Effective negotiations and management of telecom contracts can have a measurable impact on a business’ financial performance. 

<p>Read this paper to gain an approach to unifying utility company's information, processes and people to gain a 360-degree view of contracts, work orders and so much more, effectively enabling employees to make better-informed decisions which then reduce costs and elevate efficiency. Learn how case management can make your business smarter.</p> 

How well-versed are you in the three key areas of contract lifecycle management (CLM) that will give you the visibility to control your contracts and comply with regulations? Take this quick quiz to determine your contract competency and understand whether a CLM solution would benefit your organization. 

In this expert e-zine, explore the numerous benefits of Exchange Online retention policies as well as the PowerShell script necessary to manage and implement them. In addition, discover techniques to repair Outlook Web App 2010, new tools from the Microsoft Exchange team, and the latest Exchange updates. 

Check out this white paper if you're not sure if you need to upgrade or maintain your SAN. 

The first edition of Cloud Computing Review tackles the big questions about cloud computing, such as does the cloud really save you money? Find out about the hidden costs of cloud, as well as what you should pay attention to in cloud contracts. Plus, explore the link between enterprise applications and the cloud through a detailed case study. 

Many procurement organizations struggle to meet savings goals with an overworked staff using time-consuming, manual processes or outdated systems. Read this paper to learn how to better collaborate with key stakeholders, qualify suppliers, ensure a competitive bidding process, and negotiate contract terms with suppliers. 

This week’s Computer Weekly kicks off our Buyer's Guide to private cloud. It also contains our RSA conference coverage of the latest IT security trends and the future for Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing initiative. And we discuss the role of apprenticeships in encouraging more young people to work in IT. 

ITIL is becoming the next big thing in Information Technology. This paper outlines the origin of ITIL, who controls its contents, who are the biggest users, and why you should care. 

Check out this white paper to learn about two network protocol models, TCP/IP and OSI. 

This research from Freeform Dynamics, based on a survey of end users,  identifies the challenges faced by IT departments and suppliers on software licensing, and offers advice to organisations on dealing with software licensing. 

Economies of scale, flexibility and costreduction – cloud advocates have made sure that we are familiar with these potential benefits, even if we have yet to agree on an exact definition of cloud computing. But doubters argue that none of these benefits will actually be available unless some fundamental security issues can be overcome. 

Benchmark findings prove that a 5% reduction in spending can drive upwards of a 45% increase in net income, and migrating to automated spend analytics can capture a 30% higher rate of cost savings and a 27% higher rate of spend under manage­ment. This study will walk through a four-step process to help you start reaping these rewards.