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Embracing Next-Generation Mobile Platforms to Solve Business Problems

In this White Paper, Stephen D. Drake of IDC analyzes the role of next-generation mobile enterprise platforms as organizations seek a more strategic deployment of mobile solutions. The White Paper analyzes why mobility is important to enterprise customers; discusses key past obstacles across technology, supplier deployment, and customer adoption; and...

Tags: Mobile, iAnywhere Solutions Inc., Sybase Inc., White Paper, Advertising & Promotion, Channel Management, Marketing

White papers 2008-10-01

Embracing Next-Generation Mobility Platforms to Solve Business Problems

This White Paper, IDC analyzes the role of next-generation mobile enterprise platforms as organizations seek a more strategic deployment of mobile solutions. The White Paper analyzes why mobility is important to enterprise customers; discusses key past obstacles across technology, supplier deployment, and customer adoption; and identifies vital criteria for choosing...

Tags: Mobile, International Data Group, White Paper, Advertising & Promotion, Channel Management, Marketing

White papers 2008-10-01

Mobile Line of Business Applications for the Midsize Business: An ROI Analysis

This White Paper sponsored by Microsoft, IDC analyzes the Return On Investment ROI and value proposition around mobility solutions available to the midsize business. The White Paper examines key market requirements for mobility solutions, alignment with business goals for mobile workforces, key challenges and the impact of mobility solutions on...

Tags: Mobile, Midsize Business, Mobility, ROI, International Data Group, White Paper, Mobility Solution, Roi/Tco, Wireless And Mobility, Finance, Managerial Accounting

White papers 2008-06-01

Reducing the Excess: Using Vendor-Managed Inventory to Improve Productivity Without Sacrificing Customer Service

This white paper discusses several aspects of vendor-managed inventory, including the business drivers behind its increasing popularity, risks associated with VMI, and implementation considerations. In addition, it provides a case study of a VMI system recently implemented at a major auto parts distribution company for use with its customers (auto...

Tags: White Paper, Inventory, CIBER

White papers 2008-05-23

The Evolution of Job Scheduling: CA's Approach to Workload Automation

This IDC White Paper presents an overview of key concerns driving IT management and how they translate into needs that can be addressed through modern approaches to job scheduling and workload automation. The paper traces evolutionary trends in job scheduling software, which is growing from traditional batch job schedulers to...

Tags: Job, Computer Associates International Inc., Automation, International Data Group, White Paper, Recruitment & Selection, Human Resources, Workforce Management

White papers 2007-11-01

Migration to ATCA: An Open Modular Architecture

This white paper traces the evolution and presents a technical summary of the Advanced Telecommunication Communication Architecture ATCA technology. In addition, it lists the current market trends in ATCA products. The white paper begins with a detailed look at how Compact PCI cPCI evolved over the years until it lead...

Tags: White Paper, Migration, Aricent, Strategy, Management

White papers 2007-02-01

Introduction to ITIL

This paper will introduce people to key concepts and key terms. The White Paper introduces; Service Desk; Incident Management; Problem Management; Change Management; Release Management and Configuration Management. ITIL is a set of processes for IT Service Support and Service Delivery. ITIL is a set of processes for IT Service...

Tags: Serio, White Paper, ITIL, Process Improvement, It Services, Change Management, Quality, Business Operations, Tools & Techniques, Management

White papers 2006-11-29

Pentaho Open Source Business Intelligence Platform: Technical White Paper

Organizations are all looking to increase revenue, lower expenses, and improve profitability by improving efficiency and effectiveness in their business processes and overall performance. Business Intelligence BI software vendors claim that they have the technology that can provide this improvement. Vendors concentrate on selling products or tools that can be...

Tags: White Paper, Pentaho, Pricing, Business Intelligence, Tools & Techniques, Databases, Enterprise Software, Marketing, Software, Data Management, Management

White papers 2005-07-08

MAS 90 and MAS 200 Technology White Paper

This white paper discusses the capabilities of MAS 90 and MAS 200 technology, addressing the vast majority of business management system requirements, from small to mid-market businesses in virtually any industry. In discussing the technology, this white paper focuses on the advanced personalization and customization capabilities of MAS 90 and...

Tags: Business Management, White Paper, Sage Software, Strategy, Management

White papers 2005-03-01

White Paper - Insights Into Business Planning

This white paper takes a very practical view of the task of preparing a business plan. It is based on the results of a survey, which explores the processes and difficulties associated with the compilation of a plan. Invest-Tech develops and sells a range of financial planning packages - Exl-Plan...

