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Expert Insight: Cloud Computing Defined by HP and Intel May 27, 2011 - (Free Research) What is cloud computing? It depends on who you ask. In this e-guide from SearchCloudComputing.com, our experts lay out the various types of cloud models, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). They reveal how virtualization and cloud computing are linked, as well as how to best use these technologies in your infrastructure.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Salary Report: Trends in IT Compensation and Certifications by Global Knowledge Network, Inc. May 2006 - (Free Research) Global Knowledge keeps up to date with trends in IT careers, certifications, and compensation. In this, our inaugural quarterly report, we offer a look at salaries for the top 25 IT jobs, organized by region. We also offer a look at the top certifications and in-depth analysis from our resident market research analyst.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Best Practices for Developing SaaS ERP RFPs and SLAs by Sage Software February 2012 - (Free Research) Developing a Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) request for proposal (RFP) is different from on-premise, requiring more attention to the vendor’s financial viability. In this expert guide, readers will get advice on the right questions to ask when purchasing SaaS ERP.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Security on a Budget by Global Knowledge May 2011 - (Free Research) This expert white paper establishes the ultimate IT security goal: the most reliable preventative and detective security system possible with the least amount of capital expenditure. From common sense solutions to revolutionary concepts, instructor James Michael Stewart challenges IT pros to explore his methods of saving money on company security.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

CW+: Roundtable debate: The impact of IT consolidation on business growth by ComputerWeekly.com December 2010 - (Free Research) Organisations have been under pressure to make savings wherever possible and have consolidated their IT during the recession. However, along with the opportunities consolidation presents there are also challenges, and experts warn that any form of consolidation needs to be undertaken carefully.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Data Protection Virtual Seminar by SearchSecurity.com November 2009 - (Free Research) The combination of the ever-changing compliance landscape, Web 2.0 and technologies such as mobile devices have made it increasingly more difficult to track where your confidential data resides and put mechanisms in place to protect it.  (VIRTUAL TRADE SHOW) READ ABSTRACT |

State of virtualization and cloud computing: 2011 by Dell, Inc. and Intel September 2011 - (Free Research) This expert lesson from SearchDataCenter.com presents results from a recent virtualization and cloud survey completed by your peers. Get detailed information on virtualization's varied uses, the scope of virtualization deployment, cloud adoption, and more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Tips to Prepare for the Upcoming IFRS Conversion by Sage Software January 2012 - (Free Research) Read this paper for a detailed look into at the challenges associated with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and best practices to overcome them and manage your financial information.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Priorities for Improving the Financial Close: Don't Forget about Reporting by IBM October 2011 - (Free Research) In this white paper, learn how the right financial consolidation solution can help you replace silos of inconsistent data with the information and analytic capabilities you need for actionable insight.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Financial Close: Optimizing Performance and Driving Financial Excellence by SAP America, Inc. June 2009 - (Free Research) The term "financial close" describes a corporation's ability to complete its accounting cycles and produce financial statements for internal management and external legal reporting. This paper identifies solutions to help organizations improve and sustain their close times and address the challenges associated with automating internal controls  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Building a Best-Run Finance Organization by SAP America, Inc. June 2008 - (Free Research) This SAP Executive Insight examines the changing role of the finance organization in today's business environment. Further, it describes how companies can develop best-run finance organizations.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Financial services must gain speed and go mobile to satisfy customers by ComputerWeekly.com January 2011 - (Free Research) This nine-page Buyer’s Guide to Financial Services IT assesses the implications and challenges facing CIOs and senior IT professionals.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

A Complete View Of The Enterprise: Linking Operational And Financial Planning In Global Organizations by SAP America, Inc. May 2008 - (Free Research) In February 2008, CFO Research Services, a unit of CFO Publishing and part of The Economist Group, began a research project with Business Objects, an SAP company, asking senior finance executives to give views on their priorities and challenges around integrating operational and financial planning processes.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

5 ways to increase online self-service adoption for financial services by Tealeaf September 2011 - (Free Research) Financial institutions need to take immediate steps to ensure they understand the experience of their customers who are transacting online. In this white paper learn how to implement an effective customer experience management (CEM) to help build customer loyalty, revenue, cost savings, and more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Measuring the TCO of Tape Storage Solutions by Oracle Corporation March 2010 - (Free Research) This tutorial presents a framework and financial methodology for deciding whether an enterprise should replace its current "status quo" tape storage solution with a new "proposed" solution, and the economics related to that decision.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Financial Analysis Clears the Profit Haze by IBM February 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper by Technology Evaluation Centers discusses the challenges that organizations face when trying to understand their existing business positions and future business scenarios. It focuses specifically on profitability analysis.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Fast Delivery of Complex Financial Reports - How Leading CFOs Do It by IBM November 2011 - (Free Research) Reporting speed and accuracy are vital today. But it would be wrong to assume that you have to spend more to go faster and do a competent job. This white paper illustrates how some organizations achieved top-tier results in financial reporting and why some did not.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Financial Reporting Automation for Dummies by IBM November 2011 - (Free Research) This e-book offers insights on the benefits and value that financial reporting automation solutions can offer. Read on and learn about: High-performing organizations and their ability to automate financial reporting, low-performing organizations and why they are mired in complex and manual processes, and more.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Strategy Guide to Business Risk Mitigation for Financial Services by Intel and HP March 2011 - (Free Research) Although disaster recovery is an important consideration for all companies, it's especially so for financial institutions. Even the briefest interruptions can have a major impact on revenue, operations and reputation. Read this paper for the necessary steps of disaster preparedness.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Business Case: Information for Project Portfolio Decision Makers by Global Knowledge May 2010 - (Free Research) Increasing numbers of enterprises are incorporating project portfolio management in their strategic planning. And just as individuals use financial reports and analyses to consider various investment options, the enterprise uses an analysis called the Business Case to evaluate various project proposals for inclusion in the project portfolio.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

CA Mainframe Security Compliance by IBM June 2008 - (Free Research) In this video, learn how to combat against regulatory, staffing and audit pressures that security management shortcomings bring to the table.  (VIDEOCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Twenty-three reasons why companies choose integrated XBRL by IBM May 2011 - (Free Research) This paper discusses how companies around the world must determine how they will approach compliance with the mandated use of XBRL. Learn the proper approach to accelerate financial reporting, decrease errors, streamline processes and ultimately, lower costs.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Build an adaptive IT infrastructure fit for the future by HP October 2011 - (Free Research) This exclusive case study explores how one organization within the financial industry migrated from old, mainframe technology to HP Integrity Superdome servers in order to respond faster to changing financial markets with an adaptive infrastructure. Learn about the many IT and business improvements they gained.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

FICO Credits Software with Critical Business Value by HP and Intel June 2011 - (Free Research) This case study will shed important light on how service management software, in particular, is helping to improve productivity and provide real-time visibility into critical financial data.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Financial benefits of cloud-based applications by Google December 2011 - (Free Research) Cloud computing continues to gain momentum as a cost reduction/containment strategy. Learn how to justify your cloud investment and realize the short and long-term financial benefits.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

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