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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)

Negotiating cloud contracts by ComputerWeekly.com January 24, 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 |

E-Book: A CIO’s Guide to Outsourcing by Dimension Data November 01, 2010 - (Free Research) Access this e-book and learn outsourcing contract danger signs, how to tell if changing vendors is worth the risk, the importance of encouraging innovation and flexibility from providers, and more!  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

An On-Demand Solution to Optimize Contract Management by SAP America, Inc. April 30, 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 |

How to tackle trust and co-operation by ComputerWeekly.com November 10, 2010 - (Free Research) It is well-known that eCommerce transactions require a level of trust between participants in that trust, in this context, gives each partner confidence that the other will fulfil his part of a bargain in the future.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Change Management Best Practices for the Engineering and Construction Industry by Oracle Corporation April 01, 2009 - (Free Research) The purpose of this white paper is to highlight best practices of identifying and managing changes that might occur on a construction project, and provide a process to effectively manage changes on construction projects.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Virtual Data Center E-Zine - Volume 25: Software Licensing in a Virtual Environment by SearchDataCenter.com August 04, 2010 - (Free Research) Stay up to date on the current state of software licensing in a virtual world and learn the guidelines that can help keep your organization out of trouble. Also in this issue, find out how to make the most out of hardware contracts, and separate the fact from the fallacy in cloud computing.  (EZINE)

When blade servers meet virtualization: Cost concerns by IBM April 27, 2012 - (Free Research) Customers interested in purchasing blade servers must carefully assess the costs of implementing and maintaining these platforms. This expert e-guide presents a cost/benefit analysis of blade servers and explains why virtualization should be factored into investment decisions.  (EGUIDE) 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 |

Extend the Value of SAP to Labor Management by Kronos Incorporated May 20, 2009 - (Free Research) This whitepaper will discuss the reasons why companies consider automating their time and attendance functions and how many companies achieve a greater ROI from using Kronos over SAP solutions.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Critical Role of the Network in Supporting Cloud-Based Solutions by Cisco Systems, Inc. November 23, 2011 - (Free Research) This paper focuses on how a communication service provider (CSP) can leverage the investment it has made in deploying a next generation network (NGN) to capitalize on the growing market for Software-as-as-Service (SaaS) solutions.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

AOL transformed finance and administration services, improving efficiency and cutting costs by Hewlett-Packard Company January 31, 2011 - (Free Research) This case study describes how leading Internet services and media company AOL Inc. outsourced finance and administration (F&A) services in order to improve accuracy, productivity, visibility, cost-efficiency, and more.  (CASE STUDY) 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 |

Revolutionary approach to contract management by Adobe Systems, Inc. October 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 |

10 key features of Salesforce technology by Adobe Systems, Inc. October 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 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 |

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 |

Streamlining Processes of the Solution Provider by SAP America, Inc. August 2009 - (Free Research) Take a look at the concept of a solution-centric business model, where companies provide a combination of products and services designed to meet specific customer needs. Explore best practices that include properly balancing products and services, and aligning activities across sales, service, and marketing.  (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 |

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 |

Key tips to streamline sales contract processes by Adobe Systems, Inc. October 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 |

How to satisfy your document management needs by Adobe Systems, Inc. October 2012 - (Free Research) Financial companies handle highly sensitive documents that require various signatures and approvals -- but many struggle to strike a balance between quality service that meets customer expectations and ensuring documents remain secure and compliant. Read on to learn about an electronic signature tool that can alleviate this challenge.  (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 |

Computer Weekly 16 August 2011: Read our analysis of the week’s biggest news stories in IT and in-depth features examining the latest technology trends by ComputerWeekly.com August 2011 - (Free Research) In this week’s issue of Computer Weekly we kick-off a programme of content aimed at providing a resource for IT training, education and career development. We also look at the controversial supplier contracts for the NHS IT programme, and examine the challenges of Big Data - plus our usual analysis of the week’s news. Download the latest issue now.  (EBOOK) 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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