by a state-of-the-art UC solution for any size organization with a comprehensive total cost of ownership tool. Ensure you're making the best long-term UC decision for your company....
- Tags: IP, ShoreTel, TCO, Roi/Tco, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- White papers 2009-11-10
- Technical Report:Â Deploying Microsoft Hyper-V with PS Series Arrays
- Server virtualization is a common practice is today's data centers for server consolidation, power reduction, rapid provisioning, high availability, and data protection. All of these reasons lead to lower data center costs and TCO. Virtual servers together with intelligent virtual storage increase the chances for successful deployments of virtual data...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Data Center, Dell EqualLogic, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Data Centers, Server Consolidation, Data Center Virtualization, Server Virtualization, Roi/Tco, Storage, Virtualization, Servers, Hardware, Data Management, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- White papers 2009-11-04
- SAP regaining its mojo?
- Earlier today at SAP TechEd Vienna, Jim Hageman Snabe, SAP senior vice president in charge of products said: "Business ByDesign will be multi-tenant." It was almost a throw away line in a broad conversation discussing SAP's slow conversion to all things SaaS and cloud computing. I...
- Tags: Blade, SAP AG, Operational Planning, Blade Servers, Utility Computing, Roi/Tco, Servers, Business Operations, Hardware, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Dennis Howlett
- Blog posts 2009-10-27
- Application transformation case study targets enterprise bottom line with eye-popping ROI
- The ongoing impact of the reset economy is putting more emphasis on lean IT -- of identifying and eliminating waste across the data-center landscape. The top candidates, on several levels, are the silo-architected legacy applications and the aging IT systems that support them. by Dana Gardner
- Tags: Information Technology, ROI, Data Centers, Roi/Tco, Strategy, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Management, Dana Gardner
- Blog posts 2009-10-25
- Is the IBM Client for Smart Work an alternative to 7 for schools?
- Windows 7 looks like a genuinely good OS. Reasonable system requirements, high levels of usability and stability...What's not to like? Well, the price, of course. Volume educational licensing runs around $70 a seat for Windows 7 Professional upgrades. Then there's the actual upgrade process. Major rollouts...
- Tags: Ubuntu, IBM Corp., Ubuntu 9.10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Roi/Tco, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2009-10-21
- How can today's CIO make the biggest impact on their organization? Learn more here
- 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 CIOs are redefining their role. Learn more about the role of today's midmarket CIO and what they are doing...
- Tags: CIO, Roi/Tco, Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Management
- White papers 2009-10-21
- Live Webcast: The ROI on Hardware Refresh
- IT capital budgets are more challenging than ever. Many IT departments have postponed their PC refresh, but applying models from the corporate finance office can reveal the true costs of older hardware. During this Webcast Intel and Dell subject matter experts will take an in-depth look at the...
- Tags: Financial, Webcast, PC, ROI, Hardware, Intel Corp., Roi/Tco, Financial Accounting, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- Webcasts 2009-10-14
- Optimizing Enterprise Storage Total Cost of Ownership with IBM XIV
- A high-end storage system's total cost of ownership TCO is like an iceberg: the vast majority of costs are hidden from view. Comparing systems by looking at obvious factors, like capacity and box price, may be easier. But taking a fuller look at the factors impacting IT budgets over a...
- Tags: Enterprise Storage, TCO, IBM Corp., Roi/Tco, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- White papers 2009-10-12
- Casino Bankroll Pro Standard Edition 1.9.1 (Windows)
- Casino Bankroll Pro Standard Edition is a Bankroll Management application that accounts for your Games, Sessions, Expenses, Withdrawals and Deposits into and out of your Bankroll. Loaded with graphs and easy to read tables that show instantly your game statistics including ROI Return on investment, Standard deviations against games and...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Datatier, Games, Roi/Tco, Personal Technology, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- Software downloads 2009-10-12
- Why Free Patch Management Tools Could Cost You More
- As organizations look to keep operating expenses down, "free" technology solutions start to look more attractive. However, when choosing a solution for patching your systems and servers, it is important to consider the total cost of ownership TCO and the difference in key capabilities between point patching products and comprehensive...
- Tags: Patch Management, TCO, Kace, Patches, Roi/Tco, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- White papers 2009-10-12
- IBM Smart SOA approach in action: Application Foundation Demo.
- 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 ROI, and decreasing costs.
- Tags: SOA, IBM Corp., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Web Services, Roi/Tco, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- Download resources 2009-10-07
- Accelerate Your Cloud Implementation with IBM CloudBurst and Intel Xeon Processors
- Do you need to determine where to start your cloud deployment and provide immediate ROI? IBM CloudBursttm is a pre-integrated solution that allows you to rapidly create and manage your private internal cloud environment while lowering your TCO. Come listen to industry experts from IBM and Intel talk about how...
- Tags: Environment, Intel Xeon, Intel Corp., IBM Corp., IBM CloudBurst, Roi/Tco, Servers, Processors, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components
- Webcasts 2009-10-01
- Hong Kong Institute of Education Cuts Internal Support Response Time From Seven to Two Days
- Established in 1994, the Hong Kong Institute of Education HKIEd is a leading provider of teacher education in Hong Kong. HKIEd is diversifying its mix of courses to allow students to acquire nonteacher training credentials, such as an International Executive Master of Arts in Education Leadership and Change. They are...
- Tags: Education, Oracle Corp., Hong Kong, Training, Teacher, HKIEd, Workforce Management, Roi/Tco, Training And Certification, Human Resources, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- Case studies 2009-10-01
- Why SAP Projects Fail to Deliver ROI (and How to Change It)
- There are many more mountains of additional things one can do to use SAP to achieve genuine business benefit, find that "Elusive" ROI and make a real difference in the marketplace. But to get there take the first step to changing implementation approach - ; start by defining the business...
- Tags: ROI, SAP AG, R3Now.com, Roi/Tco, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- White papers 2009-09-21
- vPro ROI CalculatorvPro ROI Calculator
- A free to use Intel PC Total Cost of Ownership Estimator
- Tags: Intel vPro, ROI, Intel Corp., Roi/Tco, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- White papers 2009-09-02
- Activate Today!Realize ROI with Intel® vPro Technology and Microsoft System Configuration Manager
- Join the team from the Intel vPro Expert Center for an informative Webcast on the ROI savings and activation process for PCs with Intel® vPro™ technology and Microsoft System Configuration Manager. This webinar is Co-sponsored by Intel Corporation and Microsoft Corporation
- Tags: Activate Inc., Intel vPro, ROI, Microsoft Corp., Intel Corp., Roi/Tco, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- White papers 2009-09-02
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