The CIO's role becomes more strategic as organizations use information to create a competitive advantage. This paper – using evidence from benchmarks created with IBM to test WebFOCUS' performance on System z running z/OS and Linux – helps CIOs to balance demands for information accessibility and processing power. 

This free white paper demonstrates how Java can be successfully deployed for real-time applications that were previously off-limits. 

IRMC used VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure to virtualize its call center operations and support multiple call centers from a central data center, reducing IT costs while improving flexibility and competitiveness. 

The process of capturing and analyzing data from many sources for a clear picture of network performance and distributing these metrics can pose a complicated challenge. The effort is worthwhile - successfully performing these activities helps IT identify and isolate problems before they cripple the delivery of critical business services. 

If you want to move beyond the traditional finance role and play a more visible, pro-active role in supporting business decision making, read this white paper today. 

Writing a corporate security policy might seem complex, but ultimately it is a collection of many small policies. These ten security policies (or sub-policies) are essential to every organization, regardless of size, location, age, mission, or the product or service produced, and are presented here (in no particular order). 

In December 2008, PMI® (Project Management Institute) released the 4th edition version of 'A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK® Guide)',the Project Management Institute's (PMI's) collection of published “generally recognized good practices” (according to PMI's 4th edition FAQs). 

This white paper shows you how to create a sustainable approach to access certifications and discusses how it enables your company to establish full visibility of user entitlements and roles and automate access certifications and compliance reporting. 

Read on to learn five questions to ask in order to find out if you need a data integration solution, some of the main elements of a data integration solution, how to master the role of data integration and more. 

Data privacy refers to the evolving relationship between technology and the legal right to, or public expectation of, privacy in the collection,  storing, management and sharing of data. 

As the global economy slowly heals, finance leaders are looking to fulfill the promise of the last 20 years. Much of the hard work has been done, the infrastructure largely in place. The challenge is to build upon this platform to drive dramatic improvement in the quality and value that finance delivers. 

By implementing loyalty programs that are integrated across sales, service, and marketing - across all channels of interaction - a firm can greatly enhance the customer experience, increase customer retention, and foster development of a community of people who serve as advocates for the business.