Tags: Business Planning, White Paper, Invest-Tech, Operational Planning, Financial Planning, Financial Accounting, Business Operations, Finance

White papers

Additional Resources

Cap and trade controversial in Australia

This is what happened:An Australian researcher who was critical of mainstream theories got censored.The new Inquisition: dare to raise your voice against the enviro-whackos and they get all angry.CEC FAILs againCEC claims: [i]"An Australian researcher who was critical of mainstream theories got censored."[/i]He wasn't censored for disagreeing with the global...

Tags: theory, CEC, global warming, Cap-and-Trade, carbon dioxide, tax

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

myTexts snow 1.2 (Mac)

myTexts snow... No distraction. Just text. Pure creativity. White background. my Texts is 'Featured Download' at apple.com This is a special version for eye-impacted persons, people with a need for a white paper to be creative etc. Less is more, as Mies van der Rohe would say. This is not...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Background, MOApp Software Manufactory, myTexts, Backups, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-12

Collaborating on Cost Savings: A Scalable Software Whitepaper

It should surely therefore come as no surprise to anyone that IT executives are unlikely to own up to years of unnecessary expenditure, indeed it is more likely that they deny it and thus perpetuate it, if they feel to confess now would put them at the front of the...

Tags: Firing, Information Technology, Cost Savings, Scalable Software, Strategy, Management

White papers 2009-11-11

Jacknife 1.2.8 (Windows)

Jacknife is versatile enterprise software for businesses and organizations. It includes several specific types of programs and you may choose which to use simply by selecting a program type in settings. Jacknife Studio is ideal for studios of all kinds, including dance, gymnastics, and karate studios. It includes classes, registrations,...

Tags: Roster, Health Care, Microsoft Windows, Jacknife, Jacknife Studio, Jacknife Medical, Insurance, Financial Planning, Vertical Industries, Document Management, Benefits, Healthcare, Business Operations, Corporate Insurance, Finance, Enterprise Software, Software, Managerial Accounting, Human Resources

Software downloads 2009-11-11

Gallery: Droid vs. iPhone - battle of the screens

when people do photos like that it's kind of useless.....aren't they? you don't see it at a one to one size and you don't get a good sense of if the more pixels actually makes sense at that small size or if the iPhone resolution is enough or if...

Tags: Smart phones, iPhone Screen, Apple iPhone, Droid, pixel

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

Support Strategies: Customer Experience Management

Customer experience is the most powerful tool available today for distinguishing your company from competitors ? each contact with the customer offers an opportunity for strengthening your relationships by delivering value. That makes the support center an extremely strategic contact point. This smith+co white paper explores the importance...

Tags: Strategy, Customer Experience

White papers 2009-11-06

Samsung HZ15W

The Samsung HZ15W is a camera that looks good on paper but doesn't live up to the specs. The main attraction is the 24mm-equivalent wide-angle lens with 10x zoom, which is certainly a plus in a camera this size, giving you a lot of shooting flexibility for less than $280....

Tags: Samsung HZ15W, camera, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-11-05

Challenging the economic downturn

HOW CAN BUSINESSES MAXIMISE CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT CRM TO CONTAIN COSTS AND IMPROVE SERVICES? This Vodafone white paper looks at how careful investment in CRM can underpin a strategy for protecting business and sustaining growth through the downturn

Tags: Vodafone Group Plc., CRM, Advertising & Promotion, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Software, Marketing, Software

White papers 2009-11-01

Trick or Treat: Five spooky gadgets and accessories for Halloween

If orange isn't your favorite color, there are plenty of other quirky, spooky ways to spruce up your gadget collection this Halloween. Here are five gadgets and accessories that would otherwise be considered odd, if it weren't time to celebrate All Hallows' Eve. ...

Tags: Speaker, Accessory, Skull, USB Flash Drive, USB, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-10-30

Forrester Strategies for Assessing IT Business Satisfaction

If you aren't assessing customer satisfaction you are overlooking a potential goldmine. This valuable data is crucial to creating a successful IT strategy. But where do you start? This new Forrester Research white paper explores the importance of assessing IT business satisfaction. It includes best practices...

Tags: Information Technology, Forrester Research Inc., Business Satisfaction, Strategy, Management

White papers 2009-10-29