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Podcast - How to Produce an Actionable IT Service Catalog by newScale, Inc. October 2008 - (Free Research) The ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) best practice framework advocates that IT organizations produce a Service Catalog to document and communicate standard service offerings. As the cornerstone for IT-business alignment, the Service Catalog is...  (PODCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Keeping Pace with the Consumer by Aspect March 2013 - (Free Research) Customers are demanding high levels of service from a variety of new channels - channels that bring both risk and opportunity for CRM. This helpful whitepaper outlines the key capabilities of a next-generation contact center and explores the various tools you should consider for supporting a collaborative CRM initiative.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Why Your Current Service Desk is Failing Your Business, and What to Do About It by CA Technologies. September 2012 - (Free Research) Outdated service management platforms are a problem for many businesses, as they result in an excess of costs and complexity.  In today's business environment, a service desk update may be in order, and this resource outlines the requirements for a successful platform, along with questions to ask before making a purchase decision.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Implementing Web Chat: How to Launch, Staff, and Monitor by Citrix Online- GoToAssist October 2011 - (Free Research) Read this white paper to learn more about why you should implement web chat into your current customer support operations.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Avaya Aura Contact Center Scripting Demystified by Global Knowledge May 2011 - (Free Research) Why is scripting so daunting to many IT pros? It's not an impossible skill to master - most people can master a simple system if they have the opportunity to practice.  This white paper introduces an identifiable pattern that virtually all Contact Centers follow and associates key elements of that pattern with the corresponding scripting code.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How Top Retailers Use Transactional Email: Silverpop Study Reveals Revenue-Boosting Tactics by Silverpop Systems Inc. August 2008 - (Free Research) Transactional emails are those which companies send to customers to confirm a purchase, notify shipping dates, deliver warranty information and it also provide marketers a rich opportunity to develop strong customer relationships.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Can the Cloud Deliver More Up-time than On-premises Deployments? by Five9 April 2013 - (Free Research) Many people suggest cloud computing offers increased up-time and app availability, but turn to this resource to investigate the truth behind this statement.  Learn the key elements of achieving industry-leading application up-time, and the cost of delivering top-notch service from the cloud versus in-house systems.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

One Stop Data: Gaining Access to Enterprise, Customer, Business Intelligence by Advent Global Solutions Inc. March 2012 - (Free Research) This expert e-guide discusses next-generation BI software, in particular customer relationship management (CRM) analytics and how these factors complement the SMB market.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Best practices for web experience management by OpenText March 2012 - (Free Research) In this expert e-guide, readers will learn best practices for allocating resources for CEM and tips for taking an employee-centric approach to CEM.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Managing the WAN's Migration from Plumbing to Platform by CA Technologies. December 2007 - (Free Research) Fundamental shifts in WAN design are underway to achieve better management & security, while at the same time supporting emerging business application and network trends. Read this white paper to see how these shifts will impact your organization.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Five Ways ERP Can Help You Implement Lean by Epicor Software Corporation February 2008 - (Free Research) A lean approach to manufacturing can help improve productivity and customer service. Read this white paper to learn how ERP works with lean to identify value and non-value components with your SAP system to give you a competitive edge.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Business Skill Courseware by SkillSoft Corporation SkillSoft’s Business Skills Library focuses on behavioral skills that are designed for business professionals and key to performance regardless of job responsibility, as well as the skills and knowledge that are relevant to the various areas of functional responsibility in today’s business organizations.  (ASP & SOFTWARE PRODUCT)

