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. 

This case study explores how one organization within the healthcare industry was able to modernize their enterprise resource planning (ERP) system by migrating from a traditional mainframe to HP Proliant servers. Discover how they were able to successfully handle increased sales growth and new acquisitions. 

<p>Many companies are realizing that fixed asset management can be time-consuming and complex, causing them to look for alternative strategies for tracking and reporting. Luckily, new management solutions can help simplify the process, improve efficiency, and cut costs. Check out what these platforms can offer by utilizing this ROI calculator.</p> 

Today's consumer expects instant gratification. Our world has become mobile, connected, interactive, immediate and fluid. The enterprise and IT must work together to create value for customers and citizens. HP has a vision for this world: Instant-On. View this video to find out if you have what it takes to build an instant-on enterprise. 

This paper details the results of a Forrester study examining the economic impact and potential ROI that enterprises may see by deploying a Web application and Web site monitoring service. Read this and learn how to evaluate the potential financial impact a Web application and Web site monitoring service can have on your company. 

In this third edition of the Customer Experience Exchange e-zine, Chris Maxcer delves into world of incorporating team-building activities into contact center agents' schedules, Vangie Beal discusses Dell's six-year investment in social media and Anna Fiorentino writes about why customer loyalty has dipped nearly 10%. 

Dell EqualLogic™ provides storage virtualization features with PS Series arrays, offering higher storage utilization rates than alternative solutions. 

This white paper describes a virtualized infrastructure that applies storage and server virtualization technologies to cost-effectively achieve a flexible, high-performance, dynamic IT infrastructure that is simple to manage and scale. 

Access this essential resource to discover crucial tips when planning for any IT transformation, whether it be big or small. 

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. 

In an always-on environment, how can significant changes be made to unclutter the application portfolio and update key systems without disrupting business or productivity? Learn about a strategy that can allow businesses to gain an overview of their current situation and needs from multiple angles without disrupting day-to-day activities. 

This video explores how consulting services can help teams and managers rise above day-to-day business to put their application modernization needs into focus. Listen now to learn more about how industry veternas can help you build a roadmap to transform your business.