This paper describes the warning signs that an ERP system is killing a business, and suggests how companies can thrive with a new approach to business systems. 

This white paper helps in better understanding all the different cost factors and includes a simplified calculator that will help influencers and decision makers to better estimate the true TCO of a SaaS versus a traditional software deployment. 

If the worldwide health system is not in crisis, it is under intense pressure and cost cutting trends in the light of the global downturn are only set to continue. For most hospitals and medical establishments budget allocations for IT were expected to be smaller in 2009 than in 2008. 

Many IT administrators believe the cloud is staged to offer adaptable, flexible and scalable resources at a fraction of the cost. But with varying definitions, strategies and expectations, the cloud is still clearly in the developmental stages. Take a look at this white paper for an expert analysis of cloud computing. 

When IBM Cognos users complement their deployments with formal training services, end users become more productive, report building costs are reduced, and more end users adopt IBM Cognos tools such as BI and PM. 

Enterprises of all sizes are deploying or considering deploying blade systems as a way to consolidate resources and lower their total cost of ownership. Read this white paper to learn about the total cost of ownership (TCO) for the Dell PowerEdge servers. 

As companies seek to lower their total cost of ownership, adopt more standards oriented platforms, and leverage existing IT assets while not compromising on the mission critical nature of their business applications, Oracle Tuxedo emerges as the platform of choice. 

EaglePicher management turned to Plex Systems of Auburn Hills, MI to help initiate a manufacturing-based ERP system for its manufacturing facilities. Its new lean manufacturing abilities have enabled it to accurately determine cost and profitability by part, allowing it to become increasingly competitive, especially against offshore competitors. 

By deploying advanced scheduling tools, healthcare institutions can reduce labor costs and improve the productivity of schedulers, staffers, and caregivers. 

The manufacturing enterprise is driven by tight profit margins; a tough economy; escalating energy, material, labor, and operations costs. This paper describes the next wave of supply chain solutions. Read on to learn how technology plays a key role in a company’s ability to build and manage an effective supply chain. 

This paper discusses a five-step best practices approach to implementing a cost-effective and timely data privacy solution. It also details a brief case study illustrating how Compuware’s combination of tools, technology, best practices and customized services can save time and money. 

Nissen Chemitec America has utilized several different systems to manage enterprise operations but these systems weren’t designed to meet the specific needs of automotive injection molding suppliers. Nissen selected EnterpriseIQ because it meets manufacturing-specific functionality and automotive industry requirements in a single-database system. 

Read this paper for resources to help you determine how much powering and cooling the data center is costing your organization, and learn how the Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 can help reduce these requirements.