In this E-Guide, independent security expert Shon Harris reviews SLAs, their purpose, and recommended requirements. Also included is a 14 point checklist which outlines core items that must be understood, communicated and agreed upon before signing a contract with any MSSP. Read on to learn more about writing a solid SLA. 

The key to unlocking outsourcing potential lies in targeting the right projects, choosing your suppliers wisely and then managing them with an eye on economic conditions at that global site. Here's a step-by-step plan for optimizing savings. 

Enterprises that employ advanced sourcing strategies are positively impacting product development cycles and building stronger supplier relationships by making better, more informed decisions. Get the details in the results of this Aberdeen Group survey. 

FACTS® PPO™ is a fully automated provider network processing module, this system provides you with a fully integrated database for providers (both practitioners and facilities). 

Leading life sciences companies are recognizing the need for synchronized, enterprise-wide pricing and contract management processes. An integrated solution can provide the transparency needed to satisfy auditors, balance pricing with go-to-market strategies, and support sales and finance teams - including accurately predicting margins. 

This paper explains business strategies, trends, and issues related to enterprise resource planning, financial management, operations management, and human capital management that drive the consideration of ESA. 

The purpose of this white paper is to highlight best practices of identifying and managing changes that might occur on a construction project, and provide a process to effectively manage changes on construction projects. 

Discover the benefits of using SAP ERP to meet reporting standards for revenue recognition in the high-tech industry. Learn how you can use this reliable, flexible, and automated solution to integrate sales orders and contracts with revenue schedules, even for complicated multi-element sales arrangements. 

Virtualizing any aspect of your data center changes the game for compliance and e-discovery. 

Sourcing and procurement organizations have great potential to reduce costs, contribute to the bottom line, and deliver against enterprise strategic goals. 

Enterprises that embrace SAP NetWeaver early will gain a tremendous competitive advantage. And by using the proven experience of Atos Origin nothing is left to chance. Atos Origin will provide transparency regarding the costs and benefits and help turn your vision into results using our proven global SAP expertise and integration experience. 

ConAgra Foods, Inc. is one of North America's largest packaged food companies. With the help of SAP and SmartOps, the company was able to tackle its key challenges in making its supply chain more efficient. Read this case study to learn about the challenges ConAgra faced along with the benefits achieved from implementing SAP and SmartOps solutions. 

This Podcast explores the benefits and drawbacks of buying business intelligence (BI) solutions from enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors, and shares survey results that reveal whether or not customers who have gone down the sole-sourcing path are happy with their decision.