This brief paper outlines how Cognos FSR automates and streamlines the financial statement reporting (FSR) production process by gathering and connecting information from a variety of sources to construct an application database of all of your data. Learn how to overcome the challenges of scalability, process accuracy, increased workloads and more. 

This report from analyst, Freeform Dynamics, offers 7 key enablers of effective IT disaster recovery for IT department's in small and medium companies. 

Just  what  is  cloud  computing  anyway? This  paper  seeks  to  clarify   the  definition  of  cloud  computing,  identify  how  far  along  users  are  in  terms  of  cloud  deployment,  and  examine  the   role  of  the  network  in  the  cloud  computing  model. 

Somewhere between our in-depth consultants’ guides and our short AnalystNotes that discuss specific aspects of IT careers, there is a need for an up-to-dateoverview of IT career structures. This is it. 

Companies that use IBM Cognos software are able to improve productivity, reduce or avoid headcount, reduce financing costs, and increase profitability.  These benefits are achieved because when employees can rapidly access and analyze data in consistent ways, they are better able to make business changes that both lower costs and increase revenues. 

Massachusetts businesses facing down MA 201 CMR 17.00 can meet the challenge with preparation and execution. Read this e-book to learn more about important topics such as identity theft, data breach prevention, mandatory encryption, and getting ahead of the game where Massachusetts data protection law is concerned. 

With new technologies—such as planning and analysis solutions powered by IBM Cognos® software—companies are automating the process, getting faster reports and data that fuel “what is” and “what if” scenarios. Read this paper to learn more. 

Everyone is talking about virtualization as a critical component to the success of a data center. What are some of the benefits of virtualization? What are the cost benefits of using Windows Server 2008 R2 for virtualization? Learn more in this presentation transcript. 

Without effective delivery management, software development organizations risk increased costs, missed opportunities, longer lead times, and misalignment of business strategy with the products that are actually delivered. View this webcast to learn best practices that will ensure on-time delivery of high value products. 

Software delivery plays a vital role in helping businesses achieve their goals. This white paper offers insights on how you can optimize and speed the process through continuous quality assurance. Discover the cost benefits of this strategy and learn can it can ensure user satisfaction. 

Single-layer defenses such as firewalls and anti-virus software are not enough against today’s dynamic, evolving threats. View this paper to discover the top 5 malware delivery networks and explore how Blue Coat web security solutions powered by WebPulse can protect networks by providing intelligent, real-time cloud-based web defense. 

Access this white paper to learn strategies for optimizing application delivery in support of data center consolidation. Learn how to reduce capital and operating expenditures with effective consolidation. 

Visibility into your network and applications is vital to ensure a consistent and cost-effective delivery of services to your end-users. Access this whitepaper to learn about software that can help you gain this vital visibility and make your network more efficient.