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IBM Advances Research Through Cloud Computing to Help Solve Real-World Problems by IBM September 22, 2010 - (Free Research) Watch this video to see how IBM is helping research organizations take advantage of cloud computing solutions to help these groups do more with less.  (VIDEO) READ ABSTRACT |

Steps to Take Before Choosing a Business Continuity Partner by Asigra January 31, 2013 - (Free Research) This research brief will highlight certain actions necessary in formulating a business continuity strategy and help determine if they need to outsource part, or all of the business continuity process.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Plan Now for Licensing Windows 7 by Dell, Inc. and Intel® July 22, 2009 - (Free Research) This Forrester Research paper will show you how analyzing your options for upgrading to Windows 7 can save you down the road. One of the first steps IT managers should take is to determine their firm's Windows 7 licensing strategy and how it fits into their broader Microsoft relationship.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Fine Art of Lead Management and Follow-Up: What Research Shows About Lead Qualification and Nurturing by KnowledgeStorm, Inc (E-mail this company) May 2006 - (Free Research) The Internet has changed the dynamics of technology sales and marketing. While most marketing efforts emphasize generating leads, and most sales efforts are focused on closing sales, not enough consideration is given to the little-understood but vital middle ground of lead qualification. Learn more about industry best practices.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Bloor Research: The Economics of Cloud Managed Integration by Dell Boomi June 2012 - (Free Research) Application and data integration doesn't have to be slow and expensive. New cloud-based integration platforms dramatically speed results and lower costs, as outlined in this new report by Bloor Research.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Research Note: CFOs Must Continue to Focus on XBRL and IFRS, Gartner FEI CFO Study Finds by IBM July 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper details a Gartner research study that analyzes the lack of attention to XBRL and IFRS projects by IT organizations and details recommendations for improving disclosure management strategies.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Mobilizing Field Forces on Smartphones by BlackBerry August 2009 - (Free Research) This ABI Research white paper examines the use of smartphones as tools for mobile field workers as a replacement for rugged devices. Through interviews with multiple companies with we found that the TCO of owning smartphones was 14% - 85% less than rugged devices.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Nucleus Research: Extend the Value of Oracle to Labor Management by Kronos Incorporated June 2010 - (Free Research) This paper explores how using Kronos to automate time and attendance workflows rather than Oracle products translated into a number of key returns involving lower software costs, better data acquisition, and less customization. Continue reading to learn about the benefits and value of using Kronos over Oracle for labor management.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Endpoint Security: Defining the Total Cost of Ownership by Sophos, Inc. March 2009 - (Free Research) When moving to an endpoint security solution, should you stick with your current vendor or shop around? To shed some light on this issue, Sophos commissioned an independent research study to quantify all of the cost areas involved in migrating to an endpoint security product and managing that solution afterward to create a TCO comparison.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Storage Through the Looking Glass by ComputerWeekly.com April 2013 - (Free Research) This analyst report aims to help you take a much needed step away from the technical detail of storage to create some strategic perspective.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Not Small Change: World-class Financial Automation Delivers Dramatic Benefits (BusinessWeek Research Services) by SAP America, Inc. March 2009 - (Free Research) This white paper by BusinessWeek and SAP discusses how replacing manual and disjointed financial processes with an enterprise wide system cuts costs and improves operational performance. Automated financial value chains can reduce costs by up to 45 percent and improve productivity by up to 50 percent.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

