Planning, budgeting and forecasting always will be crucial components to your organization. But choosing the right performance management software can be a tough task. This paper from IBM outlines the business challenges and drivers, as well as organizational and technological best practices to follow, and includes a software selection matrix. 

Read this white paper to find 10 cost areas that can be reduced by automation in SAP ERP software enabling businesses to abide by the recent trend to “do more with less”. 

Read this expert e-book to learn how new technologies and best practices are being used to help finance departments increase their agility and respond to ever-changing business environments. 

This brief video provides an overview of SAP's data migration offering. 

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. 

<div> <div> <p>Read this e-guide to gain an in-depth overview of SAP Business ByDesign including a case study on how a Dow subsidiary is leveraging this low cost Software as a Service (SaaS) ERP deployment model. Discover why more companies are turning to SaaS platforms as they design a more-flexible two-tier ERP strategy.</p> </div> </div> 

During past economic slowdowns companies didn’t plan ahead to safeguard the ability to grow profitably. While the current economic downturn shows a need to reduce costs, many SMMs are also pursuing growth. They’re responding to market pressures and rising costs by targeting IT solutions like industry-specific ERP to set the stage for future growth. 

Read about how Mayflex used IBM Cognos Express to replace a complex spreadsheet system, improve time-consuming budgeting and forecasting processes, compare actuals against budgets at various levels and save time for end-users through automatic system updates. 

This paper outlines how SAP Business ByDesign supports subsidiaries as a single, integrated business management solution, delivering the best of SAP software on demand. Read this and learn about its benefits, including improved customer satisfaction and higher operational efficiency, fast time to value and reduced risk, better decisions and more. 

Your Microsoft SQL Server databases keep growing, but your storage hardware – and budget – aren’t. Check out this free trial download of powerful, easy to use backup and recovery software that gets the maximum from your current hardware – and does it all under budget. 

Read this expert e-book to get comprehensive answers to all your ERP upgrade and migration questions. Inside, find: expert advice on recognizing when it's time to upgrade or migrate; tips for making a business case; the top five questions to ask before buying ERP systems; and best practices for a successful implementation process.