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Prepare For Vendor Audits and Improve Software Asset Management with Integrated IBM Solutions by IBM December 07, 2010 - (Free Research) Read on to learn how effective software asset management can support both cost effectiveness and cost efficiency through automation and by matching inventory with actual deployments, thereby helping to reduce over- and under-licensing.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Energy Savings Performance Contracts for Federal Data Center Consolidation by Schneider Electric May 09, 2013 - (Free Research) Check out this resource that describes energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs), and how they are smart alternative financing option for consolidation projects.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Using Code Quality Metrics in Management of Outsourced Development and Maintenance by McCabe Software, Inc. March 13, 2009 - (Free Research) This paper provides answers to basic questions relating to the management of outsourced development and maintenance. What is the metrics approach to managing sub-contractors? What is the quality of the code expected to be that has been developed by the sub-contractor? Read on for the answers to these and other important considerations.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Presentation Transcript: Enabling Total Spend Analysis in the Enterprise by TIBCO Spotfire Division December 04, 2009 - (Free Research) In this transcript of the webcast, TIBCO Spotfire's John Callan will discuss how you can perform Total Spend Analysis to help drive supplier consolidation, contract compliance and identify maverick spend in a user-friendly, visual analysis environment.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

Consolidating Oracle E-Business Suite on Oracle’s SPARC SuperCluster Technical Whitepaper by Oracle Corporation December 31, 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper describes the deployment of Oracle E-Business Suite on SPARC SuperCluster which addresses these concerns by providing an innovative way to accelerate deployment and reduce operational costs throughout the Oracle E-Business Suite lifecycle.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Book: Optimizing BI and Analytics in Healthcare by Tableau Software May 21, 2010 - (Free Research) BI and analytics tools can provide healthcare organizations with valuable insights for assessing and improving patient care and better controlling costs. This E-Book provides an overview of the BI and analytics issues facing healthcare organizations, as well as advice on how to best utilize the available technologies in healthcare.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Computer Weekly - 10 January 2012: What’s in store for IT this year? by ComputerWeekly.com January 10, 2012 - (Free Research) In this week’s issue of Computer Weekly, we look at the key trends and technologies that will be on IT leaders’ agenda in 2012. Our first Buyer’s Guide of the year examines how IT consumerisation will affect business technology; and Home Office IT director Denise McDonagh tells us why government IT isn’t working. Download the new issue now.  (EZINE)

Computer Weekly - 10 January 2012: What’s in store for IT this year? by ComputerWeekly.com January 10, 2012 - (Free Research) In this week’s issue of Computer Weekly, we look at the key trends and technologies that will be on IT leaders’ agenda in 2012. Our first Buyer’s Guide of the year examines how IT consumerisation will affect business technology; and Home Office IT director Denise McDonagh tells us why government IT isn’t working. Download the new issue now.  (EZINE)

PBX Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Phone System for Your Business by Fonality Inc. August 16, 2010 - (Free Research) While moving to an IP phone system will bring great advantages, the more options, features, functions and capabilities that are available, the more decisions the buyer has to make. That makes it crucial to thoroughly understand your needs before you buy. In this guide are seven steps to help in that process.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The reality behind the hype: Government cloud computing by ComputerWeekly.com November 23, 2011 - (Free Research) This article from Gartner offers advice to public sector organisations thinking of deploying cloud computing and assess the progress made by governments in their use of the cloud.  (ANALYST BRIEF) READ ABSTRACT |

Revolutionary approach to contract management by Adobe Systems, Inc. October 25, 2012 - (Free Research) Traditionally, contract management was a time-consuming, inefficient, paper-based process but in today's fast-paced world these strategies won't cut it. In this paper, learn how cloud-based Web and mobile contract management methods are revolutionizing the industry and discover how businesses and customers can benefit from these strategies.  (DATA SHEET) READ ABSTRACT |