KnowledgeNote: What Research Tells Us About Lead Management and Follow-Up by KnowledgeStorm, Inc (E-mail this company) May 2005 - (Free Research) The best practitioners of online marketing are those who meld Internet marketing and technology tools with timely follow-up and tried-and-true, old fashioned human contact. This paper walks you through key strategies for implementing an effective lead follow-up and qualification process.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Location, Location, Location! Best Practices for Selecting Onshore, Nearshore or Offshore Technology Services by Fairway Technologies, Inc. November 2010 - (Free Research) This white paper provides an overview of ITO, presents benefit and risk assessments of onshore, nearshore and offshore ITO, and offers best practices to assist in selecting an ITO provider. This paper is based on research compiled from published literature as well as interviews and surveys of technology professionals possessing ITO experience.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Managing Costs More Effectively by SAP America, Inc. December 2011 - (Free Research) This Ventana Research paper identifies the IT components that can be used to identify ways to improve cost management for success in today's recovering yet volatile market.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Quantifying the Costs and Benefits of Archiving Your Email and Other Electronic Content by Dell Software December 2011 - (Free Research) This essential cost-benefit analysis illustrates through several use cases and examples how businesses can benefit from properly archiving electronic content and email. Discover how much time, money and energy your company should expect to save from implementing sound retention policies and capabilities.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The ROI of Backup Redesign Using Deduplication: An EMC Data Domain User Research Study by EMC Backup and Recovery Solutions March 2010 - (Free Research) This IDC White Paper takes a look at the specific business value associated with using Data Domain systems as part of rapidly evolving backup and data protection practices.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Software Quality Optimization: Business Transformation and Risk by IBM March 2009 - (Free Research) Information technology is undergoing constant innovation. To keep pace, software development organizations need to release business-critical software in less time, but this increases risk and often results in compromised quality. So the question becomes: How can you save time and reduce costs without sacrificing quality? Read on to learn more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The ROI of Backup Redesign Using Deduplication: An EMC Data Domain User Research Study by EMC Computer Systems (UK) Ltd. April 2011 - (Free Research) This IDC White Paper takes a look at the specific business value associated with using Data Domain systems as part of rapidly evolving backup and data protection practices. Read on to learn more today.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

NCR 2010 Consumer Research Reveals that Patients Want Self-Service to Better Manage Healthcare Expenses by NCR Corporation September 2010 - (Free Research) Patients seeking greater convenience when paying healthcare bills. New consumer research commissioned by NCR Corporation reveals that patients are increasingly seeking self-service convenience when managing the financial aspects of their healthcare experience. Read this white paper to learn more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Quantifying the Total Cost of Upgrade (TCU) for HP-UX Environments to HP-UX 11i v3 by HP & Intel® February 2011 - (Free Research) This TechWise Research offering gives a detailed analyses of costs and benefits associated with upgrading earlier versions of the HP-UX 11i operating environments to HP-UX 11i v3.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Dimensional Research: IT Process Automation in Real Life: HP Customers Share Experiences by Hewlett-Packard Company March 2013 - (Free Research) This white paper takes a look at the results of in-depth interviews with those well-versed in IT process automation. Hear from peers experienced with ITPA and uncover the real and substantial business benefits they've achieved.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Nemertes – Video Conferencing: A Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis by Vidyo, Inc. December 2012 - (Free Research) This Nemertes Research paper analyzes the network, hardware, and operational costs of four of today's leading video conferencing vendors' solutions to help you understand the true TCO of video conferencing.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SMB Communications Study: Uncovering the hidden cost of communications barriers and latency by Siemens Enterprise Communications December 2010 - (Free Research) The follwing white paper outlines the findings of a study sponsored by Siemens Enterprise Communications and prepared by SIS International Research. It discusses and quantifies the hidden cost of communications barriers and latency that small and medium sized business.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Customer You Know: Keeping, Leveraging, and Profiting from Current Customers with Business Analytics by SAS Institute Inc. May 2010 - (Free Research) Read this paper to learn about business analytics and how it can significantly impact customer service improvements and customer retention and how it can enable your company to develop more agile strategies that will allow you to adapt to changing customer behavior and achieve their business goals.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

ESG Virtualization Concept Becomes Reality by Dell Software June 2011 - (Free Research) Moving to desktop virtualization offers stronger security, less complicated desktop management and the ability to access “desktop” resources from remote locations. In this Quest white paper by the Enterprise Strategy Group, read the research and learn the benefits of moving to a virtual desktop environment.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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