Real-time, global data updates have become a critical business requirement for financial-services firms. Quick reactions require near-instant access to data, risk analysis and deeper computational analysis for effective decision making. View this webcast to learn how to better manage ever-increasing data volumes and transaction rates. 

You must ensure that the processes that move data from source to target systems run smoothly and quickly and that any errors are identified and resolved rapidly. This white paper takes a closer look at five common BI and ETL process management challenges that companies must address to deliver accurate data in a timely manner. 

Read this case study to learn how one growing Euopean retailer was able to migrate to an architecture that could support real-time delivery of shop data to the data center for processing and real-time communication of pricing events to its shops using open source integration software. 

This global benchmarking study from ESI international identifies the key challenges and successes experienced by project and programme management offices (PMO) and draws recommendations for the future. 

This expert webcast explores best practices for implementing a disaster recovery strategy in your virtual environment, taking advantage of DR tools, and setting processes and policies. Watch now to learn more. 

By employing a strong archiving strategy as the foundation for an intelligent data management program, enterprises can enhance efficiency for IT staff, meet compliance requirements, and streamline backup processes. 

<p>Businesses are finding that goal management can improve employee productivity levels by 25%, driving business execution significantly. This white paper explores what it means to be a goal driven organization and provides tips on how to implement this philosophy in your enterprise, including eight questions you must consider.</p> 

Through increased information visibility and data accuracy, Barclays Capital was able to mitigate exposure to operational and reputational risk. Read the entire case study now, compliments of Sybase. 

Faced with limited budgets and even leaner staff resources, small companies realize that making the most of in-house talent is critical to executing on strategic goals. Read this paper to learn how automating performance appraisal and measuring every employee against clear, objective goals can improve execution of a small company's strategy. 

At the core of the programme is the vision of providing political, business and ICT leaders with greatly improved agility, flexibility and choice in the ICT that enables the public sector and to deliver substantial cost savings on both existing and new ICT services. 

This seven-page Buyer’s Guide to Cloud Computing by Computer Weekly journalists details the kinds of cloud offering that CIOs and senior IT professionals will need to take into account as they plan future outsourcing, hosting and application strategies. 

High turnovers and a changing marketplace are forcing companies in the retail sector to rethink the way they conduct their business. Many are turning to training and talent management as a means to drive organizational success. Read this white paper to learn more about this strategy and how it can benefit your business.