This paper outlines the Oracle SOA Maturity Model and explains how the model is used to accelerate SOA adoption by identifying specific capabilities that are either completely lacking or which are lagging with respect to the other capabilities necessary for successful SOA adoption. 

In this e-guide, find out how to improve the performance of SQL Server- based business intelligence applications in small and medium-sized organizations. 

The HP Converged Infrastructure Maturity Model is part of the HP Converged Infrastructure initiative. Delivered through our unique architectural approach, it creates an environment where all resources and processes are controlled by a shared-services engine that provisions and adapts application environments to respond to business demands. 

Fostering a business environment that is able to easily adapt and transition to new and changing situations is crucial to your success. In this white paper, learn how to use a business developer model as a workflow strategy to increase your agility, productivity, and value. 

The O-ISM3 is The Open Group framework for managing information security and information in the Open Information Security Management Maturity Model (O-ISM3) wider context. It aims to ensure that security processes in any organization are implemented so as to operate at a level consistent with that organization's business requirements. 

In this first issue of Business Applications Digest, find advice from industry insiders on mastering the five success factors for enterprise resource planning (ERP) upgrades, choosing the best fit between 'best of breed' business intelligence (BI) and built-in ERP tools, and how to take advantage of the latest Software as a Service (SaaS) trends. 

Dell and Intel and Microsoft have partnered to provide a high-performance, reliable, secure business intelligence platform that puts familiar applications and collaboration capabilities in the hands of business analysts while giving IT the tools it needs to efficiently manage and maintain the technology. Check out this white paper to learn more. 

Learn how you can empower your employees to make the most of big data and data analytics in this executive guide from the Corporate Executive Board. 

Today, maintaining a competitive edge while managing costs is the challenge that most organisations face. High up on the IT Directors‟ to do list is innovation in the way costs are managed and contained, while at the same time providing a dynamic and responsive IT service to the business. 

BI is no longer just for large enterprises with bigger budgets. In this video, learn how the BI market has evolved to offer more affordable options to SMBs. 

Business intelligence is a hot topic in 2010, especially with the upcoming release of Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 R2 being dubbed as the "BI release." In this e-zine, one SQL Server expert breaks down exactly what goes into self-service BI, where it works and where it falls short. 

Planning is a key component of any IT transformation effort, whether the effort is large or small. This resource discusses top ten tips for successfully planning your IT transformation in an efficient, cost-effective manner. 

Read about the technologies in IBM's comprehensive, unified business analytics system and how they work together to help organizations grow in analytics maturity – that is, their ability to use analytics to improve business outcomes.