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Lean IT: The Time for Transformation is Now by CA Technologies. August 01, 2009 - (Free Research) Many institutions are investigating opportunities to create more value for customers by eliminating or reducing non-value-adding activities. Lean processing, long a staple in manufacturing, provides this opportunity for increasing efficiency within financial services.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Preemptive Action: Mitigating Project Portfolio Risks in the Financial Services Industry by Oracle Corporation February 23, 2011 - (Free Research) In this webcast, discover key findings from The Economist Intelligence Unit's new research paper, “Mitigating the Impact of Project Failure in the Financial Services Industry.”  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Keep Your Enemies Closer - Get Proactive about Security by AT&T Corp March 01, 2011 - (Free Research) Forrester Research Inc. guest speaker, Khalid Kark, VP-Research Director, along with Steve Hurst of AT&T, will highlight today's complex enterprise security environments, discuss the latest research on security infrastructure essentials and explain how managed security services can reduce your risk and simplify policy compliance.  (WEBCAST)

Best Practices in Creating a Strategic Finance Function by SAP America, Inc. January 23, 2009 - (Free Research) the following article will share the results of SAP research as well as APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking Collaborative (OSBC) research. The OSBC research is the first global set of common standards for business processes and data, giving organizations an independent, authoritative resource for evaluating and improving business practices.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

A Complete View Of The Enterprise: Linking Operational And Financial Planning In Global Organizations by SAP America, Inc. May 01, 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 |

EIU Report: Preemptive Action: Mitigating Project Portfolio Risks in the Financial Services Industry by Oracle Corporation January 31, 2011 - (Free Research) This research report explains how to ensure long-term viability in the financial services industry by depending on your ability to invest wisely in projects, meet regulatory targets and avoid the costly and public failures that brought down so many other organizations in the financial services industry.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Forrester: Close the Security Gap with Vulnerability Research by Hewlett-Packard Company September 30, 2011 - (Free Research) View this informative white paper to learn how independent vulnerability research improved companies' threat awareness and ability to update security devices quickly. Uncover more about the key findings from this study and develop a better understanding on vulnerability management.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Network Evolution University: Next Generation Networks by SearchNetworking.com November 09, 2011 - (Free Research) In order to combat the ever-evolving challenges of today’s networks, it’s time to head back to school in our exclusive Network Evolution University – Featuring three distinct classes and nine progressive learning lessons that explore all there is to know about next generation networks and how to overcome the challenges they present.  (VIRTUAL SEMINAR) READ ABSTRACT |

Closing the print security gap by ComputerWeekly.com November 07, 2011 - (Free Research) This report provides an overview of the inherent risks when operating an insecure print environment and discusses the current market landscape while recommending some best practices for adopting an integrated information and print security strategy.  (WHITE PAPER)

Databases at Risk: Current State of Database Security (Enterprise Strategy Group) by IBM September 25, 2009 - (Free Research) This ESG Research Brief analyzes the current state of database security and categorizes databases as a “dangerous and growing security gap”. Read this brief which offers steps to improve database security across the enterprise.  (ANALYST BRIEF) READ ABSTRACT |

BeyeNETWORK Research Report: Open Source Solutions: Managing, Analyzing and Delivering Business Information by Pentaho Corporation March 18, 2010 - (Free Research) This survey report examines the usage of open source solutions within the BI and data warehousing market, describes what software is being deployed and presents the benefits and challenges of adopting open source technologies. Learn the rationale, practices and benefits that are driving use of open source as an alternative to traditional vendors.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Deloitte Consulting Presents: Risk and TCO in Single and Multivendor Networks by Cisco Systems, Inc. March 02, 2012 - (Free Research) Can a multivendor network infrastructure actually reduce your overall costs, as some claim? To answer this question, Deloitte Consulting conducted in-depth research looking at enterprises' total cost of ownership (TCO), including capital outlays, operating expenses, and analyzed risks associated with the network.  (WHITE PAPER)

Top 10 Mobile Application Risks by Veracode, Inc. May 11, 2012 - (Free Research) <p>In this presentation, Veracode’s Vice President of Security Research, Chris Eng, will outline the Top 10 Mobile Application Risks, designed to educate developers and security professionals about the mobile application behavior – both maliciously- designed or inadvertent – putting users at risk.</p>  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

The Renewed Finance Function: Extending Performance Management Beyond Finance by SAP America, Inc. September 2008 - (Free Research) In August 2007, CFO Research Services launched a research program to explore the ways in which the role of the finance team has changed in recent years. This report presents the findings of our online survey of 255 senior finance executives.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Best Practices for Managing the Increasing Depth of Compliance Regulation by IBM May 2011 - (Free Research) According to Gartner Research, 41% of corporations have employed a chief compliance officer to keep up with today’s increasingly complex compliance regulations.  Learn what actions your organization can take to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Working Together To Improve Strategic Planning by Oracle Corporation December 2009 - (Free Research) Read this paper for compelling examples of how organizations foster collaboration between finance and IT to ensure successful strategic planning.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The evolving business case for tier-1 erp in midsize companies by ComputerWeekly.com July 2012 - (Free Research) Analyst group Nucleus Research assesses the business case for packaged ERP solutions.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Location, Location, Location! Best Practices for Selecting Onshore, Nearshore or Offshore Technology Services by Fairway Technologies, Inc. November 2010 - (Free Research) This white paper provides an overview of ITO, presents benefit and risk assessments of onshore, nearshore and offshore ITO, and offers best practices to assist in selecting an ITO provider. This paper is based on research compiled from published literature as well as interviews and surveys of technology professionals possessing ITO experience.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Reputational Risk study infographic by IBM January 2013 - (Free Research) This resource showcases how security, business continuity, and technical support can shape the reputation and business value of your organization. Read now to learn the difference between IT risk management perception and reality.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Data Management & Architecture by Accenture Accenture's Data Management & Architecture group addresses how an organization manages data across its entire lifecycle.  (SOFTWARE PRODUCT)

Gartner research report on Cloud Services Brokerages by Intel September 2011 - (Free Research) A cloud services brokerage (CSB) is a type of service provider that plays an intermediary role in cloud computing. This research defines CSBs and outlines the capabilities that are needed to successfully intermediate cloud services.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Research Note: CFOs Must Continue to Focus on XBRL and IFRS, Gartner FEI CFO Study Finds by IBM July 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper details a Gartner research study that analyzes the lack of attention to XBRL and IFRS projects by IT organizations and details recommendations for improving disclosure management strategies.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

HP DV Labs Top Cyber Security Risks Report by Hewlett-Packard Company September 2011 - (Free Research) Major security breaches on Sony, RSA and increased hacktivist activity in 2011 has brought a heightened awareness to the new era of threats. This report highlights some of the biggest risks organisations face today, providing a comprehensive view of the vulnerability threat landscape to help prioritise mitigation strategies.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

De-risking IT Lifecycle Management by ComputerWeekly.com November 2012 - (Free Research) Analysts Clive Longbottom and Rob Bamforth offer advice on managing IT assets more effectively.  (ESSENTIAL GUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Presentation Transcript: Cloud Service Delivery Models - Security Risks and Recommendations by SecureWorks August 2011 - (Free Research) This presentation transcript examines how different levels of isolation and multi-tenancy in cloud models introduce different risks to organizations leveraging cloud services. We also discuss what organizations can do to address these risks and we recommend ways to deliver an improved security posture to organizations utilizing cloud services.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

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