Key tips to streamline sales contract processes by Adobe Systems, Inc. October 25, 2012 - (Free Research) The speed and accuracy of your sales strategies directly impacts customer satisfaction and retention. Providing your sales teams with innovative tools to streamline processes should be a top priority. In this resource, learn about an e-signature app that simplifies the contract signing process and provides real-time visibility into contract status.  (DATA SHEET) READ ABSTRACT |

10 key features of Salesforce technology by Adobe Systems, Inc. October 22, 2012 - (Free Research) To remain competitive, you need fast and accurate sales strategies – but traditional contract management practices are cumbersome and error-prone.  Access this resource to learn about a Salesforce add-on technology that automates the contract lifecycle and tracks individual contracts in real-time in order to streamline sales processes.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The SAP Contract Lifecycle Management Application: Reducing Cost and Risk While Optimizing Contract Value by SAP America, Inc. December 07, 2012 - (Free Research) Too many companies struggle to efficiently create, file, and ensure the compliance of corporate contracts using manual, incomplete, disjointed processes.View this demo to learn how SAP Contract Lifecycle Management streamlines these processes by automating contract creation, enhancing visibility, and improving compliance.  (VIDEOCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Best Practices in Contract Management: How to Shrink Your Sales Cycle through Smart Contract Management by SpringCM October 2010 - (Free Research) This white paper discusses the seven best practices in contract management. It's time for you to think about how to manage your contracts more effectively, close more deals, and get more cash. Learn how in this paper.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Case for Contract Management -- Why You Should Get Started Today by SAP America, Inc. June 2011 - (Free Research) How well-versed are you in the three key areas of contract lifecycle management (CLM) that will give you the visibility to control your contracts and comply with regulations? Take this quick quiz to determine your contract competency and understand whether a CLM solution would benefit your organization.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

An On-Demand Solution to Optimize Contract Management by SAP America, Inc. April 2011 - (Free Research) Read this paper to learn three ways your company can get the most out of its contracts by ensuring that the agreements you enter into are low in risk and that contractual terms are being observed and met.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Enterprise Contract Management for Life Sciences: Integrating Contract Creation, Administration, and Execution by SAP AG June 2009 - (Free Research) 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.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SearchCIO.com eBook: Unlock Outsourcing Potential and Change by SearchCIO.com May 2009 - (Free Research) 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.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Stratus Technologies: Stratus streamlines contract negotiations by SpringCM March 2011 - (Free Research) Stratus needed to address 3 key needs: Salesforce.com integration; user access through a familiar Outlook interface; and full self-service visibility for salespeople. The SpringCM Contract Accelerator for Salesforce.com enables Stratus' sales teams to collaborate, share best practices and to streamline contract negotiation and approval processes.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

DocuSign - Electronic Signature Services by DocuSign, Inc. DocuSign is a secure and convenient way to get a legally binding electronic signature. It's fast and easy-to-use. For businesses, DocuSign can dramatically increase efficiency and accelerate growth while reducing administrative costs.  (ASP)

ISG Outsourcing Index (EMEA) by ComputerWeekly.com April 2013 - (Free Research) The ISG Outsourcing Index provides a quarterly review of the latest sourcing industry data and trends.  (IT BRIEFING) READ ABSTRACT |

CW+: Compass: How to negotiate effective telecoms contracts by ComputerWeekly.com October 2010 - (Free Research) Effective negotiations and management of telecom contracts can have a measurable impact on a business’ financial performance.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Negotiating cloud contracts by ComputerWeekly.com January 2013 - (Free Research) This article, drawing on sources including interviews with cloud computing providers, users and other market actors, is the first in-depth research into how cloud contracts are negotiated.  (ESSENTIAL GUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Ensure Best Price and Contract Compliance Now Delivered in real-time with Big Data analytics by Oversight Systems September 2012 - (Free Research) Traditional procurement and financial analytics practices lack the visibility today's businesses need, and can lead to millions of wasted dollars. Check out this paper to learn about an innovative financial analytics tool that can help monitor and analyze purchase data to ensure prices and contracts are being met.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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