<p>This special nine-page report from Computer Weekly analyses the challenges facing IBM, its financial performance, the services it offers.</p> 

Stratus needed to address 3 key needs: Salesforce.com integration; user access through a familiar Outlook interface; and full self-service visibility for salespeople. The SpringCM Contract Accelerator for Salesforce.com enables Stratus' sales teams to collaborate, share best practices and to streamline contract negotiation and approval processes. 

Because perceptions of Converged Infrastructure (CI) often vary in the IT industry, HP and Intel contracted Forrester Consulting to survey IT decision-makers internationally on benefits and barriers to implementation of CI. Learn the results of that survey in this white paper. 

Many procurement organizations struggle to meet savings goals with an overworked staff using time-consuming, manual processes or outdated systems. Read this paper to learn how to better collaborate with key stakeholders, qualify suppliers, ensure a competitive bidding process, and negotiate contract terms with suppliers. 

Get expert advice in this month's issue on how to convince top management that SharePoint governance should be a top priority. Find out how to create a multidimensional strategy to monitor all of SharePoint's moving parts, and learn three approaches for document management systems integration. 

You're probably familiar with the use of common formats in integration. These common representations, or in some cases mutually agreed upon formats, are often found in B2B transactions. To see how a common model can simplify SOA development, let's examine the standards at the foundation of SOA and ESB to understand what they include and... 

Access this resource to uncover potential concealed costs of manufacturing ERP software and the right questions you should ask to avoid ending up with a shoddy system. 

Integration of systems and data is high on the agenda of most organizations. Unfortunately, in many organizations today a labyrinth of integration solutions has been developed. This white paper describes the importance of unification and centralization of integration. 

This white paper demonstrates how progressive retailers can seamlessly integrate all phases of the real estate lifecycle process, from market planning, site selection and construction to day-to-day operations like lease administration and facility management. 

Oracle customers, Breg, Key Energy Services, and iRobot describe how Oracle's CRM Cloud service powers innovation and drives their businesses forward. 

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. 

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.