SAP Managed Services Survey Findings by ComputerWeekly.com July 2010 - (Free Research) During Q2, 2010 The Birchman Group carried out a survey focused on SAP support and managed services.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Future of Address Validation: Going Beyond Move Update to Cut Costs and Connect with Customers by Pitney Bowes Business Insight September 2010 - (Free Research) Today, the need to connect with customers efficiently and effectively is more important than ever. The foundation of these communications is a complete and accurate customer record. This paper describes the validation requirements, opportunities and best practices to increase organizational efficiencies relative to enterprise address validation.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Presentation Transcript: Developing for the Future - The New Trend for Hosted VXML by West Interactive July 2010 - (Free Research) By taking advantage of the Voice XML platform (VXML) to manage infrastructure scale and support, companies are freeing up IT dollars and resources to focus on creating best-in-class customer experiences using IVR applications. This transcript will provide you with key information necessary to execute a comprehensive PaaS strategy using VXML.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

Developing for the Future - The New Trend for Hosted VXML by West Interactive June 2010 - (Free Research) By taking advantage of the Voice XML platform (VXML) to manage infrastructure scale and support, companies are freeing up IT dollars and resources to focus on creating best-in-class customer experiences using IVR applications. This webinar will provide you with key information necessary to execute a comprehensive PaaS strategy using VXML.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Premise vs. Hosted Contact Center: Total Cost of Ownership Analysis by inContact May 2011 - (Free Research) Today, the majority of North American contact centers today are supported by premise-based contact center and telephony systems. But there's another money-saving option for contact centers: third-party owned and operated hosted services. Before you decide which model to use, there's another factor you should consider: Total cost of ownership (TCO).  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Network Optimization: Achieving Success and Profitability in Field Service by SERVICEPower February 2008 - (Free Research) A key element and requirement for optimization is the ability to manage field resources.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Cisco IBSG Global Research Reveals New Ways for Banks To Prosper in an Omnichannel World by Cisco Systems, Inc. August 2012 - (Free Research) Banking customers worldwide are ready for an omnichannel experience – are you ready to give it to them? This resource describes the concept of omnichannel banking, why your customers need it, and why you shouldn't wait to offer it to them.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Case Study: la Caixa - Bank takes customer and employee support to the next level by Hewlett-Packard Company September 2009 - (Free Research) Spain's La Caixa bank wanted to expand into international markets, but reaching new customers meant amping up its customer service experience. Read this brief case study to discover how La Caixa chose a contact center outsourcing service to improve its customer experience management, boost its competitive position, and ultimately drive growth.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Best Practices in eCatalog Management by Ariba, Inc. June 2010 - (Free Research) At the heart of procurement systems is a catalog. Even in environments lacking automation, requisitioners consult a hard copy or customer service reps use a catalog at the other end of a phone line. Getting everyone to use the correct catalog from a preferred vendor at the contracted price will ensure that negotiated savings are actually realized.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Smarter Customers, Smarter Commerce: Innovations in the Banking Industry by IBM April 2012 - (Free Research) Banks today must reassess their business models and focus more on efficiency, data collection and risk management in order to stay competitive. Uncover a unique framework that can help meet your business objectives and allow for better data management in the highly regulated financial industry.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Banking: Differentiate Through Service Excellence with SAP CRM – Optimizing Customer Satisfaction, Efficiency, and Profit by SAP America, Inc. September 2010 - (Free Research) Read this paper to learn how SAP for Banking solutions, which encompass the SAP® CRM application, encourage agility and customer centricity in today’s demanding market. By seamlessly connecting front- and back-office tasks, they can provide a superior customer experience and stronger top-line growth.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Coping with grassroots IT innovation by AppSense June 2012 - (Free Research) Employees today are trying to create their own solutions to practical IT challenges they face on a day-to-day basis, which can present challenges to the IT department. Learn how your organization can harness the key elements of this user-driven IT innovation in a way that complements current infrastructure and practices.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Running A Fully Controlled Windows Desktop Environment with Application Whitelisting by Bit9, Inc. June 2009 - (Free Research) Getting control over desktop PCs is fast becoming a major strategic objective of CIOs and IT departments. This whitepaper will discuss “The Five Elements of Desktop Control” and how each are required in order to fully realize the benefits of a controlled environment.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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